Rough Edges

Ruby and Elijah discussing today's current issues from a Christian perspective. Give us a follow on our Instagram @rough.edges_ for feedback and on our personal accounts @ruby.head_ and @eemarcus!

#39 We're Back!

We have been away for a few months, so we are just catching up in where we've been, what's been going on and where we are now!

10-19
08:58

#38 Mental Health | Will Van Der Hart

In this episode, we are joined by Will Van Der Hart who gives us his experience and expertise on Mental Health. We discuss personal stories and practical and biblical advice on how to deal with Mental Health issues. *Please note that these are opinions and experiences of our guests* He also recommends some useful sources featured below: https://getheadstrong.org/ https://www.mindandsoulfoundation.org/ The Guilt Book: A Path To Grace And Freedom (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guilt-Book-Will-Van-Hart/dp/1783591161/ref=sr_1_2?crid=SHHMY7ULNT1T&keywords=will+van+der+hart&qid=1651442695&sprefix=will+van+der%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-2)

05-02
40:11

#36 Race and Diversity in the UK Church | Owen Hylton

In this episode, we are joined by Owen Hylton where we discuss race and diversity within the church context. Owen gives us helpful and practical pointers on showing grace, avoiding tokenism, sin's pursuit on diversity and more! Please share, rate and review this podcast if you want to see people's lives impacted by what Jesus is doing today.

03-06
21:58

#35 Being A Teenager And Living For Jesus.

In this episode, we are joined by two 17-year-olds - Eli Bissessar and Bo Daisy Head- who share their stories as teenagers in East London where they are trying to navigate their faith through all that is thrown at them. They give their honest experience in the highs and lows of living for Jesus within today's society.  Please share, rate and review this podcast if you want to see people's lives impacted by what Jesus is doing today. Feel free to share this with your young people to encourage them.

02-24
33:18

#34 Is Christianity The Only True Religion?

In this episode, we discuss how to get to heaven, how being 'good' does not get you to heaven and if Jesus is the only way to eternal life- the views we hold in this episode are based on what the bible says. 

02-07
12:56

#33 Reiki Healer and Shaman to Christ Follower | Michelle Charles

We're back for Season 4!   For this episode, we are joined by our friend Michelle, where she tells us her journey from being deeply involved in the spiritual world from Tarot cards to Reiki healings to being a shaman when she suddenly had a vision of Jesus. From then she has sought and found faith in Jesus.  Trigger Warning: Listen with care. Please share, rate and review this podcast if you enjoyed this episode and if want to see people's lives impacted by what Jesus is doing today.

01-24
29:27

#32 Should Christians Swear?

We are carrying on with our HOT TAKES and are looking at the subject of swearing from a Christian perspective and discussing how our words have more power than we think.

11-15
08:23

#31 Why Should We Even Help The Poor? | Natalie Williams

In this episode, we have the wonderful Natalie Williams on where she shares her passion for the poor in society. She is the CEO of Jubliee+, a national charity for helping churches serving those in poverty. She discusses her working-class background, the reason why we should serve and look out for those less fortunate and she gives us practical tips for all ages on how we can treat others as our neighbours. " It looks like my life is littered with mistakes... but God tells my story differently, his mercies are new for me every day." - Natalie Williams.

11-01
20:30

#30 Why Should We Forgive?

We are carrying on through our new series of HOT TAKES, where we discuss hot topics in a short few minutes. Our aim is to try and start a conversation for those people who are interested in, struggle with, never thought about, or just want to know more on these subjects. Thanks for supporting us and keep on listening!

10-18
10:39

#29 Should Christians Go Clubbing?

After a long summer break, we are back! And we are starting a new series of HOT TAKES, where we discuss hot topics in a short few minutes. Our aim is to try and start a conversation for those people who are interested in, struggle with, never thought about, or just want to know more about these subjects. Thanks for supporting and keep on listening!

10-11
07:24

#28 " I've got a problem with this Jesus Christ stuff. " | Carl and June Bodecker

We have the pleasure of chatting with Carl and June about their unique journeys in finding Jesus, the story of how they first met and talking through their honest and real struggles as they have been married for 40+ years.

07-27
29:38

#27 " I went to India to work with trafficked women." | Becs Dhillon

We are honoured to have Becs Dhillon as a super special guest in this episode, where we talk about her journey of faith, her being a Pastor's kid, her faithfully living and working in different countries helping people in unfortunate situations and she talks about her contagious passion for equality in every form.  She also has her own podcast called Conversations on Faith and Equality, where she interviews inspirational people working towards enhancing the Kingdom of God.

07-12
28:16

#26 "I was arrested for attempted murder" | Peter Buckley

We have the absolute privilege of talking to Peter Buckley- who went from a life of crime, being in and out of prison from the age of 16, to then finding Jesus who saved his life. Also available to watch on our Youtube channel. Trigger Warning: Sensitive subjects addressed in this podcast.

06-28
47:34

#25 What I'd Say to my 15 year old Self

In this episode, Ruby and Elijah share what they thought of each other from when they were younger; they also share (limited) advice on what they would tell their 15-year-old selves.  There is a Rough Edges picnic in Victoria Park on Saturday 10th July for those of you who can make it!

06-14
27:22

#24 "I came out of an awful abusive relationship" | Donna Marshall

We are joined by Elijah's Aunt Donna, where she tells us her journey of faith through life from church on a Sunday, to partying to being in a horrible abusive relationship to rediscovering faith. We also discuss her job where she works with drug addicts and the issues around this area of work. Trigger Warning: Abuse, domestic abuse, drugs mentioned.

05-17
28:38

#23 God Speaks?

We are sharing our unique stories of God speaking directly to us, the methods in how He spoke and we also discuss some ways to listen out for God's voice. We would love to hear your own experiences, so feel free to dm us your own stories!

04-12
24:51

#22 Confessions of a Med Student

We are joined by the 3rd year medical student Caitlyn Warren, a soon-to-be doctor. We discuss her faith, life and death, Covid and her journey to and through medical school. You can follow her studygram: medi_cate , where you get an insight into the life of a med student.

03-29
25:38

#21 Single Mums

We are joined by Elijah's mum, who has been a single mum for almost 21 years; and by Ruby's sister, who is a teenage mum. These mothers are both sharing their personal and unique experiences of their time raising their sons.    Trigger Warning: Drugs, Abortion are mentioned in this episode.

03-15
20:47

#20 Pastor's Kids

We have got together a bunch of Pastor's Kids to share a little bit into their own experience as a PK. Thank you so much to everyone who sent in a voice note, it's been a joy to have you on Rough Edges!

03-01
27:01

#19 "My Dad died of Cancer" - Grief | Hannah Arnold

In this episode, we are joined by lovely Hannah, where she shares her experience dealing with grief as her dad passed away a few years ago due to cancer and how Jesus gives us hope. Trigger Warning: We are discussing cancer, death.

02-15
25:11

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