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Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they conclude their journey through Isaiah 58. In this season finale, they explore the collective calling of the Church to serve our communities, not from a distance, but as a visible, present people of God bringing hope, justice and restoration where it’s needed most.

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Has the Church been chasing prosperity in the wrong places? In this thought-provoking episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore how serving those who are broken and struggling can lead us into the true blessing of God.

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What does it truly mean to spend ourselves on behalf of those in poverty? In this challenging episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the cost of compassion and why we must move beyond arm’s-length Christianity. If we want to see real change, poverty has to become personal.

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Why does God bring instant freedom to some, while others face a long and often painful road to healing? In this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) share personal stories that reveal how God patiently, lovingly works in our lives, and in the lives of those we walk alongside.

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Isaiah calls us to loose the chains of injustice, but what does that look like in practice? In this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore our role in tackling poverty, the power of recognising the image of God in those we serve, and why justice must be personal if it’s going to be transformational.

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Season 2 of the Proximity Collab podcast is here, and we’re diving into Isaiah 58

Kicking off with a bang, Sam Ward and Natalie Williams take on the hot topic of fasting. What happens when spiritual practices become duty rather than delight? Could the same be true of our relationship with God, and if so, how might that disconnect also distance us from his heart for our communities?

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What happens when we commit to our communities for the long haul? And how can our lives reflect the Lord’s splendour, even through our imperfections? In this final episode of the season, Sam Ward and Natalie Williams conclude their journey through Jesus’ manifesto, sharing stories and insights on rootedness, resilience and real hope.

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The gospel isn’t just good news when life is going well, it’s hope for the hardest moments too. In this episode, Natalie Williams and Sam Ward explore how, even in seasons of mourning and despair, we can experience the joy of God that sustains and strengthens us.

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This week, Sam Ward and Natalie Williams dive into the depths of grief, exploring God’s profound willingness to meet us in our sorrow. They reflect on what it means to share in the grief of others, especially within our communities, and how, even in suffering, we can encounter the presence of Christ.

A tender, honest conversation about pain, hope, and the God who draws near.

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In this powerful episode of the Proximity Collab podcast, Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (The Message Trust) unpack how Jesus’ declaration still echoes through our estates and communities. They explore how we can push back the darkness around us – and why God’s anger at injustice is something we should be thankful for.

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Where might we, as Christians, be unknowingly complicit in systems of oppression? And how can we become agents of justice in our own communities? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they tackle these challenging questions and share practical ways we can confront injustice with courage and compassion.

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Sam and Nat are back, diving deeper into Jesus’ radical manifesto in Luke 4. This week, they explore what keeps us from seeing the goodness of God – and how confronting poverty up close can open our eyes. When we make injustice personal, it transforms how we see the world and how we live out the gospel.

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What does true freedom look like in our communities? In the second episode in collaboration with Proximity, Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) are looking at how we can bring Christ's freedom to the lives of our neighbours and why it’s so important to celebrate the small changes we see in people’s lives.

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Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

Join Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams from Jubilee+ as they dig deep into the manifesto of Jesus in Luke 4.

In this powerful new series, they unpack how our words shape our understanding of poverty – and how the Church can lead the way in eradicating it. Together, they’ll explore what it really means to be good news to the poor in our time.

This isn’t just another conversation. It’s a call to rethink, reimagine, and respond with hope.

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In today’s episode, Rosie Hopley draws on Colossians 3:3 (and the life of St. Anthony of Egypt) to explore what it means for our lives to be hidden in Christ.

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Guest contributor Alianore Smith considers how an Anglican Morning Prayer relates to Larissa, one of 7 million Ukrainian refugees to cross the border. Another inspiring story of rescue and redemption from the IJMUK team.

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What did a swimming lesson teach Abi Thomas about the spiritual discipline of solitude? Tell us in the comments how you encounter God by deliberately pausing for breath…

For today’s episode, Jez Field heads on to the South Downs to ask: Who are your role models? And do they practice what they preach when it comes to mercy?

In today’s episode Rachel Wilson draws on Psalm 77 to explore how an accurate memory of God’s mercy can propel us in faith.

In today’s episode, Andrew Wilson considers how, despite their different life stories and social standing, Mary and Zechariah both burst forth in song about the mercy of God.

In today’s episode, @KemiKoleoso considers the life, death and resurrection of Dorcas, a believer rich in mercy. 

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The Bible is filled with the stories of people who cry out to God in their distress. In this week’s episode Natalie looks at the reasons why, and God’s response…

In today’s episode, author Claudine Roberts shares from her own experience as she considers the disturbing story of Dinah, and the search for God's mercy even in a context of violence.

In this week’s episode, guest contributor John Groves helps us to find mercy in unexpected places, even when we drift from God…

How often do we consider God's discipline toward us an expression of his mercy? Natalie uses Isaiah 38:17 to explores this theme in today's episode.

Natalie reflects on the importance of meditating on each attribute of God, and worshipping him in all his fulness and perfection.

We are called to be vessels of mercy, but what sort of vessel is both transformed by mercy, and a means of others receiving? Rachel Wilson goes back to Jeremiah 17:8 to find out.

It's the final episode in our Voice Raisers series, here on the Jubilee+ podcast. We’ve been exploring the Bible’s call for Christians to be change-bringers by raising our voices. Today Rachel Wilson from Jubilee+ is going to close the series by helping us reflect on how we raise our voices, and the voices of those around us. This talk was originally recorded for the Churches That Change Communities conference, held in Liverpool late last year. 

On our Voice Raisers episode today we are going to hear from Will Pearce. Will is a leader and Elder at King’s Church Leicester. He is going to talk to us about the challenge to Christians to bind the broken hearted.

This talk was originally recorded for the Churches That Change Communities conference, held in Liverpool late last year. 

In these special Voice Raisers episodes we’re exploring the Bible’s call for Christians to be change-bringers. Today we are going to hear from Ben Parish. Ben works in the NHS as a Physiotherapist in Lowestoft, and is a member of the Jubilee+ Core Team. He’s going to be helping us reach beyond local action to become system changers.

We are back with another Voice Raisers episode for the Jubilee+ podcast. Today we are going to hear from Rosie Hopley. Rosie leads Jubilee+ Voices, which gathers people with lived-experience of poverty to advise churches as they act against poverty and injustice. Rosie is also founder of the charity Beloved. She’ll be helping us think about being peace-makers. This talk was originally recorded for the Churches That Change Communities conference, held in Liverpool late last year. 

Welcome back to our special series for the Jubilee+ podcast, called Voice Raisers. In these episodes we’re going to explore the Bible’s call for Christians to be change-bringers. Today we are going to hear from Chris Duerdon, the Jubilee+ Projects and Operations Manager and she’s going to explore with us about seeking justice whilst also holding on to mercy, with some great examples!

This content was originally recorded for the Churches That Change Communities conference 2024.

Welcome to our new special series called Voice Raisers. Each of these episodes focuses on a part of the Bible’s call to be change-bringers to the people in our communities.

Today’s message comes from Natalie Williams, the CEO of Jubilee+, and author of the amazing book 'Tis Mercy All.

On Friday 10th January the ’Tis Mercy All Audiobook is launched, read by Natalie herself. You can buy it here, or wherever you get your audiobooks. Do recommend it to your friends who would love to dig deeper into the often overlooked spiritual discipline of mer...

Our episode today comes with a health warning, it may change your life! Matt Parfitt and Ben Topliss share with us God’s vision for people in poverty; not just relief but release. How can we provide pathways for people to come out of poverty, and stay out?

Matt Parfitt gave up his career as a teacher to set up Grace Enterprises, while Ben is the leader of Grace Church Nottingham. We hear how the businesses they have set up have brought more than just jobs to the people in their community.

This is a ta...

In today's seminar Rachel Wilson from Jubilee+ explores the relationship between poverty and learning disabilities, and draws on great work being done by churches around the country to help change the odds for individuals and families. Finishing with an interview with Dr Naomi Fox, the pioneer and CEO behind UK charity, Growing Hope.

Rachel lives in Eastbourne with her husband Andrew and three children. The couple drew on their personal experience of raising children with autism in a book titled ‘The Life You Never Expected: Learning to Thrive while Parenting Children with Special Needs’. Rachel has a hear...

Today’s seminar, recorded at the Churches that Change Communities in Liverpool, is from Dr. Andy Knox. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a GP and healthcare leader, Andy delves into how inequality and injustice are fuelling a healthcare crisis and how we can invest in hospitality, and being hosted and be part of God’s plan for the restoration of all things.

But it’s not all bad news. Andy brings a hopeful message, offering insights into the antidote that can help us build a kinder, fairer society where everyone can thrive.

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We are joined by Charlie MacDonald and Dan Glover to talk about Gen Z, or Generation Z, who are typically defined as people born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s. How can Generation Z’s passion for justice inspire the rest of the church, and how can we connect with them, and help them to connect that to the God of justice who we serve?

Charlie MacDonald oversees schools work for London City Mission as well as being part of the Jubilee+ core team. Dan grew up in Brighton and has lived in Hastings for the past...

As part of our special series featuring seminars from the Churches that Change Communities Conference we will hear from Tom Grant, a great communicator with a passion for urban church ministry and community transformation.

Tom is the Head of Proximity, a new resource hub designed to empower the urban church. He’s also the minister of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in North Liverpool.

In this episode, Tom introduces us to Mission Mapping, a practical tool to help you and your church better understand and serve your neighbourhood. Whether you’re new to your area or h...

We’re joined by Alasdaire Duerden today, for his seminar at the Churches that Change Communities Conference.

As our nation faces an array of challenges—from housing and education to mental health and local council funding—Alasdaire helps us to consider how the Church can respond with hope and light.

Alasdaire is a civil servant with over 30 years of experience working to improve outcomes for disadvantaged families, children, and young people. He is currently leading the delivery of a £70m programme designed to improve systems for those with special educational needs. Alasdaire is part of City Ch...

We're really pleased to bring you another seminar from the Churches That Change Communities Conference. Today we’ll be hearing form the brilliant Steve Rouse, who works for the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, he is also a teaching pastor at Balham Baptist Church in South London, with a career as a bricklayer before that. Steve is speaking to us about creating a church for all.

If you’re enjoying the content from this conference do visit the Jubilee Plus website and find lots more resources and more information about how to partner with us!