Four Words Podcast

Do you ever feel like you have big decisions to make and don't know where to start? Do you ever wish your faith in Jesus came with an instruction manual? Join the conversation as Daniel and Naomi Shin discuss taking the best steps forward with Jesus in life's biggest decisions.

What If...I Struggle With Mental Health? 04/09/2025

What If...I Struggle With Mental Health? Finding that the stresses of life are too much to handle? Afraid that people will find out you can't cope with normal life? Can't control what you are feeling? Naomi and Daniel are joined by their friend, Tom, to discuss mental health which continues the What if...? mini-series. In this episode, they discuss how mental health is a very prevalent topic in the world today. The world seeks solutions through changing behaviour and positive thinking, and this discussion puts a spotlight on how knowing God's purpose and identity can help us to have a full life with Jesus even through our adversities. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/36066615

What If...I'm An Introvert? 03/02/2025

What If...I'm An Introvert? Wishing you would be more outgoing sometimes? Would you rather keep to yourself? Feel like you have to be extroverted to be successful in life? Join Naomi and Daniel for a mini-series asking 'What if...? In this episode, they discuss the ways introverts may be perceived and how introverts and extroverts alike can learn from one another and bring the ways God has made them to bring Him glory as they seek to keep Jesus as the centre of their identity. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/35501975

What If...I'm Busy? 12/13/2024

What If...I'm Busy? Lots of good things to be doing? But not enough time. Relationships to build? But not enough capacity. We desire to trust God with what's going on in our lives, but we're too busy with everything else to speak to Him. Join Naomi and Daniel for a mini-series asking 'What if...?' In this episode, they discuss the contradictory beliefs about busyness and how these can become a barrier to living our best lives following Jesus. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/34439060

Who Are My Trusted Friends? 11/12/2024

Who Are My Trusted Friends? Unsure of how to deepen your friendships? Finding that your friendships keep on drifting? In this episode, guest Adele shares some of what she's learnt about friendship during her 20s and early 30s. Join Naomi and Daniel as they discuss how we can get out of the pattern of friendships that stay at the surface level for deeper, trusted friendships that are life-giving and sacrificial. These friendships, both inside and outside the church, can be free of cultural expectations for a more gospel-centred approach. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/33905242

How Can I Serve? 10/07/2024

How Can I Serve? Serving out of obligation? Is it stopping you from enjoying life? In this episode, guests Joey and Carol share their story of serving both in the church and their neighbourhood. Join Naomi and Daniel as they discuss how serving doesn't need to be a drain or a tick box to check, but explore how serving as a lifestyle beyond a team at church, can bring about the joy that God has for us. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/33363652

Should We Get Married? 05/03/2024

Should We Get Married? Dating, and wondering when to get engaged? Is the job, house and life stage not quite lining up for marriage? In this episode, Naomi and Daniel discuss how we often get caught up or stressed out by the practicalities of weddings, stability and homes not falling into place. Instead, the Bible gives a different blueprint for marriage, focusing on a lifelong loving marriage that will better serve God. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/31112973

Which Neighbourhood Should I Live In? 04/03/2024

Which Neighbourhood Should I Live In? Thinking of buying or selling a house? Wondering when you can move up to a 'better' neighbourhood? In this episode, guests Maurice and Anna share their story on how they made their decision to move neighbourhood within Liverpool. Join Naomi and Daniel as they discuss where our fears lie in choosing a neighbourhood that's safe and good for family life, over how we can serve and be a presence in that community for the benefit of others. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/30654753

How Do I Use My Influence? 03/11/2024

How Do I Use My Influence? Finding that you have more influence than you realised? Not sure you have any influence or want any? In this episode, guest Hannah shares her story of working as a doctor and sweeping the floors of a church plant in Everton. Join Daniel and Naomi as they discuss where we're influencing and we don't realise it, and how we can influnece others positively. We don't have to be all sorted, but we can show how Jesus is working in our weaknesses. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/30329468

How Do I Find Satisfaction In My Work? 02/11/2024

How Do I Find Satisfaction In My Work? Finding work a challenge? Wish it wasn't so toilsome? Or you'd be more successful? In this episode, Naomi and Daniel discuss how so much of our identity is caught up in our work. We long for success and comfort, and when that doesn't happen we look elsewhere. The gospel gives us a different perspective, helping us see that everything we do is about giving glory to God. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/29895003

How Can I Rest? 01/08/2024

How Can I Rest? Feeling constantly exhausted? Never get close to the end of your to do list? Ready for a break? In this episode, Daniel and Naomi discuss how we tend to see our identity in our work and success, which leaves us busy, tired and looking for escapes in comfort. Instead, Jesus offers us true rest when we entrust our work and tasks to Him, knowing that He's bigger. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/29392608

Christmas Special: How Does My Family Fit Into Christmas? 12/15/2023

Christmas Special: How Does My Family Fit Into Christmas? Christmastime! Caught up in the joys and stresses of December? Feeling FOMO during the season? In this episode, Daniel and Naomi discuss how to focus on the birth of Jesus and not get swept away in our culture's "way" of doing Christmas. Celebrating Christ shouldn't be this complicated, right? /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/29098113

Where Should I Live? 12/01/2023

Where Should I Live? Unsettled where you are? Should I move for my career? Or closer to family? In this episode, guests Dave and Angela share their story on how they made their decision to move to Liverpool, and later to stay. Could there be more important factors besides career and comfort? Join Naomi and Daniel as they delve into how church community might be the most important factor when deciding where to move. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/28889778

Who Should I Date? 11/03/2023

Who Should I Date? Afraid you're not going to find the one? Not sure who to date or what you're looking for? In this episode, Daniel and Naomi discuss the pitfalls of our culture's view of love as a feeling and how trying to find completion in 'the one' will never truly satisfy. Instead, see how we can reject these notions of dating by having a higher view of marriage. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/28505963

How Do I Choose a Church? 10/22/2023

How Do I Choose a Church? Moved recently and not sure how to find a church? Or maybe you found one, but think if only my church could... In this episode, Daniel and Naomi discuss the impact of consumerism on how we approach church and how real belonging is on offer when we choose to love and serve. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/28383881

Which Relationships Should I Prioritise? 10/22/2023

Which Relationships Should I Prioritise? Feeling overwhelmed by relationships? Struggling to navigate how to priortise them? In this episode, Daniel and Naomi discuss the impact of FOMO and how Jesus reimagines a countercultural blueprint of relationships focused on serving others. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/28336436

Four Words Trailer 10/22/2023

Four Words Trailer Join Daniel and Naomi as they discuss moving forward with Jesus in life's biggest decisions. Download Four Words Now. /episode/index/show/df35ef6b-b817-4cb5-a621-4a804ef81f6a/id/28336364

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