Signal: Christians In Media

This summer we are taking a break from our regular monthly media to go in depth with some different voices that can speak into the lives of Christians working in the media. This week we speak with "Action Jackson" - the UK Ambassador of Happiness on the role that happy living plays in our workplaces. James Poulter spoke to Action Jackson about resilience, workplace development and how we can make a better working environment for our young people entering into See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this late April (well May, lets be honest) episode we discuss the appointment of a white conservative comedian to the BBC's diversity panel, the ongoing climate protests in London and whether Christians should be involved and the enduring impact of superheroes on our media culture. All that plus some classy recommendations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded live during the not quite Meaningful Vote 3 happening in Parliament, James, Sam and Ruth sit down to share their Brexit woes, and chat about the Church's reaction. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this month's episode we discuss whether Prayer in the office is ever acceptable in the wake of a group of MPs moving to remove prayer from the House of Commons, we also chat about the BBC and ITV's new BritBox offering and we have our usual round of recommendations for you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode James, Sam and Ruth reunite to chat about the year ahead and recap the perspectives of our recent Christians In Media panel that took place in London.On the show we discuss the uncertainty around Brexit, the phenomena of tidying up with Marie Condo, and digital minimalism.Plus our usual ranting and recommendations.If you are new to the show, please hit subscribe in Apple Podcasts and leave a review, and don't forget to sign up for more events, newsletters and info from ChristiansInMed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A little Christmas Bonus stocking filler for you all - earlier this year Ruth had the chance to grab this short chat with June Sarpong about how she stays connected to God, dealing with negativity and why there aren't more Christians in the media.Merry Christmas from all the Christians in Media team - see you in 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode of Signal, James sits down with speaker, broadcaster and writer Sheridan Voysey to talk about his career, moving to the UK, the end running his weekly show in Australia and starting afresh in the UK. Sheridan has also been on a mission this year to promote the issue of dealing with infertility and talks candidly about his experience of coming to terms with not being able to have children. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special edition of Signal recorded at Christians In Media's Church & Media conference James speaks to Molly Hodon, IJM UK's communications director about the keeping slavery at the top of the media agenda.To give to IJM or find out more go to www.ijmuk.org/give See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special mini edition of Signal James Poulter chats to Dr Bex Lewis about the latest reality TV show, "The Circle" which concludes today (Monday 8th October 2018) and looks at what we can learn and apply to our faith from the contestant's behaviour. She also shares the comparisons between their experience of reality TV and online persona's with her own journey of sharing her "breast cancer journey" online over the past year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month Sam and James discuss the Theresa May's Deal or No Deal Panorama episode, the new "Press" series on BBC One and Nils Smith from the Social Media Church Podcast drops into the show to talk about growing church brands in the age of facebook and Snapchat and whether every church now needs to be a media brand.Nils Smith - http://www.nilssmith.comDon't forget to register for the Church and Media Conference on October 18th!- tickets at http://www.themedianet.org/conference See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this month's episode we speak with senior producer of Songs of Praise Mark Warburton about his 20 year history with the show. Plus news of a digital broadcasting corporation from Labour and the ongoing Willow Creek saga. Plus prayer from Liz Clutterbuck and recommendations from the team. Oh, and Ruth climbed a mountain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month Sam and James are joined by Liz Clutterbuck to discuss the role she has found herself in - a female clergy member in the media and discuss protesting, prayer and dog collars on TV. Plus we debate the ethics of Sasha Baron Cohen's new show "This Is America" and we have a prayer from BBC Radio's Tim Levell + Recommendations and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month James speaks with Matt Soerens from World Relief about the rerelease of his book, Welcoming The Stranger looking at the issue of the Immigration Debate in the US and the recent changes to the Child Separation Policy.We also catch up with Tim Plyming about the TOG Studios, a new space in central London for creators.Don't forget to register for the Church & Media Conference on October 18th at www.themedianet.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month we are back in the studio to decode the media reaction to the Royal Wedding and the amazing sermon from Bishop Michael Curry, plus we have reaction from Canon Dr Sandra Millar from the Church of England as well as all out recommendations.And if you want to support Ruth climbing a very big mountain for some young people - well you can do that at yfc.co.uk/theclimbSupport the show by leaving a review, comment or star rating wherever you get your podcasts, or check out more from the MediaNet on themedianet.org, or on Twitter @TheMediaNet with #Signal or you can email signal@themedianet.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month on Signal we have something a little deep dive into the area of rest, pilgrimage and media. How do we handle rest, what effect it has on our lives, and what the Bible has to say about it. To do that we speak with Revered Kate Bottley about her recent BBC See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month is a bumper edition as we are joined in studio by Paul Kerensa and Lynda Davies to chat the move to the north by Channel 4, the decline of the NME in print and the results of the first Church of England Digital Labs, plus recommendations from the team. If you enjoy the show please leave a rating and review somewhere on the internet or share with someone else via post, carrier pigeon or social network of your choice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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We kick of 2018 in style with a look ahead at the year in media featuring guest Lynda Davies from the BBC, plus all our usual recommendations from James, Ruth and Sam. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Christmas. It's a little bit silly. But it's that time of the year right? We look forward to 2018, back at the best bits of the year and give you our version of a Christmas Gift Guide! All that and more on this jingly-jangly special edition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We speak with Sally Bundock from BBC News about getting up at 2:30 every day to go deal with the big stories and Emma Green from The Atlantic tells us about covering religion in America. Plus James and Sam share the latest news and recommendations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We chat to comedian and author Paul Kerensa about life in the freelance world, what it's like dealing with writing for famous folks and the Pause For Thought Christmas Party. All that plus we preview what's coming up at the upcoming Church and Media conference (more info at http://themedianet.org) and we chat the death of Glamour and the rise of dis-connecting. Oh, and Sam and Ruth are back. With several embarrassing tales. Like, Subscribe and review! It all helps, and join the conversation on twitter @themedianet with #Signal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over 280,000,000 downloads later we talk to Terry Storch, Co-Founder of YouVersion, The Bible App about how the media landscape has changed since they launched in 2008 as one of the first apps on the Apple App Store. Plus Sam and James bring news review and the playlist! Playlist Recommendations: ICARUS: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80168079 Blinkist: http://www.blinkist.com Pocket: https://getpocket.com/ The 5 Second Rule: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Second-Rule-Transform-Confidence-Everyday-ebook/dp/B01MUSNFOO See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam nearly got eaten by a bear in Canada, we chat Daily Routines for heading back to the office, James went to Brazil and all he got was jet lag and Adrian Harris from the Church of England Digital team stops by to chat about the new C of E Digital Labs. All that plus your recommendations on keeping a daily habit, and we review James Cary's new play A Monk's Tale. Follow @themedianet on Twitter to contribute and use #Signal - plus join the new Christians in The Media group on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month Ruth and Sam go on hiatus, Helen Coffey sits in, we chat travel, Dr Who and are joined by Jo Swinney, author of "Home" to chat belonging, career and living abroad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month we discuss the recent spate of terror attacks and the Church response to the Grenfell Tower fire in London, plus election fall out. We caught up with the founder of WTalk a new women's Christian media network, Tobi Olujinmi and Sam and Ruth remember what it was like to rewind a VCR in this month's throwback themed playlist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this month's episode we talk about the point of manifesto's, what to do when they get leaked and why reporting on The Holy Land is "complicated". Plus we chat to James Abbott about the upcoming Day of Prayer for the media on May 28th and our recommendations for your listening pleasure. Give us your thoughts @themedianet and leave a review :-) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ELECTIONS! and more elections! Plus the news review, Tim Farron, a prayer for journalists and our feature interview with Steve Clifford from the Evangelical Alliance on his new book challenging the church to Unity. All that plus "The Playlist" - our recommendations for you. Give us your thoughts @themedianet and leave a review :-) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month we chat about the handover of Songs of Praise to independent producers, "that video" doing the rounds on the BBC and getting quizzed to comment. Plus this month we talk with Senior Legal counsel Justin Walford for News UK about media, law and faith. All that plus our recommendations on stuff to watch, listen to and read this month. If you like the show, we would love it if you would subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud - and spread the word or ask your questions on Twitter to @TheMediaNet #Signal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the February edition of Signal... or is it? This month we chat alternative facts, satire and the role of comedy in Christian life. Plus Ruth and Sam play the Alternative Fact's quiz! And we speak with comedy writer James Cary about whether there's a joke to be found at General Synod. Like the episode? Why not give us a review on iTunes or Soundcloud and send your thoughts to @TheMedianet on Twitter with #Signal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this month's episode we look back at the year of "fake news" and post truth, Ruth and James chat about the future of Farage and we have an interview with BBC veteran and Christian producer Tim Plyming about the future the BBC has to play in bringing integrity back to journalism in 2017. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Signal, a new podcast from the medianet each month we will be going behind the scenes of the headlines that are shaping our media landscape and speaking with those creating them we'll be joined by some of the most prominent Christian Journalists, producers and creatives that are shaping the media landscape in the UK and beyond plus we will take an honest look at the place of faith in the media today and the role Christians have in shaping culture and we would love to hear from you, so if you have a story to tell about your experience in the media and your faith - get in touch, you can email signal@themedianet.org or tweet @themedianet with #signal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.