Stuck in the Mud Podcast
By johnprockterauthor
Stuck in the Mud PodcastJan 26, 2021
Hikaru: name above all names: Act 3: Hikaru
In this chapter we meet Hikaru. He's royalty and feels the weight of the responsibility every day. Hikaru is preparing for a big day, but experiences a vision of the future that shocks him to the core.
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Hikaru: name above all names: Act 2: Miyako
In this chapter we meet Miyako. A confident, magical warrior. He's about to be honoured with an award, but something feels off. He's not the warrior he thinks he should be.
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Hikaru: name above all names: Act 1: Ningen
In this first chapter of Hikaru, we meet Ningen, a broken man, living in a desert wilderness. In this opening chapter, he's talking to a mysterious stranger.
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Do faith together
If you're reading this or listening on the podcast, I imagine you've clicked here because you can relate to the title of this post. I don't think this is an encouragement really, but let me just say you're not alone. There are most definitely days when I want to pull my 'Christian parent' hair out, and you already know why... My kids don't want to go to Church, and they're struggling to catch Jesus for themselves. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hikaru
A conversation about parenting teens with Dan and Annalise Desmond
If you're reading this or listening on the podcast, I imagine you've clicked here because you can relate to the title of this post. I don't think this is an encouragement really, but let me just say you're not alone. There are most definitely days when I want to pull my 'Christian parent' hair out, and you already know why... My kids don't want to go to Church, and they're struggling to catch Jesus for themselves. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hikaru
Tell your Christian Friends about it
If you're reading this or listening on the podcast, I imagine you've clicked here because you can relate to the title of this post. I don't think this is an encouragement really, but let me just say you're not alone. There are most definitely days when I want to pull my 'Christian parent' hair out, and you already know why... My kids don't want to go to Church, and they're struggling to catch Jesus for themselves. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hikaru
Pulling your 'Christian Parent' hair out - featuring Lucy Summers
If you're reading this or listening on the podcast, I imagine you've clicked here because you can relate to the title of this post. I don't think this is an encouragement really, but let me just say you're not alone. There are most definitely days when I want to pull my 'Christian parent' hair out, and you already know why... My kids don't want to go to Church, and they're struggling to catch Jesus for themselves. https://www.youtube.com/@lucysummers1300
The kid just doesn't care about Jesus
Assuming you agree that salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, you'd probably feel comfortable with the idea that although you can take a child to Church, you can't make them love Jesus.
I became a Christian when I was 14, and I remember a strong lead from the Holy Spirit to jump out of my seat and accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. I was bought up in a Christian home, so there was a cultural understanding, but in the end, I gave my life to Jesus without any parents or siblings alongside me.
Interestingly, I have siblings who grew up in the same home, but not all of them felt stirred towards becoming a Christian in a significant enough way for the decision to stick. I never spoke to my parents about it, but as a parent myself, I'm learning how different your children can be. I chose a life lived for Jesus, but not everyone does, and what are my wife and I supposed to do? Threaten our kids to make them want God?
You know that doesn't work.
The beginning of Hikaru
Join me as I begin to open up the world of Hikaru over the coming months. Today really is the start of a brand new experience in my writing journey and I'd love for you to listen and find out more.
Dealing with failure in youth and schools work
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Four degrees of mentoring
In this Season I'm talking about youth working principles that I wrote for Premier. You can find the articles on the nexgen website, which I highly recommend to you.
https://www.premiernexgen.com/
Souster: https://www.sousteryouth.org/for-schools
St Albans: https://www.stepschoolswork.org.uk
Stroud: https://www.illuminatestroud.org.uk
Stafford: https://www.theyouthnet.org.uk
Wolverhampton: https://www.engagetrustuk.org
Hitchin: https://phase-hitchin.org
Peterborough: https://cropsmentoring.org.uk/home
Poole: https://wiredtherapy.co.uk
Don't give up on assemblies just yet
In this Season I'm talking about youth working principles that I wrote for Premier. You can find the articles on the nexgen website, which I highly recommend to you.
https://www.premiernexgen.com/
Why ‘schools conferences’ are excellent for your schools work strategy
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What we're talking about when we're talking about Chaplaincy
In this Season I'm talking about youth working principles that I wrote for Premier. You can find the articles on the nexgen website, which I highly recommend to you.
https://www.premiernexgen.com/
Three Schools Work Principles
In this Season I'm talking about youth working principles that I wrote for Premier. You can find the articles on the nexgen website, which I highly recommend to you.
https://www.premiernexgen.com/
Season 6 Ep 8- How to make time work for you
In this last episode of season 6, I discuss time management. If you've heard any of the episodes before you'll know that this series hasn't been put together as a definitive list or programme. Having said that, I hope there's been something helpful and encouraging for you as you've listened.
Author bio
John Prockter is a youth worker, worship leader, preacher and author who lives and works in the West Midlands. John has worked with young people in full-time ministry for twenty-five years. First in Devon, where he pioneered in Christian school work with SWYM and then in Shropshire. In 2011, he became the first manager of the Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, and in 2017, he launched Catalyst Youth Trust. Over the years, John has trained and managed many people. Now he writes about his experiences, seeking to input into the lives of young people and adults he's known over the years. John is married to Louise and has three children. Stuck In The Mud is his first book.
Book Description
It happens daily, sometimes weekly, but always frustratingly. You're walking along perfectly happy with the world, and then out of nowhere, you're stuck.
What happened? Was it a relationship, or maybe an attitude you didn't know was lurking around your heart? In some ways, it didn't matter how you got stuck, the feeling still hurt your pride, and stopped you in your tracks.
Still, it doesn't matter how you got marooned here; you're not supposed to be stuck. In fact, despite the landmines we carefully manoeuvre, our lives work best when we feel free, supported and released into success.
This what the book you're holding is all about. To Jesus, you're a treasure, and if you're prepared to make him yours, I'm convinced you'll make it.
Restoration in the name of the game, being stuck in the mud can be a thing of the past.
Links:
www.johnprockter.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-Mud-Stories-Hope-Youre/dp/0857219928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HSPG9LBZMXW&keywords=john+prockter&qid=1687173743&sprefix=john+prockter%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Season 6 Ep 7- Getting the best out of working relationships
In this episode I discuss a personal development principle called Synergy. When we understand Synergy we can get the best out of our relationships, personal and professional.
Author bio
John Prockter is a youth worker, worship leader, preacher and author who lives and works in the West Midlands. John has worked with young people in full-time ministry for twenty-five years. First in Devon, where he pioneered in Christian school work with SWYM and then in Shropshire. In 2011, he became the first manager of the Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, and in 2017, he launched Catalyst Youth Trust. Over the years, John has trained and managed many people. Now he writes about his experiences, seeking to input into the lives of young people and adults he's known over the years. John is married to Louise and has three children. Stuck In The Mud is his first book.
Book Description
It happens daily, sometimes weekly, but always frustratingly. You're walking along perfectly happy with the world, and then out of nowhere, you're stuck.
What happened? Was it a relationship, or maybe an attitude you didn't know was lurking around your heart? In some ways, it didn't matter how you got stuck, the feeling still hurt your pride, and stopped you in your tracks.
Still, it doesn't matter how you got marooned here; you're not supposed to be stuck. In fact, despite the landmines we carefully manoeuvre, our lives work best when we feel free, supported and released into success.
This what the book you're holding is all about. To Jesus, you're a treasure, and if you're prepared to make him yours, I'm convinced you'll make it.
Restoration in the name of the game, being stuck in the mud can be a thing of the past.
Links:
www.johnprockter.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-Mud-Stories-Hope-Youre/dp/0857219928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HSPG9LBZMXW&keywords=john+prockter&qid=1687173743&sprefix=john+prockter%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Season 6 Ep 6- How do we let go of things we can’t control?
In this episode I discuss control, and how we can use a focus on being present, to grow in the ways most important to us.
Author bio
John Prockter is a youth worker, worship leader, preacher and author who lives and works in the West Midlands. John has worked with young people in full-time ministry for twenty-five years. First in Devon, where he pioneered in Christian school work with SWYM and then in Shropshire. In 2011, he became the first manager of the Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, and in 2017, he launched Catalyst Youth Trust. Over the years, John has trained and managed many people. Now he writes about his experiences, seeking to input into the lives of young people and adults he's known over the years. John is married to Louise and has three children. Stuck In The Mud is his first book.
Book Description
It happens daily, sometimes weekly, but always frustratingly. You're walking along perfectly happy with the world, and then out of nowhere, you're stuck.
What happened? Was it a relationship, or maybe an attitude you didn't know was lurking around your heart? In some ways, it didn't matter how you got stuck, the feeling still hurt your pride, and stopped you in your tracks.
Still, it doesn't matter how you got marooned here; you're not supposed to be stuck. In fact, despite the landmines we carefully manoeuvre, our lives work best when we feel free, supported and released into success.
This what the book you're holding is all about. To Jesus, you're a treasure, and if you're prepared to make him yours, I'm convinced you'll make it.
Restoration in the name of the game, being stuck in the mud can be a thing of the past.
Links:
www.johnprockter.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-Mud-Stories-Hope-Youre/dp/0857219928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HSPG9LBZMXW&keywords=john+prockter&qid=1687173743&sprefix=john+prockter%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Season 6 Ep 5- Getting your duck in a row
In this episode I talk about understanding priorities... and my ducks
Author bio
John Prockter is a youth worker, worship leader, preacher and author who lives and works in the West Midlands. John has worked with young people in full-time ministry for twenty-five years. First in Devon, where he pioneered in Christian school work with SWYM and then in Shropshire. In 2011, he became the first manager of the Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, and in 2017, he launched Catalyst Youth Trust. Over the years, John has trained and managed many people. Now he writes about his experiences, seeking to input into the lives of young people and adults he's known over the years. John is married to Louise and has three children. Stuck In The Mud is his first book.
Book Description
It happens daily, sometimes weekly, but always frustratingly. You're walking along perfectly happy with the world, and then out of nowhere, you're stuck.
What happened? Was it a relationship, or maybe an attitude you didn't know was lurking around your heart? In some ways, it didn't matter how you got stuck, the feeling still hurt your pride, and stopped you in your tracks.
Still, it doesn't matter how you got marooned here; you're not supposed to be stuck. In fact, despite the landmines we carefully manoeuvre, our lives work best when we feel free, supported and released into success.
This what the book you're holding is all about. To Jesus, you're a treasure, and if you're prepared to make him yours, I'm convinced you'll make it.
Restoration in the name of the game, being stuck in the mud can be a thing of the past.
Links:
www.johnprockter.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-Mud-Stories-Hope-Youre/dp/0857219928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HSPG9LBZMXW&keywords=john+prockter&qid=1687173743&sprefix=john+prockter%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Season 6 Ep 4- Understanding Values and Happiness
In this episode I spend some time discussing values and happiness. The key is understanding how they're linked...
Author bio
John Prockter is a youth worker, worship leader, preacher and author who lives and works in the West Midlands. John has worked with young people in full-time ministry for twenty-five years. First in Devon, where he pioneered in Christian school work with SWYM and then in Shropshire. In 2011, he became the first manager of the Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, and in 2017, he launched Catalyst Youth Trust. Over the years, John has trained and managed many people. Now he writes about his experiences, seeking to input into the lives of young people and adults he's known over the years. John is married to Louise and has three children. Stuck In The Mud is his first book.
Book Description
It happens daily, sometimes weekly, but always frustratingly. You're walking along perfectly happy with the world, and then out of nowhere, you're stuck.
What happened? Was it a relationship, or maybe an attitude you didn't know was lurking around your heart? In some ways, it didn't matter how you got stuck, the feeling still hurt your pride, and stopped you in your tracks.
Still, it doesn't matter how you got marooned here; you're not supposed to be stuck. In fact, despite the landmines we carefully manoeuvre, our lives work best when we feel free, supported and released into success.
This what the book you're holding is all about. To Jesus, you're a treasure, and if you're prepared to make him yours, I'm convinced you'll make it.
Restoration in the name of the game, being stuck in the mud can be a thing of the past.
Links:
www.johnprockter.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-Mud-Stories-Hope-Youre/dp/0857219928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HSPG9LBZMXW&keywords=john+prockter&qid=1687173743&sprefix=john+prockter%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Season 6 Ep 3- How to stop stress turning into anxiety
Season 6 Ep 2- 4D Your To-Do List
In this episode I discuss a management technique taught to me by my friend Matt Summerfield
Author bio
John Prockter is a youth worker, worship leader, preacher and author who lives and works in the West Midlands. John has worked with young people in full-time ministry for twenty-five years. First in Devon, where he pioneered in Christian school work with SWYM and then in Shropshire. In 2011, he became the first manager of the Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, and in 2017, he launched Catalyst Youth Trust. Over the years, John has trained and managed many people. Now he writes about his experiences, seeking to input into the lives of young people and adults he's known over the years. John is married to Louise and has three children. Stuck In The Mud is his first book.
Book Description
It happens daily, sometimes weekly, but always frustratingly. You're walking along perfectly happy with the world, and then out of nowhere, you're stuck.
What happened? Was it a relationship, or maybe an attitude you didn't know was lurking around your heart? In some ways, it didn't matter how you got stuck, the feeling still hurt your pride, and stopped you in your tracks.
Still, it doesn't matter how you got marooned here; you're not supposed to be stuck. In fact, despite the landmines we carefully manoeuvre, our lives work best when we feel free, supported and released into success.
This what the book you're holding is all about. To Jesus, you're a treasure, and if you're prepared to make him yours, I'm convinced you'll make it.
Restoration in the name of the game, being stuck in the mud can be a thing of the past.
Links:
www.johnprockter.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-Mud-Stories-Hope-Youre/dp/0857219928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HSPG9LBZMXW&keywords=john+prockter&qid=1687173743&sprefix=john+prockter%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Season 6 Ep 1- The right questions to ask when your life is too full
In this episode I talk about dealing with and ordering a life that's got too full.
Author Bio
John Prockter is a youth worker, worship leader, preacher and author who lives and works in the West Midlands. John has worked with young people in full-time ministry for twenty-five years. First in Devon, where he pioneered in Christian school work with SWYM and then in Shropshire. In 2011, he became the first manager of the Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, and in 2017, he launched Catalyst Youth Trust. Over the years, John has trained and managed many people. Now he writes about his experiences, seeking to input into the lives of young people and adults he's known over the years. John is married to Louise and has three children. Stuck In The Mud is his first book.
Book Description
It happens daily, sometimes weekly, but always frustratingly. You're walking along perfectly happy with the world, and then out of nowhere, you're stuck.
What happened? Was it a relationship, or maybe an attitude you didn't know was lurking around your heart? In some ways, it didn't matter how you got stuck, the feeling still hurt your pride, and stopped you in your tracks.
Still, it doesn't matter how you got marooned here; you're not supposed to be stuck. In fact, despite the landmines we carefully manoeuvre, our lives work best when we feel free, supported and released into success.
This what the book you're holding is all about. To Jesus, you're a treasure, and if you're prepared to make him yours, I'm convinced you'll make it.
Restoration in the name of the game, being stuck in the mud can be a thing of the past.
Links:
www.johnprockter.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-Mud-Stories-Hope-Youre/dp/0857219928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HSPG9LBZMXW&keywords=john+prockter&qid=1687173743&sprefix=john+prockter%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Season five wrap up
Talking to teenagers about the lamb of God
In this episode I'm catching you up on all the different things I'm up to. I also the full script of a whole school assembly I took recently when I gave an Easter message.
Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0857219928/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uJDcGbBGNC0XK
Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/fdcA6YvSM58
Is the music industry evil?
In this episode I'm talking about a post I wrote around award season. Sam Smith caused a bit of stir with his performances, and this is the post I wrote about it.
Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0857219928/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uJDcGbBGNC0XK
Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/fdcA6YvSM58
Getting things done in 2023
In this podcast I talk about ways to get important things done.
Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0857219928/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uJDcGbBGNC0XK
Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/fdcA6YvSM58
Shake it off
In this episode I'm talking about something that happened at the start of the year, and how we dealt with it. Ultimately, this podcast is about being hopeful, even when things feel like they're going wrong.
Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0857219928/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uJDcGbBGNC0XK
Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/fdcA6YvSM58
We recently lost our dog (Beliefs about pets in heaven)
In this episode I talk about losing my dog Hobie recently, and also read a post about pets in heaven from a blog I wrote a year ago.
Blog Recap Series: Three planning tips you probably need today
In this series I'm going back to old blog posts I think still have relevance today
Blog Recap Series: Have we just lost the most important story teller in the world?
In this series I'm going over blog posts written a few weeks or months ago that still have relevance today.
Blog Recap Series: Why does football feel so spiritual?
Blog Recap Series: Memeageddon: The tradegy of Amber, Johnny
In this series I'm recapping blog posts written recently that I think still have some relevance for us today.
Chapter 12: Freedom: Hope and Restoration
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Chapter 11: Discipleship: Discipleship and the Kingdom of Heaven
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Chapter 10: Thankfulness: The Power of Understanding
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Chapter 9: Grace: The Gift of Release
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Chapter 8: Presence: Learning to be here
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Chapter 7: Calling: Purpose & Delight
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Coping with Change: A special episode in conversation with Colin Piper
We're now half way through Stuck in the Mud, and today we've got a special episode with Colin Piper, the host of Patriarch The Podcast. Today, Colin and John are talking about coping with change. What we hope you'll find interesting about this episode is that Colin works on the world stage, whereas John works in and with local communities. In this episode John and Colin discuss what we're struggling with, the guilt we often feel and how we can find peace in the difficulty.
Chapter 6: Loss: Stuck in the Mud
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Chapter 5: Peace: Overtaken by stress
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Chapter 4: Worship: Not experiencing God
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Chapter 3: Legacy: Coping with Disappointments
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
Chapter 2: Humility: Dealing with Pride
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Chapter 1: Treasure: Struggling with Identity
Join me as I read through my book, Stuck in the Mud: Stories of hope for when you're stuck
The Slap of Disappointment
In this episode I tackle the incident between Will Smith & Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022.
"We have to contend with many crippling mental health issues. Most are biological, but some are caused by missed opportunities or behaviour that doesn't match a person's values. In this instance, we're talking about disappointment."
How to unplug, when it's time to rest
In this episode I discuss three ways to unplug when it's time to stop and find some rest. If you're enjoying the podcast do come and find me on social media @johnprockterauthor
Three ways to increase your mental wellbeing in 2022
In this episode I talk about dialling down the stress and using simple strategies to improve your wellbeing.
You can follow my podcasts on my website www.johnprockter.co.uk
How can you relieve stress in 2022?
In this episode I talk about an experience I had recently that forced me to seek out peace, once again!