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Mark 2:1-12 When Grief Meets Grace

Host Susan Downie shares a 15–20 minute quiet-time reflection on grief, family struggles, and finding strength through Jesus as she studies Mark chapter 2.
She connects personal overwhelm and different grieving styles with the story of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof, exploring forgiveness, healing, community, and the choice to celebrate life amid loss.
 
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 1:40-45 - “I Am Willing”

Host Susan Downie combines quiet reflection, personal stories and scripture in this episode. After a light-hearted start about British weather and a visit to the Royal Marsden, she reflects on hope amid illness before reading Mark 1:40–45.
The passage recounts Jesus touching and healing a man with leprosy, showing Jesus’ willingness to heal, the challenge of doubt, and the importance of obedience and testimony. Susan connects the gospel account to modern illness, faith, and the promise of eternal life, and closes with a question about Jesus’ early secrecy and a preview of the next chapter.
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 119:105-112 - Finding Guidance in Psalm 119

Join your host Susan Downie as invites you into her quiet time to spend fifteen to twenty minutes in the psalms this morning. Praying for a friend who is seeking guidance, Susan uses the framework of this Psalm to explore how God guides us with a lamp to our feet and a light on our path.
Using personal testimony she allows us to see how she uses the psalms in a specific way, reminding us that God's word is trustworthy and that it preserves our life eternally when we abide by his decrees. Susan adds that the lamp to our feet is His word, His Word who became flesh, and this is Jesus the light of the world. 
 
 
 
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 1:35-39-Rise While It's Dark:

Host Susan Downie shares a personal morning routine and a family update after her daughter’s new baby, then reads and reflects on Mark 1:35 -39 how Jesus rose early to pray, balanced ministry with rest, and moved through Galilee preaching and healing.
The episode connects practical rhythms of rest and prayer to everyday life, offering encouragement to follow God’s lead, avoid burnout, and commit daily plans to the Lord.
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 1:29-34- The Miracle of Healing

Join Susan Downie for a short daily devotion reading Mark 1:29-34. She reflects on Jesus' healings, personal testimony of gradual and miraculous healing, cultural anecdotes, and a prayer for those seeking physical and emotional restoration.
Picking up on Marks style of immediacy to highlight yet again the fast pace of this gospel. 
 
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 1:22-29 - Jesus' Authority in Capernaum

Host Susan Downie shares a 15–20 minute quiet time episode reading Mark 1:21–28, reflecting on Jesus driving out an impure spirit in a Capernaum synagogue.
She weaves in a personal story about battling a migraine, how prayer and community bring healing, and a testimony of deliverance and God’s restorative authority, closing with a short 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.

Mark 1:16-20 - At Once They Left

Host Susan Downie shares a quiet morning of Bible reading and prayer, reflecting on the recent loss of her brother-in-law and celebrating his faith as she reads Mark 1:16–20.
The episode explores the immediacy of the disciples' response to Jesus' call, the hope of eternity, and practical reflections on obedience, grief, and following God's leading in everyday life.
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 1- Holy Sabbath Reset

Host Susan Downie leads a 15–30 minute quiet time with Bible reading, prayer and personal reflection, sharing a Sabbath routine. Having listened to numerous health and wellbeing podcasts she invites us to compare and contrast the secular idea of reset and the holy reset in psalm 1.  
The episode focuses on Psalm 1 as a call to reset: contrasting worldly burnout with delighting in God’s law, practicing Sabbath rest, meditating on Scripture, and choosing a life rooted in God.
 
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 1:12-15 What is in the Wilderness?

Host Susan Downie reads Mark 1:12-15  and reflects on Jesus being led into the wilderness, drawing parallels with her brother‑in‑law’s decade‑long battle with cancer and the resilience of a runner’s spirit. She explores how God’s leading, surrender, and small moments of grace shape our lives and faith.
The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer and an invitation to join Susan’s daily quiet time—read Scripture, pray, and find encouragement to trust God’s plan.
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 1:9-13 Part 2 A Voice from Heaven

In this episode Susan Downie opens the Gospel of Mark to explore Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit descending like a dove, and the audible declaration from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love." Using the Uncover Mark study as a guide, she reflects on how this moment reveals Jesus’ identity, God’s love, and our access to relationship with the Father through Christ.
Susan connects Old Testament prophecy, Gospel parallels, and everyday life to show how God’s affirmation at the Jordan invites us into being loved and known—before we do anything to earn it—and sets Jesus on his mission led by the Spirit.
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.