Episodes
Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson - astrophysicist, theologian, astronomer and academic - and director of the project Equipping Christian Leaders In an Age of Science - explains - in his clear and compelling style - how an informed partnership between faith and science, benefits everyone.
Stephanie Gray is a respected Methodist Local Preacher, an enthusiastic member of her church, and an accomplished actor - she's also got a daughter who stepped away from her profession as a midwife, to spend some months doing voluntary work in a hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone - and thanks to Mum Stephanie sharing daughter Pia's story, you too can listen to it here - plus another packed notice board - with all your Lent Lunch info!
Sam Stockill is a Community Relationship Manager with The Leprosy Mission. On today's programme he tells tragically true stories that explain the challenges faced by the charity that's been working for the last 150 years to eradicate this treatable disease that continues to wreck lives. And there's music - plus a thought for the start of Lent, and another packed notice board.
Current President of the Methodist Conference, Rev'd Richard Andrew - on a recent visit to the Isle of Man - shares some of the stories of people and places that have shaped his life as an ordained minister - and Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson has a very original way of showing how science and religion - far from opposing each other - actually help our understanding of both. Plus music from hymnwriter Fanny Crosby, and our usual notice board.
For 50 years, the Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas has been a beacon of light, with its distinctive illuminated cross visible even when out at sea. The Prom Church has always served the needs of the local community, and that's as true today as it was when it opened. Historian, architect and life-long Methodist, Frank Cowin shares some stories of the building of the present church - and in a second programme I'll be going to The Prom church to find out more about their plans and why it's now being called The Prom Space.
With the approach of Holocaust Memorial Day, Carol Jempson of the Jewish community on the Isle of Man, and Bishop Tricia, Bishop of Sodor and Man, explain why they will each be placing a lighted candle in their window, at 8pm on Tuesday 27 January. But there's a bigger story to reflect upon in this mix of words and music around. the theme of genocide.
The national charity Care for the Family works to support family life in all its forms and Starfish Asia works with the poorest children in Pakistan. They were two of over 80 charities who shared in £1.8m given away at the recent AFD Software annual charity night. Listen to their stories here - plus music from Lindisfarne and notice board news too.
Reflecting on the journey of the Magi from the East, to find the infant king (including words recorded in 2007 in Peel Methodist Church and music from Foxdale School, also 2007) and talking with Chris Wildman about the 30th Anniversary celebrations at the church in a pub - Sunday at Ten at The Cat With No Tail on Governors Hill, Douglas
As we begin to pack away the decorations and move into a New Year, Howard Thurman's poem The Work of Christmas reminds us of the real meaning of the season - and Baptist Pastor Richard Littledale explains why rest is not idleness - instead, it's being obedient.Programme includes music by Graham Kendrick, Balanced Voices and Macapella with the Wild Goose Collective.
A New Year hymn (and more good music too!) plus guests in this review of 2025 include the Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell, Ruth Keggin-Gell, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Canon Philip Gillespie, Sam Stockhill, and Rev'd Dr Inderjit Sing Bhogul
Being a community at Christmas - in the village hub that is St James' church and schoolrooms - in conversation with Local Minister Cheryl Cousins, and Dalby residents Ann Quirk, John Mylchreest Corrin, Rosie Evans, Margie Killey, and Priscilla Mayle
Aifric O'Shea, Oliver Lenihan and Leo Fosdil have just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Papua New Guinea - why did they go? and what did they learn there? Find out here - alongside the story of Village Carols told by Andrew Cole -with music from Kate Rusby. Plus there's another packed notice board!
Through Advent with Bishop Tricia - Week Four - Love that will not let go of us ....There's a short video, and a booklet containing a full transcript of this podcast plus some questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for action. They can all be downloaded via this link :https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
Pioneer Minister Rev'd Alex Brown looks and the positives, the negatives and the bigger picture, following the cancellation of this year's Christmas Live - a casualty of the recent stormy weather - and Heather and Tim Price explain why they're preparing a festival of light in New Life Church(Ramsey Independent Methodists) - plus there's music and (another!) packed notice board
Through Advent with Bishop Tricia - Week Three - Joy, beyond all joys ....There's a short video, and a booklet containing a full transcript of this podcast plus some questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for action. They can all be downloaded via this link :https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
Why would someone give away £1.8 million that they could keep for themselves?? And what's so different about this year's Christmas Live in Douglas? All the answers are here - plus music, another packed notice board and details of part 2 of Bishop Tricia's new 4-part series of Advent reflections - see the separate At Your Service podcast - THROUGH ADVENT with Bishop Tricia - and find more resources here https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
Through Advent with Bishop Tricia - Week Two - A different kind of peace ....There's a short video, and a booklet containing a full transcript of this podcast plus some questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for action. They can all be downloaded via this link :https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
As Rev'd Catherine McFie begins her new ministry as the Island's first-ever Ecumenical Church Minister, we bring you the full story here - plus music, another packed notice board and details of Bishop Tricia's new 4-part series of Advent reflections - see the separate At Your Service podcast - THROUGH ADVENT with Bishop Tricia - and find more resources here https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
Through Advent with Bishop Tricia - Week One - Hope, even in times of darkness.There's a short video, and a booklet containing all the material from this podcast plus some questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for action. They can all be downloaded via this link :https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
Recent visitor to the Island, Rev'd Cyprian Yobera, has dedicated his life to reaching out to those on the margins - finding hidden gems in the neglected children living on the streets in one of Africa's largest urban slums - and Peel Commissioner Katryna Baptist is creating some hidden gems for everyone to discover on a Live Nativity Trail - their stories are here - with music and another packed notice board!
Sarah Morris believes that when we say 'you're welcome here' we shouldn't exclude dogs and she, and her labrador Daisy, are on a pilgrimage to find all the dog-friendly Cathedrals in the UK - and the Isle of Man, of course! Listen to their story here - along with Ellen Blacker - an apprentice with the Anglican Church Building Support team. But it's not church buildings Ellen is talking about here - it's the quiet revival -and a unique way of living! Plus music - and another packed notice board.
AT YOUR SERVICE - with a mix of thoughts, music and prayer for - November - the month of remembrance
A special programme first broadcast on Remembrance Sunday -a mix of music, thoughts and prayers for this time of reflection on those we have loved and lost from this life.
Just over a year ago, the Rt Rev'd Tricia Hillas was ordained and consecrated as the next Bishop of Sodor and Man, and moved to the Isle of Man with her husband Andrew, to begin what should have been a happy new phase of life on the Island they both knew and loved. But the reality was a year marred by Andrew's unexpected death. At this season of Remembrance and as she returns to full-time ministry after her period of compassionate leave, Bishop Tricia reflects with searing honesty on the events of the past few months, and considers how they are shaping her faith - and her future.
Caring for heritage buildings - a huge responsibility - or an opportunity to be imaginative and even adventurous ? Recent visitor ADRIAN FOX (Environmental and Sustainability Officer for Cathedrals and Church Buildings in the Church of England) and LOUISE WHITELEGG (Anglican Church Building Support Officer in the Isle of Man) discuss. Louise's contact number is 07624 474 275. Manx Language Development Officer Ruth Keggin-Gell has an invitation - and there's music and notice board news too.
Rev’d Liz Crumlish is a priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church, She is also an author, a poet and has a blog. She’s going to be on the Island next Saturday to lead a day exploring a different way of church leadership. On today’s programme she explains more. Details of. the day - 18th October - can be found on the Thie Dy Vea website - retreathouse.im
Neil Rees of The Bible Society talks about celebrating the 250th anniversary of the printing of the first complete Bible in Manx, with the creation of a brand new app which will put the complete Bible in Manx on any smart phone or suitable device - and a new printed edition of the Bible will follow next year. There's music - including a Canticle for the Feast of St Francis of Assisi - and a notice board packed with news of Harvest services.
Rev'd David Halliwell is the Team Rector of St Luke in the City and Priest in Charge of the church of St Margaret of Antioch in Liverpool - he's also blind. Rev'd Kate Jacobs is also an Anglican priest, caring for two very different churches near John Lennon Airport. Listen to their fascinating faith-filled stories here! Plus music and a packed notice board
Prayers and music for this - World Peace Day - plus a conversation with Stephen Hoyland, a spiritual director with the Jesuit Institute - about his work leading retreats and preparing on line resources - see jesuitinstitute.org for more details.
Retired Baptist Minister, author, teacher and regular contributor to the Daily Service on BBC Radio 4 Extra, and BBC Radio Wales, Richard Littledale is back today - talking about the power of podcasting, and his brand new book - What Happened Next? - exploring the ripple effects of stories from the Bible.
Rev'd Dr Janet Corlett - Chair of Isle of Man District of the Methodist Church, and Dr Tim Grass, academic and reader in the Anglican church, talk about the 250th anniversary of the Bible in Manx which will be celebrated through a variety of events later this year. There's Manx music from Caarjyn Cooidjagh, and David Winter shares a story about 7th Century Saint Cuthbert, whose feast was on 4 September.