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Catch up on all the talks from The Forge Community Church. Practical teaching for everyday life. Curious enough to come see for yourself? You’ll find the kind of church that doesn’t do religious lingo, bad coffee or boring meetings, with separate environments for kids, teens and adults. It all begins with delicious coffee, great music, and a message that’s tied into your everyday life. We meet at Debenham on Sunday morning (10:30am) and at Thurston and Eye on Sunday afternoon (4:00pm)
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Debenhams is a leading international, multi-channel brand with a proud British heritage, trading in over 240 stores across 27 countries. Debenhams gives its customers around the world a unique, differentiated and exclusive mix of own brands, international brands and concessions.
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A small batch podcast hosted by Anna Debenham and Brad Frost, dedicated to talking about style guides, pattern libraries and building effective interface systems.
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The podcast that gives the player's perspective on roguelikes and games with roguelike elements. Be sure to follow us on social media or check out our website to learn how you can contribute to upcoming episodes!
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Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like here. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.
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Being confident is an important thing … in everyday life we want to be confident in our opinions, confident in the people around us, and confident in ourselves … and why not? Being confident can be a source of assurance and security … something that all of us want. Yet when it comes to the subject of eternity and where we’ll spend it … many of us d…
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In the words of a famous old worship song “Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a saviour - let mercy fall on me” … it’s a beautiful line … yet in Jesus’ day, just as in ours … there are some who recognised their need for a saviour and some who didn’t … this week we’re going to explore some of the words of Jesus through the lens of those who…
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Forrest Gump famously described life as a box of chocolates — “you never knew what you’re gonna get!” … and whilst I wouldn’t dare argue with the great Tom Hanks, I prefer to think of life as a cocktail … a real mixture. Unfortunately as members of the human family we are never a mixture of purely good things … instead we tend to be a mixture of bo…
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How would you sum up the story of the Bible in a sentence? It’s a weird thought in some ways … to try and pack thousands of years of history, personalities, stories and people’s real lives into a short sentence … but if you were pushed … what would you say? Maybe you’d say something like, ‘follow the rules and God will like you!’ Maybe you’d say ‘t…
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There's a helpful mantra that says "If you want to change your life, change your habits." This is true, but if you want to change your habits and make them stick, something has to change within us – in our heart. This series explores those habits that go beyond attending slimming world and stopping smoking. It's all about the habits of a healthy he…
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There's a helpful mantra that says "If you want to change your life, change your habits." This is true, but if you want to change your habits and make them stick, something has to change within us – in our heart. This series explores those habits that go beyond attending slimming world and stopping smoking. It's all about the habits of a healthy he…
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There's a helpful mantra that says "If you want to change your life, change your habits." This is true, but if you want to change your habits and make them stick, something has to change within us – in our heart. This series explores those habits that go beyond attending slimming world and stopping smoking. It's all about the habits of a healthy he…
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There's a helpful mantra that says "If you want to change your life, change your habits." This is true, but if you want to change your habits and make them stick, something has to change within us – in our heart. This series explores those habits that go beyond attending slimming world and stopping smoking. It's all about the habits of a healthy he…
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There's a helpful mantra that says "If you want to change your life, change your habits." This is true, but if you want to change your habits and make them stick, something has to change within us – in our heart. This series explores those habits that go beyond attending slimming world and stopping smoking. It's all about the habits of a healthy he…
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Duncan heads up Street Kids Direct in Guatemala who we partner with. Today we had the privilege of hearing a little bit about his story, how God is working over there and what they do.The Forge Community Church is a church in Suffolk with a mission to help people find and follow Jesus. The Forge meet physically in Debenham Community Center and have…
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People came before commandments. With God, relationships always precede rules.Many people believe in heaven and many are confident that they will go there. There is mystery that surrounds it, but most people are confident that it will work out as long as you do good. "Since I'm a good person, I'll go to heaven." But how good is good enough? And is …
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Jesus offered the most just system possible in an unjust world.Many people believe in heaven and many are confident that they will go there. There is mystery that surrounds it, but most people are confident that it will work out as long as you do good. "Since I'm a good person, I'll go to heaven." But how good is good enough? And is that how it rea…
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a lot of people believe in some sort of heaven, and most believe that good people go there. Sounds nice… but how good is good enough to get us in?
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“Over all these, put on love. Its your basic, all purpose garment.”One size fits all doesn’t always work, but in this case, Paul says it absolutely does! But what does it look like to do the loving thing when that might not mean making someone happy? Does loving people mean saying yes to everything? We will look at some of the many ways love can be…
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"It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Humility is the enemy of ego. But true humility comes from security in our own identity coupled with an ability to not under estimate or overestimate ourselves. How do we balance a healthy self-esteem with a humb…
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C.S Lewis said: “Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive…”. In order to clothe ourselves in forgiveness, we have to commit ourselves to the process of letting go and giving God the responsibility for judging the situation. But how do we do that when we are hurt? When the person who hurt us isn’t even askin…
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'A part of kindness consists of loving people more than they deserve.'What does it mean to clothe ourselves in kindness? Extravagant kindness and compassion were features of Jesus' approach to people, especially the marginalised. How do we cultivate a heart like God's - full of compassion towards the 'least'? If God asks us to clothe ourselves with…
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Mental health challenges can feel like a storm. But with wisdom from the Bible, we can find hope and a way forward: go2.lc/mentalhealthplanDo you feel overwhelmed? You’re exhausted, and there’s no time to rest. The things you used to enjoy doing at home and work seem impossible now. Even though you might not be able to change your circumstances, it…
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Mental health challenges can feel like a storm. But with wisdom from the Bible, we can find hope and a way forward: go2.lc/mentalhealthplanSometimes it can be difficult to find hope in everyday situations. Maybe you or someone you know struggles with negative thoughts, and it feels like every day is a bad day. In this message, we’re learning how to…
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Mental health challenges can feel like a storm. But with wisdom from the Bible, we can find hope and a way forward: go2.lc/mentalhealthplanWhat do you worry about? Maybe it’s your marriage, your kids, your job … the list goes on and on. But Jesus doesn’t want our lives to be consumed with worry—and He’s got a way for us to overcome worry. Let’s lea…
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Mental health challenges can feel like a storm. But with wisdom from the Bible, we can find hope and a way forward: go2.lc/mentalhealthplanDealing with anxious thoughts? You’re not alone. Between things like financial pressure, health problems, and job stress, it can feel like anxiety is your only option. But your mind matters to God and He wants m…
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Have you ever been part of a joint effort? Enjoyed the feeling of that corporate success and shared the joy of an experience with others? God calls us to be in community, but more than that, he calls us to engage in a shared purpose; to be united as followers of Jesus. He knows we can thrive if, together, we commit ourselves to his cause in the for…
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Mental health challenges can feel like a storm. But with wisdom from the Bible, we can find hope and a way forward: go2.lc/mentalhealthplanSometimes, we’re facing battles that no one else can see. Maybe it’s trying to move forward after loss or uneasiness about the future. What do we do when we don’t understand what we’re feeling and hope seems far…
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Have you ever been part of a joint effort? Enjoyed the feeling of that corporate success and shared the joy of an experience with others? God calls us to be in community, but more than that, he calls us to engage in a shared purpose; to be united as followers of Jesus. He knows we can thrive if, together, we commit ourselves to his cause in the for…
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Have you ever been part of a joint effort? Enjoyed the feeling of that corporate success and shared the joy of an experience with others? God calls us to be in community, but more than that, he calls us to engage in a shared purpose; to be united as followers of Jesus. He knows we can thrive if, together, we commit ourselves to his cause in the for…
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Have you ever been part of a joint effort? Enjoyed the feeling of that corporate success and shared the joy of an experience with others? God calls us to be in community, but more than that, he calls us to engage in a shared purpose; to be united as followers of Jesus. He knows we can thrive if, together, we commit ourselves to his cause in the for…
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Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet more than one inspirational person and take meaningful things from each encounter. In this series, ALIVE, we retell the stories of some of the people who met Jesus himself after his resurrection and whose lives were transformed by him. And through these people, we learn …
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True peace was at the heart of God’s original creation, and God has a plan for us to enjoy peace now. Having made stunning promises of peace during his life, Jesus then secured peace for all time though his death and resurrection. Peace freed the disciples from guilt, fear and anxiety, before they were filled with a positive vision of the future, a…
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What does it feel like to lose hope? And what does it feel like to regain it? That was the experience of the disciples in the days after the crucifixion. Sometimes our attitudes and disappointment can blind us to the hope that God is offering - a living hope restored eternally.Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we migh…
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Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet more than one inspirational person and take meaningful things from each encounter. In this series, ALIVE, we retell the stories of some of the people who met Jesus himself after his resurrection and whose lives were transformed by him. And through these people, we learn …
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The Forge Community Church is a church in Suffolk with a mission to help people find and follow Jesus. The Forge meet physically in Debenham Community Center and have environments for adults kids and youth. We also offer church online so you can connect with the Forge anywhere, anytime, not just those in Mid Suffolk.OUR MISSION: To help people find…
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He thought he was strong. He thought he could be the hero. But how quickly the world around him crumbled as he spoke those words, “I never knew Him.” When fear speaks, its voice is often louder than our loyalties and principles and leads us to places we don’t want to be. Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bo…
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Have you ever had a lightbulb moment when suddenly everything becomes clear. The world rearranges itself into a new perspective and life will never be the same again. Peter made the ultimate discovery in answering the question, Who is Jesus? and it changed his life forever. Our response to that question can do the same.Some people defy expectations…
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A wise man once said, “If you want to walk on water, you’ve got to get out of the boat!” In order to embrace a life with God, we have to climb out of our comfort zone onto the risky waters of faith. Peter was willing to; are we?Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bobsleigh team(!) They achieved more than anyo…
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Have you ever felt not good enough, overlooked or too ordinary to make a difference? Maybe it’s time to think again. Peter was living that life when along came Jesus and called him to something he was not qualified for and didn’t think he could measure up to. Jesus saw potential in him that he didn’t see in himself. Maybe he does with us, too. Some…
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?We all get stuck in a rut. Persona…
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?Our day-to-day consists of habits …
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?Our mindset sets the trend for our…
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?We all share a common challenge: b…
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Discussing social entrepreneurship and mentoring with former student Josh Turner and Sixth Former Ollie
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#036 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today we're talking about entrepreneurship with former student Josh Turner, and specifically Josh's passion…
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#035 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today is very exciting for us because it's the first time that we've had a guest all the way from America. …
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#034 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today we are talking about apprentiships with former student Ayrton and Sixth Former Cara. Ayrton is an Und…
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#033 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today we are going to talk about music as a career with two trombonists who are both advocates for maintain…
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