BerryBunch Family @Berrybunchfamily@dingdash.com

My weekly, 500 word blog posts are back too 😊

In every-day life there are a number of things that you must do – like breathing. Just saying! And there are a number of things you could do – such as going to work. There are also things that might be good for you to do, like going for a walk with your dog.

All good so far. But, tacked on to that list – all too frequently, and easily – are all those things that we ‘should do’. And I’m not convinced that we should allow those ‘shoulds’ to have so much influence over our live,s because doing something out of an obligation reduces so much of the joy we can experience in our lives.

I don’t know about you, but that sounds a tad heavy!

It should be time for bed by now! Or is it…

Have you ever been sitting thinking that you should get your children to bed?

It’s a noble goal, and children without boundaries will not do well as they move through life because life is full of boundaries.

Sleep is great ...[READ MORE]... https://andyberry.co.uk/2023/10/30/should-you-ditch-the-should/

I've started a fresh season of my And B 2 Minute Videos 😉

S06E001, Matchstick Solutions

https://youtu.be/cZ67QgYEz5c

If you’ve ever removed a screw and put it back in to the same hole, you may know what feeling of panic when that screw simply keeps turning, and won’t tighten anymore. The hole has become worn, and so needs something to hold that screw firmly back in place.

A simple trick I was taught decades ago is to simply push in half a matchstick (and with the burning part removed!) and try that screw again. The tiny sliver of wood literally packs out the hole and gives the screw something to bind against, so it can be tightened properly. Perhaps try again with an additional half a match stick until that screw holds tight again.

Various moments in our lives cause to wiggle around a bit and we can become a bit loose, but what do we fill those voids with? Well, we can apply a similar solution to that wiggle room we have created in our lives, and pack th...[READ MORE ON OUR WEBSITE]...

Anyone else fins they can't use Dingdash in a computer

Been trying for days to no success with different browsers and computers

Mobile is ok

Just not via a computer

So much fun right now doing a photo shoot for some more publicity stuff.

#fun #laugh #photoshoot #hilarious

Fancy some uplifting interviews? We've got you!

I love interviewing people and sharing something of their story and we've got a nice little growing catalogue of people I interview for my drivetime show.

If you're in the US that may well be your breakfast show 😀 as @MaryMamuzich often reminds me

Check out our Catch Up page for some uplifting interviews. So far i've interviwed a couple of who found Jesus after a family member was murdered; a UK evangelist who is living to the max despite a diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinsons Disease and Green Pastures - a charity that helps other charities/ministries/churches purchase homes for the homeless.

There are loads already, and more coming so check them out.

Andy B

https://www.pure247radio.org/Groups/409469/Catch_Up.aspx

Still adjusting to the new norm for us here at #BBHQ cos I'll be on the go from 1pm til 11pm starting with a video interview and in to my regular Live drivetime show

Never thought we'd launch a global media organisation with a Radio Station but we've done that. Very excited about my new regular guest/specialist starting from nezt month, and conversations with a lovely [very definitely global!] ministry who are excited to partner with us

It's a strange and exciting life when you put your hands in God's hands and simply say "Lead me and I'll follow".

But I wouldn't want it any other way: interviewing fascinating people and enabling them to tell something of their story; broadcasting to 4 countries (that we know about).

And we turn just 7 weeks old this Thursday: this week marks the end of 3 months of preparation and 7 weeks of starting up the station. After this week it'll be just maintaining what has already been done, and growth - as the Lord guides.

Andy B

#BBR #Pure247Radio

Feeling all grown up. We turn 6 weeks old today and this arrived in the post this morning 😊. Couldn't have timed that better 😉

Now ready to start attending conferences and festivals.

Team Pure

#BBR #BBHQ #Pure247Radio #banner #radio #conference #excited #festival #lookinggood

another one for you

Jennifer Benson from the US Christian Metal Band - Ignescent, who I interviewed while she was on route to open for the Petra 50th Anniversary Tour

this appeared on The Rock Show (Mondays from 9 til 11pm, UK time) from Pure 24/7 Radio

https://youtu.be/vZH8d0ClB-k?si=S-fsyA5k9an0pDe_

Our most recent video on sensory issues by our resident Sensory Occupational Therapy expert - Anne Laure Jackson, on my Get You Home Show on Pure 24/7 Radio

https://youtu.be/jpP-4ttROdY?si=eL3HLF6wKftHGGtB

Some reflections on some large changes

What a 5 weeks we’ve had!

Pure 24/7 Radio turned 4 weeks old this time last week and we’ve seen huge changes to our family life – all good stuff, but it hit me last night that I’m no longer simply reactive to caring for my family, because, I’m no longer a full-time stay-at-home dad. That was, essentially, the last 19 ½ years of my life – since Steven was just a few weeks old.

That stay-at-home dad thing began in February 2003. And it was just Steven and I with cup feeding – using Jo’s breast milk to keep him alive! Oh, and no one to really call…just me and my first son and two dogs to look encouragingly on...[READ MORE]...

https://berrybunchfamily.wordpress.com/2023/10/05/some-reflections-on-some-large-changes/

JoJo on air right now til 9pm ( UK time )

Only on www.pure247radio.org

Pure 24/7 Radio turns 4 weeks old today.

Here's to the future!

www.Pure247Radio.org - Everyone's cup of tea

This evening saw two new shows starting on Pure 24/7 Radio

Energise, with Peter - your mid-week, caffeine free, energy boost (wonder how many 13 year olds can hold a Live broadcast for two hours so well, on their first go!!)

And Endurance - where faith meets fitness: with @TakeN and @StevenBerry

My word they were good - if you've got younger folks their show is just amazing, answering so many tough questions about life and faith...and while Live

Can't beat people their age doing the talking!!!!

Proud of my family. And thrilled by what God has called us to do.

Never thought I'd be CEO of a global media organisation...but, hey, God's got a sense of humour 😁

Andy B

www.pure247radio.org

Heavy metal, hard rock...oh and chucking in some Gospel too

Proud of oldest son. And, my word, does he have the perfect voice for this show!!!!!

Andy B

Amen!

Divine and rich words for the soul (again!) from Jeff Lucas today and his "Life with Lucas" daily notes.

These daily notes are eagerly read by our whole family by the way...we love them!!

Andy B

Connected to our Live Portal...usually like to do that about an hour before we go Live

Suffice to say MANY technical issues (nothing at our end) meant we didn't actually connect - to be able to speak Live - until about 15 seconds before the end of the first sing of our Sunday, Family Focus show!

Just about made it, minus a sound check and various other things we can't actually do until our computer can 'connect'

Still, that's Live radio for you, and we wouldn't want it any other way

Onwards!

Andy B

PS we do a riddle every week. Have a go at an answer and we'll give you a mention on air, next Sunday 😊

We down tools on Friday evening when the job is done, and they stay down until about 1pm on Sunday, so we can prepare Studio 2 for our Family Focus radio Show.

I've posted quite a bit on here about the new radio station we launched: we're just three weeks old and yet my diary is rapidly filling with interviews and meetings about possibilities.

God is good and I'm amazed by what we've seen in such a short time, and what may be. I have no clue what may be! But Im looking forward to find out.

Saying Yes to Jesus is the best decision any of us make. But choosing to, then, follow Him wherever He leads, and regardless of the costs we envisage - while not for the faint hearted - is an exciting journey! And it's one we all get to live, should we choose to honour God and let Him guide our lives in the way that only He could!

It means you put yourself at the mercy of people and of God

It also creates the most unimaginable moments when all you can do is gaze in awe of God's provision

Andy B

well, God is so very good!

our first day with 3 Live shows, nearly back to back:
- my Get You Home Show
- the JoJo show
- Steven's Rock Show

2 more shows starting up as well next week, and two the week after