Have you ever felt invisible, worn out, or like no one notices the weight you carry? 

In Episode 3 of our popular Advent podcast, Jenny Corcoran, tutor for Biblical Studies and Ordained Ministry at St Augustine’s College of Theology, guides you through the prophet Ezekiel in a way that is both challenging and comforting. 

You’ll hear how God sees every worry, every moment of exhaustion, and whenever you feel overlooked. 

This week, we invite you to experience God’s presence, even in life’s quiet, heavy moments.

What happens when those we trust let us down?

Jenny reflects on Ezekiel’s warning about leaders who put themselves first and neglect the needs of those they serve. She gently challenges you to think about who you follow and how their influence affects your own life.

Listening to this episode, you’ll start noticing what is true and life-giving in the world around you.

How do we find hope when life feels messy and uncertain?

This week, you’ll hear how God is actively at work, tending to the lost and the vulnerable. You’ll hear how God promises protection, belonging, and care for everyone in his flock. 

By the end of the episode, we hope you’ll feel a renewed sense of Advent hope and a deeper awareness of God’s care, even when life feels messy or uncertain.

Explore the prophets with us this Advent, every Sunday

Prophecy and Advent, our new podcast for 2025, is read by friends and tutors of St Augustine’s College of Theology.

Each week, we explore the Hebrew prophets together, bringing their stories to life and showing how their words speak into the joys, questions, and challenges of modern life.

Every episode gives you a fresh way to experience and celebrate the season.

Search for St Augustine’s College Audio Retreats on your favourite podcast app and start listening! 

Prefer different ways to listen to the podcast?

You can also catch the Advent podcast here:

• YouTube – Follow this link to St. Augustine’s YouTube channel.
• Website – Listen directly using the YouTube player in our weekly news posts.

All YouTube videos come with subtitles and closed captions if you need them.

Join us next week for our final episode!

Look out for the final episode, read by Mark Packer, on Sunday 21st December. 

Mark is our Academic Registrar and a former alumnus of St Augustine’s, and the curate in the United Benefice of Shipbourne with Plaxtol.

Celebrate Advent with us each Sunday, up until 21st December.

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