Between Pickups
A podcast for busy people and parents who want to follow Jesus but have no time except maybe, between pickups. John Montgomery hosts this podcast series sharing lessons of faith to hopefully encourage busy people and parents on their faith journey. It is not a parenting podcast but rather a podcast for parents and other generally busy people who want their faith to grow during one of the busiest times of their lives.
Episodes

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
John is joined by Christian Arnold, a New International missionary from Florida serving in Londonderry/Derry, to chat about Halloween and how we might engage with it as Christians.

Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
John realises he has bitten off more than he can chew to squeeze these 4 chapters into 3 episodes but it turns into a reflection about reading all of Scripture not just the favourite parts.

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
John thinks through the pitfalls of not listening well and the risks of taking things on face-value rather than their deeper intent.

Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
John shares about a quandary he has with variations in the translation of a beloved verse in Isaiah 40.
Here's the song I refer to: https://youtu.be/K3TYG7Q_fj4

Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
On this episode, John is joined by Dr. Daniel Bowman Jr. who is an author and professor in the American midwest. Daniel is also autistic and has written about how faith and autism intersect. His memoir, 'On the Spectrum' was significant in helping me appreciate more how an autistic mind tries to navigate the world and the church.
You can find more out about Daniel's work here including his book: https://www.danielbowmanjr.com/

Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
John reflects on the last characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit - self-control - wrapping up this mini series within series 2.

Thursday Oct 03, 2024

Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
John examines the characteristic of gentleness from an example in his own life and one seen in Jesus' life (John 8v1-11).

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
John returns to the 'Faith and...' episodes by have a conversation with Jennifer Gault about autism - particularly from the perspective of being a parent of a child with autism.

Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
As John examines the characteristic of goodness, he takes a whirlwind tour through the Good Samaritan, Jesus' meeting with the rich young ruler, and Genesis 1 and 3.