Heart Surgery for Guinea Pigs

By: Sonya Issitt
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  • Hello and welcome to the Heart Surgery for Guinea Pigs Podcast. The podcast that is definitely NOT what it says on the tin. If you are a furry Cavie owner seeking advice on your pets up and coming heart surgery, then this podcast is probably not what you are looking for.


    But if you are fascinated by the innermost feelings and inclinations of the human heart from a Christian perspective, then why not listen in. In each episode I will interview Christians, who have volunteered to be my Guinea Pigs. There is a proverb that says “The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” As we explore and dissect a particular event or period in their lives we will see if that proverb is true. Surgery is often not as straightforward as one would think, and sometimes there are no easy remedies.


    Pull up your most comfortable consulting chair and grab your scalpel. It’s great to have your company.


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Episodes
  • God in the Heart of the Menopause

    God in the Heart of the Menopause
    Dec 4 2023

    Have you ever wondered whether God is interested in the more personal aspects of life? Nothing could be more intimate and personal than a woman's experience of the menopause. In this episode Sonya talks to Ann Gallagher about her menopause and the profound effect it had on her physical and mental health. She eloquently describes how God met her in one of the most unexpected places of the heart. Please be aware that this episode talks about severe mental distress and suicidal ideation.


    If you are experiencing these and other issues that are discussed in this episode then access your local health care provider, GP or any of the appropriate resources listed below:

    https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

    https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

    https://www.samaritans.org/

    https://www.managemymenopause.co.uk/

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/treatment/

    https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/

    https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-menopause


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • God in the Heart of Education

    God in the Heart of Education
    Nov 13 2023

    In this episode Sonya interviews Jackie and Rachel who set up an education project for disadvantaged children who struggle with reading.


    For further information and advice on setting up a similar service please contact mail@lifesheringham.co.uk


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    50 mins
  • God in the Heart of Young Widowhood

    God in the Heart of Young Widowhood
    Nov 1 2023

    November 1st 2023 is the second anniversary of the death of Dylan Scott Gillette, aged 34, from COVID. In this episode, released to honour his memory, his widow Julia talks to Sonya about being widowed at 34, after 4 months of marriage. She shares honestly and eloquently about the experience of her husband's illness and death. Julia explores the pain and trauma of being widowed too soon and how God weeps for us and with us in deep grief.


    If you're interested in or affected by issues discussed on this podcast, please consult the following resources:


    -Books-

    A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser

    Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff

    Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart by Kenneth C. Haugk 

    Sacred Tears by Lindsey Wheeler 

    Ruthless Trust, The Ragamuffin’s Path to God by Brennan Manning

    Beyond the Darkness by Clarissa Moll

    Luminous Dark by Alain Emerson

    It's okay not to be okay by Megan Devine

    Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies


    -Podcasts-

    The Nothing is Wasted Podcast

    Widowed 2 Soon


    -Organisations (USA)-

    https://www.neveralonewidows.com/

    https://perspectiveministries.org/


    -Organisations (UK)-

    https://www.widowedandyoung.org.uk/

    https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/bereavement-support/widowed-young-support/

    https://www.thebereavementjourney.org/

    https://www.cruse.org.uk/


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    1 hr and 37 mins

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Refreshing and honest

Such difficult topics to discuss but explored with great ease. Definitely worth a listen.

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