During this final episode of season 3, Emma talks about transitions. She shares about why we can’t stay in our current stage of life forever, even though change is scary and can bring on fear and anxiety. She shares how her faith provides her peace and courage to tackle fear. Thanks so much for listening; we’re excited for people to get to know Emma better in the coming months! Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

What is worship? Do you take part in worship? Is it a thing just for Christians and people of faith or is it a topic applicable to everyone? These are a few questions Christine asks Miles as they talk about worship this week on the podcast. Miles begins by unpacking the idea of worship in a broader context and then he transitions into sharing about his personal journey with worship. Thanks for listening to Miles’ food for thought. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

This week, Miles talks with fellow Canvas teammate Matt about community. Matt shares about his university experience and the different kinds of communities he has developed. Matt highlights the difficulties in building community and why it is important to push through the challenges. He then talks about why community is essential in exploring faith. Come and enjoy our conversation. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

On this week’s episode, Christine sits down with one of our new Canvas teammates, David, to chat about grace. For starters, you’ll get a chance to know a bit more about David and his time as a uni student. David also shares about what grace is, how he experienced it throughout his life, and ways he has struggled to show grace to others. Grab a cuppa or put on your trainers - we’re so glad you’re here. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Welcome to Uni Life season 3! This season, each Canvas staff member will share one thing they want to leave you with as we end this unprecedented year. This week, Christine shares about how we can be transformed by love not only when we receive it from others, but also when we give it away. We’ll explore what the Bible has to say about love, and She’ll share about how her faith evolved through her time at uni, and about what role it plays in her life today. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Who first had the idea of Canvas location Nottingham? If you guessed Emma Woods - you’re right! Emma grew up in Birmingham and moved to Nottingham to attend university. Her story is one of perseverance, determination and, as she puts it, “stubbornness”. Emma, now in the final year of her PhD, reflects on her time at university and gives you a behind the scenes look at how she got to where she is today. This episode is dedicated to Emma’s Nan, the woman who raised Emma and who is celebrating her birthday today! Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Not only do we interact with people on a regular basis, but we are all connected to one another. In this episode, Miles talks with his former counseling professor Doctor Jack Holland about the role relationships play in our lives. Dr. Holland notes how we are interdependent and highlights the various webs of relationships we exist in. It is important for us to look inward and examine our history so that we can play a role in creating loving relationships with those around us. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

The trinity is made up of three parts: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Despite the fact that the Holy Spirit is a foundational part of the Christian faith, it’s not something we’ve spoken much about at Canvas. This week, Miles chats with his friend and a future vicar John Lees-Robinson, about the mystical nature of the Holy Spirit. They discuss the important role the Holy Spirit plays in allowing us to experience and interact with God today. Each person experiences the Holy Spirit in a unique way and John tells you about his own personal experience. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Charlotte Henshaw, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, sits down with Christine and gives you a glimpse into her life. The fear and anxiety she faced when preparing for uni was real, but it was no match for the innumerable small acts of support and encouragement she received from her family and friends. Despite growing up across the street from a church and having the best intentions to find out more, faith played a very minimal role in Charlotte’s life. Until a few years ago when she decided to play an active role in finding out what being a Christian really meant. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Who is Alicia Bucci you ask? On this week’s episode, you’ll get the opportunity to find out! Christine interviews Alicia, one of Canvas’ new teammates, a Nebraska native who took the plunge of moving to Nottingham in the midst of a pandemic. Alicia shares a snapshot of her story, the role faith has played in her life, and about a pivotal moment when she felt genuinely seen and heard by a group of Christians for the first time. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Is singleness a holding pattern on the way to being in a relationship, or does it have more to offer? In this episode, Christine shares vulnerably about her personal experience of being single. She shares about a few of the lies she believed about singleness and the negative impact they’ve had in her life. Throughout her journey, she discovered the truth about singleness and the goodness that can come from it. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

This week, Miles talks with Joe Adams, a member of the Canvas community, about his university experience. Joe shares about his journey from loneliness to community, and the steps he took in the process. You’ll also hear Joe recap his spiritual journey and how his views on God have evolved as he continues to explore faith. Joe’s story highlights the important role openness plays in allowing us to grow throughout life. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

In this week’s episode, friend of Canvas Lindsey Heslop joins us all the way from the beautiful state of Colorado to talk about hope. Join us as we chat about the meaning of hope, the role that curiosity plays in deciding what to put our hope in, and the combination of freedom and risk involved in choosing to put our hope in something bigger than ourselves.Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Welcome to Season 2 of Uni Life with Canvas Nottingham! In the midst of new year’s resolutions, lockdown, and lots of screen time, we decided to kick off this season with a conversation about rest. Have you noticed that it’s harder to make time for rest in seasons that are particularly difficult and draining? The times when we most need rest can often be those we end up resting the least! Why is that?! In this week’s episode, Miles and Christine chat about signs that help us realize we’re tired, ways we can intentionally seek rest in our lives, and the ownership that’s required to make it happen. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Christmas is a wonderful time full of family, friends, and festivities. During this season, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. Perhaps this is a story you are familiar with from days in primary school and nativity plays. In this week’s episode, Miles talks with Kate Owens, who works at Roots, a Canvas-like organization in Edinburgh. Kate recounts the Christmas story with a creative twist. Her retelling of the story from a new perspective brings it to life in a whole new way, so, whether you’ve heard this story told 1000 times or never before, this episode has something for you. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

In preparation for this week’s episode, we invited you, the Canvas community, to Ask Us Anything! That’s right - anything you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast. We received questions about life, faith, and philosophy. A couple of them specifically addressed the whole Canvas team so you’re in luck; this week, you’ll hear from all four of the Canvas teammates: Miles, Matt, Alicia, and Christine! Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Shame tells us we’re not enough; not smart enough, not pretty enough, not good enough. It’s something we’ve all experienced, yet rarely talk about. This week, we invite you to join Christine as she talks with her good friend Amy Hughes about shame. Amy, along with her husband Jonny, lead Trinity Church Nottingham. You’ll hear about ways Amy has learned to identify shame and how she continues to take steps towards living a more free life. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

What do you have to be thankful for? In the midst of difficult seasons, moments of thankfulness can be easily forgotten. In this episode, you’ll hear from a few students and alumni as they look back on this year and reflect on something they are thankful for. We hope this episode inspires you to join us as we continue to discover all we have to be thankful for. Special thanks to Isaac, Roger, Molly, and Alexander! Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Have you ever wondered about the Bible or the story it tells? It’s the most read book in the history of the world, but let’s be honest; this historical text can be confusing! Even those who are interested in exploring can struggle to know where to begin. On this week’s episode, Miles provides an overview of the Bible, yes all 66 books, in just 45 minutes! We’ll take a peek into the story of God restoring the world to perfection and how Jesus is central to it all. If you’ve never read the Bible before, or you’ve heard a little bit and you’re curious what it’s really about, this one’s for you! Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Often the person we can be hardest on is ourselves. In this episode, join Miles as he talks with Christophe Freeston about his journey from Canada to the University of Nottingham. Christophe shares about how he felt like an outsider much of his childhood, the negative self-talk he lived with for much of his life, and how exploring faith provided a healing opportunity. Send us your thoughts at unilife@canvashouse.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.