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’s Notting Hill, otherwise known as ‘The Portable Priest’! 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.
“It’s remembering why we’re doing this, that we serve a God who’s endlessly generous to us and we want to be like Him.”
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Pat’s favourite verse for Lent
‘Trust 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.’ Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)
A reminder to commit each act of generosity to God, even when we can’t see the impact — 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’s provision
- for continued fruitfulness in his ministry and witness, pointing others to Jesus
Related links:
St Peter’s 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. You’ll 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.
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The podcast is also available on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, Amazon Music, YouTube
Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson
Podcast producer: Esther Simmons
Ruth Jackson
Ruth leads the PR and Communications for Stewardship, which she joined in April 2022.
She has over 25 years’ marketing communications experience across a range of sectors, including higher education, technology and the arts, both business- and customer-facing.
Ruth worships and serves at C3 Church in Cambridge, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, a dog and a cat. When she’s not at her desk, you might find her rowing on the River Cam, in a ballet class or out for a walk.
She supports causes that are focused on alleviating global poverty and injustice, with a particular interest in supporting vulnerable children.
