St Albans Podcast

Danny, along with health correspondent Alan Bellinger attended the opening night of Follies, the latest offering from the Harpenden Musical Theatre Company. Hear what they think on this week’s bonus episode. To find out more or to book tickets, check out the Eric Morecambe Centre website. If you’d like to find out more about the Harpenden Musical T…

St Albans houses the wealthy, it seems, when you look at the wonderful spacious new homes being built here, and the fact that I’ve seen several occurrences of house owners being offered a high price for their house, only to see it being knocked down with two houses built in its place. I’ve linked this with the needs of refugees, here and now in St …

When we talk about the burdens we carry, we often think about those external circumstances which weigh us down such as financial worries or concerns over loved ones. But when Jesus offers to take these and ‘give us rest’ he isn’t just talking about external types, he is also inviting us to lay down those internal burdens we carry. Looking at Chapte…

On today’s show, we are joined by our old friend David Widdowson from OVO Theatre. They are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. David also shares with us the latest details about this year’s Roman Theatre Festival, taking place from 5th June to 6th September. To find out more visit their website. The post OVO Theatre Festival 2023 & 20 Ye…

On today’s show, Danny is joined by Linda Dyne from Harpenden Musical Theatre Company. They discuss Follies, on from 29th March to 1st April at the Eric Morecambe Centre. To find out more and to book tickets go to the Eric Morecambe Centre website. To find out more about Harpenden Musical Theatre Company, check out their website. The post Follies c…

When you think of faith, what do you think of? We often think of what faith enables; whether healing, moving in the promises of God or victory over something. But do we ever stop to think about the essence and source of our faith? As we continue in our ‘Pursuit’ series, looking at the book ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we arrive at Chapter 7 w…

On Wednesday 15th March Danny Smith and health correspondent Alan Bellinger went to the Abbey Theatre to watch The Magic Flute – St Albans Chamber Opera’s latest offering. To find out more or to book tickets go to the Abbey Theatre website. To find out more about the St Albans Chamber Opera, check out their website. The post The Magic Flute – Revie…

On this week’s show we are joined by Health Correspondent Alan Bellinger. To find the article he has written to accompany this edition of the show click here. The post Poo and Starlings appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

“Oh for Heaven’s sake, stop that noise!”… “Heavens! is that the time?” and “Is she ready for the Departure Lounge?!” Such phrases slip easily off our tongues and Elspeth explores the topic, although no-one can actually give her a definitive explanation of the word. There’s all sorts of questions to ask…” If there is a Heaven, does there have to be …

God is always speaking!! The rhema is the instant spoken word and is how Jesus is revealed to us. The true church is built on the revelation of Jesus. As we walk with Him, we find and release our true voice and WE become the voice of God in the earth.

Joining us for a bonus episode this week is Peter Jones from the St Albans Chamber Opera. They are putting on Mozart’s The Magic Flute from 15th – 8th March 2023 at The Abbey Theatre. To find out more and to book tickets, check out The Abbey Theatre Website. For more information about St Albans Chamber Opera, do take a look at their website. The po…

Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her latest book choices – Dark Academia: The Secret History – Donna Tartt, 1992 Piranesi – Susanna Clarke, 2020 The Binding – Bridget Collins, 2019 Clare Hobba is an Author & Creative Writing Tutor Upcoming Courses: Creative Writing – Essential Skills – the Booksho…

Did you know that God is present everywhere? And yet there is a difference between the Universal Presence of God and the Manifest Presence of God. As we continue in our Pursuit Series, based on the book ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we look at what it means to experience the manifest presence of God in our lives.…

On this week’s show Danny is joined by the newest member of our team, theatre correspondent Jo Emery. They discuss the latest offering from the Company of Ten; The Incident Room. This runs until Saturday 4th March at the Abbey Theatre. To find out more, or to book tickets, check out their website https://www.abbeytheatre.org.uk/ The post The Incide…

Janet Frost is the secretary of the folk dancing group held fortnightly at St. Paul’s church in Fleetville. This is especially for those who prefer to dance in the afternoon. She tells us of the good time they have together, chatting etc. and the age range goes up to one lady in her nineties (who always gets the steps correct). The group would be d…

What does it mean to encounter God? Is it even possible to do so? As we continue looking at 'The Pursuit of God' by A W Tozer we come to chapter 4 and 'Apprehending God'

On the latest edition of our show, we are joined by Tina Swain from the Abbey Theatre. As well as being the Theatre Manager, Tina is an active member of The Company of Ten and is directing their latest offering. Running from 24th February – 4th March, The Incident Room is a tense detective drama which follows the police case into the Yorkshire Ripp…

As we continue looking at AW Tozer’s book, ‘The Pursuit of God’ we unpack chapter 3 together and see that whilst God has removed the veil from the temple, allowing us access to His very presence, we often don’t do so because of the veil over our hearts.

Health correspondent Alan Bellinger joins us for another edition of Health Matters. To find out more about the topics covered, check out Alan’s article. The post February Health Matters appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Whilst we know we are called to Pursue God in all circumstances, how can we when life sucks and we don’t feel like we can. Looking at the place of Lament, Mark unpacks Psalm 13 and looks at a biblical response to pain and sorrow.

Elspeth enjoys meeting a South African grandma who lives locally, within Hatfield, and has done for many many years. And what was the biggest difference to start with? Yes, you’ve guessed it, the weather! She didn’t leave her strong faith in Jesus, behind however, and Mandy tells us how this has grown stronger year by year. The post One to One with…

“Rhymes for the times.” That’s what I’m handing over to your imagination for the next two weeks. In fact poetry can cover – not “a multitude of sins!” but every moment of joy or anxiety or trepidation. Each of us may not wish to share our feelings with another, but seeing a poem which centres on just your own particular anxiety, or your own private…

In our pursuit of God, He leads us to moments of surrender to everything else. The question is, are we willing? As we continue our talk series, Pursuit, based on AW Tozer’s book ‘ The Pursuit of God’, we look at chapter 2 ‘The Blessedness of Possessing nothing’ and the challenge which it brings. Bible References: 📖 Psalm 63:8 📖 Matthew 5:3 📖 Matthe…

On today’s show we are joined by our health correspondent Alan Bellinger. To find out… The post Unleash the Kraken! appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Elspeth today discovers that there’s more to angels than just the Christmas story as Christians know it. You can find these supernatural beings in Islam, in Buddhism and of course, in Christianity. However, less well known are the appearances of angels,.. usually in a helping capacity, today, where Christians have discovered that there was no other…

Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her… The post Irish Book Choices appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Whether you’re heading into 2023 full of expectation or apprehension, we will find comfort and courage in knowing God is with us and for us. But how can we know that for certainty. And how does it change how we see the year ahead? Bible references: 📖 - John 14.8-10 📖 - Colossians 2.17 📖 - 1 Peter 2.9 • •…

On this week’s show, Danny talks with local theatre director, author and actor Derek Coe… The post Measure For Measure – at the Abbey Theatre appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Peter Berners Lee draws together anyone is St Albans who wants to pray….. Pray for what? you might ask. Well you could start with Britain – to pray for an understanding attitude when one side tries to be fair, and the other side cannot agree in all the union disputes. You could pray for Ukraine and the many other towns and cities decimated under th…

For the final Wednesday (albeit out on Thursday this week!) show of the year, Danny… The post Fakes, Bikes, Strikes & Flu appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

At this Christmas time, our thoughts turn to those who are in need, including those who sleep rough in St Albans. One of the caring Christian groups is the Salvation Army, but they don’t do brass bands so much as they did in the nineteenth century. Elspeth has been talking to Wan Gi Lee about caring for those in need, encouraging those who feel tha…

The story of Jesus birth illustrates God’s desire to address sin and shame and we see through the shepherds experiencing his glory an example of how to know true peace which comes from keeping company with Christ. Bible references: 📖 - Luke 2:1-20 📖 - Hebrews 12:2 📖 - Mat 11:28 (MSG) • •

Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her… The post Winter Book Choices appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Imagine a present at Christmas which doesn't need wrapping, doesn't require batteries and has no need of a return label! Sounds too good to be true? As we continue our Christmas talk Series "The Light of Christmas", we look at the promises of God, that he would not only save us, but come to be with us.…

Anna spoke about volunteering opportunities both with Communities 1st and with their member organisations. If… The post Get Involved & Keep Warm For Free appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Jeff Lewis is excited! At last he has got not only the back-up of volunteers, but the endorsement of our local council, to bring history to life in Smallford, regarding the railways. In 1865 you could catch a train From Hatfield to St Albans. The Hatfield and St Albans Railway Company opened their line on 16th October 1865 but in the end, passenger…

Whether you prefer coloured lights or white, flashing or always on, we all love lights at Christmas. But what, or more importantly who, does the light represent and why. Bible references: 📖 - Isaiah 9:2-7 📖 - Matthew 5:14-16

Are you hearing the whisper of mercy saying to you ‘return’? What does this mean and who are we returning to? In this mini two-week series, we look at the parable of the prodigal son and see how the Mercy of God is always calling us home to be with the Father. Bible references ; 📖 - Luke 15:1-3 and 11-32 📖 - I John 3, verse 1 📖 - Matthew 3, verse 1…

Almost every experience that Elspeth goes through, ends up in one of her poems. Here she takes a selection up to the Covid era including a family beach holiday, the carpet of fallen apples in her garden, and even the big question mark on what happens to the real you when your body is no more! However, she starts on the very practical need to save o…

THE RETURN MINI SERIES | The Whisper of Mercy | Mark Helvadjian Are you hearing the whisper of mercy saying to you ‘return’? What does this mean and who are we returning to? In this mini two-week series, we look at the parable of the prodigal son and see how the Mercy of God is always calling us home to be with the Father. Bible verses: 📖 - Luke 15…

On this week’s show we are joined by Health Correspondent Alan Bellinger. To find the… The post Health Matters appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Join us as we gather together to worship Jesus, pray together and hear a word for this season.

No local news on this week’s show. Hopefully, Matt Adams will be back with us… The post Cultural Books appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Elspeth looks back at the recent dramatic changes in government and sees Parliament as a… The post Just Elspeth (Parliament) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

TALK SERIES DANGEROUS FAITH SERIES| Can I Walk on Water? | Richard Gathard To round off this dangerous faith series, we heard stories from the church. But not before Richard spoke to us about how we can walk on water. Bible verses 📖 - Matthew 14.25-33 (NLT) 📖 - John 5.19 📖 - Isaiah 55.11 • •

Anna from Communities 1st spoke about volunteering opportunities both with Communities 1st and with their… The post Volunteering Opportunities with Communities 1st appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Elspeth and her husband David spent hours getting to their holiday – a tour of… The post Just Elspeth (Holidays & Heaven) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

The 7 key principles of Dangerous Faith are exactly the same for all of us but are expressed differently and uniquely. The disciple Jesus loved, John, is the inspiration for my talk through his Gospel, his letters and the Book of Revelation: Let us LOVE unconditionally with God's love, LIVE in oneness with Him, (abiding in intimacy of relationship)…

No local news on this week’s show. Hopefully, Matt Adams will be back with us… The post Latest Book Choices appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast

Neil Wilkin is a man of many skills. Besides his career as a puppeteer and… The post One to One with… Neil Wilkin (Tutoring) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.Di St Albans Podcast