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Elliot & Jack are at Refuel Festival Join us for a Nine part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘Express Yourself’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week Albert and guests will unpack the weeks theme and branch off into a wide ranging conversation on the bible passages.
Iona - Inverness in the footsteps of St Columba. Find more episodes on Sanctuary First Carrying 4 large heavy stones & a Bible, a team from new church plant St Columba’s, Inverness, rowed, bike-hiked, cycled & walked in the trail of our great Celtic missionary Colmcille. Hear why in this episode of Emerging Emmaus as Neil cycles alongside Rev Scott McRoberts to find out. A Good News story of a young church who’ve just bought a ‘field of dreams’ in which to build a centre for their church & community. Be inspired & encouraged! Find all past episodes of the podcast on the Sanctuary First website
Join us for a Nine part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘Express Yourself’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week Albert and guests will unpack the weeks theme and branch off into a wide ranging conversation on the bible passages.
Join us for a Nine part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘Express Yourself’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week Albert and guests will unpack the weeks theme and branch off into a wide ranging conversation on the bible passages. Gameface! — Team Sports. From World Cup Stadiums to local five-aside pitches, sports show us peaks of human striving and endurance. But the greatest moments aren’t j
Restless Sanctuary Ep. 014: Orchard walk! Self-Expression + trees Join James and Albert for a walk in Albert’s garden as they talk about self-expression, getting to know one another and God, and how perhaps there’s no such thing as a tree! (Also Albert’s Panama Hat). As this was recorded on the fly in the garden you will hear some sirens, wind, birdsong and even an ice cream van going past. Listen every fortnight to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First share what it’s like to be restless Christians, wrestling
Join us for an audio visual art installation that will lead you through a ten stage spiritual labyrinth focusing on a theme of waiting. This labyrinth is designed to be used on its own or in partnership with the Journey Of Waiting Labyrinth in person Art Installation. Take time to listen to each stage of the labyrinth for a calming and spiritual journey of prayer and reflection. This Labyrinth invites you to explore what it means to wait upon the Lord in all the encounters we have in life and what this involves. It is an interactive journey with ten stations to consider and will take you aroun
Join us for a Nine part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘Express Yourself’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week Albert and guests will unpack the weeks theme and branch off into a wide ranging conversation on the bible passages. “You are what you eat.” We’ve all heard it, but what are we actually hungering for? In a world full of temporary satisfactions, what is the ultimate pursuit that act
Restless Sanctuary Episode 13: ‘Got a light?’ How colours help us to think differently about theology What does it mean to let our light shine? What do we do when Jesus surprises us at the bus stop? What is a tetrachromat? How does colour help us think about theology differently? What has the through-line been for our Sanctuary First themes from Advent last year to this summer? Check out our latest episode to find out! Listen every fortnight to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First share what it’s like to be r
Being Before Doing Find more episodes on Sanctuary First In this episode of Emerging Emmaus, Neil and Lynsey are joined by James Falconer, an ordained elder with nearly 45 years of service in the Church of Scotland and a passion for helping people rediscover the heart of following Jesus. Serving at Falkirk Upper Braes Parish Church, James shares honestly about the challenges of “doing church” without really resting & living in Christ, and reflects on his own journey of surrender, discipleship, leadership, and finding renewed peace and purpose in Jesus. Together, the conversation explores what
Restless Sanctuary Episode 12: Getting salty? This week James and Albert talk about Jesus’s invitation to be the salt of the earth! What does salt do? And what are we doing? How much salt is too much salt? What does Jesus’s analogy teach us? They discuss chemistry, inequality, getting ‘salty’, balance, compassion and a dehydrated society. Listen every fortnight to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First share what it’s like to be restless Christians, wrestling with the Bible and spirituality as they try and live
Restless Sanctuary Episode 11: What are you waiting for? Come on, what are you waiting for!? This week James flies solo in a short episode asking: ‘What are you waiting for?’ Because there’s two types of waiting: the type that’s out of our hands and the type that is very much IN our hands. James reflects on two things humans are really good at, a parrot print dress, and why we’re not always the best judge of our own happiness… Listen every fortnight to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First share what it’s like
This week we are looking at the Leap, thinking on how Sometimes coming face to face with the cross leads to people leaping into life following Jesus. It’s the start of an adventure that physically moves people, motivating them to catch up with where Jesus is working in the world. Join us for a four part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘After The Cross’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week we
This week we are looking at the kneel, thinking on how humility and obedience play a part in our lives. Join us for a four part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘After The Cross’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week we will run through the weeks readings and questions as we explore together what happens ‘After The Cross’. Explore this months Connect Material to follow along: After The Cross A
Restless Sanctuary Episode 10: Kneeling and/or leaping? What happens when we kneel before the cross? What happens when we take the leap with Jesus? In this episode James and Albert are joined by long time contributor to Sanctuary First retired minister and incredible writer and thinker Peter Neilson! They continue to reflect on what it means to live ‘After the Cross’ as we respond to Jesus’ universe-changing act of love. They discuss disillusionment, hope, culture clash, brokenness, wholeness, the intimacy of kneeling, and the power of sitting across from someone at Communion. Dietrich Bonhoef
In what ways do we shrug in apathy at faith, the cross and God? Do we shrug at the hurt in the world wondering what can be done to fix such a mess? Join us for a four part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘After The Cross’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week we will run through the weeks readings and questions as we explore together what happens ‘After The Cross’. Explore this months Connect
Inviting Jesus In Find more episodes on Sanctuary First This week on the Emerging Emmaus Podcast we spoke with Sarah Johnson, Mission Support Manager for the Church of Scotland. Sarah sees her varied life & career to this point has prepared her well for her present role. Here she shares her excitement about what Jesus is up to across Scotland today & her privilege in enthusing, encouraging & enabling congregations & groups to meaningfully engage with their parishes & many people who have still to experience & explore the Good News of Jesus Christ. She has a team of skilled & servant hearted fa
What does it mean to flinch before the Cross? To turn away in shame or frustration? Join us for a four part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘After The Cross’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme. Each week we will run through the weeks readings and questions as we explore together what happens ‘After The Cross’. Explore this months Connect Material to follow along: After The Cross Add your questions a
Restless Sanctuary Episode 9: Flinching and shrugging from the cross? In this episode James and Albert are joined by preacher, piper, poet and publisher Jock Stein to talk about what it means to flinch or shrug from the cross. For many of us our reactions to the cross will be a mix of sorrow, scepticism, awe and hope. Indeed if the cross never makes us flinch — is it the cross we’re looking at? Or just an empty symbol? And if we have never shrugged, scratched our heads, and been frustrated by the cross — is it the cross we’re looking at or just a logo? How can flinching and shrugging be part o
Episode 1: Bitter “A small palmful of these bitter leaves are picked for Thursday for the meal that will become the last supper they are sought out of this dense overgrown garden while outside even now there are voices clamouring for a saviour, for a rebel, a warlord, an avenging angel…” Listen as James takes us to the brooding atmosphere as Holy Week begins, tensions mount, and bitter herbs are gathered. A series of five audio meditations running daily during Holy Week. Poetry, drama, music, and prayer come together and invite us to rediscover the wonder of Easter through our tastebuds. Each
Restless Sanctuary Episode 8: Longing for renewal? In this episode James and Albert talk about what it means to long for renewal — for the breath of new life to sweep through old bones! They discuss Ezekiel, Lazarus, restoration, storytelling and jellyfish! Listen every fortnight to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First share what it’s like to be restless Christians, wrestling with the Bible and spirituality as they try and live it out today. Right now our world is very restless — politically, economically, cu
How to lead well without losing yourself Find more episodes on Sanctuary First This week on the Emerging Emmaus Podcast we spoke with leadership coach and speaker Shona Stirling for an honest conversation about leadership, faith, and what it means to live well. Shona works with leaders across business and church contexts who are wrestling with deeper questions about purpose, emotional health, and how to stay rooted in Christ in demanding roles. Together they explore the pressures leaders face, why paying attention to our emotions and inner life matters, and how churches can cultivate disciples
Restless Sanctuary Episode 7: What does Jesus say about burnout? In this episode James and Albert explore Jesus’s response to burnout, stress, anxiety and doomscrolling! They talk about rest, mental health, resilience, work/life balance, being overwhelmed by the news cycle, the Samaritan woman at the well, and the living water that changes our life — that tells us we’re cherished. Listen every fortnight to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First share what it’s like to be restless Christians, wrestling with the
Restless Sanctuary Episode 6: Vine Trust Tanzania Bonus Episode This week we have a special bonus episode recorded live in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania where Albert and his friend friend Ken MacKenzie discuss a recent trip with the Vine Trust. As this was a recording of a quick impromptu conversation the sound quality is a little different to normal with more background noise but we really hope you enjoy this conversation about the life-changing work of Vine Trust. Listen to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First shar
Restless Sanctuary Episode 5: How to follow Jesus in a world on fire! Listen to our new podcast about faith, restlessness and the search for meaning! In each episode James Cathcart and Albert Bogle from Sanctuary First share what it’s like to be restless Christians, wrestling with the Bible and spirituality as they try and live it out today. This week they ask: How is the world on fire? What do we actually mean when we talk about ‘following Jesus’? And how does following Jesus through the flames change the world? In this episode they discuss our new theme for Lent ‘Come Follow Me.’ Right now o
Creating Safe Spaces for Curiosity, Faith & Doubt Find more episodes on Sanctuary First This week on the Emerging Emmaus Podcast we spoke to William Gibson a young Christian Ministry Student, PhD Student in Theology & multi-media mogul. William shares his meandering journey of Faith, views on where The Scottish Church is at and directions She can hopefully take in following Christ to where people are and are at. A Feast of stimulating, challenging & inspiring food for thought & discussion! Be encouraged & inspired! Find all past episodes of the podcast on the Sanctuary First website, via our A
