Episode 95 – What’s in Your Bag? (Part 1)
Every day we pack our bag because we want to be prepared. In life we want to be prepared for everything that comes at us. With the Holy Spirit we want to pack our life with His gifts and His fruits that will help us to respond to situations with God’s love and grace. Rosemary challenges us to ask the question: What have you packed in your bag?
Episode 94 – Are you Stuck in the Middle? (Part 2 – Our Chat)
When we feel stuck we need to hold on to God. Our discussion focuses on having confidence in God so that our faith can endure when trials come our way.
Episode 94 – Are you Stuck in the Middle? (Part 1)
Do ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel like you can’t see the way forward? In this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that if we stay anchored to God then He will help us through all the trials we come up against.
Episode 93 – Seeking Guidance from God (Part 2 – Our Chat)
Emma and Rosemary chat about the desire in our hearts to be open to learning and being guided by God.
Episode 93 – Seeking Guidance from God (Part 1)
We often would like guidance in life. Rosemary shares on Psalm 25 which encourages us to seek guidance from God and to have a heart that is teachable to His ways.
Episode 92 – I Can’t But He Can! (Part 2 – Our Chat)
Sometimes we don’t feel like overcoming the obstacles in our lives. Emma and Rosemary chat about getting to the place where we say to God ‘I know You can overcome Lord. I need you!’
Episode 92 – I Can’t But He Can! (Part 1)
We have so many “I can’t’s” in life. We need to take those to God because He can overcome any obstacle. Rosemary reminds us of God’s promises and the need to trust in Him.
Episode 91 – The Empty Tomb Brings Hope (Part 2 – Our Chat)
The empty tomb brings hope, joy and peace. In their chat Emma and Rosemary talk about the faithfulness of God and how we can trust in His promises. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of this.
Episode 91 – The Empty Tomb Brings Hope (Part 1)
The faithfulness of God is shown in the resurrection of Jesus from death to life. We can so easily forget God’s faithfulness when we are experiencing hard times but Rosemary reminds us in this Heartbeat how the empty tomb brings us hope.
Episode 90 – The Seven Last Words of Christ (Part 2 – Our Chat)
As Jesus died on the cross He established a relationship between Mary and all of us. Emma and Rosemary chat about this gift and the depth of love that Jesus has for us.
Episode 90 – The Seven Last Words of Christ (Part 1)
All of Jesus’ last words were expressions of love. From the cross He gave us another gift in His Mother, Mary. This powerful message helps us to reflect on Jesus’ death and the sacrifice He gave for us.
Episode 89 – Look into His Eyes (Part 2 – Our Chat)
In Jesus’ face you will see love. The power of Christ’s love for us can be experienced at a deeper level through the Stations of the Cross. In this week’s podcast Emma and Rosemary chat about how the Stations of the Cross can focus us and help us to ponder on the depth of love that God has for us.
Episode 89 – Look into His Eyes (Part 1)
It’s at the cross that we see Jesus’ love when He laid down His life for us. Rosemary shares how we can come to a deeper understanding of Christ’s love for us by meditating on the Stations of the Cross.
Episode 88 – Grace that Restores (Part 2 – Our Chat)
It can be difficult to admit that we are wrong but if we are to have a relationship with God then we need to recognize our weakness. Emma and Rosemary chat about the need to seek God’s forgiveness every time that we sin so that we can restore our relationship with Him.
Episode 88 – Grace that Restores (Part 1)
When we seek forgiveness from God we experience restoration through God’s abundant mercy and grace. Emma reminds us of the grace offered to each of us through reconciliation.
Episode 87 – Our Desire for Change (Part 2 – Our Chat)
See penance in a new light when you listen to this week’s podcast. Emma and Rosemary chat about how almsgiving, prayer and fasting can create a hunger for God that only He can fill.
Episode 87 – Our Desire for Change (Part 1)
God wants to see the internal changes in our heart. When we pray, fast and give alms then we show God our deep desire for change.
Episode 86 – See the Father’s Heart (Part 2 – Our Chat)
This week’s podcast focuses on the way Jesus treated people because it shows the heart that God has for us. Emma and Rosemary finish with a challenge to reconcile with people in our lives who we may have wronged.
Episode 86 – See the Father’s Heart (Part1)
When we focus on the Father’s heart and how much He loves us then we are able to trust in God at a deeper level. Rosemary reminds us that we see the Father’s heart through Jesus.
Episode 85 – What is Stopping You? (Part 2 – Our Chat)
Emma and Rosemary share about some of the things that stop them from drawing closer to God in their lives. They chat about the need to be honest with God and ourselves.
Episode 85 – What is Stopping You? (Part 1)
What are the sticking points in your life that are stopping you from going deeper in your relationship with God? We all have them. Rosemary encourages us to face them, look at them and give them to God.
Episode 84 – Going Deeper this Lent (Part 2 – Our Chat)
It’s easy to build up an image of God in our minds. Rosemary and Emma chat about seeking after the true image of God and allowing Him to penetrate our hearts.
Episode 84 – Going Deeper this Lent (Part 1)
Knowing who God is will help us to go deeper in our relationship with Him. Rosemary shares some of the ways that God has revealed Himself to her through her appreciation of creation, reading the bible and spending time in silence.
Episode 83 – See With Eyes of Love (Part 2 – Our Chat)
It is so easy to get frustrated, annoyed and disgruntled with people. Emma and Rosemary chat about the challenge that it can be to see people with eyes of love as Jesus would.
Episode 83 – See With Eyes of Love (Part 1)
How do you think Jesus looked at people? In this Heartbeat Emma shares how Jesus would have looked at people with eyes of love and challenges us to do the same.
Episode 82 – Open Your Eyes: What Do You See? (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Sometimes we don’t see the things in our lives that stop us from recognising God in us and around us. Emma and Rosemary chat about the need to be honest with ourselves so that we can begin to make a change in order to notice what God has for us.
Episode 82 – Open Your Eyes: What Do You See? (Part 1)
God wants us to see what He has in store for us but our past can colour what we see and how we view ourselves. In this Heartbeat Rosemary encourages us to open our eyes to God’s goodness.
Episode 81 – The Hand of God (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
God is working in our lives even when we don’t notice it. Emma and Rosemary chat about how God sometimes uses things on the surface of our lives to fix a deeper underlying problem.
Episode 81 – The Hand of God (Part 1)
Often we don’t notice the hand of God working in our lives but He is always watching us and caring for us.
Episode 80 – Grace Available Always (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Our discussion focuses on God’s grace and His welcoming arms that welcome us back time and time again.
Episode 80 – Grace Available Always (Part 1)
Do you ever feel like you’ve fallen away from God? Do feel like you’re not living the life God wants you to? Emma reminds us that no matter what we’ve done or where we are we God’s abundant grace is always available to us.
Episode 79 – How to Build Resilience (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Emma and Rosemary chat about being honest with ourselves when we face challenges so that we can learn from our past in order to become more resilient.
Episode 79 – How to Build Resilience (Part 1)
Rosemary shares about how we can build resilience into our lives by reflecting on how we react to the challenges we face in life.
Episode 78 – Resilience: Where is God Stretching You? (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
God wants to stretch us, to grow us and make us more mature in Him. Emma and Rosemary share some of the challenges in their life that have helped them to grow resilience and where God has stretched them.
Episode 78 – Resilience: Where is God Stretching You? (Part 1)
As we all have so many challenges in life we need to learn to be resilient. With God we can be resilient with peace and joy. God uses the challenges of our lives to stretch us and grow us. Where is God stretching you to become more resilient?
Episode 77 – Why Read the Bible? (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
In this week’s discussion Emma and Rosemary delve into how the bible transforms and changes our lives as we get to know the heart and mind of God.
Episode 77 – Why Read the Bible? (Part 1)
The Bible is more than just a book. It is the heart and mind of God. Rosemary shares how reading the Bible gives us life as God’s love for us is revealed in His Word.
Episode 76 – Equipping Ourselves (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Emma and Rosemary chat about the different aspects of wearing the armour of God. They discuss how each piece helps us to stand firm in our faith and to help us in life’s ups and downs. Which piece of armour will you put on?
Episode 76 – Equipping Ourselves (Part 1)
Let’s equip ourselves for what God has for us this year! Rosemary shares about putting on the armour of God to help us through the challenges of life.
Episode 75 – Praying for You and Your Loved Ones
Join Rosemary as she prays for your needs in this Christmas season. Pray with her and pray for all the needs of women around the world.
Episode 74 – My Strength and My Song (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Emma and Rosemary chat about being able to stand firm when circumstances around us are crumbling if we set God as the foundation of our life.
Episode 74 – My Strength and My Song (Part 1)
What foundation have you built your life on? When we build our life on God then we find strength in Him and He guides us through life.
Episode 73 – Amazing Joy! (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Rosemary and Emma chat about the joy that God gives us when we discover the treasure that is the Kingdom of God.
Episode 73 – Amazing Joy! (Part 1)
Life doesn’t always feel easy but even in the midst of struggles God can give you joy. Rosemary shares how God never leaves any of us behind and when we find God then we find joy.
Episode 72 – Are you Ready? (Part 2 The Discussion)
In this week’s chat Emma and Rosemary share how they prepare practically and spiritually for Christmas.
Episode 72 – Are you Ready? (Part 1)
Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the coming of the King? In this week’s Heartbeat Emma encourages us to be intentional in getting ready during this Advent season.
Episode 71 – Blessed to be a Blessing (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
This week Emma and Rosemary chat about the blessings that they have received in their lives and from that how they can be a blessing to others.
Episode 71 – Blessed to be a Blessing (Part 1)
God has blessed us in our lives and He wants us to be a blessing to others. Rosemary Downes speaks about being a blessing to others because we know of the blessings that God has given to us.
Episode 70 – Are You Always Thinking? (Part 2 The Discussion)
Our discussion focuses on the mental load that we all carry every day. Emma and Sandra share about how they try to give it all to God so that they can find rest in Him.
Episode 70 – Are You Always Thinking? (Part 1)
We think non-stop, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! There can be a real weight and mental burden from all the thinking that we do in life. God does not want us to carry these heavy burdens alone. Be encouraged in this week’s Heartbeat to find rest in God.
Episode 69 – Habits of Prayer Throughout Your Day (Part 2 The Discussion)
Prayer is the starting point of building our relationship with God. Emma and Sandra discuss the different habits that they have put into their lives which help maintain a life of prayer that is real and sustainable.
Episode 69 – Habits of Prayer Throughout Your Day (Part 1)
When we build habits of continuous prayer throughout our day then we are able to enter into a deeper relationship with God. In this week’s Heartbeat Emma suggests different ways that we can begin to build these habits.
Episode 68 – Building Prayer into Busy Lives (Part 2 The Discussion)
Emma and Sandra chat about fitting prayer into their lives. They recognise the struggle but also the desire to want God to be a part of their lives more.
Episode 68 – Building Prayer into Busy Lives (Part 1)
“I don’t have time to pray!” How often have you said that? The truth is that it can be tricky to fit prayer into our busy lives. In this Heartbeat Emma invites us to look at prayer with a new perspective that will help us to make prayer a part of our daily life.
Episode 67 – Are You Fully Alive? (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Life can have setbacks but we don’t want to stay there. Rosemary and Emma chat about some of the times in their lives where they have needed to step back into who God wants them to be.
Episode 67 – Are You Fully Alive? (Part 1)
Jesus came that we would have life to the full. To live this full life we need to be and do the things that God has called us to but there are so many times in life where we feel tired, unmotivated or lazy to do that. Emma shares how we can pick ourselves up to step back into the person that God wants us to be so that we can be fully alive.
Episode 66 – Go the Extra Mile! (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
This week Emma and Rosemary chat about how our attitude of heart prepares us to go the extra mile for others.
Episode 66 – Go the Extra Mile! (Part 1)
When we see people in need, when we notice something that needs to be done, do we do something about it? Rosemary challenges us to go the extra mile and reminds us that it all comes down to the attitude of our heart.
Episode 65 – God Sees You! (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
In this week’s chat we talk about trying to juggle everything we have going on in our lives and how through all that God sees us, knows where we’re at and encourages us through it all.
Episode 65 – God Sees You! (Part 1)
In life we balance so many things and in all the busyness we can begin to feel lost. This week Emma reminds us that in everything that we are juggling God sees you, He knows you and He loves you!
Episode 64 – Our Attitude to Work (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
God wants us to be people who are productive and who use our gifts and abilities to glorify Him. Rosemary and Emma discuss how we should have this attitude when we approach work and tasks that are in front of us.
Episode 64 – Our Attitude to Work (Part 1)
What is your attitude when you approach work? Are you hard working or a bit lazy? St Paul tells us that we should work as if we are working for the Lord. Emma shares on her experience of this topic.
Episode 63 – Cast All Your Cares on Him! (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
How often do we carry all our burdens by ourselves? Rosemary and Emma discuss how much God cares for us and because of that we should give all of our worries to Him.
Episode 63 – Cast All Your Cares on Him! (Part 1)
There are so many things in life that we stress and worry about. No matter how big or how little God wants us to give it all to Him. Rosemary ecourages us to give everything to Him in this week’s Heartbeat.
Episode 62 – Don’t Be Fearful of the Unknown (Part 2 – A Chat with Rosemary)
In this week’s podcast Emma and Rosemary chat about how the fear of the unknown often stops us in life. They discuss how we should acknowledge God, give our petitions to Him and then trust in Him that He will help us through the unknown.
Episode 62 – Don’t Be Fearful of the Unknown (Part 1)
So often what can stop us from doing something new or achieving more is the fear of the unknown. Rosemary encourages us to remember who God is and to trust in Him during these times.
Episode 61 – Distractions from Hearing God’s Voice (Part 2 – A Chat with Rosemary)
There are so many ways that we can become distracted in our lives from hearing God’s voice. There are so many things that drown out the voice of God. Emma and Rosemary chat about how they have tried to make God’s voice the main voice in their lives.
Episode 61 – Distractions from Hearing God’s Voice (Part 1)
We allow so many things into our lives that can distract us from hearing God’s voice. By taking notice of what these distractions are then we can re-focus ourselves to make God the loudest voice guiding us.
Episode 60 – Steps to Help Hear God’s Voice (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Each of us hear God differently and we need to learn to recognise how God speaks to each of us personally. Emma and Rosemary chat about the importance of putting steps in our lives to help us hear God’s voice.
Episode 60 – Steps to Help Hear God’s Voice (Part 1)
Recognising the traits of God’s voice helps us to discern whether He is speaking to us but there are things we need to do practically to be open to hearing from Him. Emma expands this topic by sharing about some practical things that we can do to help us hear the voice of God.
Episode 59 – Recognising God’s Voice (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Do you ever wish you had a direct phone line to God to ask him what He’s thinking? In our chat this week we talk about how tricky it can be to recognise God’s voice and how we do our best to listen.
Episode 59 – Recognising God’s Voice (Part 1)
God is a speaking God. He has something to say and He wants to talk to us about our lives. It can, however, be really tricky to recognise God’s voice. In this Heartbeat Emma gives us some great ways to begin to recognise the voice of God.
Episode 58 – Use What You Are Given (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
What are you doing with what God has given you? Are you using it and developing it? We delve into this topic during our podcast chat this week.
Episode 58 – Use What You Are Given (Part 1)
God has blessed each of us with many things. What are you doing with what God has given you? God wants us to use what He has given us and more than that He wants us to develop, grow and increase it. Rosemary unpacks this topic in this week’s Heartbeat.
Episode 57 – You Will Be Comforted (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Whenever we struggle or go through hardship in our lives it can be difficult to see the hand of God comforting us. This week our chat focuses on the blessing we receive by God coming to comfort us in these difficult times.
Episode 57 – You Will Be Comforted (Part 1)
Whenever we go through hard times in life Jesus is the one who can comfort us. Rosemary unpacks this by looking at a verse in the Beatitudes which says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Episode 56 – Build Each Other Up (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
It is so encouraging when we are able to share about our life with other women who are trying to live out their faith. This week we chat about the importance of meeting with others to encourage them in their faith by simply sharing about our own every day life.
Episode 56 – Build Each Other Up (Part 1)
Conversations that involve talking about what God is doing in our lives help to encourage others in their faith. When we share our faith with others we encourage each other by building others up and urging them on in their relationship with God.
Episode 55 – Turning Nothing into Something
Do you sometimes feel like you don’t have anything to give? Do you sometimes feel like you have nothing? Spend time with Rosemary Downes as she shares what God has placed on her heart. You will be encouraged in your faith with a message about how God can turn what seems like nothing into something!
Episode 54 – There is Always More with God! (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Rosemary and Emma discuss how our own limitations cause us to block God out of circumstances in our lives but we are reminded that our God is such a compassionate and loving God.
Episode 54 – There is Always More with God! (Part 1)
God’s kindness, compassion, love, mercy and grace goes deeper and further than anything we could imagine. Despite this we can sometimes block God out of our lives because we limit what we think God can do. Be reminded today that with God there is always more. He is greater and bigger than any circumstance we face.
Episode 53 – Hope Again! Trust Again! (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
It’s easy to believe that God can make a difference in someone else’s situation and not your own. Emma and Rosemary chat about hoping and trusting in God again even when you’ve been praying for change for a long time.
Episode 53 – Hope Again! Trust Again! (Part 1)
Do you have circumstances in your life where you have lost hope? Have you decided that God can’t help anymore? Emma shares with us how she needs to hope and trust again in God who can make a way!
Episode 52 – God in the Here and Now (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
God is concerned with our every day lives. He wants to be a part of it. Our discussion focuses on inviting God into our day and living with God in the moment.
Episode 52 – God in the Here and Now (Part 1)
God is a God of the Here and Now. He is concerned with your past and your future but He is also concerned with you now in the present! Rosemary encourages us to see how God wants to encounter us in our every day.
Episode 51 – Increasing Your Stamina (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
In this week’s discussion Rosemary and Emma talk about how easy it is to get tired in our Christian faith. They focus on the things that we can do to build up our stamina so that we can continue to grow deeper with God.
Episode 51 – Increasing Your Stamina (Part 1)
Do you ever feel tired? Physically tired? Spiritually Tired? Emma talks about how we can increase our stamina to continue in our faith journey.
Episode 50 – God Wants You! (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Emma and Rosemary discuss how God, who is pure, loving and good, desires to be in relationship with us. They also chat about how nice it is to be chosen.
Episode 50 – God Wants You! (Part 1)
It’s a wonderful feeling to be chosen. It’s wonderful to feel wanted. Do you know that God WANTS you? You are chosen by Him! Rosemary reminds us that God selected us to pour out His love upon us.
Episode 49 – Draw Near to God (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Our discussion focuses on steps that we can take to draw near to God. Emma and Rosemary encourage us that God is always close we just need to invite Him in.
Episode 49 – Draw Near to God (Part 1)
We are assured in the Book of James that as we draw near to God then He will draw near to us. Emma shares how we can draw near to God when we are feeling distant and she encourages us to take a step towards Him.
Episode 48 – Solitude (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
This week we talk about the importance of finding a quiet time to spend with God. Our lives are busy and it can be hard to hear God speak because it can be noisy and we can be distracted with life. Rosemary and Emma chat about the need to find time for solitude so that we can create a space for God to speak.
Episode 48 – Solitude (Part 1)
Having a quiet time and sitting with God is so important. It gives God space to speak into our lives. It gives us a chance to slow down and to listen. Rosemary shares why it’s important for us to have a time of solitude.
Episode 47 – The Power of Prayer (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Our discussion this week focuses on building prayer into our lives. Starting with daily prayer and then building into a constant conversation throughout our day.
Episode 47 – The Power of Prayer (Part 1)
Prayer connects us to God. It allows us to build a relationship with Him. By praying daily we are able to become more aware of God’s presence in our lives. Be encouraged in your prayer as you listen.
Episode 46 – How Do I Look? (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
God is always gently calling to us, wanting to transform our hearts. Emma and Rosemary chat about the content of their hearts and how God encourages them with the Holy Spirit to go deeper with Him.
Episode 46 – How Do I Look? (Part 1)
We often ask people, “How do I look?” We are hoping that we get a good response. If we were to ask God this question He would remind us that He does not look at appearance but rather at our heart. So, how does your heart look?
Episode 45 – Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
Following on from our discussion on our gifts we now shift our focus to spiritual gifts. Rosemary and Emma chat how God graces us with spiritual gifts so that we can use them in our lives for the benefit of others and the Church.
Episode 45 – Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (Part 1)
Do you know your spiritual gifts? God graces us with gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit. We are blessed with these gifts so that we can use them for the good of the Church.
Episode 44 – How Can I Help? (Part 2 A Chat with Rosemary)
This week we chat about discovering our gifts and abilities so that we can offer our help in the best way by using these gifts.