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.
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Episodes
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
9 min
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
Oct 10, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
9 min
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/
Oct 7, 2024
Oct 7, 2024
9 min
John reflects on the last characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit - self-control - wrapping up this mini series within series 2.
Oct 3, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
9 min
John examines the characteristic of gentleness from an example in his own life and one seen in Jesus' life (John 8v1-11).
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
9 min
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.
Sep 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024
9 min
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.
Sep 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
9 min
John explores the next characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit, kindness and challenges us all to consider how it looks when it is offered to everyone.
Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024
9 min
John continues the series on the Fruit of the Spirit but this time in conversation with Mark Hand, a youth worker in Lurgan who has a young family. Hope you enjoy listening in to our conversation about patience.
Sep 12, 2024
Sep 12, 2024
9 min
This episode breaks from the Fruit of the Spirit series to introduce a new format of episode under the theme of 'Faith and...' Different topics with fill in the dots and for this first one the theme is education.
John enjoys a conversation with Dr. Anita Gracie about the changing look of faith education and its place in schools, and an interesting distinction is drawn through their discussion.