Is Christmas just a commercialised pagan festival or is it something really worth celebrating? Join hosts Adam Curtis and Leah Sax in this Season 4 bonus episode. We look into church history, the true hope of Jesus – and what living through the highs and lows of the festive season looks likes. And Leah getsContinue reading “SHOW NOTES Episode 19: Christmas – hope’s arrival”
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What’s Best Next by Matthew Perman
Review by Adam Curtis There are very few books I consider worthy of a reread, this is one of them! I think I have read it page to page at least three times, and parts of it I read every time I start a new job. “What’s Best Next: How the gospel transforms the wayContinue reading “What’s Best Next by Matthew Perman”
Imperfect Reflections: The Art of Christian Journaling by Kirsten Birkett
Review by Adam Curtis “Don’t ever underestimate the value of your handwriting. Thinking something to yourself can be powerful; saying it out loud even more so; but writing it down has a power to change your emotions and your brain.” Kirsten Birkett, Imperfect Reflections (Christian Focus Publications, Scotland, 2022), p19 In our modern age fewContinue reading “Imperfect Reflections: The Art of Christian Journaling by Kirsten Birkett”
TRANSCRIPT Episode 17: Joy – finding lasting happiness
Leah Sax:Hello and welcome to episode 17 of Delight Podcast. I am Leah Sax and this is Adam Curtis. Adam Curtis:Hello. Today’s episode we’re looking at Joy and where we can find happiness. And we’re going to be hearing from a lady who’s writing and thinking I found particularly encouraging and joyful. Now we wantContinue reading “TRANSCRIPT Episode 17: Joy – finding lasting happiness”
How People Change by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp
A Book Review by Adam Curtis Should you judge a book by its cover? Good question. If you do, then you may possibly miss this gem. I imagine most people on seeing the cover of How People Change by Paul Tripp and Timothy Lane think that it is rather a dry and serious book. CanContinue reading “How People Change by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp”
Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew
A Book Review by Cat Brooks I knew I was going to love Ed Drew’s book when the first chapter was entitled, ‘This is me.’ If you haven’t had to sit through your kids singing that song from the Greatest Showman with gusto in a school assembly, then you can thank the Lord for that.Continue reading “Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew”
TRANSCRIPT Episode 15: Parenting – discipling our children
Leah Sax:Hello and welcome to Episode 15, Season four of Delight Podcast. I’m Leah Sax Adam Curtis:And I’m Adam Curtis. Leah Sax:It’s been exciting to see how our Delight Podcast family has continued to grow, how people have been using the podcast for different areas of their life. It was lovely to hear how oneContinue reading “TRANSCRIPT Episode 15: Parenting – discipling our children”
Delighting in Thankfulness
Three Seasons of Delight Podcast! That’s madness. Adam and I have much to be thankful for over these past 18months. Our goal and motto is ‘Gloria in Excelsis Deo’ – Glory to God in the Highest. We pray it is all for him. Here are some of our reasons to be thankful.
TRANSCRIPT: Episode 14: Outtakes – delights from seasons 1-3
Leah Sax:We were Recording. Adam Curtis:I press record button. Waiting. Bated breath. Leah Sax:Okay, great. Hello and welcome to episode 14 of Delight Podcast. I am Leah Sax and this is the Reverend Adam Curtis. Adam Curtis:Hello. Sorry, *ahem* just caught something in my Throat. Leah Sax:Going well already. Adam Curtis:Indeed, indeed. Hello? Hello, mate.Continue reading “TRANSCRIPT: Episode 14: Outtakes – delights from seasons 1-3”
SHOW NOTES Episode 14: Outtakes – delights from seasons 1-3
Laughter fills this bonus episode to Season 3, where we look back at three seasons of Delight Podcast. Get a behind the scenes look with Adam Curtis and Leah Sax as they look and listen back to unheard clips of Seasons 1-3.Laughter includes: Kristi Mair, Ben Slee, Tom and Katie Parson, Tree Pedley, Grace Rees,Continue reading “SHOW NOTES Episode 14: Outtakes – delights from seasons 1-3”
Help with tricky questions
When it comes to the topic of romantic relationships everyone has questions, and we all need help and advice… But sometimes those questions get really tricky… In this blog post I’m going to offer a (very brief) framework for seeking wisdom to try and help you find answers to these tricky questions. A Framework forContinue reading “Help with tricky questions”
TRANSCRIPT Episode 12: Worship – everyday devotion
Leah Sax:Welcome to episode 12 of Delight Podcast. I’m Leah Sax and this is Adam Curtis. Adam Curtis:Hey. Leah Sax:In this our third episode of season three, we are going to be looking at the topic of worship with Mike and Cat Brooks. Adam Curtis:Mike and Cat met while at university. They’ve been married forContinue reading “TRANSCRIPT Episode 12: Worship – everyday devotion”
Doubt can be a good thing
I have doubts. I even have doubts about my faith. I’m not afraid to admit this, because I think that doubts can be a good thing. The push back could be, but surely we are meant to be 100% certain and to doubt is to admit we are not 100% certain? But at the endContinue reading “Doubt can be a good thing”
TRANSCRIPT Episode 11: Doubt – honest questions
Leah Sax:Welcome to Episode 11 of Delight Podcast. I’m Leah Sax and this is Adam Curtis. Adam Curtis:Hello. Today we’re going to be exploring the topic of doubt with my friend Kristi Mair. We’re looking at doubt from the perspective of questioning God is there and questioning God is good. Leah Sax:Our guest, Kristi, engagesContinue reading “TRANSCRIPT Episode 11: Doubt – honest questions”
Our homes are not our castles
“An Englishman’s home is his castle.” This saying is old, but is it right? Should the Christian view their home as a castle? Castles are used for defense. For keeping the enemies out. They have strong walls and high towers. They communicate a message; you are not welcome here. A Christian home should do theContinue reading “Our homes are not our castles”
TRANSCRIPT Episode 10: Hospitality – sharing life
Leah Sax:Welcome to Episode ten of Delight Podcast Season three. I am Leah Sax and this is Adam Curtis. Adam Curtis:Hello. Leah Sax:Adam. I can’t believe once more we are here at season three. Adam Curtis:What I know is actually incredible. I sort of text you last night Leah just because it suddenly dawned onContinue reading “TRANSCRIPT Episode 10: Hospitality – sharing life”
SHOW NOTES Episode 10: Hospitality – sharing life
Season 3 kicks off with perhaps an unexpected topic: Hospitality. Join Adam Curtis, Leah Sax and guests Jon and Katherine Brown in a laughter filled episode to chat through what the Bible lays on the table on the topic – and what it looks like to live that out in different stages (and budgets andContinue reading “SHOW NOTES Episode 10: Hospitality – sharing life”
Harvey Thomas 1939-2022
Dearly loved Daddy of Leah Sax (Thomas), guest on Delight Podcast here. A hero of the faith is home. For immediate release: 14 March 2022 Former Billy Graham Crusade Director, Harvey Thomas, passes away Harvey Thomas CBE, former Conservative Party Director of Press and Communications and Billy Graham Crusade Director, was promoted to glory onContinue reading “Harvey Thomas 1939-2022”
Do not fear the devil
The devil is a serpent who whispers lies and a lion who is ready to pounce. This means we should expect to be in spiritual battles. This reality should make us cautious, but not afraid! And here are 5 reasons why… 1. We wear God’s armour God has not left us weak and defenselessContinue reading “Do not fear the devil”
Friendship is about love
Do you want good friends? Do you want to be a good friend? If the answer is yes to either or both of these questions, then look for love and be loving. You made read that and I think, are you asking me to have sex with my friends? I’m not talking about sex. SexContinue reading “Friendship is about love”
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