At Your Service
Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.
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Episodes
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All the way from Oz to the Island - meet newcomer Rev'd Jon Garde - his story is here!
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Rev'd Jon Garde has just begun his ministry on the Island. Based in Ramsey, he'll have care of the Methodist churches in Agneash, Laxey, and Onchan, as well as Bride and Ramsey. But his journey from his birthplace in Australia, to the Isle of Man, is a fascinating one! Plus there's news of a new 4-part course to bring us closer to creation, and Rev'd Canon John Mann says the ISN meeting at St John's Mill next Saturday morning is not to be missed! And there's music - and even more notice board news
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A ship called HOPE - in a harbour near you? And how to think deeply about creation - it's all here this week!
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Andy Sheath and James Edgington of GBA Ships talk about the life and mission of the LOGOS HOPE ship - and the possibility of it spending two weeks in Douglas Harbour later this year. And Louise Whitelegg invites us to use her specially-created study guide, iinspired by John Mann's new book - Imagining The World - as we begin this year's Season of Creation - and there's music and another packed notice board!
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A major new artwork tells a powerful tale - the full story is here!
Monday, 24 August 2026
David Dorricott of The Postcode People, talks about the latest artwork installation at Mountain View Innovation Centre that tells a powerful story - and is available for everyone to explore - and Julie McKinley - General Secretary of Bible Society Ireland is inspired by her brief visit to the Isle of Man. Plus music and our usual notice board
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Over 60 years of fun and friendship - and a 500th anniversary - give us plenty to ponder this week!
Friday, 21 August 2026
2026 was the last ever Peel Beach Mission. In conversation with Pam Clarkson, we look back at the origins of this very popular summer event, and give thanks for over 60 years of fun, faith and friendship. And Neil Rees of The Bible Society explains the importance of the work of William Tyndale, 500 years ago. With music and notice board news, too.
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It's over 26 years old - but the message is fresh, relevant - and powerful. Listen here!
Sunday, 2 August 2026
Recorded 26 years ago - still relevant today - Rev'd David Adam, author and former Vicar of Lindisfarne - Holy Island - finds a huge mesage in just one verse of St Patrick's Breastplate - and modern-day pilgrim Richard Littledale shares some thoughts inspired by the hills of North Wales, as he prepares to walk the ancient pilgrim route - the Camino de Santiago - plus music and another packed notice board.
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Going on a retreat? Who - me? Never! Alison Mac Tier might make you think differently!
Sunday, 26 July 2026
Alison Mac Tier is Executive Director of The Retreat Association - on today's programme we discuss her own faith journey - popular misunderstandings that stop people from going on a retreat - the impact of the gift of an icon - and life lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan woman - plus music from Taize and a packed notice board!
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Why does Maughold matter? What is the Translators Trail? and are you ready for Beach Mission? All the answers are here!
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Rev Dr Ian Faulds previews St Maughold's Week and explains the significance of the Isle of Man's Patron Saint; Dr Tim Grass explains the importance of the new Translators' Trail - something else to mark the 250th Anniversary of the Bible in Manx, and all the information you need for Port St Mary Beach Mission - which starts on 26 July - is here. Plus music from John Bell, and another packed notice board.
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Trust and friendship - the best tools for mission? And remembering the late Ann Widdecombe - with a challenging thought
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Kristina Reeves, CEO of Scripture Union Ministries Trust, shares new research results which will help to shape their on-going work of putting faith within reach of young people; Sue Yardy reflects on 8 years as a schools worker for SUMT, and Sam Rotchell, Acting Head Teacher of St Mary's RC School in Douglas, talks about the power of one person. Plus - we remember the late Miss Ann Widdecombe, with a challenging thought from an archive interview.
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A new look at creation in a new book, and a new responsibility for Bishop Tricia - the stories are here!
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Rev'd John Mann has a new book - Imagining The World - due to be launched in the Cathedral in Peel at 4:15pm on Sunday 12 July. It's intended for use during the Creation Season which begins on the first Sunday of September. John is joined by the Diocesan Net Zero Officer Louise Whitelegg and CEO of Manx Wildlife Trust, Graham Makepeace-Warne, to discuss the book and its implications. Diocesan Bishops are often required to take on additional responsibilities outside their own Diocese - to make a contribution to the wider church. Bishop Tricia joins us to explain the new role she has been ...
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Rev Daniel Norris is a returning Manxman on a pilgrimage - and Richard Littledale wonders how we feel when our plans don't work out?
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Rev'd Daniel Norris was born and educated on the Island. He left as a student and now returns as Rector of 5 churches in Ramsey and the North East. He shares his experiences as a teacher and a priest in London, and explains why he believes we're all on a pilgrimage together. Author, broadcaster, lecturer and podcaster Richard Littledale reflects on how we feel when our plans don't work out - with a moving story that makes a powerful point. Plus there's music and another packed notice board.
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Safe caring - what does that really mean? And can music really heal ?
Monday, 22 June 2026
Bishop Tricia - Bishop of Sodor and Man - sets out the Diocesan vision and commitment to safe caring, not just safeguarding - something that should involve everyone - and we explore a life-changing music project.
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John Hindley explains why he's very comfortable in his own shoes, as he walks round Peel and Ramsey!
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Father John Hindley has been appointed. to care for the Roman Catholic churches in Ramsey and Peel. He reflects on his own call to priesthood, his training, his prison ministry - and the particular challenges he faces, following Father Brian O Mahony who was Parish Priest in Peel and Ramsey for almost 30 years, right up until his death in April this year. Plus there's music, and our usual notice board.
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SASRA - what is it? what does it do? and why does it matter? The answers are all here!
Sunday, 7 June 2026
Lt Col Dr Martin Gliniecki QGM, Executive Director of SASRA - The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association - talks about his own faith journey, and the work of SASRA today. For more information, see www.sasra.org.uk. Plus there's music from John Bell and The Wild Goose Community - and a full notice board too.
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A woodland, a meadow, and a church that cares (and a choir too!) Get the full story here!
Sunday, 31 May 2026
St Ninian's Church, at one of the busiest spots in Douglas (at the Glencrutchery Road traffic lights) is rapdily becoming a very special haven, building community through committed care for all creation - and there's music involved too! Get the whole story in this week's programme.
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They say it's an every day miracle - and as it's been around for 30 years, that's a lot of daily miracles! The full story is here.
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Founder of SAT-7 International, Dr Terry Ascott, and UK Executive Director Rachel Fadipe, talk about starting the satellite broadcasts to give the churches and Christians of the Middle East and North Africa an opportunity to deepen their personal faith through inspirational, informative, and educational television services. Find out more at sat7uk.org Plus this week's notice board is full of TT cafe info!
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Jesus, jokes, juggling - and a visit to a ruined church - it's all here today!
Sunday, 17 May 2026
20-year-old Genesis Padgett is the current Youth President of the Methodist Church - here they share the vision and vitality they bring to the role - and we're back in the Keystones programme archive for a visit to the ruins of St Trinian's church - plus notice board news and music too.
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A 21st birthday, one man wearing two hats, and an answer to prayer - it's all here!
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Praying the Keeills Week is 21 years old - and the new programme of walks starts next Saturday 16 May - all the details are here with comments from organisers Phil Craine and Catherine Wareing. Tobit Curteis talks about his work, mixing the art and the science of caring for historic buildings - and author and broadcaster Richard Littledale has an unusual answer to prayer - plus music, and our usual notice board.
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Rev'd Steve Ingrouille - where is God to be found, in places of conflict?
Sunday, 3 May 2026
The last chapters of Rev'd Steve Ingrouille's sabbatical journal, written when he travelled recently to Israel and Palestine - seeing where, and how, God is at work in places of deep-seated conflict and challenge. Plus music, and our usual packed notice board!
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We're at the top of Snaefell - and in Kirk Andreas - but why? Find out here!
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Taking the Mothers' Union Prayer Baton to the top of Snaefell - as part of its journey around interesting landmarks in the Province of York as part of the MU 150th anniversary celebrations - and we've the story of a fine collection of Celtic Crosses moving into more fitting new surroundings in Kirk Andreas - plus music, and our usual notice board too.
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She may be gone, but the voice will remain - Moya Brennan - in her own words and music
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Paying tribute to the late Moya Brennan - the voice of Clannad, and a hugely popular Celtic singer, songwrirter and harpist - in her own words and music - and remembering Father Brian O Mahony - a local Roman Catholic priest who has died suddenly, after serving the churches in Ramsey and Peel for almost 30 years.
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Meeting the peacekeepers in the Holy Land - and a poular hobby takes an unusual turn, as we're At Your Service this week
Monday, 13 April 2026
Rev'd Steve Ingrouille talks more about the people he met on his recent sabbatical visits to Israel and Palestine, who are working tirelessly for peace in the region, and Richard Littledale has found that his life-long interest in model railways is now turning into material for a new series of podcasts - we have the story here - plus music and notice board news.
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Happy Easter! - words, music and reflections on what this day says about our world and our life.
Sunday, 5 April 2026
On this Easter Day, Bishop Tricia finds new significance in a familiar ritual, and a strong link between the message of Easter and recent events locally and globally. Plus notice board news, well-known Easter hymns, and the voice of John Kennaugh
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So - what's holy about this week? The full story is here - and there's a new podcaster in town!
Monday, 30 March 2026
This is the week that the Christian church calls holy - but why? The full story is here - with music, including a first airplay of a poignant setting of 'There Is A Green Hill Far Away' by musicians Naomi Bedford and Paul Simmonds. And broadcaster and writer Richard Littledale explores the pull of the podcast!
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Frustrated guitarist, terrible singer, music lover and Methodist Minister - but there's more to David Hardman than that!
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Rev'd David Hardman is the Methodist Liaison Officer in Jerusalem. On today's programme, he talks about his road to ordination, his ministry supporting the groups working for peace in the Holy Land, and explains exactly why he will find it so difficult to leave.
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Saint Patrick, Mothering Sunday - and first-hand experiences in a war zone
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Celebrating St Patrick in music, reflecting on the various emotions around Mothering Sunday, and Rev'd Steve Ingrouille - recently on sabbatical in the Holy Land - brings us into the reality of life in a war zone.
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King William's College - old and new! And a unique monument is taking shape ....
Sunday, 8 March 2026
We celebrate the 3 students from King William's College who represented the Diocese of Sodor and Man in the recent prestigious Thomas Cranmer Awards in London, then, from the archives we learn about the history of the College chapel with former Principal Dr Paul Bregazzi, and finish with music from the College chapel choir. And there's an update on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, as a unique monument starts to take shape!
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Science and faith? It's a partnership that's good for us, and Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson explains why
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson - astrophysicist, theologian, astronomer and academic - and director of the project Equipping Christian Leaders In an Age of Science - explains - in his clear and compelling style - how an informed partnership between faith and science, benefits everyone.
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She's a midwife on a mission - and you can hear her story here - plus - it's Lent Lunch time!
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Stephanie Gray is a respected Methodist Local Preacher, an enthusiastic member of her church, and an accomplished actor - she's also got a daughter who stepped away from her profession as a midwife, to spend some months doing voluntary work in a hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone - and thanks to Mum Stephanie sharing daughter Pia's story, you too can listen to it here - plus another packed notice board - with all your Lent Lunch info!
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Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. Why is this treatable disease continuing to wreck lives?
Monday, 16 February 2026
Sam Stockill is a Community Relationship Manager with The Leprosy Mission. On today's programme he tells tragically true stories that explain the challenges faced by the charity that's been working for the last 150 years to eradicate this treatable disease that continues to wreck lives. And there's music - plus a thought for the start of Lent, and another packed notice board.
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Richard Andrew shares some stories that have shaped his life - and David Wilkinson takes a close look at a kiss!
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Current President of the Methodist Conference, Rev'd Richard Andrew - on a recent visit to the Isle of Man - shares some of the stories of people and places that have shaped his life as an ordained minister - and Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson has a very original way of showing how science and religion - far from opposing each other - actually help our understanding of both. Plus music from hymnwriter Fanny Crosby, and our usual notice board.