-
DAB+, FM & AM 89, 89.5, 97.2, 103.7 & AM1368
-
Online Listen on Radioplayer
-
Mobile Download the app
-
Smart Speaker Ask your speaker 'play Manx Radio'
At Your Service
Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.
Subscribe to this podcast
Episodes
-
Postives, negatives, the bigger picture, and a festival of light .... all the stories are here!
Sunday, 14 December 2025
Pioneer Minister Rev'd Alex Brown looks and the positives, the negatives and the bigger picture, following the cancellation of this year's Christmas Live - a casualty of the recent stormy weather - and Heather and Tim Price explain why they're preparing a festival of light in New Life Church(Ramsey Independent Methodists) - plus there's music and (another!) packed notice board
-
THROUGH ADVENT with Bishop Tricia - Week 3 - Joy beyond all joys
Sunday, 14 December 2025
Through Advent with Bishop Tricia - Week Three - Joy, beyond all joys ....There's a short video, and a booklet containing a full transcript of this podcast plus some questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for action. They can all be downloaded via this link :https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
-
The £1.8 million Christmas giveaway - a free story podcast - and an invitation you won't want to miss!
Sunday, 7 December 2025
Why would someone give away £1.8 million that they could keep for themselves?? And what's so different about this year's Christmas Live in Douglas? All the answers are here - plus music, another packed notice board and details of part 2 of Bishop Tricia's new 4-part series of Advent reflections - see the separate At Your Service podcast - THROUGH ADVENT with Bishop Tricia - and find more resources here https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
-
THROUGH ADVENT with Bishop Tricia - Week 2 - A different kind of peace
Sunday, 7 December 2025
Through Advent with Bishop Tricia - Week Two - A different kind of peace ....There's a short video, and a booklet containing a full transcript of this podcast plus some questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for action. They can all be downloaded via this link :https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
-
A 'first' for the Island - and it all starts next Saturday - the whole story is here!
Sunday, 30 November 2025
As Rev'd Catherine McFie begins her new ministry as the Island's first-ever Ecumenical Church Minister, we bring you the full story here - plus music, another packed notice board and details of Bishop Tricia's new 4-part series of Advent reflections - see the separate At Your Service podcast - THROUGH ADVENT with Bishop Tricia - and find more resources here https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
-
THROUGH ADVENT with Bishop Tricia - Week 1 - Hope, even in times of darkness
Sunday, 30 November 2025
Through Advent with Bishop Tricia - Week One - Hope, even in times of darkness.There's a short video, and a booklet containing all the material from this podcast plus some questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for action. They can all be downloaded via this link :https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/
-
SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN GEMS - AND WE FIND THEM IN NAIROBI - AND IN PEEL!
Sunday, 23 November 2025
Recent visitor to the Island, Rev'd Cyprian Yobera, has dedicated his life to reaching out to those on the margins - finding hidden gems in the neglected children living on the streets in one of Africa's largest urban slums - and Peel Commissioner Katryna Baptist is creating some hidden gems for everyone to discover on a Live Nativity Trail - their stories are here - with music and another packed notice board!
-
Daisy is on a pilgrimage to find dog-friendly Cathedrals, and Ellen Blacker knows the quiet revival is definitely happening!
Sunday, 16 November 2025
Sarah Morris believes that when we say 'you're welcome here' we shouldn't exclude dogs and she, and her labrador Daisy, are on a pilgrimage to find all the dog-friendly Cathedrals in the UK - and the Isle of Man, of course! Listen to their story here - along with Ellen Blacker - an apprentice with the Anglican Church Building Support team. But it's not church buildings Ellen is talking about here - it's the quiet revival -and a unique way of living! Plus music - and another packed notice board.
-
AT YOUR SERVICE - with a mix of thoughts, music and prayer for - November - the month of remembrance
Sunday, 16 November 2025
A special programme first broadcast on Remembrance Sunday -a mix of music, thoughts and prayers for this time of reflection on those we have loved and lost from this life.
-
Cast adrift? Following the death of her husband, Bishop Tricia reflects on life, love - and faith.
Sunday, 2 November 2025
Just over a year ago, the Rt Rev'd Tricia Hillas was ordained and consecrated as the next Bishop of Sodor and Man, and moved to the Isle of Man with her husband Andrew, to begin what should have been a happy new phase of life on the Island they both knew and loved. But the reality was a year marred by Andrew's unexpected death. At this season of Remembrance and as she returns to full-time ministry after her period of compassionate leave, Bishop Tricia reflects with searing honesty on the events of the past few months, and considers how they are shaping her faith - and her future.
-
Caring for heritage buildings - huge responsibility or a chance to be radical? And Ruth Keggin-Gell is handing out invitations!
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Caring for heritage buildings - a huge responsibility - or an opportunity to be imaginative and even adventurous ? Recent visitor ADRIAN FOX (Environmental and Sustainability Officer for Cathedrals and Church Buildings in the Church of England) and LOUISE WHITELEGG (Anglican Church Building Support Officer in the Isle of Man) discuss. Louise's contact number is 07624 474 275. Manx Language Development Officer Ruth Keggin-Gell has an invitation - and there's music and notice board news too.
-
Leading churches - with imagination and creativity? Rev'd Liz Crumlish believes it's the way forward!
Sunday, 12 October 2025
Rev’d Liz Crumlish is a priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church, She is also an author, a poet and has a blog. She’s going to be on the Island next Saturday to lead a day exploring a different way of church leadership. On today’s programme she explains more. Details of. the day - 18th October - can be found on the Thie Dy Vea website - retreathouse.im
-
It's 250 years old - but it's got its own brand new free app - it's the Bible - in Manx!
Sunday, 5 October 2025
Neil Rees of The Bible Society talks about celebrating the 250th anniversary of the printing of the first complete Bible in Manx, with the creation of a brand new app which will put the complete Bible in Manx on any smart phone or suitable device - and a new printed edition of the Bible will follow next year. There's music - including a Canticle for the Feast of St Francis of Assisi - and a notice board packed with news of Harvest services.
-
Funny, dedicated, fearless and faithful! Come and meet two inspirational Liverpool vicars
Sunday, 28 September 2025
Rev'd David Halliwell is the Team Rector of St Luke in the City and Priest in Charge of the church of St Margaret of Antioch in Liverpool - he's also blind. Rev'd Kate Jacobs is also an Anglican priest, caring for two very different churches near John Lennon Airport. Listen to their fascinating faith-filled stories here! Plus music and a packed notice board
-
Words spoken 500 years ago are still worth hearing today - but who is saying those words? Find out here!
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Prayers and music for this - World Peace Day - plus a conversation with Stephen Hoyland, a spiritual director with the Jesuit Institute - about his work leading retreats and preparing on line resources - see jesuitinstitute.org for more details.
-
The ripple effect of a good story and the power of podcasting - Richard Littledale is back!
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Retired Baptist Minister, author, teacher and regular contributor to the Daily Service on BBC Radio 4 Extra, and BBC Radio Wales, Richard Littledale is back today - talking about the power of podcasting, and his brand new book - What Happened Next? - exploring the ripple effects of stories from the Bible.
-
Two doctors, a big anniversary, a saint, and some beautiful Manx music - it's all here!
Sunday, 7 September 2025
Rev'd Dr Janet Corlett - Chair of Isle of Man District of the Methodist Church, and Dr Tim Grass, academic and reader in the Anglican church, talk about the 250th anniversary of the Bible in Manx which will be celebrated through a variety of events later this year. There's Manx music from Caarjyn Cooidjagh, and David Winter shares a story about 7th Century Saint Cuthbert, whose feast was on 4 September.
-
One man and his dog are off on one last adventure - but before they go, there's 50 years of other adventures to think about!
Sunday, 31 August 2025
Monsignor John Devine is preparing to retire to Liverpool, after 10 years as senior Roman Catholic priest on the Island. Retirement is his 'one last adventure' but on today's programme he reflects on some of the other adventures that have made up over 50 years of priestly ministry - and he chooses our hymns.
-
Something old, something new - but nothing borrowed or blue, when we're At Your Service this week!
Sunday, 24 August 2025
We're dipping into the archives again, to explore the history of Santan Parish Church in a recording made nearly 40 years ago - and featuring churchwarden Donald Gelling! And we've news of a new appointment to the Island's churches - not just a new face, but a completely new role too - we have all the details - plus music and our usual notice board.
-
A short story with a big message and a small team with a big award - the details are here!
Sunday, 17 August 2025
We mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a poignant story from an 11-year old girl, and Anna Pitt, Executive Director of the Association of English Cathedrals, presents The Big Table team at Peel Cathedral with the Cathedral Volunteers of the Year Team Award, national recognition of their voluntary work producing a 3-course community lunch each Monday.
-
Promoting peace and making music - meet Kiran Wimberly and The McGraths!
Sunday, 10 August 2025
Kiran Wimberly is a Presbyterian minister living and working in Ireland where her husband leads the Corrymeela Community - Ireland's oldest peace and reconciliation organisation. She's developed a valuable music ministry blending the Psalms with traditional Celtic tunes - assisted by The McGraths - and their story is here!
-
A Manxman in Illinois, and an African Bishop on the Isle of Man - their stories are here!
Sunday, 3 August 2025
Why is Manx-born Robert Burdett living and working in Illinois ? What has drawn him and his wife Kathleen back to the Island ? What are the benefits of 'twinning' two churches? And why does Bishop Tom Demby from Sierra Leone believe he's found his spiritual home on the Isle of Man? All the answers are in this week's programme!
-
What is a sanctuary ? Ancient tradition - or the modern path to peace? Rev'd Dr Inderjit Bhogal has the answer!
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Rev'd Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE is a minister in the Methodist church and a leading theologian and campaigner for peace and reconciliation. He was the first person from a minority ethnic background to be appointed President of the Methodist Conference and it was in that capacity he first visited the Isle of Man in 2000. 25 years later he's back on the Island with very definite views on the real path to peace.
-
20 ways to learn about - and celebrate - St Maughold - and we're looking for seahorses, sharks - and more!
Sunday, 20 July 2025
26 July to 30 August is St Maughold's Week - with a huge programme of different events to celebrate the heritage of the Isle of Man's patron saint. Historian and Anglican Priest, Rev'd Dr Ian Faulds, explains why he's organising this - plus it's Beach Mission time in Peel and Port St Mary - and we've got the details!
-
ALPHA IS BACK - AND THE ARCHBISHOP IS ON TOUR!
Sunday, 13 July 2025
An interview with Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, who visited the Island recently as part of his Lord's Prayer Tour - and the Alpha Course raises its game - to meet the needs of the quiet revival!
-
One church - two vicars? Plus flower power, and an invitation to say thank you!
Sunday, 6 July 2025
One church but two vicars for St Ninian's in Douglas; Scripture Union invite you to a family-friendly thanksgiving and we visit a major flower festival at St Andrew's United Reformed Church in Douglas.
-
AT YOUR SERVICE - This week, we're delivering a plane, and planting a vineyard!
Sunday, 29 June 2025
AFD Software - the Ramsey-based Postcode People - are famous for their high level of support for local and global charities, including the purchase of an aircraft for Mission Aviation Fellowship, the world's largest humanitarian air operator. David Dorricott - Managing Director of AFD Software, talks about the new plane and the difference it will make to some of the world's most disadvantaged people.Matt and Katrina Baptist are based in Peel, and are planting a Vineyard Church on the Island - the full story is here! And there's music too - and another packed notice board.
-
AT YOUR SERVICE - What's a meaningful life? Sam Stockhill knows!
Sunday, 22 June 2025
Sam Stockhill is the Community Partnership Manager for The Leprosy Mission in the North of England, and the Isle of Man. The Leprosy Mission on the Isle of Man is a separate Manx-registered charity, but benefits from visits from Sam to support their fundraising projects. In this first conversation with Sam, be prepared for an amazing display of true faith in God - as well as moving stories about his work in Nepal.And two more people take a deeper look at some familiar words from The Lord's Prayer - anticipating the visit of the Archbishop of York to the Cathedral in Peel on 6 July at 6pm ...
-
AT YOUR SERVICE - The Big Table comes out on top; Archbishop John Sherrington comes to town - and Rev Alex is thinking deeply
Sunday, 15 June 2025
This week - we celebrate The Big Table community outreach, based in the Cathedral in Peel, winning a national award for Cathedral volunteeers; Roman Catholic Archbishop John Sherrington comes to take his seat in the Co-Cathedral of St Mary of the Isle in Douglas, and Rev'd Alex Brown looks again at the Lord's Prayer and finds a new message in its familiar words. Plus music - and the usual notice board
-
AT YOUR SERVICE - why does the Archbishop of York want us to watch this space? Find out here!
Sunday, 8 June 2025
The Archbishop of York has launched a movement called Faith in the North, with The Lord's Prayer at its core - he explains more about it on today's programme. Plus - Very Rev'd John Mann talks about his new book "Be Still, Be Silent" about the priest and poet David Scott - and there's an invitation to meet Kiran Wimberly and The McGraths of the Corrymeela Community who will be visiting the Island on 14th June offering two sessions of conversation and music with a strong Celtic influence. And there's our regular notice board, too.
