Q York
324 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAn unconventional church in York, UK. On a quest for Spirituality, Joy, Relationship, Justice, Beauty and a New World.
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Episodes
Was Jesus God?
May 20, 2024 17:33 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBWho was Jesus? Joel explores this question, diving into the origins of the views that have become orthodox Christian doctrines.
What Is Church?
May 12, 2024 16:12 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBKev explores the history of the word "Church" and asks what relevance it holds nowadays?
Imposter Syndrome
May 05, 2024 17:57 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBDanny invites us to explore Imposter Syndrome and how it can hinder us or be harnessed to empower our growth.
Limitless Endings
May 01, 2024 09:54 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBClare helps us consider the endings we face in life and how we might navigate them well.
It's Not The End Of The World!
April 17, 2024 11:43 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBFor thousands of years people have been predicting an imminent apocalypse and today, Joel and Kev invite us to take a closer look at this apocalyptic thinking and how important it is for us to be aware of it in the world around us.
Curiouser & Curiouser
March 31, 2024 15:53 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBRob brings part 2 of a Quest revisited, exploring our relationship with knowledge and encouraging us to be curiouser and curiouser!
When Values Collide
March 26, 2024 10:41 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBWhat are your values? Where have they come from? What happens when our values collide?
To Should Or Not To Should?
March 03, 2024 20:28 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBThis morning we focused our curiosity on the shoulds we have, where they come from and whether they're helpful or harmful.
Still Curious?
February 18, 2024 18:54 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBKev hosts an engaging morning exploring the power of curiosity.
A Tale of Regret
February 13, 2024 16:08 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBClare invites us to explore regret and embrace bravery.
Q Open Mic
February 05, 2024 18:05 - 51 minutes - 122 MBThis week we open the mic up to our Qmunity to hear what's been inspiring them.
Revisiting the Quest - New Ways Of Believing
January 30, 2024 15:43 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBRob explores how we come to the beliefs we hold and why we may struggle to change them.
Labels
January 22, 2024 21:54 - 36 minutes - 43.7 MBEmel invites us to explore the pros and cons of labels.
The World Is Your Oyster
January 14, 2024 16:37 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBDanny leads an interactive morning exploring the phrase "The World is Your Oyster."
New Year, New You?
January 09, 2024 11:20 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIn our first get-together of 2024 we explore the idea of New Year's resolutions.
All I want for Christmas is… Beyoncé, New Traditions and a Nativity Scrap!
December 20, 2023 14:33 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBJoel, Jenny, Beth, Clare and Danny share their perspectives on Christmas this festive season!
What Is A Human?
December 16, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBRob invites us to explore what makes a human. The implications are wide ranging and increasingly relevant. Check out the blog at QYork.co.uk for the full picture.
The Man Who Invented Fire
November 15, 2023 11:30 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBKev asks some questions inspired by our recent talks and references a powerful story about the man who invented fire. All of Kev's slides from this morning can be seen here: https://shooglebox.link/f5sGy5m
The Bad Seeds Of Suffering
November 07, 2023 15:45 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBWith help from Nick Cave, C.S.Lewis and Yoda, Rob leads us in exploring the many ways of understanding the huge topic of suffering.
Hiding In Plain Sight
November 01, 2023 07:55 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB🦎Jenny uses chameleons, closets and the banking crisis to explore the ways people may hide themselves in plain sight.😶🌫️ Get the full picture on the blog: https://www.qyork.co.uk/post/hiding-in-plain-sight
Plum Jam in The Nude!
October 23, 2023 11:30 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBWith the help of Rob Bell, The Calendar Girls and Tauren Wells, Jenny, Danny and Clare reflect on what we've heard at Q over the past 2 months. Get the full picture on the blog at QYork.co.uk
Free Will & Determinism
October 15, 2023 15:15 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBHow free are we? Why are we here? Is everything inevitable or can we choose to bring about change?
God, The Universe & Everything
October 08, 2023 14:44 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBWith Rob explores the nature of God, the connectedness of the Universe and his thoughts could change...well...everything!
Textbook Standards
October 01, 2023 18:11 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBA textbook answer means that something is exactly how it would be described in a textbook. It is predictable and as expected. Using clips from the film Mona Lisa Smile and the TV show The Newsroom, Jenny shares her thoughts on a ‘textbook’ approach and how this links to the idea of standards.
Essence And Expression
September 24, 2023 17:47 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBDrawing on inspiration from Plato, Alice in Wonderland and Quantum Physics, Rob led us in a morning, discussing the essence and expression of our community.
I think, therefore I Am?
September 13, 2023 22:25 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBI think, therefore I Am? by QYork
Learned Helplessness
September 03, 2023 16:56 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBWhat is Learned Helplessness? How does it develop and how do we deal with it?
QRevisited - The Domino Effect
August 29, 2023 10:48 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBWhat do you do when the carefully constructed "dominoes" of your life start to fall?
All Shook Up
July 17, 2023 10:43 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBJoel shares a thought provoking welcome and Rob invites us to explore which elements of religion we want to get rid of and asks "Are there any parts that are worth keeping?" With a little help from Elvis Presley!
It's Been Emotional
July 02, 2023 15:50 - 51 minutes - 54.3 MBClare & Joel explore the role of emotions in our lives. Get the bigger picture on the blog at Qyork.co.uk
Wisdom for a New Age 2023
June 25, 2023 15:34 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBJenny explores the differences between our generations and the wisdom that might help us adapt for a new age.
God, Guilt & The Unseen Observer
June 20, 2023 19:51 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBGod, Guilt & The Unseen Observer by QYork
The Guest House - A Guide to Emotions
May 28, 2023 16:23 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBClare explores the role of emotions in our lives, especially those we might consider negative.
Centred, Salty And Waking Up
May 22, 2023 07:08 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBThis morning we had a variety of voices from Q sharing what's inspired them recently.
Minority Report
May 16, 2023 11:56 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBMinority Reports are unpopular perspectives that disagree with the majority. Rob explores how we need to welcome minority reports if we are to avoid getting stuck in orthodoxy.
The Backdrop
May 07, 2023 19:05 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBJenny introduces a hypothesis about that could change how we see everything...
From Slavery to Freedom: A Direction That Unites Us
April 16, 2023 19:02 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBFrom Slavery to Freedom: A Direction That Unites Us by QYork
Jesus Outside the Walled Garden
April 11, 2023 13:50 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBRob explores how, for many of us, our perspectives of Jesus are like protected walled gardens, but we're being invited to leave the garden and explore who this man really was and what he stood for.
Is Original Sin the Original Message?
March 28, 2023 10:16 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBAre people born evil? Joel explores the subject of Original Sin, and questions whether this was really the good news of the original message of Christ.
Q Revisited - Don't Burn The Guitar - An Ode To Perspective
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBQ Revisited - Don't Burn The Guitar - An Ode To Perspective by QYork
Doubt, Faith And A Noble Quest
March 06, 2023 17:15 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBJenny, Danny, Kev and Joel reflect on what we've heard over the last month at Q.
The Four Stages Of Faith: Re-Wild God
February 12, 2023 17:51 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBIt can be easily observed that the pursuit and expression of our faith may take on different forms at various stages in our lives. Can these stages be observed and understood in ways that help us take on new dimensions to our faith, in the same way that a tree adds rings over time? This message draws on thinking from writers such as Brian McLaren and Richard Rohr to question the earlier structures to our faith that may support us well for a time, but then fall short. This message wil...
Anxiety And Learned Helplessness
February 05, 2023 17:48 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBAnxiety And Learned Helplessness by QYork