We talk a lot about strength in ministry… but what about vulnerability? If leaders never show weakness, what kind of leadership are we offering? My new blog post explores why vulnerability might matter far more than we imagine. Please do have a read.
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Join me tomorrow (Tues 31 March 12-1pm) for an online talk on pilgrimage, suffering, and hope. All are welcome to attend this free session - you just need to register via this link: forms.office.com/e/QaavhSRUSQ
Look forward to seeing some of you there 😊
How has Christianity shaped Wales… and how might it help shape what comes next? I explore all this in my latest blog post. Hope you enjoy the read.
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Great article about my book from former BBC Radio 2, Radio 4, and Songs of Praise presenter, Debbie Thrower. In recent years, Thrower founded Anna Chaplaincy, a community-based ministry which offers spiritual and emotional support to older people.
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My latest blog reflects on the importance of teamwork and collaboration in ministry.
”Ministry isn’t about perfection. The meaning of ministry is found in its messiness. Perfect harmony does not exist. Faithful presence does.”
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Whether you’re reading “To Hell’s Mouth & Back” or not, you might find this series helpful. I’m sharing articles & scripts written since the book’s launch, for personal reflection or group conversation. First post: article for BRF Ministries on hope. trystanowainhughes.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/f...
A real privilege to lead a quiet morning at Bangor Cathedral. Wonderful to reflect together on pilgrimage, suffering and hope. Roedd hi’n fraint go iawn cael arwain bore tawel yng Nghadeirlan Bangor - yn myfyrio gyda’n gilydd ar bererindod, dioddefaint a gobaith.
A Robin on a berry-laden winter t branch, looking alert
'Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow… even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these' (Matt 6. 26,28). Connect with creation this spring. promotingretreats.org #retreat #prayer
Roedd fy ngwasanaeth bore ma ar BBC Radio Cymru ar pererindod, dioddefaint a gobaith. Gobeithio fyddwch chi’n mwynhau.
My service this morning on BBC Radio Cymru was based on my pilgrimage, suffering, and hope. Hope you enjoy.
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Feeling both delighted and humbled by the wonderfully positive review of ‘To Hell’s Mouth and Back’ in the Church Times this week: “This attractive and unusual book aims at a general Christian readership, but digs deep. It is a good choice as the Archbishop of Wales's recommendation for Lent”.
Recorded a service on themes in my new book “To Hell’s Mouth and Back” for BBC Radio Cymru this morning.
Nes i recordio oedfa ar themâu yn fy llyfr newydd “Trwy’r Anialwch” y bore ma i BBC Radio Cymru. Mi fydd o’n cael ei ddarlledu Dydd Sul yma ac wedyn ar gael ar BBC Sounds.
Very grateful that Bishop Mary Stallard has commended my book 'To Hell's Mouth and Back" as reading for Lent this year:
"A great resource for personal or group reflection. It’s written in an accessible style with prompts to help the reader to reflect themselves and ask their own questions."
I’m honoured that my book “To Hell’s Mouth and Back” has been commended by the wonderful charity GoHealth as a recommended read for Lent.
“A deeply moving and timely read for Lent. We wholeheartedly commend this as a Lent read - honest, beautifully written, & grounded in hope.”
I’d love you to join me for a Lent Quiet Morning I'm leading at Bangor Cathedral on Saturday 21 February 10am–1pm. It’s open to everyone and free to attend. If you’re able to come, please sign up so we can plan mid‑morning light refreshments.
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Delighted to see a feature on my new book in the ‘South Wales Argus’.
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Delighted that my new book “To Hell’s Mouth and Back” has been chosen as the Archbishop of Wales’s official Lent Book for 2026.
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If you’re looking for a little something as a gift for someone this Christmas, please do consider my new book. Hope can shine through even our darkest moments.
Available in all good bookshops and online book sellers:
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Mi wnes i fwynhau cael fy nghyfweld gan BBC Radio Cymru am fy llyfr newydd. Mae ar gael i wrando ar y clip yma.
I enjoyed being interviewed by BBC Radio Cymru about my new book. It’s available to listen to on this clip.
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Wrth fy modd i gael fy nghyfweld am fy llyfr newydd heddiw (dydd Mawrth) ar “Dros Ginio” ar BBC Radio Cymru. Mae’r rhaglen yn dechrau am 1pm, ond dwi’n meddwl y bydda i ymlaen yn hwyrach yn y rhaglen. Bydd ar gael wedyn ar BBC Sounds.
Huge thanks for such a brilliant launch of To Hell’s Mouth and Back! Lovely to see so many of you there. Grateful for all the kind words from those already reading it Available via BRF, Amazon, or bookshops: www.amazon.co.uk/Hells-Mouth-...
Big shout-out to Georgia & Tomos for photos.
Thank you so much to all who came to the launch of “To Hell’s Mouth and Back” and “Trwy’r Anialwch”. Over 80 people were at a joyous evening – great to be back at @ChristChCardiff Official photos to come – but wanted to thank you for your support and kind messages. Diolch pawb!
Excited for the launch of To Hell’s Mouth and Back / Trwy’r Anialwch tomorrow (Fri 7 Nov, 7pm) at Christ Church, Roath Park CF23 5QN. I’ll read a few extracts, there’ll be light refreshments & 20% off books (card machine available). Croeso i bawb! All welcome!
I represented the Church in Wales at the relaunch of Cynnal yesterday. Cynnal offers free confidential counselling for clergy in Wales and their families. Check out their new website and please pass on their details to anyone who may find them helpful: cynnal.uk
Publication day! A quiet celebration in my favourite café while Sandra visits her mum in Germany. To Hell’s Mouth and Back has been years in the making - personal, hopeful, and uplifting. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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#pilgrimage #hope #spirituality
Finally got my hands on my new book – "To Hell's Mouth and Back: Pilgrimage, Suffering and Hope". It will be published later this month. #newbook #pilgrimage #suffering #hope #author
Dwi’n falch iawn fod fersiwn Gymraeg o’n llyfr i’n cael ei gyhoeddi ochr yn ochr â’r Saesneg. Bydd y lansiad ar yr un pryd â’r fersiwn Saesneg – 7yh, nos Wener 7 Tachwedd yn Eglwys Crist, Parc y Rhath. Croeso cynnes i bawb!
Not yet held a copy of my new book, but I’ve just been sent a photo of a review copy by the CEO of GoHealth, who is reading it ready for a podcast I am recording with her soon. Lovely to see an early copy of the book and very much looking forward to being on the podcast 😊
Wonderful to be back at the Llandaff Diocesan Conference yesterday, giving the keynote talk on Holy Teamwork, alongside @mandyebayton We had a warm welcome at a joyous and uplifting event 😊
A date for the diary. The launch of my new book “To Hell’s Mouth and Back” will be at Christ Church, Roath Park on Friday 7 November at 7pm. I’d love to see you there - look forward to it! 😊
“A wonderful book of reflection, lament and celebration“ (Rowan Williams). The final cover of my new book – out late October.
