Rough Edges

We are joined by Edward Badu, who is involved in many things trying to make a difference for young people in London. He was the youngest commisioner during the London riots, worked in property for years but now is working in the public life to create a better future for young Londoners - he has even met the King.

(Accidentally deleted) We’re carrying on discussing our thoughts on #blacklivesmatter, racism, and what our take is from a biblical perspective.

ROUGH EDGES ON TOUR:

We are joined by Gugulethu, she was born in Johannesburg and grew up in Soweto. She is a passionate Bible teacher and a faithful Christ follower.

ROUGH EDGES ON TOUR: Ruby is volunteering in South Africa for a few months, so we have the privilege of recording with people globally!

In this episode, we hear a true story from Benita; who was a shy child, who met Jesus at Uni while studying medicine, then lived in Sierra Leone to be a doctor for those in poverty, to then praying and seeing the mortality rate half in her hospital. 

She also shares practical ways on how to hear from God and how to heal the sick- with testimonies of miracles.

We have been away for a few months, so we are just catching up in where we've been, what's been going on and where we are now!

In this episode, we talk about Cancel Culture and whether Christians should participate in it. We talk about the need for justice and also the need for grace. The definition of Cancel Culture means to 'cancel' (or ostracise) someone/something for being consciously or unconsciously offensive.

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In this episode, we are joined by Owen Hylton where we discuss race and diversity within the church context. Owen gives us helpful and practical pointers on showing grace, avoiding tokenism, sin's pursuit on diversity and more!

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In this episode, we are joined by two 17-year-olds - Eli Bissessar and Bo Daisy Head- who share their stories as teenagers in East London where they are trying to navigate their faith through all that is thrown at them. They give their honest experience in the highs and lows of living for Jesus within today's society. 

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In this episode, we discuss how to get to heaven, how being 'good' does not get you to heaven and if Jesus is the only way to eternal life- the views we hold in this episode are based on what the bible says. 

We're back for Season 4!  

For this episode, we are joined by our friend Michelle, where she tells us her journey from being deeply involved in the spiritual world from Tarot cards to Reiki healings to being a shaman when she suddenly had a vision of Jesus. From then she has sought and found faith in Jesus. 

Trigger Warning: Listen with care.

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We are carrying on with our HOT TAKES and are looking at the subject of swearing from a Christian perspective and discussing how our words have more power than we think.

In this episode, we have the wonderful Natalie Williams on where she shares her passion for the poor in society. She is the CEO of Jubliee+, a national charity for helping churches serving those in poverty. She discusses her working-class background, the reason why we should serve and look out for those less fortunate and she gives us practical tips for all ages on how we can treat others as our neighbours.

" It looks like my life is littered with mistakes... but God tells my story differently, his mercies are new for me every day." - Natalie Williams.

We are carrying on through our new series of HOT TAKES, where we discuss hot topics in a short few minutes. Our aim is to try and start a conversation for those people who are interested in, struggle with, never thought about, or just want to know more on these subjects. Thanks for supporting us and keep on listening!

After a long summer break, we are back! And we are starting a new series of HOT TAKES, where we discuss hot topics in a short few minutes. Our aim is to try and start a conversation for those people who are interested in, struggle with, never thought about, or just want to know more about these subjects. Thanks for supporting and keep on listening!

We have the pleasure of chatting with Carl and June about their unique journeys in finding Jesus, the story of how they first met and talking through their honest and real struggles as they have been married for 40+ years.

We are honoured to have Becs Dhillon as a super special guest in this episode, where we talk about her journey of faith, her being a Pastor's kid, her faithfully living and working in different countries helping people in unfortunate situations and she talks about her contagious passion for equality in every form. 

She also has her own podcast called Conversations on Faith and Equality, where she interviews inspirational people working towards enhancing the Kingdom of God.

We have the absolute privilege of talking to Peter Buckley- who went from a life of crime, being in and out of prison from the age of 16, to then finding Jesus who saved his life. Also available to watch on our Youtube channel.

Trigger Warning: Sensitive subjects addressed in this podcast.

In this episode, Ruby and Elijah share what they thought of each other from when they were younger; they also share (limited) advice on what they would tell their 15-year-old selves. 

There is a Rough Edges picnic in Victoria Park on Saturday 10th July for those of you who can make it!

We are joined by Elijah's Aunt Donna, where she tells us her journey of faith through life from church on a Sunday, to partying to being in a horrible abusive relationship to rediscovering faith. We also discuss her job where she works with drug addicts and the issues around this area of work.

Trigger Warning: Abuse, domestic abuse, drugs mentioned.

We are sharing our unique stories of God speaking directly to us, the methods in how He spoke and we also discuss some ways to listen out for God's voice.

We would love to hear your own experiences, so feel free to dm us your own stories!

We are joined by the 3rd year medical student Caitlyn Warren, a soon-to-be doctor. We discuss her faith, life and death, Covid and her journey to and through medical school. You can follow her studygram: medi_cate , where you get an insight into the life of a med student.

We are joined by Elijah's mum, who has been a single mum for almost 21 years; and by Ruby's sister, who is a teenage mum. These mothers are both sharing their personal and unique experiences of their time raising their sons. 

Trigger Warning: Drugs, Abortion are mentioned in this episode.

We have got together a bunch of Pastor's Kids to share a little bit into their own experience as a PK.

Thank you so much to everyone who sent in a voice note, it's been a joy to have you on Rough Edges!

In this episode, we are joined by lovely Hannah, where she shares her experience dealing with grief as her dad passed away a few years ago due to cancer and how Jesus gives us hope.

Trigger Warning: We are discussing cancer, death.

Welcome back to season 3! 

We're letting you in on our New Year's resolutions for 2021, and a lil insight to the future of our Rough Edges. Thanks for being with us in 2020, we hope you follow us through this year!

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We are joined by a special guest Evans Bissessar, where we discuss the hot topic of Fatherhood. We are in a time of where there is a lack in good father figure; so this episode is an open conversation, with bits of advices for both fathers and children.

We are joined by the most lovely Simone Thomas, who is a counselor and specialises in working with pregnant women, supporting in tough decisions and when they have experienced trauma. She tells us a bit about herself and what her job entails...

Trigger Warning: abortion, abuse, exploitation, domestic violence and mental health are mentioned in this episode.

We are joined by our good friend Tom Sexton where he openly shares his journey with mental health and gives us useful advice in this area. 

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we address the topic of self-harm, suicide and depression. 

A real-life story from Mark Hendry, all about how he came back to Jesus after years away doing his own thing. His life experiences has given him nuggets of truth that are so needed in this day and age. 

Is there an afterlife? Does the spiritual world exist? This episode is about what Christians believe about heaven and hell, if the Devil is real and all other kinds spiritual beings. 

Just a little catch up, and how our lives have been while on the Corona-coster. Dm us if you have questions or want to get involved in anyway!

This episode features a true story from the bubbly Simone tell us just a little about her life, where she was involved in a fatal car accident, up until when she met Jesus! 

We are talking about idols and what people put first or value most in their life- which becomes your ultimate God. Let us know what you think by messaging us on instagram!

This episode features a true story from Rachel Head of how a tragic event was the moment she came to know God. 

Her Instagram is @rach.head, so feel free to message her if you want to chat.

A bonus episode from Renée, a 12 year old, giving her thoughts on her short experience using Social Media.

We are Ruby and Elijah and this is an intro into our vision for this podcast and a little about us! Go follow us on Instagram @rough.edges_ and at  @emmarcus and @ruby.head_ .