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Live From Rest

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In a world obsessed with doing, we've rediscovered the ancient art of being. Through reflection and conversation, this podcasts explores how we can live from rest in a busy and distracted world.
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#33 True contentment part 1 - featuring Lucinda Smith

Live From RestOct 05, 2021

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#36 HELP! Reflections from Psalm 121
Nov 14, 202217:01
#35 "Who do you think you are?" promoting THE RED THREAD, our first Live From Rest book

#35 "Who do you think you are?" promoting THE RED THREAD, our first Live From Rest book

We are proud to have released our first Live From Rest book, by Lucinda Smith, so please register to join us for our online launch this coming Saturday (9th April) https://theredthread_online_launch.eventbrite.co.uk

In this episode Steve and Lucinda chat about the message of the book, finding out who we are as children, in the context of knowing God as Father, but also with the need to be aware of the schemes of the enemy of our souls.

To find out more about Live From Rest and to get links to the App Store / Google Play to download our totally free and life-changing Christian Meditation app, please go to: https://www.livefromrest.com

Apr 04, 202214:05
#34 THANK GOD! True contentment part 2
Dec 24, 202117:35
#33 True contentment part 1 - featuring Lucinda Smith

#33 True contentment part 1 - featuring Lucinda Smith

Is it possible for the follower of Jesus to know TRUE contentment? The apostle Paul clearly believed that there really is a secret to contentment (Phil. 4:10-13) and in this episode Lucinda joins Steve to discuss this truth, with reference to her recent blog. 

Oct 05, 202113:55
#23 Did God say that? Featuring Lucinda Smith
Oct 05, 202114:04
#32 Hope in addiction, featuring Steph Macleod (S3 E5)
Aug 24, 202118:28
#31 It is well with my soul (S3 E4)
May 16, 202112:17
#30 God of relationship, featuring Rachel Gardner (author and speaker)
May 02, 202117:02
#29 What is it REALLY all about?
Feb 23, 202114:36
#28 Faith in hard times, featuring Nicky Gumbel, vicar of HTB Church, London.

#28 Faith in hard times, featuring Nicky Gumbel, vicar of HTB Church, London.

John me (Steve Smith) in my Zoom interview with Nicky Gumbel (pioneer of Alpha and vicar of Holy Trinity Church Brompton, London) as we consider the challenge to “feed our faith” in dark times. Life will throw us all difficulties and for so many, these days of the pandemic have been so especially hard and dark. Yet, in the hardship, we can respond to the words of the prophet Habakkuk: “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food.. yet I will rejoice in the Lord”
Feb 06, 202116:37
#27 Joseph's dilemma, our dilemma - featuring Lucinda Smith

#27 Joseph's dilemma, our dilemma - featuring Lucinda Smith

Joseph had a dilemma; was he going to believe Mary’s story (that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit)? Or would he listen to ‘reason’ and ‘common sense’. The dilemma Joseph faced was one that we all face at some time or other, so join us as Lucinda shares thoughts that will encourage and inspire you.

Lucinda’s advent meditations are also available on the Live From Rest app, with all content completely free so visit the App Store or Google Play to get yours now!

Dec 15, 202013:58
#26 Finding the truth! Featuring Steve Buckland (part two)
Oct 29, 202019:34
#25 Lies exposed! Featuring Steve Buckland (part one)
Oct 06, 202014:27
#24 "Perfect Peace" .. it's up for grabs!
Jul 16, 202017:19
#22 Knowing God as Father - featuring Barry Adams
May 11, 202023:39
#21 Let the land rest - featuring Joshua Luke Smith
Apr 21, 202017:36
#20 Fear or Faith? Featuring Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of 'Alpha' and vicar of HTB
Apr 04, 202019:41
#19 Fear no evil

#19 Fear no evil

Steve Smith shares some thoughts on the subject of being at peace despite walking through a valley. He includes something of his own experience, feeling able to trust God immediately before undergoing major surgery for prostate cancer as well as for other uncertainties. As we trust the promises of God, we can join David in saying ‘though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me’ (Psalm 23:6)
Mar 16, 202012:18
#18 Walk Slow - with Kara Smith
Mar 11, 202024:20
#17 The actual practice of meditation (including 'The Jesus prayer'), featuring Fr. Giles Lascelle

#17 The actual practice of meditation (including 'The Jesus prayer'), featuring Fr. Giles Lascelle

We are delighted to have Giles Lascelle - from "Trauma Breakthrough" - back with us. In this episode Giles and Steve discuss some of the practicalities, difficulties and misconceptions that there are around around the practice of Christian meditation.
We also look at using the 'Jesus prayer' in our meditation times.
Nov 30, 201925:19
#16 Sabbath and freedom from anxiety - featuring Heather Caliri

#16 Sabbath and freedom from anxiety - featuring Heather Caliri

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing American Author Heather Caliri (see www.heathercaliri.com) and in this episode, we hear Heather's perspective on the benefits of practicing of Sabbath, in particular in relation to overcoming anxiety.

Heather has been regularly practicing Sabbath for over six years and in this interview we discuss the challenges of making Sabbath a sustainable discipline but at the same time the wonderful benefits that come as a result.

You can find out more about Heather and her writings via her website (above) and via social media @heathercaliri You can also download her free eBook with a course to help overcome anxiety.

In this podcast, Heather makes reference to two books that she has found very helpful in relation to practicing Sabbath. They are:
1) "An altar in the world" by Barbara Brown Taylor and 2) "Sabbath as resistance" by Walter Brueggermann.

Nov 12, 201923:52
#15 To simply abide! Featuring Joshua Luke Smith

#15 To simply abide! Featuring Joshua Luke Smith

Steve Smith sits with his son Joshua, one of the contributors to the Live From Rest app. Together, they discuss the challenge to simply abide in Jesus. With reference to John chapter 15 (in which Jesus states "I am the true vine"), Steve and Josh consider our need to be “connected’. But unfortunately,, so much of our energy, these days, is put into connecting into the digital world. We do have a need to be connected and it is really so much better to meet that need through abiding in Jesus.

And along the way, let’s seriously consider the place of our phones in this challenge!

Nov 01, 201915:59
#14 Why should I forgive?

#14 Why should I forgive?

Lucinda and Steve Smith discuss the difficult issue of forgiveness. It is often so hard for us to forgive, yet to do so is necessary for our freedom and for us to truly be able to live from a place of rest. 

We consider the spiritual component to forgiveness that applies to all of us. We also look at the place of forgiveness in achieving better mental health and some practical advice in the matter. 

Oct 25, 201915:23
#13 Joy in trials? Featuring Lucinda Smith
Oct 19, 201919:57
#12 Can I, should I have a rant at God? Featuring Lucinda Smith

#12 Can I, should I have a rant at God? Featuring Lucinda Smith

We’re delighted to have Steve’s Smith’s wife Lucinda joining us again for this episode, in which we look at the value in sometimes simply having a ‘rant’ with and even at God! It can be healthy for us to vocalise our frustrations and difficulties to Him. It is a part of being intimate and can enable us to move to a place of being able to hear back from God from a place of thanksgiving. We consider various people in the Bible - Martha, David and Habakkuk - who were able to move on after they’d first expressed their pain and frustration to God.

Oct 13, 201919:17
#11 The healing power of meditation, featuring Giles Lascelle from "Breakthrough"

#11 The healing power of meditation, featuring Giles Lascelle from "Breakthrough"

Hear now about the power of meditation in overcoming trauma and other forms of mental anguish.

In this episode, Steve Smith interviews Giles Lascelle who shares powerfully about the healing power of meditation in relation to trauma. Giles is an ordained church minister and psychotherapist. He heads up an organisation called ‘Breakthrough’ (www.traumabreakthrough.org) which exists to support survivors of trauma, in particular childhood trauma. Giles - himself a trauma survivor - shares how the practice of meditation can be a powerful tool in helping people find lasting recovery. Giles draws from both his own personal journey as well as from his professional experience.

Hear how “instead of being at the mercy of feelings, we can see them for what they are”. This practice is so liberating for those battling any form of negativity. In this respect, we encourage you to try our meditation “Noticing Thoughts” in the “mindful” section of our Live From Rest App, which is available as a free download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Remember you can have a one month free trial of all the app’s meditations,

Oct 05, 201919:58
#10 "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life"

#10 "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life"

To "ruthlessly eliminate hurry" is a great encouragement from the late American Christian philosopher, Dallas Willard. So many of us want to respond, to eliminate "hurry" from our lives, yet it can be hard to succeed. Steve Smith explores the challenge in this episode and considers whether 'chronic busyness' is a perhaps a condition that some of us have that needs to be confronted.

Sep 28, 201918:33
#9 The fight for the night is fought in the day!

#9 The fight for the night is fought in the day!

Hear this weeks podcast in which Steve Smith looks at the battle for the mind. Each of us will face "storms" of various kinds in our lives. We know that because Jesus told us so in John 16, when he says: "In this world you WILL face troubles".  But God gives us all that we need to both prepare for the storm and to weather it, which is what we consider in today's podcast. One important key, is preparation.

Sep 20, 201912:36
#8 Who am I?

#8 Who am I?

In today’s episode Steve and Lucinda Smith discuss one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves.. who am I? The apostle John tells us that, as believers, we have been given the right to become “children of God”, sons and daughters of the King of Heaven. It is, however, all to easy for us to miss this wonderful truth and, instead, somehow live our lives unnecessarily striving for the acceptance that is already ours.

Sep 13, 201917:53
#7 Gratitude, a path to joy!

#7 Gratitude, a path to joy!

In this short episode, Steve Smith (author of the Live From Rest app) shares some thoughts on the subject of gratitude and how this can be a path to real joy. As believers, we are encouraged to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5) and to follow this encouragement is likely to result in good mental well being. Steve contsiders evidence from various studies and writings, suggesting that gratitude may be an antidote to anxiety and depression. The 'practice of gratitude' is something that he hopes to start prescribing in his own clinical practice as a physician, specialising in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction.

Sep 07, 201913:19
#6 Sabbath part 2 - featuring Joshua Luke Smith

#6 Sabbath part 2 - featuring Joshua Luke Smith

This episode, entitled ‘Sabbath part 2’ again features Joshua Luke Smith who shares further thoughts on Sabbath. If possible, listen to episode 5 (Sabbath part 1) first as this episode follows on very well from the previous one.

Joshua again shares some very helpful insights, this time exploring the concept of a ‘Sabbath of the mind’ to take us through every moment of every day.

Joshua is one of the contributors of Live From Rest. He is an accomplished musician, poet and church leader. Joshua also heads up ‘Orphan No More’, a community producing great worship music which is available on all platforms.

Aug 31, 201923:13
#5 Sabbath part 1 - featuring Joshua Luke Smith

#5 Sabbath part 1 - featuring Joshua Luke Smith

This episode, hosted by Steve Smith, features Steve's son Joshua who shares some really helpful insights on the subject of "sabbath". Joshua is one of the contributors for the Live From Rest App. He is a poet, musician and church leader, as well as heading up 'Orphan No More Collective' which is an artistic community producing truly great worship music. 

Having an understanding of sabbath and the importance of rest is vital to us all. Enjoy this episode after which you'll looking forward to Part 2, which comes out next week!

Aug 22, 201917:54
#4 Rest is a weapon - with Lucinda Smith

#4 Rest is a weapon - with Lucinda Smith

This episode, hosted by Steve Smith and featuring his amazing wife Lucinda,  concludes a four part series of short talks on the vital subject of rest. This week we hear how living from and being in a place of rest thwarts the devils tactics. Our enemy seeks to have us living frazzled lives, but we have a much better option! 

Aug 15, 201915:01
#3 Rest is Faith - with Lucinda Smith

#3 Rest is Faith - with Lucinda Smith

Lucinda Smith shares her thoughts on rest being a matter of faith. How we can choose, through faith, to be in a place of rest regardless of our circumstances. 

Aug 09, 201917:44
#2 Rest is Presence

#2 Rest is Presence

In our second episode we explore how we can live from rest, despite the busyness and chaos of life around us.

Jul 30, 201919:11
#1 Rest is Stillness

#1 Rest is Stillness

In our first episode we sit down with spiritual directer Lucinda Smith to explore how we can practice a lifestyle of rest and stillness in a world that is so busy and distracted. 

Jul 11, 201918:19
July 10, 2019

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Jul 10, 201900:30