Living Out Podcast New Year Special 2026
Jan 1, 2026
The team reflects on 2025, sharing personal gratitude moments and meaningful New Year celebrations. They discuss helpful habits, such as sea swimming and prayer routines, and highlight inspiring figures like Megan Phelps-Roper. A range of books and media that influenced their thinking is recommended, alongside personal bravery stories from the past year. Each host summarizes their faith journey in one word, revealing surprising self-discoveries and outlining hopes for 2026, including deeper prayer and new creative projects.
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Millennium Fireworks Memory
- Andy Robinson recalled watching millennium fireworks on the Isle of Wight and enjoying friends and fireworks over the Solent.
- He used the memory to illustrate a simple, memorable New Year celebration amid debates about when the millennium began.
Quiet New Year Choices
- Ashley Hull described two quiet New Year celebrations she preferred over big parties, including being woken at midnight by a friend on a landline.
- She highlighted that small, restful celebrations suited her better than large events.
Take Sabbatical Time To Rest
- Ashley Hull recommended taking extended sabbatical time to rest, reflect, and practice language skills, which refreshed her deeply.
- She suggested that intentional rest can yield sustained spiritual and creative benefits.