In the eighth and final Podcast of the Lent 2022 pilot series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Noel Richards. Noel also sings live in the studio with 3 of his best loved songs. Noel has performed in 40 countries and played in every kind of venue - street corners, bars, concert halls, churches, cathedrals and stadiums. Since the late 1970s, Noel & Tricia have written many modern hymns and songs, including All heaven declares, You laid aside Your majesty. To be in Your presence, and He has risen. Noel´s work can be found at his website, www.noelrichards.com  with a range ..read more

In the seventh of the Lent 2022 series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Jeff Lucas. Jeff Lucas is an international author and speaker.   He writes daily bible notes titled Life with Lucas  and broadcasts weekly on Premier Radio. Jeff has written a number of books that combine spiritual insight and humour, taking a more light hearted approach to Christianity, including his Seriously Funny series, written with Adrian Plass. In this Palm Sunday Weekend episode of the podcast, Jeff speaks about the misconceptions we can have in life and faith, as well as speaking candidly abo ..read more

In the sixth of the Lent 2022 series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Helena Wilkinson. Helena Wilkinson published her first book, Puppet on a String, at the age of nineteen.  She is the author of eleven books and contributor to a further six as well as preparing devotional monthly readings such as Inspiring Women Every Day and Living Light.  A trained counsellor, Helena has helped others in their journeys as a speaker, facilitator, with her latest specialism working as an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner.   A life changing event in July 2019 turned her worl ..read more

In the fifth of the Lent 2022 series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Judy Moore. Judy  has worked and trained as an actress, touring in Australia, South Africa and the USA.  She´s taught in secondary schools and is now part of the senior leadership team at Riverside Church, Birmingham, but Judy may be  best known for her work with Saltmine Theatre Company, eventually becoming Ministry Director. Judy speaks at festivals and other events and is an author with two books, "The dog who thought his name was No" and her most recent release "The bird who sang again." which is ..read more

In the fourth of the Lent 2022 series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Tony Horsfall. Tony is a freelance trainer, retreat leader and author based in Yorkshire. He is an elder of Ackworth Community Church and regularly travels abroad leading retreats and Quiet Days. Along the way, he´s written several books, including Rhythms of Grace, Working from a place of rest, and Resilience in Life and Faith. 2020 was a year of profound transition and pain for Tony, a life and death struggle with Covid, and the loss of his wife Evelyn through cancer.  In this Podcast, he gives 5 questio ..read more

In the third of the Lent 2022 series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Clare Maclaren. Clare is Canon for Music and Liturgy at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Cathedral. Prior to that, she has served in roles across Church of England dioceses as well as being a parish Priest in both Leeds and Bradford. Throughout her life, music and singing has played a key central role in her life, pursuing a lively musical career in both leading Worship and singing in Ceilidh bands! Her Twitter account self describes her as "Still joyful, wild'n'woolly, angry, passionate and proud. Underdogs' ally - melanchol ..read more

In the second of the Lent 2022 series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Bob Hartman.   Bob is one of El Palmeral´s retreat leaders, so watch this space for upcoming events. Bob Hartman is a bestselling children’s author and Performance Storyteller. Originally from Pittsburgh, Bob now lives in Wiltshire and continues to be a prolific writer as well as story telling for Churches and festivals such as Spring Harvest. Bob is the creator of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids Bible stories, which have been downloaded 30 million times. His long list of children’s titles have sold over ..read more

In the first of the Lent 2022 series, Mike Jowett of El Palmeral  talks to Amy Boucher Pye.   Amy Boucher Pye is a writer, speaker, and spiritual director. She writes devotional thoughts for several publications including Our Daily Bread and New Daylight. She is the author of several books, including 7 Ways to Pray  (NavPress/Form) and Celebrating Christmas (BRF). She blogs at www.amyboucherpye.com. In her spare time she is a Mum of two teens, as well as being married to a C of E Clergyman. Amy is running a retreat at El Palmeral in September 2022, further details can be foun ..read more