Living Out Podcast

John Wyatt, a former medic and medical ethicist, chats about fostering healthy intergenerational friendships and reflects on his deep bond with John Stott. He highlights the importance of non-transactional support and offers insights on why older friends bring invaluable wisdom. The discussion dives into overcoming cultural suspicion of cross-generational ties and shares practical habits for strengthening friendships, emphasizing time, vulnerability, and balancing light-hearted banter with deeper conversations.

Tom Parsons, a dedicated vicar, author, and father, explores the deep connections of friendship in light of faith. He shares how his friendship with Adam blossomed during the pandemic, emphasizing the role of personality differences in enriching their bond. Their conversation highlights the value of hospitality, intentionality in nurturing friendships, and how shared ministry fosters deeper connections. The discussion also underscores how friendships reflect God's unwavering love and aid in personal growth, making God's presence tangible in everyday life.

Join Katherine Brown, a contributor to Kaleidoscope and member of the Being Human team at the Evangelical Alliance, as she explores the depth of intimacy in friendships. She challenges common misconceptions linking intimacy solely to sex. Katherine shares personal stories about cultivating deeper connections and navigates the risks involved, including jealousy and dependency. Practical tips for building intimate friendships are discussed, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences and clear communication. Dive into the nuances of friendship across different life stages!

Vaughan Roberts, Rector of St Ebbe's Church in Oxford and author of True Friendship, discusses how friendship with Jesus transforms our relationship with others. He highlights the intimacy and transformative power of Jesus as a friend while addressing challenges like honesty and sacrificial love. The conversation explores practical steps to tackle friendship deficits, including proactive conversations and managing inner circles. Roberts also emphasizes the value of friendships with non-Christians and maintaining a Jesus-centered perspective in close relationships.

How can we be friends with God? What does that actually look like in daily life? Does being friends with God mean we don't need human friends? With Phil Knox - evangelist, missiologist and author of 'The Best of Friends' - we're kicking off our series on friendship thinking about what friendship is, why it matters, and some top tips for cultivating friendships with God and with other people. Resources mentioned and relatedEvangelical Alliance The Best of Friends Phil Nox Billy No Mates Max Dickins The Four Loves C. S. Lewis Friends Robin Dunbar True Friendship Vaughan Roberts (read our review here) Spiritual Friendship Aelred  Crossing to Safety Wallace Stegner Transforming Friendship John Wyatt (read our review here) Jesus on Friendship Andrew Bunt Jesus’s Greatest Miracle Andrew Bunt Kaleidoscope 

Friendship. We all need it, and it's especially valuable in making the single life plausible. But how do we do it well? How can we foster healthy intimacy in friendship? What example does Jesus give us? All this and more to come in our new podcast series - stay tuned!

Who’s the Tiny Tim of the Living Out staff team? And the Scrooge? How can we keep going as single people over Christmas and New Year, and look out for the single people around us?  All this and more in our (slightly chaotic) podcast Christmas Special!  Resources mentioned and related The Loneliest Day of the Year Dani Treweek God Gets You Andrew Bunt Coming Home for Christmas Dan Reid A Poetic Gift This Christmas Ed Shaw 

James, a youth leader and Kaleidoscope contributor, shares his experience of trying out the series with some of his youth group, including what they particularly enjoyed about the series.  We also hear from Eleanor, who tells her story in episode 3 of Kaleidoscope, about some of the blessings of singleness, her reflections on how the Church has handled the wider issue of sexuality, and why she as a church leader is excited about Kaleidoscope.  Finally, Adam tells us about his experience of faith and sexuality as a teenager, what’s changed in our culture and in the Church for young people growing up today, and what stands out to him about Kaleidoscope. Resources mentioned and relatedKaleidoscope  What I Would Tell My Teenage Self About Singleness Adam Curtis  True Freedom Trust Born Again This Way Rachel Gilson A War of Loves David Bennett Is God Anti-gay? Sam Allberry Meet the Authors #2 – Adam Curtis 

We speak to two parents, Jo and Claire, about the world their children are growing up in and their experience of talking to them about sexuality, gender and faith. They share how their churches have tackled these issues so far, and why they’re excited about Kaleidoscope. We also hear from Sean – a parent, church leader, and someone who experiences same-sex attraction – about the difference Kaleidoscope would have made for him as a teenager and how he hopes it will help start good conversations on these big topics. Resources mentioned and relatedKaleidoscope What I Wish I Was Told about Sex When I Was a Teenager Ed Shaw  

What is Kaleidoscope? Why have we made it? Andrew and Ashleigh, our Emerging Generations team, share their hopes for the series, and catch up with two of the people who contributed to it.  Katherine tells us what conversations about sexuality were like for her growing up, and why she’s excited for Kaleidoscope giving space for more open conversations in churches. And Ben shares his thoughts on how we can have those conversations well, with some particular tips for youth leaders. Resources mentioned and relatedKaleidoscope Katherine: The Power and Beauty of Stories (Different Stories #3) Christ and the Culture Wars Ben Chang A Better Story Glynn Harrison