Deeper & Wider - A Lifecentral Podcast

In conversation with Debs Brennan — Tradeoff: Trauma for Grace

In this episode of the Deeper and Wider Podcast, the tables are flipped as Andy sits down with our host, Debs! She shares what life was like growing up, her personal experiences with grief and the lasting effects of PTSD. She shares the powerful encounters with God she has experienced over the last 2 years —the words she feels God has shared with her, the ‘still small voice’ that encouraged her in the darkest of times and circumstances, and people that came together that have ultimately led to her healing. It’s a story that is testament to what God can do when we surrender it all to Him and the fresh perspective He brings.

Built to Give - A Life of Generosity and Financial Freedom | Episode 2

Generosity is something we love when we see it and we want to be those kind of people but at times we don’t know how. In this episode we explore HOW do we give?
https://lifecentralchurch.org.uk/give/
https://lifecentralchurch.org.uk/aboveandbeyond/
https://lifecentralchurch.org.uk/lifecentral-global/
 

Built to Give - A Life of Generosity and Financial Freedom | Episode 1

Generosity is something we love when we see it and we want to be those kind of people but at times we don’t know how. In this episode we explore the question of Why give?
https://lifecentralchurch.org.uk/give/

Hello to Home - What does it mean to be truly connected in church?

In this episode of the Deeper & Wider podcast, Debs chats with Gareth and Allison about what it means to be truly connected in church. Why is getting connected important, and how to we do it here at Lifecentral Church.

Deeper & Wider Rewind | How To Feed Yourself Spiritually

In this episode of The Deeper & Wider Rewind, Debs sits down with Stephen and Gareth to discuss how we can feed ourselves spiritually. We discuss what a hungry spirit looks like and how we start to feed ourselves spiritually (as well as the importance of it). We round off the episode by looking at the obstacles we can face and things we can do to stay motivated.
First broadcast July 2024.

Deeper & Wider Rewind | In conversation with Margaret Morcom

Where is God in disappointment? Margaret’s story is one of disappointment, sadness and grief, yet through it all she has felt closer and closer to Jesus. How is this even possible? In this episode of the Deeper & Wider Rewind, listen to her story to find out where God is when life deals you punch after punch.
First broadcast August 2024.

Deeper & Wider Rewind | Anxiety And Following Jesus

In this episode of The Deeper And Wider Rewind, Debs sits down with Tom, Hannah and Allison in a special episode honouring Mental Health Awareness Month. Tom speaks openly about his experiences with anxiety and depression and how he and Hannah navigated that time early in their marriage. We discuss the topics of stigma and guilt as well as the things we can do to stay well. We round out the episode by discussing ways we can move towards people who are struggling, and move towards God in the midst of mental health challenges and illness.
First broadcast May 2024.
Resources used in this episode:
https://www.premierchristianity.com/news-analysis/91-of-christians-say-mental-illness-is-stigmatised-in-the-church-but-the-solution-may-be-simpler-than-you-think/12924.article
https://kintsugihope.com/files/mhfc/Theology_of_Mental_Health_FINAL.pdf
https://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/discipleship/a-more-christian-approach-to-mental-health-challenges
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/movement/

Deeper & Wider Rewind - Lauren Jeon | From New Age Spirituality to Finding Jesus

“The only person that could help was Jesus.”
In this episode of The Deeper & Wider Rewind, Andy sits down with Lauren Jeon to hear her amazing story of how Jesus met her in the midst of severe sleep paralysis.
Watch the Vodcast: https://youtu.be/-8_VWAyj1qQ
First broadcast March 2024

Deeper & Wider Rewind: The Divine Toolbox | Exploring Spiritual Gifts

In this episode of The Deeper & Wider Rewind, Debs sits down with Laura and Gareth to discuss the topic of spiritual gifts. We ask what is the difference between spiritual gifts and natural talents? How do our individual backgrounds affect our beliefs around this subject? Do we all have a spiritual gift? Where do love and the fruits of the Spirit come in? We round off the episode by looking at how as christians, we fulfil our mandate of helping others to find and follow Jesus in the context of using our spiritual gifts.
Original episode broadcast September 2024.

When Church Hurts: Finding Healing and Hope in Community

There are very few of us who won’t have been impacted, either directly or indirectly, by ‘church hurt’ and that’s what Debs and Leon discuss in this month’s episode of The Deeper and Wider Podcast.
What is the church really meant to be?
Why does church hurt cut so deeply?
Is it possible forgive?
How do we re-engage with church after being hurt? 
Leon and Debs answer these questions and many more in this honest, open and thoughtful conversation.