The Beloved podcast

In this episode of season 4, Alice is joined by Leona, discussing being a woman of faith working in the law. During the episode Leona referred to Roman 8:28. She also wanted to share two songs that she has found really helpful, both by Maverick City: I am loved https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MVL-yyGJuyM&pp=ygUfaSBhbSBsb3ZlZCBieSB5b3UgbWF2ZXJpY2sgY2l0eQ%3D%3D Jireh https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mC-zw0zCCtg&pp=ygUXamlyZWggZWxldmF0aW9uIHdvcnNoaXA%3D Journaling questions How is your work-home balance? Are you able to make time to pray, in amongst your other responsibilities? How do you deal with ambition, comparison and competition, whilst holding onto your fundamental identity as a beloved daughter of God? Can you take a moment to look back at the turning points of your life and/or career? Can you recognise God’s hand, turning all things to good for those who love him? We would love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to beloved@sioncommunity.org.uk. This is also the address to contact if you would like to join our mailing list, to keep abreast of all things Beloved. If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk/ and clicking the donate button. Social media We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. It’s a great way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share Retreats The next Beloved retreat will take place from 20th-22nd October 2023. Book your place through the website www.sioncommunity.org.uk/events

In this episode Anna is joined by Alice and Iffa as we ask: “who helps me to live in the Gaze of God?” Scriptures John 20: 11-18 1 Corinthians 13:12 1 John 3:2 Journaling Prompts PAUSE to GAZE Have a look at the image linked in today’s show notes. Imagine that you are stood with the women and Jesus. How would you feel knowing that you are seen and known by the Lord Jesus? How does it feel to be in His company? GAZED UPON Who, in your life, helps you to live in the gaze of God? GAZING ON THE WORD Spend some time reflecting on the Scripture that you heard in the podcast today (John 20:11-18). What word or phrase stands out to you in particular? What might God be trying to say to you through this word or phrase or these Scriptures as a whole? Image In our conversation we reflected on this image from the TV show The Chosen. https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=https://www.amfm-magazine.tv/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021_JULY_THE_CHOSEN_972x510.png&imgrefurl=https://www.amfm-magazine.tv/the-chosen-jonathan-roumie-jesus-and-elizabeth-tabish-mary-magdalene-give-us-an-idea-why-this-record-breaking-crowdfunded-series-is-a-runaway-success/&tbnid=xOCKbWyi1Pj31M&vet=1&docid=RYFwPycbddZmcM&w=972&h=510&hl=en-gb&source=sh/x/im Find out more about this amazing TV show here https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen We also considered this quote from Jaques Philipe "Only under the gaze of God can we fully and truly accept ourselves. We need to be looked upon by someone who says, as God did through the prophet Isaiah: “You are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you.” .... We urgently need the mediation of another’s eyes to love ourselves and accept ourselves. The eyes may be those of a parent, a friend, a spiritual director; but above all they are those of God our Father. The look in his eyes is the purest, truest, tenderest, most loving, and most hope-filled in this world. The greatest gift given those who seek God’s face by persevering in prayer may be that one day they will perceive something of this divine look upon themselves; they will feel themselves loved so tenderly that they will receive the grace of accepting themselves in depth." Get in touch We’d love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to beloved@sioncommunity.org.uk We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. It’s a way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://instagram.com/i_am.he_is.beloved?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share Support If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk and clicking the donate button. Retreats Bookings for the next Beloved retreat (21-23 October) are now open. Go to https://sioncommunity.churchsuite.com/events/jigpwtqd for more information and to register.

In this episode Alice Hall, Anna Bailey, and Begoña Ruiz Pereda continue exploring what it means to live in the merciful gaze of God, sharing on the question of how we might respond to God’s merciful gaze. Scripture Acts 9:1-22 Conversion of St Paul from the Passion Translation Image In our conversation we looked at the first painting that we know there is of Jesus https://legacyicons.com/christ-the-good-shepherd-catacombs-icon-x101/ Which was painted in the Catacombs of San Callisto in Rome https://www.catacombesancallisto.it/en/simboli-cristiani.php Music We have a a Spotify playlist to accompany the podcast. This will grow with each episode. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46HvR2rtPn1TwP6QPvDc8o?dl_branch=1&si=PIZ_r5jyQMup6Ril5h8O-A Journaling Prompts PAUSE to GAZE Have a look at the image linked in today’s show notes? The lamb is safe in the arms of Jesus. How does Jesus the merciful Good Shepherd accompany you, carry you, lead you out of danger to safety? GAZED UPON When have you experienced the merciful and forgiving gaze of Jesus? How did that feel? What words of encouragement might you share with someone who was anxious or doubtful about being forgiven by God GAZING ON THE WORD Spend some time reflecting on the Scripture that you heard in the podcast today (Acts 9:1-22). What word or phrase stands out to you in particular? What might God be trying to say to you through this word or phrase or these Scriptures as a whole? Get in touch We’d love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to beloved@sioncommunity.org.uk We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. We will be sharing the images for each episode on our social media. It’s also a way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://instagram.com/i_am.he_is.beloved?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share Support Us If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk/ and clicking the donate button. The Desired Retreat The next Beloved ministry retreat is the Desired Retreat for women who have already come to our Beloved weekend taking place 10-12th June 2022. Bookings are now open so please visit https://sioncommunity.org.uk/adults/ for more information and to register.