"going To The Army!" - Marc Harry's Podcast

Over the past few weeks we have been looking at - and learning from - the various appearances of the Risen Jesus: to Cleopas and the other disciple on the Road to Emmaus, to Thomas, to Peter and, today, we think of His encounter with His brother James - and appearing to over 500 witnesses at once on the mountain.Then we will examine our OWN personal encounters with Jesus. How has meeting Him changed YOUR life? Or mine?Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the sixth of these has just been broadcast this evening. This is the meeting as it was broadcast. I am shari

People! The world is full of them - and, in the words of a popular Christian song, the NEED THE LORD. In The salvation Army we use many words for 'people' - some of them would be brothers, sisters, folk, comrades and 'whosoever'. William Booth famously sent, on one occasion, a one-word telegram that contained just the one word: OTHERS. The world needs to know that SOMEONE CARES - not just God Himself - but every one of us who call ourselves Christians! The world needs 'You and Me'to care...and more...to tell them about Jesus' saving power!Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeti

Do you ever wish you could have a 2nd chance? has something ever gone wrong and you've said, "How I'd like another go at THAT?" That is the theme of this, the 7th weekly Salvation Meeting I have made for Fortress Radio. Peter, after denying Jesus, was reconciled with His Master on the beach after breakfast that day - and so he became the rock on which the Christian church was to be built.Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the sixth of these has just been broadcast this evening. This is the meeting as it was broadcast. I am sharing the meeting here so people

Thomas the disciple is famous for doubting the Lord's resurrection - but would we have been more easily persuaded than he? That is the theme of this, the 6th weekly Salvation Meeting I have made for Fortress Radio. Thomas, after his failing, served God wonderfully for many years before his own martyrdom - will people see 'the marks of Jesus' in us?Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the sixth of these has just been broadcast this evening. This is the meeting as it was broadcast. I am sharing the meeting here so people can listen again if they wish or hear it i

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 34th Episode is for April 2020 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 7th year of broadcasting.  This episode (the 44th podcast in total, including new NEW Salvation Meetings and seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, Youth Chorus, a massed item, Army groups and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - including some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before.There is no overall theme for this episode but there is a personal, family celebration involved as I have specially assembled this podcast to celebrate the 80th birthday of my mother, Major Jean Harry (R).Composers featured include Dirk Krommenhoek, Howard Davies, Ray Steadman-Allen, Bramwell Coles, James Curnow and Evangeline Booth.A new feature that continues with this episode is the inclusion of a special segment to highlight famous SA soloists , both vocal and instrumental. Featured so

Peace of mind and heart is a much sought after thing - especially right now as so many people around the whole world are worried about health, jobs, finances, loved ones and so many more of the circumstances we find ourselves in.Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the third of these has just been broadcast this evening. This is the meeting as it was broadcast but with a few added bits that had to be cut out to 'fit' the broadcast version into 58 minutes. I am sharing the meeting here so people can listen again if they wish or hear it in places where Fortress Radi

We have heard it claimed by some that 'Easter has been cancelled this year' - not so! The message of Easter is more relevant that ever in this time of sadness, worry, tragedy and devastation...Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the fourth of these has just been broadcast this evening. Tonight, especially for Easter Sunday our Bible message is brought to us by Commissioner Keith Banks. I am sharing the meeting here so people can listen again if they wish or hear it in places where Fortress Radio is unavailable.

Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the third of these has just been broadcast this evening. This is the meeting as it was broadcast but with a few added bits that had to be cut out to 'fit' the broadcast version into 58 minutes. I am sharing the meeting here so people can listen again if they wish or hear it in places where Fortress Radio is unavailable.

Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the second of these has just been broadcast this evening. This is the meeting as it was broadcast but with a few added bits that had to be cut out to 'fit' the broadcast version into 58 minutes.I am sharing the meeting here so people can listen again if they wish or hear it in places where Fortress Radio is unavailable.

Throughout the world we are in the grip of a dreadful pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc with the day to lives of countless millions of people. One of the consequences is the fact that we cannot, for the time being, meet in worship in our churches and Salvation Army corps. So FORTRESS RADIO has stepped in to provide two 'meetings' each Sunday at least for the duration of the curfews and lockdowns. I am pleased to be preparing the evening - or Salvation Meeting each week and the first of these has just been broadcast this evening. There were a few teething problems - mainly that the end of the meeting was lost when the News Headlines intervened - so I am sharing the meeting here so people can listen again if they wish or hear it in places where Fortress Radio is unavailable.

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 33rd Episode is for March 2020 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 7th year of broadcasting. This episode (the 38th podcast in total, including seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, massed ensembles, a singing company, Army groups and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - including some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before. The theme for this episode is "VICTORY!" and most of the chosen pieces look forward to the day when Christ shall overcome.Composers featured include Erik Leidzen, Chris Mallett, Ray Steadman-Allen, Kenneth Downie, Wilf Heaton and Bramwell Coles - with recordings featured from 1930 right up to the present day. A new feature that conyinues with this episode is the inclusion of a special segment to highlight famous SA soloists , both vocal and instrumental. Featured soloists this time include the great cornetist To

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 32nd Episode is for December 2019 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 6th year of broadcasting. This episode (the 37th podcast in total, including seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, massed ensembles, a singing company, Army groups and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - including some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before. Composers featured include Harold Scotney, Albert Orsborn, Ray Steadman-Allen, John Larsson, Norman Bearcroft, William Himes and Eric Ball with recordings featured from 1930 right up to the present .This new episode ends with an eye on Advent - the time of the year when we, as Christians, try to ready ourselves for the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth in order to be the saviour of Mankind.A new feature starting with this episode is the inclusion of a special segment to highlight famous SA soloists , both

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 31st Episode is for July 2019 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 6th year of broadcasting. This episode (the 36th podcast in total, including seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, massed ensembles, a singing company, Army groups and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - including some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before. Composers featured include James Curnow, David Edmonds, Eric Ball, Les Condon, Norman Bearcroft, Joy Webb, Steven Ponsford, Ray Bowes and Dorothy Gates. This new episode is the first one since 2017 and the gap between podcasts is a reflection of SO VERY MUCH that has been happening in my life - including the birth of my daughters, moving house, a broken leg and operations...and lots of GREAT things happening in our local Corps.The new episode is titled "FAITH" and all songs and pieces featured are about faith - a

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 30th Episode is for March 2017 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 4th year of broadcasting. This episode (the 35th podcast in total, including seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, massed ensembles, a singing company, rock band and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - inclusing some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before. Composers featured include John Larsson, Martyn Thomas, Thomas Rive, Norman Bearcroft, Ray Steadman-Allen, Douglas Rolls and Brian Hogg. This new episode in the Podcast series is the successor last month's podcast and features songs and pieces with a connection to WATER - seas, oceans, rivers, tides, floods and founts. Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 3 years. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSAN

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 29th Episode is for February 2017 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 4th year of broadcasting. This episode (the 34th podcast in total, including seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, massed ensembles, a singing company, rock band and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - inclusing some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before. Composers featured include Emil Soderstrom, Kenneth Downie, William Broughton, Norman Bearcroft, Ray Steadman-Allen, Andrew Mackereth, Eric Ball and Fred Dockerill.This new episode in the Podcast series and its successor to come next month features songs and pieces with a connection to WATER - seas, oceans, rivers, tides, floods and founts.Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 3 years. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or down

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 28th Episode is for November 2016 and continues the "Going to the Army!" ministry, which is now in its 3rd year of  broadcasting. This episode (the 33rd podcast in total, including seasonal specials) features bands, songsters, massed ensembles, a singing company and soloists - all sharing with us music from the vast Salvation Army repertoire - inclusing some very rare pieces I doubt most listeners have heard before.  Composers featured include Erik Leidzen, William Himes, Andrew Blyth, Norman Bearcroft, Ray Steadman-Allen, Herbert Booth and Albert VickeryOriginally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 3 years. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of times in all continents and more than 50 countries throughout the world - and has been played to even more by listeners who share them with family, church shut-ins and other friends

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 27th Episode is for September 2016 and marks the return of the "Going to the Army!" ministry after a Summer Break. This episode pays tribute to one of the greatest names in Salvation Army history - BM George Marshall (OF) - a man whose music - and even more so when placed intot the context of his own life story - is inspirational and awe-inspiring. His story is told throughout the podcast episode and we hear more than TWENTY of his songs and pieces, including four recordings that have never been heard before, three of which have been made specially for this podcast.The episode features Salvation Army bands, singers and soloists from around the world including:The International Staff Band and Songsters (including a rare live recording from 1957), Chalk Farm Band, Tranas Band, THe Household Troops Band, Tottenham Citadel Band and the Canadian Staff Band, soloists Peter Wise and Lawrence Mallyon, Portsmouth Citadel, Brisbane City Templ

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 26th Episode is for May 2016 and continues the return of the "Going to the Army!" ministry, now in its 3rd season. This episode features Salvation Army bands, singers and soloists from around the world - with a special feature on a good friend of mine, Dr Clarence Adoo MBE - a Salvationist musician whose professional career as a trumpet player in leading orcheatras was tragicaly cut short by a terrible car accident that left him paralysed from the neck down. Despite this he has continued his career in music - not just in administration but as a performer and conductor - as we shall hear in his inspiring interview in the podcast.As well as hearing a recording of Clarence playing we hear the International Staff Band in a special recording performing a march with Clarence conducting - and we have 2 excerpts from a BRAND NEW CD recording issued to help raise funds for him recorded by The Fairey Band, one of the leading contesting bands

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 25th Episode is for March 2016 and continues the return of the "Going to the Army!" ministry, now in its 3rd season. I sincerely hope that from now on the series will once again be a monthly podcast, as I know many listsners have missed it.This episode celebrates all things 'Salvation Army' with a celebration of our identity as an organisation AT WAR with sin and evil - a BLOOD AND FIRE Army unashamed of the truths we are so needed to share with the world. Musicians and composers featured this month include several Robert Redhead, Eric Ball, Norman Bearcroft, Erik Leidzen, several Staff Bands and songster brigades, Ove Ericson, Bill and Bruce Broughton and Salvationist musicians from all around the worldOriginally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 32 months. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of times in all continents and

The Spirit of ChristmasWe start our 2015 Christmas playlist with Kenneth Cook’s 1954 March Medley. This has been a seasonal favourite amongst Salvation Army bands for as long as I can remember – and more! Featuring ‘Good Christian Men Rejoice’, ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ and ‘See Amid the Winter’s Snow’ it will set our feet tapping! It is played here by the Nottingham Memorial Halls Band.Sing A Song of ChristmasIf our feet are already tapping then Len Ballantine’s song will get our hands clapping as well! This song has been a popular addition to the Christmas repertoire both in the SA and beyond. We featured it with our own songster brigade this year at Lincoln Citadel but this is from the International Staff Songsters album ‘Sing Noel’Stars are ShiningBack to 1941 now and a beautiful collaboration between Catherine Baird and Charles Skinner – 2 very well-known and fondly remembered names in SA music. This carol has retained its popularity and this lovely recording is by the Sunbury Junior Singers under Joy Webb