Encouragement vs Accountability

For the final time, welcome back to Time for a Cream Tea. Yep, that's right, this is our final episode. We're joined by some friends who have been on the podcast before, to look back over the last couple years. From Thomas and Joe, we wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@timeforacreamtea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

Alcohol. Contentious subject in Christian circles. Is drinking a sin? Let's discuss. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@timeforacreamtea⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

Season 4 is a go! Join us as we kick off the latest season of Time for a Cream Tea as we set out our vision and plans for the coming month. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@timeforacreamtea⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

Toxic masculinity doesn't exist because masculine behaviour isn't toxic. Triggered! We're join by Megan Smith to unpack the phrase "toxic masculinity"; to explore its roots, understand its meaning, and to hope for something better. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@timeforacreamtea⁠⁠ Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

A question often with an answer that for some isn't so simple, we're joined by our friend Megan to discuss the question "Can/should Christians only ever date other Christians?". Thomas's Fundraising Page for Scope: https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/thomas-cleveland Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@timeforacreamtea⁠ Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

We're joined once again by local creative, and our friend, Andrew Lavers (https://andrewlavers.co.uk), as we discuss the motivations behind his creativity, how he looks to his faith in his work, and what he hopes to achieve through his creative outlets. Andrew's resources: Joshua Luke Smith: https://www.joshualukesmith.com/ and his book ‘Something You Once Knew’ Tyler Staton: https://www.tylerstaton.com/ and his book ‘Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools Steven Pressfield: https://stevenpressfield.com/home/ The Southwester: https://www.thesouthwester.co.uk/ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@timeforacreamtea Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

We should all encourage our family and friends in their giftings, in fact, we are called to do so! But sometimes we need to have those tough and awkward conversations to hold those close to us accountable, showing that sometimes, the best way to love someone is to not encourage them, but to hold them accountable. Follow us on Instagram: @timeforacreamtea Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

We're joined again by Josiah Gillespie to talk about the biblical lens with which we can view stewardship of our money and resources, investing in our futures and those around us, and the odd rabbit hole. We hope you enjoy - we certainly did!  Follow us on Instagram: @timeforacreamtea Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

In a world that is so often so counter-Church and so counter-Jesus, it's easy to feel demoralised and hopeless. We're joined by Josiah Gillespie (and his ukulele) to talk culture, Church, and where we sit in the space in-between.  Follow us on Instagram: @timeforacreamtea Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film

What does the saying even mean, and is there a danger quick quips such as this, that are ambiguous enough that they're open to a wider breadth of interpretation? Follow us on Instagram: @timeforacreamtea Hosts: Thomas Cleveland & Joe Keogh Produced By: Thomas Cleveland, Joe Keogh & Andrew Lavers // LVRS Film