{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 2: Rev Pat Allerton aka \u2018The Portable Priest\u2019","description":" Welcome to Episode 2 of the 40 Acts Generosity Challenge Podcast!  This special podcast series explores what it means to live generously this Lent, using our time, talents and treasure to respond to the 40acts challenges.   In this episode, Ruth is joined by the Reverend Pat Allerton, vicar of St Peter\u2019s Notting Hill, otherwise known as \u2018The Portable Priest\u2019! Pat shares the remarkable story behind his unexpected nickname, reflects on generosity as a spiritual discipline and encourages us to keep going with 40acts even when it takes us out of our comfort zone.   \u201cIt\u2019s remembering why we\u2019re doing this, that we serve a God who\u2019s endlessly generous to us and we want to be like Him.\u201d  Pat\u2019s favourite verse for Lent  \u2018Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.\u2019 Proverbs 3:5\u20136 (NIV)  A reminder to commit each act of generosity to God, even when we can\u2019t see the impact \u2014 trusting that he is at work beyond what we understand.  See our note on Bible usage: https:\/\/www.stewardship.org.uk\/bible-usage   How you can pray for Pat:  that he would persevere day by day throughout the 40acts journey  for growth in generosity, courage and trust in God\u2019s provision  for continued fruitfulness in his ministry and witness, pointing others to Jesus  Related links:  St Peter\u2019s Notting Hill: https:\/\/www.stpetersnottinghill.org   Follow Pat Allerton on Instagram (The Portable Priest): https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/patallerton   Final thoughts: Thank you for joining us for the second episode of this Lent podcast. New episodes will drop weekly throughout 40 Acts - packed with stories, encouragement and practical ways to live generously.  If the conversation inspired you:  subscribe by signing up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent: \u202fhttps:\/\/www.stewardship.org.uk\/40acts  You\u2019ll receive a daily email for the 40 days of Lent, each one with a reflection, challenge and prayer prompt. On Wednesdays, the email will also include a link to the next 40acts podcast episode.   You can also follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App for the first time this year, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.  Please also remember to:  leave a review on your favourite podcast platform   share the podcast with someone starting their Lent journey   Follow us on social media:   Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stewardship\/  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stewardshipuk\/  LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/stewardship\/  TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@stewardship.org.uk  YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/stewardshipuk    Podcast presenter:\u202fRuth Jackson\u202fPodcast producer:\u202fEsther Simmons  Episode website: https:\/\/www.stewardship.org.uk\/40acts\/generosity-challenge-podcast    ","author_name":"Active Generosity Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/555002","html":"