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The Orchard Podcast is specifically for women and is hosted by Amy Hughes and Rachel Hughes. Join our conversation as we explore the truth of God’s word and His desire to liberate and empower women to step fully into all that He has called them to be and to do.
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Join us in this episode to delve into the story of Priscilla found in the New Testament. Priscilla’s journey highlights themes of partnership, leadership, and hospitality. Her story emphasises the importance of teamwork, the value of women's contributions to ministry, and the power of hospitality in building Christian communities.
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Darrell Johnson to delve into the story of Hagar found in Genesis. Hagar’s journey highlights deep themes of struggle, compassion, and hope, offering rich insights into God's care for us. Join us as we explore the powerful lessons we can learn from Hagar and understand her lasting impact on faith and understanding.
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr. Paula Gooder to explore the story of Phoebe, the first deaconess mentioned in the book of Romans. Together, we discover her pivotal role in the early church, uncover her profound legacy, and learn from her leadership.
Join us on this episode as we delve into the powerful narrative of Leah, a figure often overlooked but profoundly significant in the Bible. Leah's journey illuminates themes of worth, identity, and the pitfalls of chasing earthly validation. Through Leah's story, we are reminded of the importance of turning away from false idols and fixing our gaze on the one true source of worth and identity—our Creator.
In this episode we delve deeper into the remarkable story of Miriam and shed light on the transformative power of courage and resilience exemplified by her story. We invite you to join us as we journey through her story, in hopes of learning more about God, Miriam & Ourselves.
We're kicking off 2024 with More Women Of The Story! Join us as we continue to look at the lives of key women in the scriptures. How does the story of these women’s lives illustrate God’s overarching desire to renew all things?
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversation around sexual violence and abuse.In this hard hitting episode Rachel and Amy unpack the difficult story of the unnamed concubine found in Judges 19. They are joined by Bekah Legg. Bekah is the CEO of Restored, a charity working to change the story for survivors of domestic abuse.Bekah explores the, sometimes misunderstood, context of this passage and the situation which unfolded for this women. We then think through the way we, as followers of Jesus, can approach issues around consent, abuse and gender-based violence and what it looks like to walk in freedom and to have God’s view of sex and relationships.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversation around sexual violence and abuse.- Tickets available at www.theorchardwomen.com
We are in Episode 9 of our Unnamed Women season and in today's podcast we consider the Wailing Women of Jeremiah 9.Rachel and Amy unpack the role of emotion in the church, the involvement of women in revivals of the past and what it looks like to carry the heart of intercession.- Tickets available at www.theorchardwomen.com
In Episode 8 of the podcast we are diving into Exodus 38 and Psalm 68 as we consider the unnamed Warrior Women. Rachel and Amy look at how often this passage is overlooked and misunderstood and consider what it means to be equipped to be an army of women for God’s purposes and plans. How do we stand boldly and claim the role and position He is giving us? - Tickets available at www.theorchardwomen.com
Episode 7 is a really special one! Rachel and Amy are joined by their husbands Tim and Jonny along with special guests Priscilla and Jerry Shirer at Leadership Conference 2025 in the Royal Albert Hall. In this conversation the panel unpack how Leadership and Parenting have worked in their context and what God has taught them as they've navigated both (at the same time!).- Tickets available at www.theorchardwomen.com
We're back with Episode 6 of the podcast! Rachel and Amy chat about singleness and what prophecy looks like in practice as we consider Philip's four unmarried daughters mentioned in Acts 21.- Tickets available at www.theorchardwomen.com
Recently we asked our Instagram followers to send Amy and Rach their questions on life, leadership, motherhood and faith. We received so many great ones that we decided to do a bonus Q&A podcast episode answering a selection. Enjoy!Stay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/
In this podcast Rachel and Amy continue in 2 Kings 4 and look at the story of Elisha and the Shunammite Woman. They ask the question 'how to we make room for the Holy Man of God (Jesus)?'. Using John Wesley's 20 questions we will explore together what is looks like to 'Host Holiness' in our lives today. Authors mentioned- John Tyson- Joyce Meyer- Daryll Johnson - Tyler StatonStay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/
In this episode we are exploring the characters of Lois and Eunice (Timothy's Mother and Grandmother). Rachel and Amy explore what these women's lives can teach us about raising up the next generation and what can we learn about the value God puts on mothers.Rachel and Amy are back with a brand new episode to celebrate Mother’s Day!
In this special collaboration with Open Doors, Rachel and Amy sit down with Eti, an incredible women from Bangladesh. Eti shares with us her own story of persecution, how she (and other women) are staying strong in their faith and which woman from the Bible inspires her the most.Open Doors have recently launched their 'See Change' campaign to see persecuted women valued and raised up, find out more here - https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/see-change/ WARNING - this podcast contains content around gender based violence and persecution.Stay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/
We’re back with Season 5 of the Orchard Podcast! This year we are going to be exploring ‘the Unnamed Women’ throughout the Bible. Rachel and Amy kick off the series with the widow from 2 Kings 4. We ask ‘what does obedience and trust look like especially when we don’t feel like we have anything to offer Jesus?’.→ Stay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/
Join Rachel Hughes as she interviews Clare Jackson, Louise Jones, Rebecca Stewart & Elaine Simpson on ways to live a life which bears fruit.
Jo Saxton wraps up The Orchard Conference 2023 by imploring us to step confidently into all that God has called us to be and to do.
Speaking at The Orchard Conference 2023, Rachel Hughes reminds us that the purpose of God’s pruning is always greater fruitfulness.
Amy Hughes kicks off The Orchard Conference 2023 by unpacking John 15. She gives us a compelling vision of what a life connected to Jesus might look like.
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