Mid-faith Crisis

29/09/2025

A blessing for a new week. Hope it’s a good one. Our interview with Thomas J Oord drops this Saturday!

27/09/2025

Episode 344: Anger, and what to do with it

In a follow up to last week's episode we think more about how to process anger. Joe interviews psychotherapist Becky Francis and we talk about the need for reflective practice, and digging into the anger produced by grief and loss. And in a shock move, Joe ends with a Bible passage.

In a follow up to last week’s episode we think more about how to process anger. Joe interviews psychotherapist Becky Francis and we talk about the need for reflective practice, and digging into the anger produced by grief and loss. And in a shock move, Joe ends with a Bible passage.

24/09/2025

Thanks to Andy for sending in this poem called: Word 2

In the beginning was the Word
I am a word spoken by the Word
Just as I am a word spoken by the Word
So are we
Just as I am a word spoken by the Word
So are all
Just as I am a word spoken by the Word
So is all
The Word became flesh
Just like me
The Word saw the word in all
So must I
The Word honoured the word in all
So must we
May all speak their word to honour the Word.

22/09/2025

Hi friends.

Now the house is booked you can still camp or get a pod on site. Or of course book accommodation locally in one of the many lovely bed and breakfast venues in the area. Booking.com is probably the easiest way to do this. So either contact Rydal Hall or find some accommodation locally and then send an email to [email protected] to register for the retreat and complete the booking.’

20/09/2025

Hi friends. Well we are so looking forward to seeing some of you next year at Rydal Hall. The rooms in Rydal Hall are now fully booked. Bunkhouse, camping and pods still available so check out the Rydal Hall website for details.

20/09/2025

Episode 343: Being a person of peace

In what has been a brutal week we think again about what it means to be a peaceful presence in our world. What practises will help us? What actions should we take? How do we stand up for what is right, without demonising our opponents?

In what has been a brutal week, we think again about what it means to be a peaceful presence in our world. What practices will help us? What actions should we take? How do we stand up for what is right, without demonising our opponents? Book Now! The Mid-faith Crisis Church Weekend 2026 – Rydal…...

19/09/2025

A blessing for today.

13/09/2025

https://midfaithcrisis.org/2025/09/12/the-mid-faith-crisis-church-weekend-away-2026/

DATE: 5th-7th June 2026 (Friday evening – Sunday afternoon) VENUE: Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria Yes! We’re coming ‘oop North’ as they say, to the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District. Rydal Hall offers a range of accommodation, but please note that you have to first book direct with...

13/09/2025

Episode 342: An interview with a very famous author

Yes, we're back. And this week Joe interviews a surprise special guest on the podcast who tells us all about an article wot he wrote. Also we have BIG NEWS about the Mid-faith Crisis Church Away Weekend 2026! Join us in the Lake District for a weekend of conversation, relaxation and reflection.

Yes, we’re back. And this week Joe interviews a surprise special guest on the podcast who tells us all about an article wot he wrote. Also we have BIG NEWS about the Mid-faith Crisis Church Away Weekend 2026! Join us in the Lake District for a weekend of conversation, relaxation and reflection. Me...

30/08/2025

A blessing from Clifton!

23/08/2025

Episode 341: The Prayer Babel Fish
Nick is (momentarily) back from holiday, Joe has (surprisingly) been in a prayer meeting and we talk (randomly) about the importance of small moments of joy and kindness, and the necessity of creating everyday rituals to enrich our lives.

Nick is (momentarily) back from holiday, Joe has (surprisingly) been in a prayer meeting and we talk (randomly) about the importance of small moments of joy and kindness, and the necessity of creating everyday rituals to enrich our lives. Mentioned in this episode:

09/08/2025

Episode 340: Redeemed Elected Christian Truth Using Men
Lots of feedback this week. We talk about prayer and ritual, about what labels we use to describe ourselves and about finding joy in giving. Most of all, we touch on the hard work of transformation and the need to celebrate the small successes of our spiritual and emotional lives. Also, Joe has an Egret hat-trick and Nick has some new cocktail glasses. Cheers!

Lots of feedback this week. We talk about prayer and ritual, about what labels we use to describe ourselves and about finding joy in giving. Most of all, we touch on the hard work of transformation and the need to celebrate the small successes of our spiritual and emotional lives. Also, Joe has an E...