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.

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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.

In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke talk about why we sometimes struggle to ask for help, opting instead to deflect and blame rather than being vulnerable and asking for the help and support we need. From compression socks to the importance of boundaries and knowing ourselves so that we can be honest in our interactions and expectations, this conversation was full of lessons learned, simple stuff discovered in the mess of life, and the realisation that asking for help is liberating and life-bringing for us and those around us. Interdependence truly is a virtue, and perhaps asking for help is actually a sacred act.

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 Steve Chalk and Jill Rowe discuss the interplay between purpose and vision in personal and professional contexts. They argue that purpose goes beyond motivation and is rooted in a deeper sense of meaning and fulfilment, while vision provides direction for achieving goals. They emphasise the importance of recognising how each person contributes to a shared vision and striving to be 'wisdom rich' in work and relationships.

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.

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In this episode of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe and Steve Chalke discuss the concept of 'thin places,' where the divide between heaven and earth disappears, offering a chance to encounter the divine in everyday life.

They talk about how these thin places give us respite and perspective, and through our conversation, we come to see that each day, place and person holds the possibility where we can encounter and notice the divine if we see and understand differently, everywhere is holy ground, and that changes everything we even ask what all this has got to do with social policy. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

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 Oasis Restore, the first ever secure school in this country.

Built on a trauma-informed therapeutic model, we chat about believing that relentless love underpins everything, and recognise that this approach should always be the approach.

So how do we make relentless love our strategy when others believe that love is easy and soft? Together, we explore and unpack how relentless love is, in fact, the hardest way and the best way, helping to create connection, belonging, and safety.

This is a revolution in the justice system, and this conversation explains why.

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.