Steph Gutmann

Have you been in Church for any length of time? If so, chances are you’ve heard a message based on 1 Kings 19 about how God speaks to us in a still small voice. But what if He also speaks to us from the whirlwind?! In 1 Kings, we read how Elijah felt…

On the 10th July, I was invited to do some teaching on Communion at my church. This time, I focused on the covenant relationship, and how it relates to traditional Jewish wedding customs. You can hear it on the Church Facebook page (video qualit

After an unsuccessful experience, the last straw came when a guy clearly in his 60s, tried to claim he was 52, and “liked” me. Showing all that is wrong with online dating. I’m so over it, I instantly deleted my profile and will embrace single life…

STEPH GUTMANN grew up in a Christian home but heard stories of her Jewish ancestors who were in the holocaust. A series of challenges in her life have led her on an identity quest. She shared her story with Maria Rodrigues. Listen to the podcast…

I’ve been reading “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl. As someone who lost family in the Holocaust, I always find reading about people’s Holocaust experiences, a challenge. But, what I like about Frankl, is that as a Psychotherapist, he…

Have you ever re-read a book you once loved as a teenager? Sometimes it can be good to read it again, and gain simple pleasure from a timeless classic, like Jane Eyre! But, be warned!! Sometimes, the book you once loved can be ruined by your life…

What is the Bible, to you? Is it some dusty old book which is pointless? Is it all doom, gloom, and negativity – not what you need, today? Or is it something more? I’ve felt really challenged, this year – and I know we’re still only in January! –…

Do you ever look back over your life, and wonder at how far you’ve come? Do you have a particular moment, year, or season where it felt like there was no way out, when you were in it? I know I have. Like early on when I finished uni, and moved to…

When I first started to explore life as a writer, I remember writing an editorial about the difference between joy versus happiness. I naively tried to say we should pursue joy, and not be so determined to focus merely on happiness. Oh what a sweet,…

Have you ever felt as though something you thought was a guaranteed yes, feels like it’s being blocked in every direction? Or those dreams you’ve planned out for your life, or for this year, look like they are NEVER going to happen? Or maybe, the…

As the UK emerges from lockdown, I believe there is a clear message for many of us, around not becoming too busy for God, as we had been before March 23rd. It’s a simple message to hear, but potentially challenging one to implement. And it’s…

On Sunday 12th July, I was invited to speak at my Church’s online service To hear the fill message, please visit the page here. Otherwise, please read and reflect on this overview. If you were asked to describe your lockdown experience, what kind of…

On Sunday 10th May, 2020, I had the honour of sharing a message through my church’s online service. I have since received many messages from people saying it was exactly what they needed to hear. As well as requests for me to put something in…