Glory In The Mess

In this episode, Mirkku Ridanpaa joins Dan Lee and Robin Dillamore to further explore the subject of Practising the Presence of God.

We talk about the book which is the original inspiration for this series, “The Practice of the Presence of God” by the 17th century monk, Brother Lawrence. We ask why this book has had such an impact on so many people, and we reflect on the simple trust and delight that are so evident in Brother Lawrence’s relationship with God. Mirkku also tells us what brought her from Finland to the UK, and shares about her journey of practising God’s presence - and of discovering a love for liturgy.

This is the third in a series of episodes which are being released every two weeks through the final quarter of 2025.

What is Glory In The Mess?

Glory In The Mess is a podcast in which we share discoveries we have made in our journey together as an intentional Christian community with a focus on worship. The first series focuses on Practising the Presence of God, and we share our thoughts and experiences, as well as our reflections on writings by a variety of authors including Brother Lawrence, Henri Nouwen, Frank Laubach and Ronald Rolheiser. The Glory In The Mess podcast is hosted by the Presence House of Worship community. Dan Lee is asking the questions, and his conversation partners include Robin Dillamore, Helen Carr, Mirkku Ridanpaa and Claire Dillamore.