The Dan Everett Podcast

Join Dan as he sits down with Chic Lidstone, a former civil engineer and pastor, to discuss his new book, "Take My Yoke: An Invitation into the Embrace of Grace." In this episode, Chic shares his journey from engineering to church leadership, exploring themes of grace, rest, and the true self.Discover how Chic's personal experiences and insights into biblical teachings offer a fresh perspective on living a life of faith and authenticity.Tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges traditional views and invites listeners to embrace a life of grace and purpose.https://chiclidstone.com/Instant ApostleAmazon~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.⁠⁠www.daneverett.co.uk

In this heartfelt episode, Dan sits down with his long-time friend, Tim Archibald, a devoted follower of Jesus and a successful hairdresser.Tim shares his journey from South Africa to Scotland, the challenges and triumphs of starting his own business, and the profound influence of his late father on his faith and life.Don't miss this touching story of legacy, love, and living authentically.~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk

Join Dan as he sits down with his long-time friend, Chris Latham-Warde, to explore the journey of health, sustainability, and resilience.From their shared history to Chris's work with Every Can Counts, this episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of promoting positive change.Discover how Chris navigates setbacks, embraces personal growth, and inspires others to live authentically. Tune in for an engaging discussion on making impactful choices and the power of consistency in shaping a better world.~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my website for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter here.www.daneverett.co.uk

Sabbath is an ancient practice but it can be a game-changer for us today.Djeef shares his story of burnout and panic attacks to developing a healthier and more sustainable way of living, including investigating the practice of Sabbath.In this conversation we cover questions such as: What relevance is there of Sabbath in 2023? Does God think Sabbath is important? Does Sabbath need to be a Saturday? Where do we begin if we want to Sabbath?You can connect with Djeef via Twitter @djeefn or Instagram @djeefnFurther readingThe ruthless elimination of hurry by John Mark ComerTake the day off by Robert Morris~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

What can stop us following Jesus well in our daily lives? Comfort and procrastination are two of those challenges.Further readingSomething needs to change by David Platt~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

Life seems to change so much - for better or worse! What can we hold on to when everything is changing around us?Further readingThe knowledge of the holy by AW Tozer – a great book reminding us of who God is! ~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

I believed the lie that I wasn't gifted at anything. Maybe you believe that about yourself, it's not true, but how do we start exploring the gifts that God has given us?~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

Are you undergoing a pruning season? Is there a point and purpose to it? Yes!Further suggested reading:‘Crushing’ by TD Jakes‘How did I get here?’ By Christine Caine‘#Struggles’ by Craig Groeschel‘It’s not over’ by Joshua Gagnon~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

How do we start to heal from the trauma we can experience in our lives? In this episode we look at some starting points.Further readingGod on mute by Pete GreigGood boundaries and goodbyes by Lysa TerkeurstNecessary endings by Henry CloudSpurgeon’s sorrows by Zack EswineThe Emotionally healthy spirituality by Peter ScazzeroTry softer by Aundi KolberWhen people are big and God is small by Edward WelchWounded by God’s people: Discovering how God heals our hearts by Anne Graham Lotz ~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

It's so easy for our hearts to lose their awe of who God is. Let's look at Psalm 147 and allow our hearts to be re-awe-entated.~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

I'm joined by my good friend Jack Shepherd. Jack is a missional priest based in Skelmersdale, he's pioneering fresh expressions of local church, passionate about church planting and leadership. For more about the ministry Jack is involved with check it out here, and follow Jack on Twitter.Jack recently wrote a blog piece on Dan's website 'How to take quality time with Jesus' have a read here.~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

Today Dan's joined by Firebrand, an Edinburgh-based musician and rapper, who has recently released his new single 'Bravehearts'. They get candid talking about mental health, the pressures on men not to open up and show vulnerability and how writing and singing has helped Firebrand in his own mental health journey.Follow Firebrand on: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook WebsiteWatch music video of 'Bravehearts'~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

Our spiritual life depends on how we spend all 24 hours of our day and not just the quiet time we have with God.Take a moment, is there anything in your life right now in the other 23 hours of your day that is draining your passion for God and His Word? What would you like to see different?Further reading - The practice of the presence of God by Brother Lawrence~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

All followers of Jesus go through seasons of spiritual weariness from time to time. If that's you, then you are not alone! In this episode you can discover what could be your next step.Where are you looking for what your soul longs for? Is it in God or are you looking for comfort in the wrong things? How do you need to be honest about with yourself, God or with someone else?See 'A desolate place' poem on https://daneverett90.com/2021/04/20/a-desolate-place/Further reading - ‘Crazy love’ by Francis Chan, ‘God on mute’ by Pete Greig, ‘Leading on empty’ by Wayne Cordeiro~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

The past 12 months have led to a lot of changes, and for me that's caused a lot of questions and uncertainty. Let me share with you what I've been learning."The plans that God has for me are HIS plans and I am called to be faithful and obedient to the best of my ability to whatever I understand God has spoken."How have you responded to unexpected changes to plans that you have made? How would you like to grow in faith in God with things that are uncertain?Further reading - Dream Big by Bob Goff~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

Jesus made some significant statements as He died on the cross. What was the significance of His statement 'I am thirsty', check it out in this episode.Is there anything in your life that you're looking for satisfaction apart from Jesus?~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

Has Sabbath become a lost art? In this episode we look at the importance of Sabbath as well as some guidelines to help you Sabbath well in a busy world."Sabbath is serious business and if God knows what we need to thrive as human beings then it’s worth paying attention to!"What will you shift in your thinking or in your diary to help you Sabbath well?Further reading - ‘Take the day off’ by Robert Morris~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

Do you struggle to read as much as you want? Here are 7 ways that will help you read more.What helps you read? What are you currently reading?~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

There is a lot of stigma surrounding the subject of depression and mental health. In this message Dan shares his experience of depression, how we can understand depression and the hope we can have in God in the dark times in life.~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠

During His earthly ministry Jesus often faced opposition. In this message let's look at what it means for us that Jesus claims to be one with the Father and how that impacts our lives today as His followers.~Thank you very much for listening. If you found this encouraging and helpful, please share it with friends and followers.I’d love to connect. Please visit my ⁠website⁠ for more content and links to social media, Dan :)You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter ⁠here⁠.⁠www.daneverett.co.uk⁠