Episodes
Published 12/25/21
We’re wishing a Merry Christmas to all our listeners! As we bring this Advent podcast to a close today, we do hope you can join us as we celebrate God’s greatest gift on this special day.   Thank you for listening, we hope you’ve found comfort, encouragement and inspiration as we’ve shared the journey through Advent together. Let’s live life generously!  This podcast was brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk...
Published 12/25/21
It’s Christmas Eve! Whether you’re stuffing the turkey or wrapping gifts, we invite you to tune in for a few moments as we prepare our hearts too, for the joy of Jesus’s birth; the light of the world is shining bright!  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/   
Published 12/24/21
What does it take to live life to the full? Over the last few weeks, perhaps you’ve paused to think about what fills your heart, and what you may surrender? Share a moment with us, and let’s live life generously, together.   This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/ 
Published 12/23/21
It’s the final Generosity Challenge of this Advent series, so we hope you can find a few moments to listen and reflect with us on all the ways that God shows us how to live life generously.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/   
Published 12/22/21
Today, as we reflect on God’s generosity, we’re thinking about the special things that happen when we come together as a community, each bringing our unique gifts.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/ 
Published 12/21/21
Christmas can test even the strongest relationships… but don’t fret, if you’re feeling the pressure of planning the perfect family day, or sadness that you can’t be with the people you love this year, we have the perfect antidote. Listen in and take comfort from the scriptures, and the words of an all-time favourite carol.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at...
Published 12/20/21
At a time when there is so much hardship, it can be difficult to see God’s generosity. But it’s here in the most generous gift of hope that comes with Jesus’s birth. Why not join us for a few moments of reflection today, as we fill our hearts with hope during this final week of Advent.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by...
Published 12/19/21
Today, as the third week of Advent draws to a close, let’s be inspired by Mary and take a moment to ponder all the gifts we hold in our heart.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/   
Published 12/18/21
Is there room in your heart to love to the moon and back, to infinity and beyond? Today we pause to think about how we make sure there’s room enough in our hearts to make it a gift to God.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/  Music taken from Worship Audio...
Published 12/17/21
Giving generously is a way to love. Join us today for a few minutes of reflection. And, as you engage in giving this Advent, in whichever ways you choose to do so, may your heart be filled with love.   This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/   
Published 12/16/21
In today’s ‘generosity challenge’ we ask ourselves, what is God calling for each of us to give? We remind ourselves that giving is not an obligation; true generosity is from the heart. So, let’s live life generously!  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/ 
Published 12/15/21
What happens when we put our heart into all that we do? During this busy time of year, whatever you are working hard at, let’s do it with love and generosity!   This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/       
Published 12/14/21
From the Wham! lyrics of ‘Last Christmas’ to the Gospel of Matthew, we find inspiration to guide our reflections on who – or what – we will make room for in our hearts this Christmas.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/ 
Published 12/13/21
What does your heart tell you? As we begin the third week of Advent, why not join us for a few minutes of reflection, as we consider what it may mean to each of us to make room in our hearts for God.  This podcast is brought to you by the Parish Giving Scheme. If you’d like to know more about us, visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  Produced by https://www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk/ with https://www.targetgroup.co.uk/   
Published 12/12/21
How can each of us be a beacon of generosity, shining God’s love for all to see? Join us, as the second week of Advent draws to a close.  If you are curious about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous this Christmas and throughout the year, why not visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]
Published 12/11/21
No matter “how silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given”, is your heart open and ready to receive? Join us, as we pause for reflection.  You can discover more about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous as part of their Christian discipleship, by visiting our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or dropping us a line at [email protected] 
Published 12/10/21
Jesus made his “dwelling among us” in our neighbourhoods; so, let’s be thankful for the love and generosity shown by everyone involved in our local churches.  If you’re interested in how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous in their church communities this Advent and throughout the year, simply visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  
Published 12/09/21
It’s time for this week’s ‘generosity challenge’! How can you be generous to your local community this Advent? If you’d like to know more about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous this Christmas, why not visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]
Published 12/08/21
Today we give thanks for the volunteers and generosity of countless toy appeals, bringing the wonder of Christmas morning to children in our communities.  If you’d like to discover more about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) can help you to be generous within your church community, this Advent and throughout the year, why not visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]
Published 12/07/21
In this episode Grant Forrest, CEO of the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS), reflects on our diverse communities and the joy of Christmas that unites people from every background.  If you are curious about how PGS enables people to be generous this Advent and throughout the year, why not visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]  
Published 12/06/21
This week we reflect on generosity in our communities from foodbanks to toy appeals, blessing the lives of those who give and receive.   If you’d like to know more about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous throughout Advent, why not visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]
Published 12/05/21
What has God given you, that you can give to others? It may be your time or talent? Generosity that comes from the heart can change lives.   You can discover more about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous as part of their Christian discipleship, by visiting our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or dropping us a line at [email protected] 
Published 12/04/21
How can our generosity deepen the relationship we have with God? Perhaps Mary’s story can guide us.   If you’d like to discover more about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous in Advent and throughout the year, why not visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected] 
Published 12/03/21
Have you considered what God is calling you to give? Today we think about how it takes faith for our hearts to be open; to give and receive.   If you are curious about how the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) enables people to be generous throughout Advent, why not visit our website www.parishgiving.org.uk or drop us a line at [email protected]
Published 12/02/21