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In this episode of The Muddy Cross Podcast we ask the question, What is Church?

As we have moved between communities and travelled, we've often been away from a physical Sunday service, which led us to rethink what Scripture actually teaches. Is church a building, a weekly event or something far more meaningful?

We explore the bibical roots of Ekklesia - the early church as a gathering of people united in worship, prayer and shared life. Church wasn't a location; it was a community, a spiritual family.

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In this episode we speak with Jill Henn to talk about her family and their missionary journey with God that has led them across the world.

We hear how their journey continues to shape their lives today, and hear about the moments they felt called to mission and what it looks like to say 'Yes'.

We talk about life on the mission field, the places they have served, the challenges they have faced, the ways their faith has grown and the moments when God showed up in powerful ways.<...

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In this episode of Courage in the Calling, we sit down with JJ - a young man whose story bridges cultures, two continents and one deeply rooted in faith. Half American and half Kenyan, JJ shares his unique background, his passion for rock climbing and his upbringing in a God centered home have shaped who he is today.

Recording once again in Albania, JJ reflacts on his final weeks of his Discipleship Training School (DTS). He opens up about what led him to take the course even though it wasn't something...

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Welcome back to The Muddy Cross Podcast, in today's episopde "Follow me to Freedom" we explore what it truly means to walk with Jesus in a world that often pulls us away from Him. Drawing from Matthew 6:19-21 and John 8:32, we reflect on the call to let go of earthly attachments and discover the deeper freedom that comes from following Christ wholeheartedly.

We talk about:

- The treasure we store in heaven versus the ones that hold us back on earth.

- What "giving up everthing" really...

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In this first episode of Courage in the Journey, we sit down to hear an inspiring story of faith, growth and purpose. From small town Wyoming roots to a heart for the nations, our guest shares how his relationship with God has deepened through every season - from early questions about faith to a life changing Discipleship Training School (DTS) experience.

We explore how moments of challenge and doubt became opportunities for transformation and how a calling to serve in Albania began to take shape. Through honest reflections on trust, community...

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What happens when faith leads you beyond fear and into the mountains of Albania? Join us in this episode for a powerful story of mission, love and God's light.

In this special episode, we share our two week missionary trip to Albaina, where faith community and service came alive. From mountain hikes and outreach prayer helping families, we saw God move in many ways.

Join us as we reflect on how faith overcomes fear, through moments of joy, challenge and transformation. Hear real stories of connection, spiritual growth and...

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Life often calls us to take a leap into the unknown. In this episode, we wrap up the 'Faith in the Climb' series with a raw and honest discussion about trusting God when the path ahead seems uncertain. We explore what it truly means to lean not on our own understanding and instead place our lives fully in His hands.

From trust, service, love and community to stepping boldly into opportunities we never could have orchestrated ourselves. We share our personal journey of surrendering...

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Every feel like life is hoilding you down? What if the very chains that weigh you down could actually lead you to freedom?

In this episode we unpack 'The Chains Of Freedom', those burdens, struggles and challenges thast life throws at us - and explore how, with God and free will, we can still choose hope, joy and freedom.

From illness, loss and broken relationships to fear, anger and self-doubt, each link in our chain can feel heavy. But just like Paul in prison, we can...

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In this episode of the Faith in the Climb series we are tackling something we all face - Distraction!

From endless scrolling on social media to the busyness of work, relationships and even the news, there is no shortage of things pulling our eye off of Jesus. But why are distractions so powerful? What does the Bible say about staying focused on God? And how do we practically reclaim our attention in a world that's always competing for it?

We'll dive into scripture from Peter walking on water to...

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys we'll ever face - parenting by faith.

From discipline rooted in love to building deep family connections, we share how God's Word continues to guide us as we raise our children to work in His truth.

You'll hear our reflections as parents, as well as powerful insights directly from our boys on how their own faith has grown since coming to Christ. Together, we explore:

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When Things Go Wrong!

Welcome back to The Muddy Cross Podcast, in this episode we are looking at life with God when things go wrong in our lives. We dig into the reality that even with Christ, life isn't always smooth.

Hardships, setbacks and trials are part of the journey - but God can use them to shape us, strengthen us and draw us closer to him.

We talk about:

- Why things sometimes go wrong in life and how free will...

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In this episode of The Muddy Cross Podcast, we take a deeper look at what it means to walk with God in the everyday. Building on our last conversation about hearing His word and forming a relationship with Him, we now explore how that faith shapes our routines, mindsets and choices.

From prayer, fellowship and Bible study to changing the way we see scarcity, forgiveness, comparison and anxiety - we talk honestly about the practical steps that helped us shift towards the 'narrow path' which Jesus describes.

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Life can feel like a maze - full of twists, turns and unexpected dead ends. But with God, every dead end is an opportunity for transformation.

In this episode, I share personal stories and biblical encouragement about trusting God when the path seems blocked. Like the Israeslities in the wilderness, we often only receive just enough for today - but God's presence and provisions are always enough.

Scriptures in this episode:

 - Proverbs 3: 5

- Romans 12: 2

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This episode launches our brabd new 7 part series, 'Faith in the Climb'. We are starting at the begining: what it's like to come to God and begin a new relationship with him.

We talk about how following Christ can feel like learning a whole new way of being - from awkward first steps in church, to realising God is reshaping our hearts and priorities. Along the way, we wrestle with self conviction (without condemnation), letting go of false idols and what it means to live on the narrow...

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Welcome to the first episode of 'The Still Small Voice', a space within The Muddy Cross where I share my personal stories of everyday life and how God speaks through them.

In Restored & Renewed, I tell the story of a wooden heart - born from a message at church and shaped in my workshop - that God then used to reveal His love and renewal. 

Like the heart, our lives carry marks and scars, yet in God's workshop there is always room for repair and restoration.

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Welcome to The Muddy Cross Podcast where faith meets real life. In this episode, we close out our 'Grace in the Grit' series by reflecting on what it truly means to surrender everything to God and trust Him fully with our lives.

Two years fter being Baptised we share how God has revealed His grace through powerful teachings, personal challenges and life changing encounters - from a church community garden, difficult business decisions, time of illness and ultimately learning to lean completely on Christ.

We'll talk about:

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In this episode of 'Grace in the Grit', we share our raw and uncoventional journey of coming to God. From chasing spiritual answers in new ages practices and diving into conspiracy theories, to an encounter that shook everything we thought we knew - this is the story of how grace broke through the grit.

We talk about spiritual emptiness, a powerful moment of divine rescue, yhe firist steps into scripture and the freedom found in Christ. Our path led us from confusion and searching to baptism in the sea, where we...

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Welcome back to The Muddy Cross - a space for honest, umfiltered conversations about faith, family and following Christ. Together we explore how God's grace meets us in life's grit and what it really means to walk with Him day by day.

In this episode, The Great Humbling, we pick up where Episode 4 left off: moving our business onto a new premisis and setting up the land. That same season brought huge changes - we chose yo home educate our boys, navigated grief and loss, downsized from a...

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In this episode of the 'Grace in the Grit' series, we share how health challenges shaped our journey in profound ways. From the terrifying thought of losing Darryl, to making inital choices which would set us apart from the world's norms. These experiences became a pivotal point in our story.

We also talk about the birth of our third son, the leap into starting a business, and the unmistakable ways God's hand was guiding us through it all. This season of life was about to prepare us for our great humbling...

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In this episode of our 'Grace in the Grit' series, we open up about a season that was a true roller coaster of emotions.

From the joy of marriage, to the heartbreak of miscarriage... from celebrating the birth of our first son, to facing the loss of our careers and the falling into the traps of everyday living - and this was just the start!

What we didnt realise at the time was that God's hand was over us, even when we were completely unaware.

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Who are we and what is The Muddy Cross all about?

We are definitely not pastors, prophets, or ordained in any way. Just two ordinary people - husband and wife, father and mother - trying our best to walk with God and follow His calling to share His good word and help others.

In our 'Grace in the Grit' series, we share the real ups and downs of our journey - how God had his hand on us even when we didn't always see it and how His grace...

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In this episode of the 'Grace in the Grit' series, we explore how God often calls us into things far beyond our abilities - moments where imposter syndrome creeps in and we doubt oursleves. But here's the truth: it's not about our control - it's about Him.

Join us as we share real experiences from our own journey, alongside powerful examples from Scripture, showing how God works through our weakness and insecurities to reveal His strength.

Exodus 3:11

Exodus 4:10

2 Corinthians 12:9

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