In this powerful episode I talk to author, speaker and entrepreneur, Eric Sandor about navigating tragedy and suffering, which leads us to the age old question: where is God when it hurts? How does an all powerful and loving God allow his children to suffer. Does he really care?Eric shares his story of grief and pain and how he has found really comfort in knowing God. Eric explains how, despite it all, he can truly say "no weapon formed against me shall prosper" (Isaiah 54:17). This is a longer episode than usual, but please stay with us, this is such a powerful testimony that will both move and bless you!Eric's website (where you can buy his book and also contact him):www.brightpointmedia.comwww.davidstent.net#livefromrest @Eric_sandor

We're delighted to have Barry Adams join us once again. Barry, the author of 'The Father's Love Letter' explores how easy it is for us to miss the full extent of God's love for us due to the imperfections of our earthly parents.Enjoy more of Barry's teachings and resources at his websites:www.fatherheart.tv andwww.fathersloveletter.com

In this podcast I reflect on the death of much loved doctor and TV presenter, Dr Michael Mosley earlier this year (June 2024) and how his death, alongside another related, tragic death, point us to the God who created our universe.Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God.#livefromrest #michaelmosley

In our first episode we sit down with spiritual directer Lucinda Smith to explore how we can practice a lifestyle of rest and stillness in a world that is so busy and distracted.

Enjoy this latest episode with musician and recovery champion Tom Phelan as we discuss the power of acceptance to transform our thinking. Many will know the serenity prayer that starts: "Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change". To actually accept rather than to fight those things that are beyond our control can be life changing!For any interested in recovery support via The KEYS Project, please ⁠click here⁠#livefromrest#thekeysproject

Join us as I interview Bible scholar, conference speaker and author Mike Raiter to discuss the place for lament. All too often we Christians find ourselves wearing a mask and we'd do well to simply be real with God and pour out our hearts, in lament.#MikeRaiter#livefromrest

Join us for an insightful discussion around the need for us to know whether or not we are driven by the expectations of others as opposed to being secure in the love of God.Hear Barry Adams, the man who compiled the much loved 'Father's Love Letter' as he shares is perspectives, drawing from his own painful experiences.For more on Barry and to download 'The Father's Love Letter', visit: fathersloveletter.com or fatherheart.tv#livefromrest#fathersloveletter

For many, forgiveness may seem like a straightforward act (albeit often challenging). We often think it's something we do, or we don't. But in this conversation between Steve Smith and musician and recovery champion Tom Phelan, we consider significant other aspects to the forgiveness journey. Do join us!For our free download giving you the chapter on forgiveness from Lucinda's excellent book (The Red Thread), please go to: livefromrest.com/forgive #livefromrest

Steve Smith again interviews his son Joshua Luke Smith and in this episode discuss how if we are willing to embrace discomfort and even suffering, we are often released to live the life we always longed for.Do go to Josh's website on JoshuaLukeSmith.com and please also go to the LiveFromRest website on LiveFromRest.com where you can find links to download the app if you don't have it already.#livefromrest #joshualukesmith

In this podcast Steve Smith interviews friend and colleague, Tom Phelan. Tom works with Steve at The KEYS Project, helping men and women find lasting addiction freedom alongside faith in Jesus. Tom has his own recovery journey and explains that true recovery is more than possible!We encourage listeners, either with addiction issues themselves, or with loved ones struggling with addiction, to consider our Christian online recovery group which meets on Tuesdays at 7.30pm (UK time). Registration for this group can be done via thekeysproject.org#thekeysproject#livefromrest