One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Wes Sutton, Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation told us that there is a growing interest in the spiritual aspects of health and healing. Acorn has recently celebrated 40 years. Since the foundation, Acorn has sought to bring health and wholeness to the world. In recent years ten hubs have been established in the UK and four abroad. There are plans for two to be established in Essex. These hubs are places where trained listeners will listen to anyone’s story, possibly for over half an hour, and then pray for them. Training can happen through the Healing academy. This is a year long course with a monthly Saturday morning forum on Zoom. More informal on-line learning is available through the Acorn Lounge and also a two session in-person listening academy course. Wes tackled the difficult questions as to why prayer does not always work. He was very clear that prayer can bring transformation.
More information can be found at https://acornchristian.org
We were very grateful that Wes travelled from Chichester to be with us at the studio today.
Playlist
Elton John – Free man in Paris (live) – Joni Mitchel song from 1974 album – Court & Spark – no 470 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time.
Billy Joel – River of dreams – Title track from 1993 album. One of the choices from Rob Merchant who was guest on the show last week.
Queen – I want to break free – 1984 UK no 3 selling 1.2 million 45 rpm records. Wes noted that it was interesting that Freddie Mercury with all his fame, wrote this song.
Huey Lewis and the News – The power of love – from the soundtrack of 1985 film – Back to the future. No 1 in Australia, Belgium and Netherlands. Wes said that Acorn is based in belief in the power of love to heal.
Sting – If I ever lose my faith in you – from 1993 album – Ten Summers tales – Grammy award winner Best pop vocal performance. Having been involved in Christian healing ministry for many years, Wes talked of the importance of faith.
Birthdays competition
Santana featuring Rob Thomas – Smooth – 1999 USA no for 12 weeks. UK no 3. Carlos Santana celebrated his 77th birthday on 20th of July.
East 17 – Stay – 1994 UK Christmas no 1 for 4 weeks. No 1 in eight more countries. One of the founder members, Terry Coldwell, is 50 years old.
Travis – Sing – 2001 UK no 3, Top 10 in eight more countries. Lead singer and lyricists with the band Fran Healey is 51 years old.
Thanks to Chris, Bob and Sarah in Harlow, Chris in Guildford and Wes in the studio and Patrick for taking part. The winner with 5 points was Bob.
Patrick requested Rob Stewart – Baby Jane – 1983 UK no 1 and in 5 more countries. USA no 14.
La La Land soundtrack – Another day of sun – 2016 film won 6 Academy awards and 7 Golden globes.
Chart this week in 1971
No 1 T. Rex – Get it on – no1 in Ireland, USA no 10 and Top 10 in 3 more countries.
No 15 The Temptations – Just my imagination – UK no 8, USA no 1. In 2010 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time, no 399
Miles Davis – Summer time – from the 1958 album – Porgy and Bess.
Claire Parsons Dub version – Running up that hill – with the Paris Olympics opening ceremony today, David in Belgium requested this Kate Bush song.
Next week my guests is author, singer and vicar Dan Pierce talking about his new book.
