Coffee Cake and Chatte!!

An Interview with Reverend Carmen Cromwell

Host Susan Downie interviews Reverend Carmen Cromwell — a Deacon in the Church of England, CEO of Pulse Ministries, wife and mother of two — about her faith journey from South Africa to New Wine, theological training, and founding a charity that equips churches for children’s ministry.
They discuss practical steps for involvement, Carmen’s call to be a bridge between church and community, and how listeners can support or volunteer with Pulse Ministries.
for further information on Pulse ministries and how you can get involved click the link below  https://pulseministries.org.uk/
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

Introduction to Philippians : Small but Powerful

Join Susan Downie for a 15–20 minute quiet time where she reads Philippians, prays, and reflects. Using a small wardrobe remodel as a metaphor, Susan explores how this short but powerful letter is packed with practical lessons about joy, mindset, and living for the gospel.
The episode includes historical background on Philippi, key themes from the epistle—such as rejoicing, godly thinking, and trusting God—and a personal invitation to reflect on any prisons in your life and find hope in Christ.
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

Proverbs 1: Wisdom Starts With God

Join Susan Downie for a 15-minute quiet time as she reads Proverbs 1, shares personal reflections, and prays for wisdom amid illness and everyday life. She mixes scripture study with warm conversation, local anecdotes (Stonehenge and Glastonbury), and plans for future episodes.
Short, reflective, and practical — a gentle devotional to start your day with scripture, prayer, and encouragement.
 
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

Psalm 30: Intimacy in Prayer

Join Susan Downie for 15–20 minutes of Bible reading, prayer and reflection as she reads Psalm 30 and shares personal stories of healing, music and her calling to lead worship.
Susan reflects on her journey from singing in a band to becoming a worship leader, tells candid anecdotes (including Take That and Hell's Exit) and describes a powerful encounter with God that shaped her ministry.
The episode challenges listeners to move beyond clichéd prayers by praying the Bible, invites quiet reflection on Psalm 30, and ends with a call to respond in worship and honest prayer.
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

When God Says "Go": Lessons from Abram

Join Susan Downie for a 15–20 minute quiet time as she reads Genesis 12, reflects on Abraham’s call to "go," and shares personal stories about discerning God’s guidance in life and ministry.
Through Bible reading, prayer, and practical exercises, Susan explores how to recognize God’s peace before making big decisions and encourages listeners to trust and obey God’s timing.
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

When God Asks You to Let Go

Host Susan Downie shares her daily quiet time—Bible reading, prayer and reflection—and explores what it means to surrender to God’s leadership as she wrestles with leaving a remnant optometry role.
Drawing on Priscilla Shirer’s I Surrender All, Scripture, and faithful community conversations, she reflects on steps of faith, guidance, and trusting God’s next door, with a preview of an interview with Carmen Cromwell.
Ref: I Surrender All Precilla Shirer Published by B&H Publishing Group Dewey Decimal Classification 248.84
Ref: New International Version Bible. Quoted as NIV 
 
 
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

Psalm 45: A Wedding Song

Welcome to Coffee, Cake and Chate, where Susan Downie  shares a 15–20 minute quiet time reading, prayer and reflection. In this episode she reflects on completing the Gospel of Mark, introduces Priscilla Shirer’s book I Surrender All, and reads Psalm 45 verse by verse, connecting its wedding imagery and kingly majesty to Jesus and the call to full surrender.
Listeners hear personal stories, biblical insight, and a closing prayer inviting discipleship, surrender and daily commitment to God.
If You want to read more about Cherish Ministry uk this the link. https://www.cherishministry.org.uk/enterprise-and-mission/
 
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

Mark 15:42- 16:8 From Cross to Hope

In this episode host Susan Downie finishes Uncover Mark Study H, reading Mark 15:42–16:8. She explores Jesus’ burial, Joseph of Arimathea, the empty tomb, and the significance of the women witnesses, weaving in a personal olive-tree metaphor about hope and new life.
Susan reflects on fear, faith, and the challenge of accepting the resurrection, invites listeners to respond to the good news, and previews a new series beginning tomorrow.
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

Mark 15:33-41 A Cry in the Dark of Noon

Susan Downie leads a 15–20 minute quiet-time episode reading Mark 15:33–41, reflecting on the noon darkness, Jesus’s cry of abandonment, the centurion’s confession, and the temple curtain torn from top to bottom.
She explores themes of God’s power, judgment, and the exchange of darkness for light, closes with prayer, and invites listeners to thank God for his light. 
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.

Mark 15:16-32 - Who's Mocking

Join Susan Downie for a 15–20 minute quiet time as she reads and reflects on Mark 15. In this episode she explores the crucifixion, the mockery Jesus endured, the role of key figures like Simon of Cyrene, and connections to Psalm 22, while sharing personal thoughts about silence, suffering, and faith.
Grab a coffee and a cake and listen as Susan ties the ancient text to modern life, and the deeper significance of Jesus’ obedience and pain for our redemption.
To contact Susan  use either of the following: Team@adventworldwide.co.uk  All bible references used are from the NIV bible Series 6 Ref Phillipians ( Life Lessons ) by Max Lucado Published By Thomas Nelson 2007 Visit the Charity website on : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/This Podcast is not monetized but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. If you like what you hear please subscribe to receive archived episodes, like and share to spread the Word. Coming Soon: Testimonies of Grace   @COFFEE CAKE & CHATTE!! LIVE Recorded interviews  Advent Worldwide have been part of discipleship initiatives in Canada, Uganda, Kenya and Uk and they all bring a story of their own to the table.  Don't Miss out  ! Join the conversation at   Team@Adventworldwide.co.uk So that you can be added to the list of recipients of the  Link for the next recorded Live show scheduled 15th May 2026.