Ep 024: Personal Transformation Through Embracing Change with Richard Pidgley

Today we welcome Richard Pidgley on our show. Today Richard is an AoG minister who leads Millpool Hill Church in Birmingham U.K. Richard has served as a pastor in several churches and has an MA in missional leadership and loves to teach the Word of God.  In this episode Richard shares his story about his difficult childhood involving foster care, children’s homes and boarding school. During this time in adolescence Richard made poor choices leading to disastrous consequences, including being sentenced to youth custody. It was whilst being in youth custody that Richard read the Bible and believed its powerful message and as a result, became a committed Christian.  His story is truly inspiring so tune in because you don’t want to miss this episode.   Here are the highlights: {1:30} Richard share a little bit about his personal life and his work  {6:45} His story about his difficult childhood - growing up in foster care &  and meeting his birth mother  {12:45} Growing up as a rebel teenager, life in prison, and his attempt to suicide  {16:25} How he found his way to God  {22:50} Tips and encouragement to anyone who is experiencing anxiety, fear or pain {34:31} Advice to anyone who is afraid of the unknown and is longing for change  {43:05} How his running journey began {49:25} What does heart-centred leadership means to him {01:00:45} Importance of self-care and taking care of ourselves      Connect with Richard and learn more about his work here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004899528492   Millpool Hill Church www.millpoolhill.com    Richard’s Book: Seriously Rich, by Richard Pidgley https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seriously-Rich-Richard-Pidgley/dp/1860248071     Team Development and Team Wellbeing Newsletter – Consultancy: here    Get Kiki Kirby Coaching news and loving guidance straight to your inbox. – Coaching: here    Join The Happy Healthy Wellbeing Community: here   Register here Free Training  - Renergise you 28th December  https://www.kikikirbycoaching.co.uk/re-energise-you    The Heart-Centered Event - Empower you 7th January  https://heartcentredevents.my.canva.site/     Connect with Kiki:  https://www.instagram.com/kiki.kirby.coaching/ https://www.instagram.com/kikikirbyconsultancy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kikikirbycoaching/ Email: [email protected]