Psalm 23 Through Connection: Leaving Separation Mindset Behind
From Celebrate Church Bradford Sunday Sermon by Stuart Gregg
May 17, 2026 · 53 min · Season 2026 · Episode 10
About this episode
John Hulse discusses the themes of connection versus separation mindset through the lens of Psalm 23.
Sorry ! There are some audio drop outs on the recording. Still well worth listening to. John Hulse opens with jokes, then recaps a church theme about building with an “empire mindset” and explains two lenses for life: separation (scarcity, certainty, perfection, self-centeredness) versus connection (enough, mystery, fallibility, others-focused). Using Psalm 23 (amplified), John argues it is often read through a Western, separation mindset that treats God like a controller, instead of a shepherd who feeds, guides, and shields. He links “I shall not want” to freedom from scarcity and describe green pastures and still waters as restoring spaces that foster creativity and prepare people for growth. John redefines the “valley of the shadow of death” as the fears that stop someone taking the next step of obedience, illustrating with Paul writing in prison and a personal story of becoming a union rep guided by Micah 6:8. He interprets “a table in the presence of my enemies” as inviting and honoring opponents, referencing a Russell Brand interview with Jamie Winship that challenged the speaker’s judgment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Stuart Gregg
Guest: John Hulse
Topics covered
- connection mindset
- separation mindset
- Psalm 23
- spiritual growth
- faith and obedience
Keywords
- Psalm 23
- connection mindset
- separation mindset
- spirituality
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Psalm 23, Micah 6:8
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