Today I'm answering the 20 self-reflection questions of the Proust Questionnaire, including my idea of perfect happiness, the trait I most deplore in myself, the living person I most despise, and what I consider my greatest achievement. Join me in some self-reflecting? You can listen to the whole episode on the Girlscamp: Unplugged Patreon here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bucket 278A pure heart is the foundation of a life and ministry that honors God. Ask Him daily to cleanse your heart, renew your spirit, and remove anything that keeps you from reflecting His glory. “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 #PurifyYourHeart #Psalm5110 #PureHeart #RenewMySpirit #GodsGlory #ChristianDevotional #Prayer #Ministry #Faith #WalkWithGod365 Bucket of Grace is a devotional podcast from author Raymond Matthews, offering daily

The film director Greta Gerwig was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.Growing up in what she calls a "culturally ravenous" family, the young Greta was inspired by her parents' record collection as much as trips to concert halls and theatres, but although she was always putting on shows to entertain friends and family, she never expected to have a professional career in the arts.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

Bucket 277Invite God to search every part of your heart, including the hidden places you may be tempted to keep from Him. When we walk in honesty before God, His light brings healing, transformation, and prepares us to serve Him fully. “Search me, God, and know my heart.” Psalm 139:23-24 #TransparencyBeforeGod #Psalm139 #SearchMyHeart #Healing #Transformation #Faith #ChristianDevotional #Prayer #Ministry #WalkWithGod365 Bucket of Grace is a devotional podcast from author Raymond Matthews, offering

Bucket 276True ministry begins with a humble heart that depends fully on God’s grace, strength, and wisdom. May we serve without pride or selfish ambition, remembering that God gives grace to the humble. “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6#HumilityInService #James46 #ServeWithHumility #GodsGrace #Faith #ChristianDevotional #Prayer #Ministry #WalkWithGod #DailyDevotional365 Bucket of Grace is a devotional podcast from author Raymond Matthews, offering daily encouragement

Psalm 25:8-10God is fair and just;God corrects the misdirected,Sends them in the right direction.God gives the rejects a hand,And leads them step-by-step.From now on every road you travelWill take you to God.Follow the Covenant signs;Read the charted directions.+The literatures of scripture—from laws and rules to history, poetry, letters, and prayers—teach us about the wanderings of humanity.Like leaves sailing through the air, we may land on unfamiliar ground.Seek divine intervention alongside the

Bucket 275Before pointing out someone else’s faults, take time to examine your own heart.Let God work in you first, removing pride and hypocrisy so you can serve others with humility and grace.Authentic ministry begins when we allow God to transform us from the inside out.#StartWithYourself #Matthew7 #SelfExamination #Faith #ChristianLiving #GodsGrace #AuthenticMinistry #WalkWithGod365 Bucket of Grace is a devotional podcast from author Raymond Matthews, offering daily encouragement rooted in the

The playwright James Graham was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.He was a shy and quiet child who enjoyed nothing more than watching soap operas on TV. So what was he doing taking his "stripping vicar" ice-dancing routine on tour? You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

Bucket 274Before we serve publicly, let’s pause and examine the motives behind our actions. God sees beyond what others see and weighs the intentions of our hearts. Ask Him to reveal anything impure and create in you a heart that serves with genuine love and humility. #MotivesMatter #Proverbs162 #HeartCheck #ServeWithPurpose #Faith #ChristianEncouragement #GodSeesTheHeart #DailyDevotional365 Bucket of Grace is a devotional podcast from author Raymond Matthews, offering daily encouragement rooted in

A century ago, at a notorious men’s penitentiary in New York City, gay inmates managed to find joy and community through their annual Christmas show, the “Fag Follies.” This season, join Eric Marcus as he delves into their lives and explores their world within and outside the prison walls.———

The Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.She recalls pushing herself in her final event at the London 2012 Olympics, the 800-metre race, and how throwing her hands up in the air as she crossed the finish line had not been part of the plan.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

Kitchen progress. And food. And lines. And apps.Transcript

Yesterday, a Toastmasters Club held a meeting which was all about Poetry.  Paul O’Mahony was fortunate to be invited.You hear the first thing he said at the meeting.

Bucket 273Your assignment is not just about what you accomplishit’s about who you become along the way. Every challenge, responsibility, and season of perseverance is shaping your character and strengthening your hope. Keep going, because God can use the assignment to build the person He has called you to be.#Bucket273 #YourAssignment #Character #Perseverance #Hope #Faith #GodsPlan #MorningPour #365BucketsOfGrace #WaterBucketGospel365 Bucket of Grace is a devotional podcast from author Raymond

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence.Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivor stories and provide additional

Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend.

The actor Warwick Davis was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.When his grandmother heard an advertisement on the radio looking for short people to play Ewoks in the next Star Wars film, she immediately thought of Warwick, but by the time his mother phoned the film studio, all the roles had been cast. Her powers of persuasion must have been quite something because, aged 11, Warwick found himself on set, dressed in a furry costume, and in the company of his on-screen heroes.You can listen to the full

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The kitchen project. Promises made, promises… broken.Transcript

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices