A new humanity? - Series 6 Episode 9

Ephesians 2:14-22

In this podcast Amy and Rachel ask the question 'what is the 'new humanity'? and explore questions around what it looks like to work out our faith alongside others who are totally different from us.

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A new humanity? - Series 6 Episode 8

Brought Near - Ephesians 8: 9-13:

Series 6 Episode 8

Today Rachel and Amy think about what it means to be drawn near by Jesus. They explore the passage through the lens of these questions;

1 - Who is separate or far away?

2 - Why are they without hope?

3 - What difference has Jesus' blood made?

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The Orchard Podcast Series 6 Episode 7
Ephesians 2: 6-10 - Saved by Grace! 

In this podcast we are unpacking God's great gift of grace through Paul's unbelievable articulation of the gospel found in Ephesians 2.  We are asking the following questions;

1 - What does it mean to be saved?

2 - How are we saved?

3 - Why does God save us?

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Join us for a very challenging and inspiring podcast featuring Bahar, an Iranian Muslim-background believer. Bahar shares her story of coming to faith in Jesus while growing up in Iran, the cost her family paid and how she has gone on to minister to Iranian women. This podcast explores themes of persecution, faith, fear and hope and will equip you to pray for the country of Iran and the Christians living there.

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Heroes Of The Faith - Julian of Norwich - with Dr Jane Williams

In the second of our Heroes of the Faith series we are so delighted to welcome Dr Jane Williams to unpack the faith, teachings and life of Julian of Norwich.

Dr Williams is the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College. She is a well respected author, preacher, teacher and has a particular interest in the flourishing of women within God’s church.→ Stay Connected Conference 2026 Tickets – theorchardwomen.com

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The Orchard Podcast Series 6 Episode 6 - Ephesians 2:1-5

In this episode Rachel and Amy have a conversation about a challenging part of Ephesians. They consider what it means to be dead to sin and ask 'what are the cultural narratives we are breathing in?’.

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Series 6 Episode 5 - Ephesians 1:18-23

In this episode Rachel and Amy do a deep dive into why Paul prayed for the early church to 'know hope'. What is so important about hope and how can we cultivate it in our lives?

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Series 6 Episode 5 - Ephesians 1:18-23

In this episode Rachel and Amy do a deep dive into why Paul prayed for the early church to 'know hope'. What is so important about hope and how can we cultivate it in our lives?

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TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast contains description of abuse which some listeners may find upsetting.

Each month, we’ll be taking a break from our regular podcast to bring you a brand-new Heroes of the Faith episode. In this series, we’ll explore the lives of key Christian women throughout history, guided by expert guests. Our hope is to find inspiration and encouragement as we reflect on how their faith shaped every area of their lives.

In our first Heroes of the Faith episode, we’re joined by author Sarah Williams to explore the remarkable life of Josephine Butler—an English feminist and social reformer in the Victorian era. Driven by deep Christian conviction, Josephine fought for justice and dignity, bringing real and lasting change to the lives of some of the most marginalised women in society.

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Ephesians 1:11-14 - Spiritual Blessings pt2

In this episode Rachel and Amy explore what it means to be marked by the Holy Spirit and to have an inheritance that's guaranteed. They share with us the joyful way the Holy Spirit has radically transformed their own walks with Jesus and help us consider what it means to live in light of a future hope.

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Ephesians 1:4-10 - Spiritual Blessings pt1

In this episode Rachel and Amy unpack what the 'truest things about us are'. What are the realities we now live in as recipients of the spiritual blessings of adoption and redemption? And how to we walk into the freedom Jesus has won for us?

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Welcome to a brand new series of The Orchard Podcast! We are excited to be releasing new episode every week and we’d love you to join us and some special guests throughout the year.

In series 6 Rachel and Amy Hughes will be journeying through the book of Ephesians, beginning today with the question ‘how do we live ‘in Christ’.

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How do we walk in the reality of having a Good Father?

This panel session from The Orchard 2025 dives into questions around how we can engage with this part of God’s character.

The amazing panel share their expert advice and personal stories in this encouraging and challenging session.

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Rachel Hughes brings The Orchard Women's Conference 2025 to an end by leaving us with the challenge to step into all our Heavenly Father has called us to, whatever the season of life we find ourselves in. Rachel unpacks how God wants to work through our limitations and remove the lids that would prevent us from stepping fully into freedom and God's call on our lives.

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Amy Hughes kicks off The Orchard Women's Conference 2025 by introducing our theme of Good Father.

She leaves us with a challenge to come to God as Father and allow Him to speak purpose into our lives from that place of intimacy and love.

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Join us live at Focus 2025 with Amy Orr-Ewing.

In this podcast Amy unpacks the stories of the female disciples from Luke 8 and explores what it looks like to step into our calling as women.

This wide ranging conversations encourages us to find and use and amplify our voice, to consider our friendships and asks how we can support each other as women in the workplace and church.

You won’t want to miss it!

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversation around sexual violence and abuse.

In this hard hitting episode Rachel and Amy unpack the difficult story of the unnamed concubine found in Judges 19. They are joined by Bekah Legg. Bekah is the CEO of Restored, a charity working to change the story for survivors of domestic abuse.

Bekah explores the, sometimes misunderstood, context of this passage and the situation which unfolded for this women. We then think through the way we, as followers of Jesus, can approach issues around consent, abuse and gender-based violence and what it looks like to walk in freedom and to have God’s view of sex and relationships.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversation around sexual violence and abuse.

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We are in Episode 9 of our Unnamed Women season and in today's podcast we consider the Wailing Women of Jeremiah 9.

Rachel and Amy unpack the role of emotion in the church, the involvement of women in revivals of the past and what it looks like to carry the heart of intercession.

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In Episode 8 of the podcast we are diving into Exodus 38 and Psalm 68 as we consider the unnamed Warrior Women.

Rachel and Amy look at how often this passage is overlooked and misunderstood and consider what it means to be equipped to be an army of women for God’s purposes and plans. How do we stand boldly and claim the role and position He is giving us?

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Episode 7 is a really special one!

Rachel and Amy are joined by their husbands Tim and Jonny along with special guests Priscilla and Jerry Shirer at Leadership Conference 2025 in the Royal Albert Hall.

In this conversation the panel unpack how Leadership and Parenting have worked in their context and what God has taught them as they've navigated both (at the same time!).

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