Between Pickups

John Montogmery

English Christianity Kids & Family Parenting Religion & Spirituality

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Episodes 56

Avg. Duration 9m

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Since May 2024

Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Weekly

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Episodic

Consistency

44%

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About This Podcast

A podcast for busy people and parents who want to follow Jesus but have no time except maybe, between pickups. John Montgomery hosts this podcast series sharing lessons of faith to hopefully encourage busy people and parents on their faith journey. It is not a parenting podcast but rather a podcast for parents and other generally busy people who want their faith to grow during one of the busiest times of their lives.

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Recent Episodes

BP Extra - Compelled

Nov 24, 2025 22m

Rev. John completes the series on being Compelled by the Spirit to share the Good News of Jesus with others. Readings: 2 Corinthians 5v11-15 and Acts 8v26-40.

BP extra - Lord and Saviour

Oct 26, 2025 20m

Rev. John explores the difference between these two roles of Jesus in our lives. The readings were Philippians 3v17-21 and Acts 2v29-39.

BP extra - Contagious in the power of the Spirit

Oct 19, 2025 25m

John picks up the sermon series that started at the end of September - Compelled - named after the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland's theme. This sermon considers how we are to be…

BP extra - Courageous in the power of the Spirit

Sep 29, 2025 24m

John continues the series from the President's theme 'Compelled', as he delves into how we are called to be brave in sharing the Gospel. The first part is the children's talk about being brave as we…

BP extra - Called in the power of the Spirit

Sep 22, 2025 22m

Rev. John opens up a series of sermons inspired by the Methodist Church in Ireland's President's theme for the year - Compelled. Thanks to the people who provided the ideas for the series. This…

BP Extra - Joseph (the early years)

Aug 24, 2025 23m

Between Pickups extra is an additional series of my sermons. In this episode of BP extra I preach through the early years of Joseph's life and how, through them, he learned where his privilege came…

BP extra - Jacob

Aug 17, 2025 25m

Between Pickups extra is an additional series of my sermons. In this first episode of BP extra I preach about the transformation in Jacob's life and the pivotal moment that brought about that…

S2E8 Resurrection thoughts

May 12, 2025 9m

John is back after an unplanned break and considers the wonder of resurrection, the guarantee of resurrection thanks to Jesus, and the waiting for resurrection and life everlasting with Him.

S3E8 Easter - the greatest story ever told

Apr 21, 2025 8m

John explores the hope that believing in the resurrection of Jesus brings, with reference to Holllywood movies, Lee Strobel, Ricky Gervais, and the apostle Paul. If you'd like to take part in the…

S3E7 Lent 7 - Barry's practical joke

Apr 14, 2025 9m

John shares a short story that illustrates the incredible gift of the cross to us all. Happy Easter, everyone.

S3E6 Lent 6 - What or who can we rely on?

Apr 07, 2025 9m

John explores how lent can teach us about reliance and dependency on God, through our experience of the storm in January and the premier example of marriage.

S3E5 Lent 5 - An honest relationship in tough times

Mar 31, 2025 9m

John explores Job's resilence and faithfulness, and share honestly about how it feels sometimes to go through tough times and hear truth from God's Word that doesn't marry with our current experience.

S3E4 Lent 4 - Getting to know God's heart

Mar 24, 2025 9m

John continues his Lenten reflections and looks out from our own situation to the world around us, reflecting on God's heart and desire for the world as seen through the Bible.

S3E3 Lent - Finding the deeper blessings

Mar 17, 2025 9m

John invites you to pause as he does some reflective digging for deeper blessings than the ones he abstained from for Lent; all with the help of some Proverbs and St. Patrick's breastplate.

S3E2 Lent 2 - Where do we get our pleasure or joy?

Mar 14, 2025 9m

In this episode John asks the question; from where do we get our pleasure or joy? He explores how Lent should make us more joyful and how it can also lead us to greater enjoyment of God.

S3E1 Lent 1

Mar 10, 2025 9m

John starts series 3 with an overview of what is to come, the announcement of a change for this series, and an introduction to Lent and how it could be a useful practice for us to develop our faith…

S2E26 Signing off for Christmas

Dec 16, 2024 9m

John shares a little about what's been taking up his time on circuit before reciting a poem he wrote last year for Christmas day - 'When Jesus came'.

S2E25 A lesson from Christmas songs

Dec 05, 2024 8m

John shares some thoughts from two Christmas songs as he journeys through Advent.

S2E24 Faith and immigration

Dec 02, 2024 9m

John is joined by Michael Briggs for another 'Faith and...' conversation. This time they speak about immigration; looking at the Bible for examples and lessons that it teaches to help us have this…

S1E23 Christmas and Advent recommendations

Nov 28, 2024 9m

John is joined by past contributors, Caitlin Kelly, Mark Hand, and Naomi Armstrong to give ideas, thoughts, and recommendations for this Advent season as we lead up to Christmas. Hopefully, they are…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Between Pickups have?

Between Pickups has published 56 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.

Is Between Pickups still active?

Between Pickups is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 9m.