Church Society podcast

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.

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).

Michael Hayden looks to the history of the Church of England to encourage to stay committed to it today.

Tony Cannon continues his discussion of the Duties of Church Membership, this time looking at giving, marriage and caring for children, in conversation with Martin Lane.

Tony Cannon begins a new mini-series on the Church Society podcast, in which he talks to various ministers about the nine 'Duties of Church Membership', as proposed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York some years ago. This week he discusses with Steve Short the duties of bearing witness to Christ, prayer and reading the Scriptures.

Graham Beynon, Head of Local Church Ministries for FIEC and visiting lecturer at Oak Hill Theological College, is interviewed about his new Hodder commentary on Joshua.

Eleanor Hayden, Annabel Heywood and Ros Clarke discuss their role as Pastoral Advisors for Women to the Bishop of Ebbsfleet.

Andrew Atherstone talk on 'J C Ryle's Revival Lessons', from the 2024 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Revival - Spiritual Renewal in the Bible, History and Today".

Eddie Scrase-Field's talk on 'Jonathan Edwards and Great Awakenings', from the 2024 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Revival - Spiritual Renewal in the Bible, History and Today".

Ros Clarke, in her role as pastoral advisor for women to the Bishop of Ebbsfleet, talks to Rob Munro about his ministry as Bishop of Ebbsfleet.

Tim Chester talks about his new Hodder Commentary on Psalms 42–89.

Bob Evans talk on 'Calling the Church back to God in the First Millennium', from the 2024 Fellowship of Word and Spirit Conference, "Revival - Spiritual Renewal in the Bible, History and Today".

Mark Smith is interviewed by Lee Gatiss about Mark's new Latimer book on Christology.

Ros Clarke, Chris Moore and Lee Gatiss chat about The Alliance and other news to begin a new podcast season.

Rob Munro preaches on Acts 20: 17–38 and the self-sacrifical nature of ministry.

Lee Gatiss presents a biblical rationale for episcopacy.

Eleanor Hayden speaks at the Bishop of Ebbsfleet's Conference on positive complementarian ministry.

Ros Clarke, Chris Moore and Lee Gatiss discuss events and ramifications of the recent Synod.

Lee Gatiss and Chris Moore discuss the agenda for this weekend's meeting of the General Synod of the Church of England, in this week's podcast.

Lee Gatiss, Chris Moore and Kirsty Birkett discuss the CEEC statement of faith and its basis in Anglican and biblical doctrine.

Lee Gatiss chats to Kirsten Birkett about her upcoming book on class in the Evangelical church in England.

Lee Gatiss preaches on James 3:1–12, on the issues of controlling the tongue, especially in the context of false preaching.

Lee Gatiss talks with Martin Salter about Martin's new commentary on the book of Acts, in the new Hodder Bible commentary series.

Lee Gatiss talks to Gerald Bray about Gerald's new Companion to the Book of Common Prayer.

Lee Gatiss talks to Eric Ortlund about his new commentary on Ecclesiastes, in the new Hodder Bible commentary series.

Lee Gatiss chats with Graham Nicholls about his work as director of Affinity, his new book on Reasoning in the Public Square, and about the possibility of a Gospel Coalition UK.

Lee Gatiss interviews David Peterson about his new commentary on Luke's Gospel, in the new Hodder Bible commentary series.

Lee Gatiss talks to Chris Moore about Chris' new commentary on Mark's Gospel, the first in the new Hodder Bible commentary series.

Lee Gatiss explores 1 Samuel 12 for its wisdom on politics and leaders in the church and the world.

Chris Moore and Ros Clarke discuss the February 2024 General Synod meetings, with some positive outcomes, some disappointing votes, and the implications of avoiding a vote altogether.

As George Crowder leaves his post as Church Society Area Director, he reflects on his time with Church Society and the great work he has seen God doing.

Halfway through this five-year term of General Synod, Chris Moore and Ros Clarke discuss what's on the agenda, what it's like to serve on synod, and why you should consider standing for election next time.