The Calling Podcast

Podcast host Sam, talks to Steve Atkinson about his experience of lay ministry in the Diocese of Bath and Wells, getting his perspective on some of the courses run in the Diocese and his experience of attending the Celebration of Lay Ministries.Jill Perrett talks to Sam about the Celebration of Lay Ministries taking place at Wells Cathedral on 2 July 2022:Time: 14:00 - 15:00Marketplace Stalls: 13:00 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 16:00

Podcast host Sam, talks to Alan Cook about his experience of lay ministry in the Diocese of Bath and Wells, getting his perspective on some of the courses run in the Diocese and his experience of attending the Celebration of Lay Ministries.Jill Perrett talks to Sam about the Celebration of Lay Ministries taking place at Wells Cathedral on 2 July 2022:Time: 14:00 - 15:00Marketplace Stalls: 13:00 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 16:00

In this, the last episode in the series, Sam and Millie reflect on the conversations they have had in each of the episodes in the series. Millie interviews Marvin Muoneké, a Jazz singer, based here in Somerset. Marvin has appeared on The Voice UK and reached the semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 . His Instagram profile describes him as Singer | Composer | Arranger | Bandleader | Trumpeter | Author |   Marvin is part of his local church, St Paul’s Church, Weston Super Mare. Millie talks to Marvin about his music career and how he has sensed God's call on his life.Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In this episode, Sam and Millie will be thinking about some of the struggles people experience around calling. Sam interviews Marlene Mason, the co-coordinator of the Quantock Foodbank, in West Somerset in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.  Marlene is a part of her local church, St Peter’s Church in Wiliton. Sam talks to Marlene about her work with the foodbank. how she sensed God calling her to set it up and the food banks response during the corona virus pandemic. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In this episode, Sam and Millie discuss their personal experiences of hearing God's call and how that has felt to them. Sam interviews Jamie Prouse, a teacher in Frome, here in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.  Sam talks to Jamie about his calling into teaching and how God had led him and been with him on his journey so far. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In this episode, Sam and Millie discuss whether calling is about jobs or about the person they feel God has called them to be. Sam interviews Caroline Pomeroy who is based here in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and is the Director of Climate Stewards. Sam talks to Caroline about her work on the environment and climate change in relation to her faith and her calling.  Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In this episode, Sam and Millie introduce themselves as the podcast hosts, as well as interview Nathanael Worsley. Nathanael is an ordinand placed at St Paul’s Church, Weston Super Mare in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and is currently doing his training at Trinity College, Bristol. Sam and Millie discuss with Nathaniel what it means to be called by God.Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

The first episode of The Calling Podcast will be launching on 17 January. In the meantime, listen to this trailer to get a feel for what is coming.Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music