S4, E4- Bathsheba- a dramatisation

Mary, the mother of God is my final woman in this series, 'The women in Jesus genealogy.' This is a re-lease from my first series. Without Mary's 'yes', our Lord would not be born to us. So I invite you to listen to the story of Mary this Christmas Octave, whose unique role as the 'Theotokos', (God bearer), brought us our salvation. Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782⁠

One of the most notorious women in scripture, Bathsheba who has an adulterous affair with King David. But is what you know or think about her the whole story? Listen to her dramatic account in 'The women in Jesus' genealogy.'I invite you to encounter Christ in her story this advent, who is unafraid to enter into humanity's shame and scandal even in becoming a descendant of her.Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782⁠

Immerse yourself in the story of Ruth who shows immense loyalty to her mother in law Noami, leaving behind her land of Moab to journey to Bethlehem, Judah, declaring 'Your people will be my people your God, my God.' I invite you now two thousand years after the first coming of Christ to listen to how Ruth's story speaks to you this Advent. Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcast⁠⁠⁠website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.uk⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782

In this episode of we journey into the unexpected grace woven into Jesus' family line through the story of Rahab. Once an outsider with a complicated past, Rahab becomes a woman of courage whose faith reshapes her future- and generations to come. Listen to how God redeems broken lives into testimonies of hope.Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcast⁠⁠⁠website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.uk⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782

Listen to the first audio drama in the Advent series; 'The women in Jesus' genealogy.' The account of Tamar in Genesis 38, is an unlikely story of a woman whom Jesus chooses to include in his lineage. She becomes not just any mother, but in her motherhood, God raises her, a widow from a Canaanite background ( an enemy of Israel) to become a mother of a royal line that eventually leads to King David, then Jesus. I invite you now two thousand years after the first coming of Christ to listen to how Tamar's story speaks to you this Advent. Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcast⁠⁠website: ⁠⁠https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.uk⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782

Welcome back to my re-launch of my Advent series. Originally published in Advent 2023, its time for a re-visit! Listen again to the biblical stories of the women in Jesus' family tree who played their part in salvation history. In tis episode, I narrate part of the the genealogy of Jesus according to Matthew's gospel and point out the five women mentioned: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba and Mary. Allow God to speak to you as you listen.Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcast⁠website: ⁠https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.uk⁠Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782

Step into the ancient world of Persia in this immersive audio drama retelling of Esther- a young woman thrust into royalty, caught between palace intrigue and a threat against her people. The story of Esther is one of courage, faith and trust in God. She must choose between silence and risking everything- 'for such a time as this'.Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcastwebsite: https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.ukPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782A huge shout out and thank you to Andy Bunting from Sion Community who has edited this season of my podcast and created amazing sound design for each episode.Sound effects:GOATS AND BELLS:Goats and bells.wav by Refrain -- https://freesound.org/s/265963/ -- License: Attribution 4.0BATTLE CHARGE:CRWDBatl_Battle Charge, No Words_ShaneVincent_GSC24_BIN-AmbeoVR.wav by ShangusBurger -- https://freesound.org/s/763937/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

In a time of drought and despair, one woman's act of faith sparked a miracle. This audio drama brings to life the story of the widow at Zarephath - from her final handful of flour to a divine encounter with the prophet Elijah. Journey through fear, provision and unwavering trust in God's word.Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcastwebsite: https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.ukPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782Sound effects:SNAPPING TWIGS:Snapping small twigs gathering wood.wav by Alex_hears_things -- https://freesound.org/s/636854/ -- License: Creative Commons 0BOILING WATER POT:Boiling Pot of Water by monsterthing -- https://freesound.org/s/456382/ -- License: Creative Commons 0SAD ORCHESTRAL MUSIC:Slow Sad Mood Orchestral Strings Choir Cinematic Ambient Atmo Music Surround.wav by szegvari -- https://freesound.org/s/609657/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Dive into the story of Hannah, a woman whose quite strength and bold prayers changed history. Journey with Hannah through heartbreak, hope and a miraculous promise as she discovers that God sees, hears and answers. Listen now and let her story stir your soul.Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcastwebsite: https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.ukPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782Sound effects:WOMAN SOBBING: Female Sobbing by Idalize -- https://freesound.org/s/408211/ BABY GURGLING:Caleb gurgle2.wav by 4187appaloosa -- https://freesound.org/s/369801/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

In a time of chaos and oppression, one woman rises to lead. Step into the story of Deborah, that brings to life the warrior-prophetess from the book of Judges. As Israel faces destruction, Deborah's courage, faith and battle cry ignites a revolution. How does her story speak to you today?Connect with me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_thing_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abeautifulthingpodcastwebsite: https://www.a-beautiful-thing.co.ukPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84544782Sound effects:COMPLAINT MUSIC: lonesome 0W44vc by Setuniman -- https://freesound.org/s/171307/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0BATTLE CHARGE:CRWDBatl_Battle Charge, No Words_ShaneVincent_GSC24_BIN-AmbeoVR.wav by ShangusBurger -- https://freesound.org/s/763937/ -- License: Creative Commons 0BATTLE NOISE:Ambient battle noise: swords and shouting by pfranzen -- https://freesound.org/s/192072/ -- License: Attribution 4.0VICTORY CRY:VICTORY CRY REVERB 2.wav by chripei -- https://freesound.org/s/165491/ -- License: Attribution 4.0HAMMER SOUND:Hammer hitting metal.wav by PieterGrobler -- https://freesound.org/s/490775/ -- License: Attribution SHEMA ISRAEL:From the album: "Miryam, Madre de la Vida" by the MNA (Ministerio Nacional de Alabanza) of the RCCE (Renovación Carismática Católica de España) (Spanish National Music Ministry of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal) used by kind permission of Rosa Cruz