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I wonder how many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year. And the next question is – Have you kept any of them? Elspeth looks into the origins of New Year’s resolution and discovers that they go back thousands of years. But has this “lockdown year” encouraged us to do new things? For example – more exercise, or building more relationships, or has it just shown us how weak we are in keeping up what we intended to? Elspeth hints that human strength alone is not enough. The post Just Elspeth (New Year Resolutions) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

In this Just Elspeth podcast, she explores exactly what we mean by beauty but finds that it is a concept that be applied to so many different aspects of life. There is beauty in a child’s smile, but also in the design of a new car. There is beauty in the countryside, but also in a kind act of compassion. There is beauty in the skill and care of hospital staff, and also in the relationship between two people who are in love. In the end she finally leaves us with a question. Where do we find beauty? The post Just Elspeth (Beauty) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

Today, in a season when Covid 19 has brought up so much hardship for so many people, not only in illness and death but in businesses closing with the consequence of many made redundant, the word “forgiveness” is hard to live out in reality. Elspeth looks a little at its history, centres on the words of Jesus, discovers poetry and films that feature forgiveness, and even tells how she was able to forgive something very difficult only a few years ago. The post Just Elspeth (Forgiveness) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

In this Just Elspeth Podcast, she wonders if saying “thank you” has gone out of fashion. Are people oblivious to the fact that just a sincere word of thanks has a real warming effect on a person? Of course, the way you say the word might give the opposite effect. She reminds us that the way we receive a present, can bring even more pleasure than the gift itself. Elspeth has discovered a few interesting quotes regarding gratitude, even one that sounds quite up–to-date. “Gratitude is a vaccine, an antitoxin, and an antiseptic!“ Enjoy this podcast then see what you think! The post Just Elspeth (Gratitude) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

When you first think of patterns, you might look at your curtains, or the tiles on the patio, but Elspeth has discovered that you can think of many different things that come under that word. Patterns are usually repeated or could be changed. What has your pattern of life been through the hardship of lockdown? Did it change from the normal? Does your current pattern of life fit together  with those you live with like a jigsaw puzzle or not? Would you enjoy a spiritual pattern to your life? Elspeth poses lots of questions, and prompts you to find the patterns you choose for your life. The post Just Elspeth (Patterns) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

Elspeth brings back a lot of fond memories of her time singing musicals in the… The post Just Elspeth (The Joy of Musicals) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

I’m sure you’ve heard someone say  “Well, Mrs. G… she’s such a good person, always… The post Just Elspeth (6 Fallacies about Christians) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

This time, Elspeth investigates a tradition dating back to the 14th century, that of “Beating… The post Just Elspeth (Beating the Boundaries) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

In this week’s podcast, Elspeth has taken the brave decision to tackle the sensitive subject… The post Just Elspeth (The Departure Lounge) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

Elspeth, having had to miss two holidays this summer, really enjoys telling us how she… The post Just Elspeth (Holiday in St Ives) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

How was your crop of apples this year? To most of us, they were abundant,… The post Just Elspeth (Apples) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

Do you take life as it comes, or are you compiling your “bucket list” so… The post Just Elspeth (What Do You Wish For?) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

Colours can convey meaning internationally without words!  In “ One to One” this time Elspeth… The post Just Elspeth (Colours) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

In this podcast, Elspeth checks on angels in other religions, and then investigates the claims… The post Just Elspeth (Angels) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

You have to just stare amazed at the fast and furious journey of communication, from… The post Just Elspeth (Fast Moving World) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

Elspeth happens to enjoy painting herself, and really enjoys art galleries, admiring all types of… The post Just Elspeth (Contemporary Art) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

This time Elspeth considers all angles of pain, emotional, physical, mental  from the minor pain… The post Just Elspeth (Pain) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

I wonder if you have got Bamboo in your garden, wafting gently over your outdoor… The post Just Elspeth (Bamboo – Friend or Foe) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

Elspeth re-discovers a chapter she was asked to write on Christian marriage in the 80’s.… The post Just Elspeth (When two become one) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.

It’s a time when many of us are having to make decisions, maybe about our… The post Just Elspeth (Decisions, Decisions) appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith.