CoffeePods
A series exploring Christian healing in a handy coffee-break sized podcast. Plug yourself in, pick up your mug of coffee, and let's go.
Episodes
9 episodes
Stepping Into a New Season: Lisa Way Reflects on Faith, Leadership, and Legacy
After ten years of faithful service, Lisa Way—Director of Operations for the Acorn Christian Healing Foundation—is stepping into a new season. In this special episode, we sit down with Lisa to reflect on her journey: how she found her way to Ac...
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24:29
Believe It Or Not, The Bible Is The Most “Borrowed” Book
Stepping past pharaohs, Assyrian gatekeepers and Roman emperors, we trace a living thread that runs from ancient corridors to the questions right in front of us: what really lasts, and how do we keep going when life gets hard? A noisy afternoon...
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28:59
Known, Not Famous
Why does church sometimes feel like a stage show—and what gets lost when it does? We unpack the pull of celebrity in Christian spaces, from polished platforms to influencer pastors, and trace how hero worship can harden hearts, silence question...
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28:13
Why Fame Isn’t Value And Visibility Isn’t Worth
A snowy week, a euphoric Scotland win, and a rush of training days set the stage for a candid question: why does fame feel like the only colour in a grey world? We unpack the cult of the heroic with real stories, data on kids’ dream jobs, and a...
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29:53
Secular Shift, Sacred Roots
What changes when a record number of UK MPs choose a secular affirmation over a religious oath—and how should people of faith respond without panic or retreat? We open the door to a clear-eyed, hopeful look at the secular shift in public life, ...
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30:02
How A Muslim Democratic Socialist Won New York And Why It Matters
What happens when a grassroots organiser, artist, and policy wonk speaks the language of a city that’s priced out and tuned out? We trace Zoran Kwame Mamdani’s journey from Kampala and Delhi family roots to the Bronx and into New York’s City Ha...
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23:51
Beyond The Smile: When Positivity Hurts
Ever felt the pressure to paste on a smile when your heart is heavy? We dive straight into the paradox of positivity—how hope can heal, and how “forced cheerfulness” can quietly wound people who need space to lament, confess, and be seen. From ...
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41:18
What Belfast Taught Us About Reconciliation And The Church’s Call To Love
A wall that promises peace but still divides. Laughter that breaks open a room heavy with history. We take you from autumn’s calm to Belfast’s living memory, where murals speak, neighbours disagree, and a healing hub welcomes anyone willing to ...
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41:00
Why Caring Fades: Secular Drift, Spiritual Hunger, And The Hope Of Healing
The conversation starts with a gentle but unsettling question: are people rejecting God, or simply forgetting to care? We trace how indifference eclipses denial, and why that shift matters for anyone trying to live a meaningful faith in a distr...
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