Season 2 of the Proximity Collab podcast is here, and we’re diving into Isaiah 58

Kicking off with a bang, Sam Ward and Natalie Williams take on the hot topic of fasting. What happens when spiritual practices become duty rather than delight? Could the same be true of our relationship with God, and if so, how might that disconnect also distance us from his heart for our communities?

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Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

What happens when we commit to our communities for the long haul? And how can our lives reflect the Lord’s splendour, even through our imperfections? In this final episode of the season, Sam Ward and Natalie Williams conclude their journey through Jesus’ manifesto, sharing stories and insights on rootedness, resilience and real hope.

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Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

The gospel isn’t just good news when life is going well, it’s hope for the hardest moments too. In this episode, Natalie Williams and Sam Ward explore how, even in seasons of mourning and despair, we can experience the joy of God that sustains and strengthens us.

For more information, please head to:

Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

This week, Sam Ward and Natalie Williams dive into the depths of grief, exploring God’s profound willingness to meet us in our sorrow. They reflect on what it means to share in the grief of others, especially within our communities, and how, even in suffering, we can encounter the presence of Christ.

A tender, honest conversation about pain, hope, and the God who draws near.

For more information, please head to:

Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

In this powerful episode of the Proximity Collab podcast, Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (The Message Trust) unpack how Jesus’ declaration still echoes through our estates and communities. They explore how we can push back the darkness around us – and why God’s anger at injustice is something we should be thankful for.

For more information, please head to:

Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

Where might we, as Christians, be unknowingly complicit in systems of oppression? And how can we become agents of justice in our own communities? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they tackle these challenging questions and share practical ways we can confront injustice with courage and compassion.

For more information, please head to:

Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

Sam and Nat are back, diving deeper into Jesus’ radical manifesto in Luke 4. This week, they explore what keeps us from seeing the goodness of God – and how confronting poverty up close can open our eyes. When we make injustice personal, it transforms how we see the world and how we live out the gospel.

For more information, please head to:

Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/

What does true freedom look like in our communities? In the second episode in collaboration with Proximity, Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) are looking at how we can bring Christ's freedom to the lives of our neighbours and why it’s so important to celebrate the small changes we see in people’s lives.

For more information, please head to:

Jubilee+ - https://jubilee-plus.org

The Message Trust - https://www.message.org.uk/

Proximity - https://proximityhub.org/