In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke go big on Christmas.

From their favourite Christmas movies to the most random of gifts they've given, to the power of the Christmas story, as they explore it as the greatest revolution the world has ever seen, and ever been invited to participate in.

They see it as the ultimate peace plan where love wins.

There was a whole load of joy and laughter in this episode, as well as some unexpected discoveries.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My name is Jill Rowe, and in this episode of the Different podcast, I talk with Steve Chalke all about rejection. This is a significant topic that evokes profound emotions. Together, we explore the difference it makes when we acknowledge the way rejection can make us feel, and we consider how we can find a way through it. We discuss discovering both a new way of seeing and a greater expansiveness to life.

This was an honest and open chat, and one that we both hope brings you some comfort, and perhaps a sense of renewal.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My name is Jill Rowe, and in this episode of the Different podcast, I chat with Steve Chalke about three more things we wish we could tell our younger selves. From winning looking like you're losing, to closing both eyes and seeing with the other one. This episode was so much fun to make; we hope and pray that, amongst our conversation, you are able to find a little bit of treasure that will help you.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke talk about being self controlled, beginning with reminiscing about an old school assembly.

This is an honest conversation and one that takes us into so many areas of life.

We discover that being self controlled isn't solely about not doing certain things. It's also about choosing and being intentional, about living in a certain direction and making certain choices, knowing always that this is all a tender invitation, love always inviting us forward.

We hope this episode brings you some clarity and some life. It did for us.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke talk about being compassionate. From realising that compassion means to suffer with, we explore how it is the action that can save us and transform us both individually and as a global family. We see that ultimately, life isn't about the survival of the fittest, but the survival of the friendliest.

From neuroscience to geopolitics, from our health and wellbeing, to the necessity of proximity and cycles of compassion, it becomes clear through our chat that being compassionate is something we most definitely need, and something we must definitely be.

We pray this conversation helps.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke talk about being humble, which is one of the Oasis 9 Habits. Through our conversation, we recognise that being humble is so very different to what people often think. It is so far from being a doormat for others to walk over. We explore how it begins with curiosity and growing self awareness, and it results in a depth of peace and contentment and being able to live life with transformed perspective and relationships. This conversation was hopeful and tender and honest. We hope it is helpful for you.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke chat about one of the Oasis 9 Habits: being hopeful. From starting with the beauty of white hair through to the wisdom of St Augustine of Hippo, from recognising the world of difference between wishful thinking and the fierce reality of hope, we talk about how hope sweats as we take the steps needed to bring about the better future we imagine. We chat about the importance of elders of hope—those who have gone before and know the way. This was such a hope-fuelling conversation. We pray you find it so, too.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke chat about some things they wish they'd known when they were younger. What is it that they would most want to say to their younger selves? What are the bits of wisdom they think might have helped them? As they chatted, they reflected on the kinds of things others have said to them, the choices they made, and how those choices have shaped how they show up in the world today. And it got us wondering as well: what might you say to your younger self if you could? This episode is part one. There's more to come.

Our title music is written and performed by Jerome Alexander (Message to Bears).

This podcast is powered by Oasis. Edited and mixed by Matteo Magariello. Produced by Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.