Faith, Hope and The Journey is the Podcast from Sheffield Methodist District.

Episode One - The Metal Methodist
You will hear from Revd. James Morley and Kate Ibbotson who share their faith journeys, about their love of heavy metal music and how The Metal Methodist Community was created. The Metal Methodist seeks to be a safe and inclusive space to explore a love of heavy metal music and the Christian faith, particularly from a Methodist perspective.

During series one you will hear a collection of stories from South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire as people from our district share their faith journey and talk about how they are using their gifts and talents to do God's work.

In life and faith, we value and appreciate different perspectives, and encourage you to consider what your perspective is too! If anything in this podcast gets you thinking, you’d be more than welcome to get in touch with us for more information or a conversation.

The episode was edited by Matt Collins of MC Online Events and the music is Summer Adventures by Sergii Pavkin from Pixabay

Faith, Hope and The Journey - The Metal Methodist

This is the second episode of Faith, Hope and The Journey from Sheffield Methodist District. This episode talks about the creation of The Peak Wesley Way in the Peak District and the faith journey of Sheila Travis. To find out more about The Peak Wesley Way visit
www.peakwesleyway.com or search @peakwesleyway online.

Faith, Hope and The Journey - The Peak Wesley Way

This is the 3rd episode of Faith, Hope and The Journey and Debbie Evans shares her faith journey and what has led her to become a Local Preacher.

Faith, Hope and The Journey -  Local Preaching

Faith, Hope and The Journey is the Podcast from Sheffield Methodist District.

In episode four we hear from Lay Pastor Ed Archer-Siddall and Grace Perkins, Children and Families worker from the Rotherham and Dearne Valley Circuit as they tell us about Family Fun Church as well as share their faith journeys.  

In series one of Faith, Hope and The Journey you will hear a collection of stories from South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire as people from our district share their faith journey and talk about how they are using their gifts and talents to do God's work.

Faith, Hope and The Journey - Family Fun Church

In this episode we hear from Dave Fisher, a member of Hathersage Methodist Church in the Peak Circuit. He talks about being part of Eco Church and how COP26 and a church anniversary inspired the church congregation and the local village to take a stand against climate change. Making changes to a very old church building can be challenging, however it is essential if we are to future proof it and reduce it's impact on the environment. Take a listen to find out more.

Faith, Hope and The Journey - Eco Church

In this episode of Faith, Hope and The Journey we hear from Vic Loveday, Children and Youth Coordinator from the Sheffield District and from Gen, an Intern for the ONE Opportunity Programme. 

The ONE Opportunity Programme is for anyone aged between 16-23-years old from the the Sheffield District and is designed to encourage, recognise and reward the participation of young people within the District in the Church's life and mission. It gives them the opportunity to be involved on a part-time basis in the development of the mission and ministry of their churches at a local level. It offers a salaried position of 3 hours per week, on a one-year project, shaped around the gifts and passions of the young person. The project should also enhance the life and mission of the church and enable the intern to work out their discipleship in new ways.

The ONE Opportunity Programme has a focus on discipleship and relationship building. It aims to encourage the development of the interns, and to influence the wider church community who come alongside them.

Faith, Hope and The Journey - The ONE Opportunity Programme

In this episode of Faith, Hope and The Journey we hear from Richard Wells and Jackie Bailey talk about warm and welcome spaces in Sheffield. Richard is from Trinity @ Killamarsh and Jackie is from Dore Methodist Church. Both churches are offering different activities, but are serving the needs of their local communities.

Faith, Hope and The Journey -  Warm & Welcome Spaces

In this episode we hear from Angela Walker who manages Cornerstone at Central Methodist Church in Chesterfield. The cafe and book shop offers snacks and drinks, but also so much more. It's a safe place people can come for some company, it's dementia friendly, regular visitors have celebrated birthday's there and the team of volunteers who run it share God's love through good hospitality and offering a listening ear.

Faith, Hope and The Journey - Cornerstone, Chesterfield

In this episode of Faith, Hope and The Journey we meet Mel Hall, a Worship Leader from Barnsley. She talks about the Alpha course being a big part of her faith journey and also how she became a Worship Leader and what that means to her.

Faith, Hope and The Journey - Worship Leading

In this episode we had a conversation with Julie & Daphne about the importance of mission planning and the impact building renovations are having in Retford.

Faith, Hope and The Journey - Mission Planning

Faith, Hope and The Journey is a collection of stories from South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire as people from our district share their faith journey and talk about how they are using their gifts and talents to do God's work.

In this episode we talk to Revd. Sean Adair about what it was like to grow up in Northern Ireland, his life and ministry in the Sheffield District and all about his love of books and studying.

Faith, Hope and The Journey -Revd. Sean Adair

Faith, Hope and The Journey is a collection of collection of stories from South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire as people from the Sheffield Methodist District share their faith journey and talk about how they are using their gifts and talents to do God's work.

Faith, Hope and The Journey -Revd. Sean Adair

Sheffield Methodist District

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