Have you ever had someone say the right word at just the right time? A quick “thank you,” or “I’m proud of you,” that lifted your whole day? Or maybe you’ve carried the sting of careless words, spoken years ago, that still echo today.

Words matter. They can wound, or they can heal. They can break someone down or build them up.

In this final episode of our series, we’re talking about how to use our words to bless, not break.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why small words can carry such a big impact
• How Jesus used His words to lift, heal, and restore
• Practical ways to speak life into everyday moments
• The picture of gracious words as “sweet to the soul and healing to the bones”

Our world is hungry for encouragement. And you don’t need a pulpit or a platform to give it. Every conversation is a chance to build someone up.

So as you head into the week, join me. Let’s discover together how words can be seeds of hope, trust, and confidence in the lives around us.

Thanks for tuning in to The Week Ahead Podcast. I’m Ken Robinson — let’s get into it.

Have you ever wished you’d just kept quiet? Or been grateful when someone sat with you in silence instead of trying to fix things with words?

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson explores the surprising power of silence. Drawing on Proverbs 17:28 and Ecclesiastes 3:7, Ken shows how choosing not to speak can create space for healing, deepen relationships, and open us to God’s gentle presence.

You’ll learn how Jesus exemplified the power of silence, why we often find quiet moments uncomfortable, and practical ways to utilise silence wisely in conversations, prayer, and everyday life.

If you’ve ever struggled with saying too much — or not knowing what to say — this episode will encourage you to discover how silence can sometimes tell the most.

If you like this type of material, you’ll find more free resources at KenRobinson.com.

Ever had to say something hard to someone you care about? Maybe it was a mate making poor choices. Or a colleague not pulling their weight. Or even a tough moment in your own family.

These conversations are never simple. If we lean too hard on truth, our words can come across as harsh. If we lean only on love, we risk avoiding honesty altogether. Either way, we miss the balance.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, we’re unpacking what it means to speak the truth in love — the way the Bible describes it in Ephesians 4:15.

Here’s what we’ll explore together:

• Why truth without love can crush, and love without truth can hide
• How Jesus held both together — never letting go of truth, never letting go of love
• Practical steps to help us bring balance in our own conversations
• A fresh look at how our words can heal instead of harm

If you’ve ever wrestled with how to be both honest and kind, this episode is for you.

Please take a few minutes with me today, and let’s explore how to convey both courage and compassion through our words.