Church Society podcast

Chris Moore, Amanda Robbie and Ros Clarke discuss their experiences of being on General Synod and offer their thoughts on who should consider standing for the 2026 elections.

Conference Sermon on 1 John 4 v7-12 by Bishop Tim Wambunya, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

Talk on 'Love your enemy' by Revd Dr James Robson, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

Talk on 'Love your neighbour' by Revd Steve Short, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

Pastoral Charge on 1 Timothy 6 v11-21: Pursuing Love, by Revd Dr Lee Gatiss, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

Talk on 'Love the Lord your God' by Revd Dr Jason Ward, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

Talk on 'Loved by God' by Dr Ros Clarke, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

Lee Gatiss and Ros Clarke discuss the ongoing influence of Anglo-Catholicism, co-belligerence and doctrinal differences.

Lee Gatiss and Ros Clarke discuss the ongoing heresies of the Roman Catholic church.

Andrew Atherstone talks to Ros Clarke about the life, ministry and legacy of J. C. Ryle, the first Bishop of Liverpool.

Lee Gatiss talks to Daniel Eng, author of a new commentary on the book of James, about the book's key themes and practical applications.

Jago Wynne tells Ros Clarke about the life, faith and work of William Wilberforce

Lee Gatiss and Ros Clarke discuss the role of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the newly announced appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th person to hold that office.

Lee Gatiss tells Ros Clarke about Charles Simeon's life, ministry and lessons for today's church.

Mark Smith tells Lee Gatiss about the history, the myths, the theology and the legacy of the Council of Nicea in 325AD.

Simon Vibert talks about his new commentary on Exodus.

Lee Gatiss chats to Tony Cannon about Church Society's new book offerings.

Kirsten Birkett discusses with Lee Gatiss her new commentary on Proverbs in the Hodder Bible Commentary series.

Ros Clarke and Lee Gatiss talk about the controversial and brilliant George Whitefield.

Tony Cannon chats with youth minister Adam Thrift, Associate Minister of All Saints Crowborough, about the challenges and joys of youth ministry today.

Tony Cannon and Kirsty Birkett talk about the dangers and fascination of the occult

Tony Cannon and James Knowles chat about receiving Holy Communion, serving at church and in the community, and money.

Emily Lucas tells Ros Clarke why the work of Richard Sibbes is so important to her personally and pastorally, as well as why he remains significant for the Church of England.

Church Society is 75 years old! In this episode of the podcast we hear about some of its history and ongoing work from Andrew Atherstone, Gerald Bray and Lee Gatiss.

This archive recording of Arthur Bennett (editor of The Valley of Vision and Church Society council member) is digitised from a cassette recording more than 40 years old. Please be aware that the sound quality reflects that!

Nigel Atkinson talks to Ros Clarke about Richard Hooker and his significance for the Church of England today.

Ed Moll talks to Ros Clarke about the 'Cinderella doctrine' of the ascension and why we should pay more attention to it.

Lee Gatiss talks to Ros Clarke about Archbishop Cranmer, his life, work and legacy for the Church of England today.

Lee Gatiss talks to Paul Darlington, the new Patronage Director of Church Society, as well as other directors and the secretary of our patronage board, the Church Society Trust.

Ros Clarke, Lee Gatiss and Kirsten Birkett discuss complementarian theology and practice in the church today.

Corinne Brixton talks to Ros Clarke about her vocation to the distinctive diaconate.

Ros Clarke talks to James Cary about his new stand-up theology show, the Christian almanac, and why the arts matter.

As Chris Moore steps back from his work with Church Society, Lee Gatiss finds out what he has been doing and what he will be filling his time with next.

Michael Hayden and Ros Clarke discuss the February 2025 meeting of General Synod, what happened, what didn't, and the differences watching online and in person.

Bishop Rob Munro's Pastoral Charge on 1 Peter 4 v7-11, from the 2025 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Strangers in the World: Persevering in a culture that has rejected God".

The last of three talks from 1 Peter given by Rob Wood at the 2025 FWS conference, "Strangers in the World: Persevering in a culture that has rejected God".

The second of three talks from 1 Peter given by Rob Wood at the 2025 FWS conference, "Strangers in the World: Persevering in a culture that has rejected God".

Rob Wood Exposition on 1 Peter 1, from the 2025 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Strangers in the World: Persevering in a culture that has rejected God".

Kirsten Birkett talk on Light in the darkness – biblical reflections on current moral philosophical trends, from the 2025 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Strangers in the World: Persevering in a culture that has rejected God".

Neil Robbie talk on Living Well in Exile – Lessons for Today from Sociological, Biblical and Historical Perspectives, from the 2025 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Strangers in the World: Persevering in a culture that has rejected God".

Bishop Keith Sinclair talk on The Fiery Trial – Theological Perspectives on Christian Living, Holiness, and Suffering, from the 2025 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Strangers in the World: Persevering in a culture that has rejected God".

Ros Clarke and Chris Moore discuss the General Synod agenda for the coming week and encourage listeners to get involved in a variety of ways.

Lee Gatiss shares from the 2025 CEEC residential, including contributions from a number of those who were there, and one of the Bible expositions from 1 John.

Ros Clarke chats with Amanda Robbie and Eleanor Hayden about their experiences and insights into being married to someone in full-time Christian ministry.

Lee Gatiss chats with Ros Clarke about Lee's new book, Living to Please God.

Conference Sermon on 2 Timothy chapter 1 by Archdeacon Greg Prior, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2024 (Commitment).

Pastoral Charge on 1 Timothy 6 by Revd Dr Lee Gatiss, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2024 (Commitment).

Talk on 'Commitment to Your Congregation' by Revd Dr Mark Burkill, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2024 (Commitment).

Messiah podcast by Ros Clarke

Talk on 'Commitment to Truth' by Revd Paul Darlington, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2024 (Commitment).

Talk on 'Commitment to Christ' by Bishop Keith Sinclair, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2024 (Commitment).