The Week Ahead with Ken Robinson | Daily Christian Encouragement

The Week Ahead with Ken Robinson | Daily Christian Encouragement

The Week Ahead with Ken Robinson is a daily Christian encouragement podcast designed to help you start each day with peace, hope, and steady faith. Life can feel overwhelming at times — with worry, uncertainty, pressure, and emotional fatigue. Each short episode offers practical biblical encouragement to help you slow down, refocus your heart, and face the day ahead with confidence in God. Through Scripture, prayer, and real-life insight, Ken Robinson shares how God’s Word brings peace of mind, strength for today, and reassurance when life feels heavy. These daily devotions are simple, honest, and easy to listen to — whether you’re driving, walking, resting, or beginning your morning. If you’re feeling anxious, discouraged, tired of waiting, or unsure about the future, this podcast will gently remind you that God is near and His grace is sufficient for today. Each episode helps you: • Find peace during stress and uncertainty • Overcome fear and anxiety through faith • Experience God’s mercy, forgiveness, and renewal • Grow in trust, hope, and daily spiritual strength New episodes are released every day: • Sydney — 6:00 PM • London — 10:00 AM • Washington, DC — 5:00 AM A calm voice. A moment to breathe. Encouragement for today — and peace for the week ahead. © 2026 Ken Robinson. All rights reserved.

Episodes

August 18, 2025 5 mins

Feel weighed down by guilt? Unsure how to ask God for forgiveness or where to start again? This episode gives you a simple, Bible-based way to come clean with God and move forward today—no fancy words, no hoops to jump through.

We’ll walk through four clear steps:

  1. Be honest — tell God the truth in plain words (Psalm 51).
  2. Ask clearly — name what you’re sorry for and ask His forgiveness (1 John 1:9).
  3. Receive by faith — trust that in ...
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We’ve all had days we wish we could erase — words we regret, choices we’d take back, or opportunities we missed. The truth is, holding on to yesterday’s mistakes can weigh us down and rob us of the fresh start God wants to give us today.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks the hope found in Philippians 3:13-14, where the Apostle Paul says, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I p...

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August 18, 2025 7 mins

How to Start Your Day with God

How you begin your morning shapes the rest of your day. For many of us, the alarm goes off, and the first thoughts that come to mind are stress, regret, or exhaustion. But the Bible offers us something better: a way to start each day with a fresh slate, filled with God’s mercy.

Lamentations 3:22–23 says: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new ...

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Every day we’re bombarded by voices — from the news, social media, and even our doubts. Over time, these voices can shape the way we think, often leaving us anxious, discouraged, or stuck in negative patterns. But the Bible tells us there’s a better way.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks Romans 12:2, which says: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your min...

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It’s easy to race through life without stopping to notice the beauty of the present moment. We get caught up in yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s worries, and in the process, we overlook the truth that today is a precious gift.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson reflects on Psalm 118:24: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

This simple verse carries a powerful reminder — every s...

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August 22, 2025 6 mins

Life can be draining. Responsibilities, challenges, and unexpected problems can leave us feeling tired, empty, and overwhelmed. But God has given us a source of renewal that never runs dry — His Word.

In this episode of The Week Ahead with God Podcast, Ken Robinson reminds us that Scripture isn’t just ancient history or advice on a page. It is living, active, and powerful, able to revive our spirits and bring fresh strength when we ...

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Why does God answer some prayers while others seem to go unheard? In today’s episode of A Week Ahead With God, Ken Robinson tackles this honest and often frustrating question by exploring what it really means to pray according to God’s will.

Drawing from 1 John 5:14-15 and personal experience, Ken unpacks how aligning our prayers with God’s heart can shift not only our perspective—but also the outcome. This isn’t about perfect words...

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Why does God answer some prayers while others seem to go unnoticed?

In this deeply personal episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson opens up about a moment when everything seemed to go wrong—and how one scripture changed everything.

Drawing from Philippians 4:6-9, Ken shares how learning to pray with peace and surrender brought not just an answered prayer, but a transformation of perspective. When faced with a $5,000 car...

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As we wrap up this week’s series on Starting Fresh with God, today’s episode focuses on one of the most powerful gifts God gives us: hope.

Without hope, life can feel heavy and uncertain. But with hope, we can face each day with courage, knowing God’s promises never fail. In today’s episode, Ken Robinson shares how to cultivate daily hope, not just during life's significant challenges, but also in the ordinary moments that make up o...

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Waiting on God can be one of the hardest parts of prayer. We want answers quickly, but often His timing looks very different to ours. So how do we keep praying when nothing seems to be changing? And how do we make sure our prayers are filled with faith, not fear?

In Episode 17 of The Week Ahead with God Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks two key Scriptures that give us fresh perspective on prayer: “He has made everything beautiful in its...

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August 27, 2025 8 mins

Have you ever prayed with all your heart, only to be met with silence?

In this powerful episode of The Week Ahead with God, Ken Robinson speaks directly to those in a season of waiting and wondering. What do you do when God doesn’t seem to answer? Is silence a sign that something’s wrong—or could it be that God is doing more than you can see?

Drawing on biblical examples like Joseph, David, and Job—as well as personal experience—Ken ...

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Can the way you live impact the way God responds to your prayers?

In this eye-opening episode of The Week Ahead with God Podcast, Ken Robinson explores a powerful truth that many believers often overlook: your actions, attitude, and treatment of others can have a direct impact on your prayer life. This isn’t about legalism or trying to earn God’s love—it’s about understanding that prayer is a relational exchange, not a religious tra...

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Don’t Give Up on Prayer — Persevere with Faith and Hope

In Episode 13 of The Week Ahead with God Podcast, Ken Robinson explores one of the most vital yet often neglected principles of powerful prayer: persistence. Many of us pray for something once or twice and then give up when we don’t see the results. But Jesus taught us the exact opposite: to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking.

Through the parable of the persistent wido...

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August 31, 2025 14 mins

When you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn, how do you pray?

In this episode of "How to Pray When You Need Help," - The Week Ahead podcast host Ken Robinson shares practical wisdom and real-life stories about making prayer your first response in times of trouble. Ken opens up about a personal financial crisis and the anxiety that followed, revealing how a simple, honest prayer led to unexpected solutions and a sense of pe...

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Ever felt like you’re not good enough to pray? Or maybe you’ve worried about saying the wrong thing? In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson shares why prayer isn’t about polished words or getting everything right. God simply wants you to come boldly and honestly.

The Bible says in Hebrews 4:16 that we can “approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.” That means you don’t have to creep in hoping not to be noticed...

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What to do when God answers prayer

In the final episode of this seven-part series on How to Strengthen Your Prayer Life, Ken Robinson explores a crucial but often overlooked truth: Answered prayer isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. Too often, we celebrate a breakthrough and quickly move on, forgetting that God answers prayer not just to bless us—but to grow us.

In this episode, Ken opens Scripture to show how the people of God respond...

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Waiting on God can be one of the hardest parts of prayer. We want answers quickly, but often His timing looks very different to ours. So how do we keep praying when nothing seems to be changing? And how do we make sure our prayers are filled with faith, not fear?

In Episode 17 of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks two key Scriptures that give us fresh perspective on prayer: “He has made everything beautiful in its time” (E...

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Have you ever prayed hard for something, only to realise later it wasn’t what you really needed? Or maybe you’ve been desperate for direction, but deep down, you just wanted God to approve your plan. That’s where surrender and wisdom come in.

In Episode 18 of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks two powerful truths that can transform your prayer life. First, from Luke 22:42, we see Jesus’ example in the Garden of Gethsemane:...

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Have you ever prayed hard for something, only to realise later it wasn’t what you really needed? Or maybe you’ve been desperate for direction, but deep down, you just wanted God to approve your plan. That’s where surrender and wisdom come in.

In Episode 18 of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks two powerful truths that can transform your prayer life. First, from Luke 22:42, we see Jesus’ example in the Garden of Gethsemane:...

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Have you ever prayed and still felt restless afterwards? Or maybe you wanted to pray, but you couldn’t find the words? Episode 19 of The Week Ahead Podcast is for you.

Ken Robinson unpacks two powerful promises from Scripture that bring comfort and hope to our prayer life. First, from John 14:27, we’re reminded that Jesus gives us a peace the world can’t offer — a calm that guards our hearts even when circumstances haven’t changed. ...

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