The Adrian Warnock Christian Podcast

I interviewed my friend and hero Peter John Smyth ("PJ") who many of my connections will remember fondly as a passionate preacher and Christian leader. Among other things we spoke about his experience of blood cancer, and what it was like being the son of the man whose scandal led to the Archbishop of Canterbury resigning. This covers some of the same same territory as the recent See No Evil documentary. It is full of hope and will help trauma survivors as well as those who want to help them better, or learn the lessons of the past. Worth a watch for everyone. This is a conversation unlike any I’ve had before. TakeawaysThe journey of self-publishing can be both challenging and rewarding.Community support is crucial in times of trauma and healing.Personal struggles often shape our ability to help others.Vulnerability can foster deeper connections and understanding.Shame can distort our identity and needs to be addressed.The church must be trauma-aware and supportive of its members.Professional help is essential for mental health and healing.Shared experiences can provide powerful affirmation and support.Forgiveness is a complex but necessary part of healing.Looking forward with hope is vital for personal growth.ChaptersChapters00:00 Introduction and Reminiscing02:34 The Journey of Self-Publishing05:45 The Early Days of Ministry08:25 Transitioning Through Challenges11:00 Facing Personal Trials14:05 The Impact of Family Dynamics16:46 The Role of Music in Healing19:12 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects21:42 The Revelation of Family Secrets24:33 Navigating Public Scrutiny26:57 The Church's Response to Crisis29:56 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward34:09 The Four Pillars of Well-Being37:02 The Power of Community and Service38:10 Finding Healing Through Shared Experiences41:29 The Role of Trauma in Personal Growth44:19 The Journey of Healing and Helping Others48:33 Understanding Shame and Identity54:12 The Impact of Faith Amidst Suffering57:33 Looking Forward: Hope and Purpose

Christmas is all about Jesus. He was the baby born to live, die and rise again for us all. He raises us with him, sharing his life with us, and will come back for us one day. Sometimes the best presents are the ones you give yourself. Why not buy a copy of the updated Raised With Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything, Now in a new cover with expanded content and a study guide. Available this year for the first time in hardback. If you have read this already please consider posting a review as your gift to me and other readers who may find it as a result.https://mybook.to/raisedwithchrist

In this interview I sit down with Dr Mark Mayfield to talk about his new book The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry. We explore how Christians can engage with #MentalHealth wisely, how pastors can offer real #PastoralCare without overreaching, and why presence matters more than platitudes. If you care about #FaithAndWellbeing, this conversation will encourage and equip you.

This is a sermon preached by my grandfather I believe in the 1960s. He was a tent preacher with the Counties Evangelists, based in Suffolk working with the Brethren. He has a large heritage of Christian descendants. You can hear his sermon here or read more about him: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/adrianwarnock/2008/05/edwin-millington-warnock-founder-of/

Both presidential candidates are routinely described by the other party as being a threat to the existence of democracy.  Why are we surprised that someone took it upon themselves to try and remove one of them? It is time for the political temperature in the USA to be turned down. The level of hatred and division on both sides of the political divide is way too high at the moment. The attempt on Trump's life has demonstrated just how febrile the situation is. Some of the reaction to Trump's surviving this attack is very concerning.  Many have forgotten that someone was killed, two were critically injured, that Secret Service Agents immediately surrounded Trump willing to take a second bullet for him. READ MORE HERE: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/adrianwarnock/2024/07/assassination-attempt-trump-and-biden-must-call-for-peace/