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Evening Prayer for Saturday, February 15, 2025 (Eve of the Sixth Sunday of Epiphany; Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, founder of SPG and SPCK, 1730).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 113-114Jeremiah 452 Corinthians 12:14-13:14Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Saturday, February 15, 2025 (The Fifth Sunday of Epiphany; Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, founder of SPG and SPCK, 1730).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 111-112Genesis 45Matthew 5:1-20Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
fWotD Episode 2697: Qalaherriaq Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 22 September 2024 is Qalaherriaq.Qalaherriaq (Inuktun pronunciation: [qalahəχːiɑq], c. 1834 – June 14, 1856), baptized as Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua, was an Inughuit hunter from Cape York, Greenland. He was recruited in 1850 as an interpreter by the crew of the British survey barque HMS Assistance during the search for John Franklin's lost Arctic expedition. He guided the ship to Wolstenholme Fjord to investigate rumors of a massacre of Franklin's crew, but only found the corpses of local Inughuit and crew from an unrelated British vessel. He was alleged to have produced an extremely accurate map of his homeland, but was almost certainly aided by the crew of the vessel. Although the Assistance initially planned to return him to his family after the expedition, poor sea conditions made landing at Cape York impossible, and he was taken to England and placed under the care of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK). Enrolled at St Augustine's College in Canterbury, England, Qalaherriaq studied English and Christianity for several years. He was appointed by the Bishop of Newfoundland Edward Feild to accompany him on religious missions to the Inuit of Labrador. He arrived at St. John's in October 1855, and began studying at the Theological Institute. Plagued by illness since his time aboard the Assistance, he died from complications of long-term tuberculosis in June 1856, shortly before he was scheduled to travel to Labrador. A posthumous biography, Kalli, the Esquimaux Christian, was published by the SPCK shortly after his death. Inughuit oral histories, collected by Knud Rasmussen in the early 20th century, describe him as the victim of an abduction by the British, and relate that his mother mourned him without learning of his fate.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:36 UTC on Sunday, 22 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Qalaherriaq on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Nicole.
During the month of July, we will be featuring some of our previous episodes. This Episode with Justin Brierley and Guest Co-Host, Caleb, originally aired on September 30, 2020. In this conversation, Janell and her son Caleb sat with Justin Brierley. Janell, Caleb, and Justin discuss Justin's work and faith journey, and why, after 15 years of interviewing some of the world's most brilliant skeptics, he still clings to Jesus Christ. Since this episode, Justin has returned several times as a special guest on this program. ABOUT JUSTIN: Justin is a freelance writer, speaker, and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. He is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology, and culture. Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video, and social media, he aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of sceptics. Justin has worked in radio, podcast, and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? Radio show and podcast as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. His latest book, 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' (Tyndale) was published in Sep 2023. Justin currently co-hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast for Seen & Unseen and is a guest presenter for the Maybe God podcast. He has also recently launched The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief in God podcast documentary series. Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have 4 amazing children. -- -- -- -- -- LINKS: Original Episode Page: https://www.janellmwood.com/the-podcast-upload/2020/9/29/why-are-you-still-a-christian-with-justin-brierley?rq=justin%20brierley To hear more FSR conversations with Justin Brierley, please visit: https://www.janellmwood.com/search?q=justin%20brierley To find out more about Justin's current projects including his latest book and podcast, please visit: justinbrierley.com
On the podcast this week, the Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley is interviewed about Struggling with God: Mental health and Christian spirituality, which she co-wrote with C. H. Cook and John Swinton. The book is the choice for this month's Church Times Book Club. She is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick. Anne Holmes has written this month's book club essay about the book. Read it at https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/books-arts/book-club Struggling with God focuses on the mental-health challenges facing Christians, and looks at how these issues relate to spirituality, prayer, and church life. This is an accessible book by three academics. The authors address the stigma attached to mental health in church communities, and look at the problems arising from some church settings in which mental health is connected with a lack of faith. Each of the six chapters ends with a biblical reflection with questions for individual or group study. Struggling with God is published by SPCK at £14.99 (Church Times Bookshop £13.49); 978-0-281-08641-2. https://chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780281086412/struggling-with-god?vc=CT509 Dr Hamley, who is the Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, is speaking at the Church Times Festival of Preaching in September. https://festivalofpreaching.hymnsam.co.uk Sarah Meyrick is a novelist. Her latest novel is Joy and Felicity (Sacristy Press, 2021). The Church Times Book Club is run in association with the Festival of Faith and Literature. https://faithandliterature.hymnsam.co.uk Sign up to receive the free Book Club email once a month. Featuring discussion questions, podcasts and discounts on each book: churchtimes.co.uk/newsletter-signup Discuss this month's book at facebook.com/groups/churchtimesbookclub Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to www.churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader
Listen to Justin Brierley being interviewed by author and theologian, Andrew Ollerton. Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster in the UK, who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. In this episode, Justin talks about his passion for creating conversations around faith, science, theology and culture, and his creative use of different forms of media to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity.---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety Whether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book. This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Justin Brierley has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the "Ask NT Wright Anything" podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity Magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video and social media, Justin aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of skeptics.Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. His new book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' (Tyndale) was published in Sep 2023. Justin currently co-hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast for Seen & Unseen, and is a guest presenter for the Maybe God podcast. He has also recently launched The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief in God podcast documentary series.Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have 4 amazing children. Learn more about Justin Brierley: justinbrierley.com
I think sometimes the problem is that the Christian church can be answering the questions of 20 years ago, you know, basically responding to the new atheists and asking: Do you have any evidence that God exists? And you go off and have a, you know, an interesting philosophical, scientific debate. But actually, that's not...I think the questions that most people in the secular culture are asking right now about God. They're more asking: How do I make sense of life? How do I...give me a reason for getting out of bed in the morning. Why do I feel so depressed? So I think where we could learn from that, in a sense is that actually we need to be answering the question that people are actually asking. We could take a lesson from sort of looking at what the existential issues are actually.---Listen to Justin Brierley being interviewed by author and theologian, Andrew Ollerton. Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster in the UK, who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. In this episode, Justin talks about his passion for creating conversations around faith, science, theology and culture, and his creative use of different forms of media to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity.Justin Brierley has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the "Ask NT Wright Anything" podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity Magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video and social media, Justin aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of skeptics.Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. His new book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' (Tyndale) was published in Sep 2023. Justin currently co-hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast for Seen & Unseen, and is a guest presenter for the Maybe God podcast. He has also recently launched The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief in God podcast documentary series.Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have 4 amazing children. Learn more about Justin Brierley: justinbrierley.com
Evening Prayer for Thursday, February 15, 2024 (Thursday after Ash Wednesday; Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, founder of SPG and SPCK, 1730). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalms 113-114 Jeremiah 45 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
Morning Prayer for Thursday, February 15, 2024 (Thursday after Ash Wednesday; Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, founder of SPG and SPCK, 1730). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalms 111-112 Genesis 45 Matthew 5:1-20 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
Hello everyone! In January and February we will be replaying a few of our favorite episodes from 2023 as we prepare to launch season 7 in March! We hope you enjoy! — — — — Hello Everyone! Today on the podcast, we welcome returning guest Justin Brierley! Justin shares a bit of an update on Unbelievable? and how he is diving into culture apologetics after leaving the show. They chat a bit about his new book, how the new atheism movement is impacting culture, and the limitations of science as a worldview. They chat about Jordan Peterson, the “Fathiest Atheist,” and the growth of religion around the world. Justin discusses why who chooses Christianity over something else and how Christianity has influenced the world. They also discuss Christian celebrities, cancel culture, and fighting idol worship. We hope you enjoy the episode! About Justin Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. Justin is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology and culture. Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video and social media, he aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of sceptics. Justin has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. Justin currently co-hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast for Seen & Unseen, and is a guest presenter for the Maybe God podcast. His next book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' (Tyndale) will be published in Sep 2023. Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have 4 amazing children - Noah, Grace, Jeremy and Toby. When he isn't working in a professional capacity, you'll find Justin involved in youth work and worship leading at church. ----- We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! If you are interested in supporting the Finding Something REAL fundraising campaign, you can head to the webpage and click on the orange donate button. To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! If you would like to receive Janell's 7 Deep Faith Questions resource click here! FSR September 2023 - Alice's Intro FSR June 2022 with Justin -- JustinBrierley.com Unbelievable? Show The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God - Justin Brierley Justin Brierley's "Unbelievable" book Unbelievable? Jordan Peterson vs. Susan Blackmore Unbelievable? Tim Keller Q&A on cancer, prayer, and forgiveness -- Jordan Peterson Phillip Yancey The Faithiest Atheist MAVEN -- Sean McDowell's Interview with Justin Brierley Tim Keller's podcast
There has been a surprising rebirth in belief in God in some quarters formerly dominated by the "New Atheism" of Richard Dawkins and Stephen Fry. It seems to have disappointed many who were left without answers to their purpose or meaning in life. How is the Christian story gaining traction, and how can we show that it is both meaningful and true? Andy and Gavin are joined by Justin Brierley to discuss his observations from his latest book "The Surprising Rebirth of God".Justin Brierley is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. He has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have four children.Support the show
Hello Everyone! Today on the podcast, we welcome returning guest Justin Brierley! Justin shares a bit of an update on Unbelievable? and how he is diving into culture apologetics after leaving the show. They chat a bit about his new book, how the new atheism movement is impacting culture, and the limitations of science as a worldview. They talk about Jordan Peterson, the “Fathiest Atheist,” and the growth of religion around the world. Justin discusses why who chooses Christianity over something else and how Christianity has influenced the world. They also discuss Christian celebrities, cancel culture, and fighting idol worship. We hope you enjoy the episode! About Justin Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. Justin is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology and culture. Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video and social media, he aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of sceptics. Justin has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. Justin currently co-hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast for Seen & Unseen, and is a guest presenter for the Maybe God podcast. His next book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' (Tyndale) will be published in Sep 2023. Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have 4 amazing children - Noah, Grace, Jeremy and Toby. When he isn't working in a professional capacity, you'll find Justin involved in youth work and worship leading at church. __________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR September 2023 - Alice's Intro FSR June 2022 with Justin JustinBrierley.com Unbelievable? Show The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God - Justin Brierley Justin Brierley's "Unbelievable" book Unbelievable? Jordan Peterson vs. Susan Blackmore Unbelievable? Tim Keller Q&A on cancer, prayer, and forgiveness Jordan Peterson Phillip Yancey The Faithiest Atheist MAVEN Sean McDowell's Interview with Justin Brierley Tim Keller's podcast
From the archives, from 2020: In a bonus podcast special we bring you ‘An Evening with NT Wright', hosted by SPCK and recorded live at Westminster Chapel London with an audience Q&A. Tom speaks on ‘Jesus, Paul & the question of God' before engaging in an audience Q&A moderated by Justin on questions around Coronavirus, female ministry, Paul's relationship to Jesus and much more. • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
Sir Terry Waite was held hostage in Lebanon in the 1980s and ‘90s, while a special envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie. He was in captivity for the best part of five years, most of this time in solitary confinement. Last week, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the King's Birthday Honours list. When his book, Solitude: Memories, people, places (SPCK) was published in 2017 (Books, 24 November 2017), he was interviewed by Sarah Meyrick. The book is available in paperback from the Church House Bookshop. Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader
If surveillance capitalism permeates all of modern society, how on earth can we step back to think critically about what it may be doing to us? In this episode we think through more of the implications of living in a non-private digital village in the 21st century, but is privacy even a Christian virtue in the first place? We also ponder the implications of the more deceptive and destructive aspects of addictive digital technologies and think through some initial efforts believers have made to carve out space for family time and spirituality in our disembodied always-on world. Some extra reading: Surveillance capitalism: the hidden costs of the digital revolution, Jonathan Ebsworth, Samuel Johns, Michael Dodson, Cambridge Papers June 2021 The Question of Surveillance Capitalism, Nathan Mladin and Stephen Williams, in The Robot will see you Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Christian Faith, ed John Wyatt and Stephen Williams, SPCK, 2021 The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, Shoshana Zuboff, Profile Books, 2019 Atlas of AI: Power politics and the planetary costs of artificial intelligence, Kate Crawford, Yale University Press, 2021 Irresistible: The rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked, Adam Alter, Penguin, 2017 Hooked: how to build habit forming products, Nir Eyal, Penguin, 2019 Weapons of Math Destruction, Cathy O'Neil, Penguin, 2017 Subscribe to the Matters of Life and Death podcast: https://pod.link/1509923173 If you want to go deeper into some of the topics we discuss, visit John's website: http://www.johnwyatt.com For more resources to help you explore faith and the big questions, visit: http://www.premierunbelievable.com
Morning Prayer for Wednesday, February 15, 2023 (Wednesday after the Second to Last Sunday of Epiphany: World Mission Sunday, or Sexagesima; Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, Founder of SPG and SPCK, 1730). Psalm and Scripture readings (2-year lectionary; 60-day Psalter): Psalms 111, 112 Genesis 45 Matthew 5:1-20 Click here to access the text for Morning Prayer at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailyofficepodcast/support
Every tap, swipe and click we make on our phones, tablets and laptops is being recorded by big tech firms. This is often called surveillance capitalism – a network of products and services we use every day which sucks up large quantities of data about us and then sells it on to advertisers at huge profits. It's garnering increasing concern from citizens and regulators around the world, but should we care as Christians? What impact is this system having on once flourishing industries such as journalism or bookselling, let alone on us as human beings? And why have tech companies made their products so addictively hard to put down and stop tapping, swiping and clicking? Some extra reading... Surveillance capitalism: the hidden costs of the digital revolution, Jonathan Ebsworth, Samuel Johns, Michael Dodson, Cambridge Papers June 2021 The Question of Surveillance Capitalism, Nathan Mladin and Stephen Williams, in The Robot will see you Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Christian Faith, ed John Wyatt and Stephen Williams, SPCK, 2021 The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, Shoshana Zuboff, Profile Books, 2019 Atlas of AI: Power politics and the planetary costs of artificial intelligence, Kate Crawford, Yale University Press, 2021 Irresistible: The rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked, Adam Alter, Penguin, 2017 Hooked: how to build habit forming products, Nir Eyal, Penguin, 2019 Weapons of Math Destruction, Cathy O'Neil, Penguin, 2017 Subscribe to the Matters of Life and Death podcast: https://pod.link/1509923173 If you want to go deeper into some of the topics we discuss, visit John's website: http://www.johnwyatt.com For more resources to help you explore faith and the big questions, visit: http://www.premierunbelievable.com
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.
Apologetics. For some people, the word evokes in the imagination people having rich dialogue about the big questions of life, faith, church, philosophy, and many more topics pertaining to God, in a good natured dialogue of wrestling with honest questions. But for some, the word evokes in the imagination people having petty arguments about God's existence, getting angry, not listening to those friends with sincere questions of faith, and having debates around secondary questions like how old the Earth is. So my question is this: is apologetics inherently bad? Are there ways of doing apologetics that avoid pettiness and getting into a ‘us vs them' posture? We'll be exploring this and a range of other things with Justin Brierley. Justin has been working in radio, podcasting and video for almost two decades. He hosts the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast on Premier Christian Radio, as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. He is Theology and Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio and occasionally contributes to other shows and podcasts from the London-based station. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. To find out more about Justin, find more about him at http://justinbrierley.com or search him up on socials.
“As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”” (Luke 10:38–42 NIV11) Overview The previous section (Luke 10:25-37 - the Samaritan) is focussed on how we treat other people in a way that pleases God. This section focuses on how we treat God himself. The ‘horizontal' dimension of relationships is followed by the ‘vertical' dimension. Martha opened her home to him This is not the only time Martha and her family are mentioned. You might like to compare this scene with the one in John 11. It looks like the death of Lazarus is later than Luke 10. The family's relationship with Jesus appears to have a deeper maturity. Do you see it that way? Mary…sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said Literally this means, ‘listening to his word.' It carries the idea of paying attention in order to obey. It is an attitude of being willing to take in what one is hearing rather than letting it wash over you. Is this our attitude when we read the Scriptures? Martha was distracted by all the preparations When God shows up, are we too busy? That might be a slightly simplistic question, but given how busy we all are with ‘good' things, we must pay attention to our ability to notice God's presence. That noticing does not happen by accident. It is an attitude cultivated into healthiness by practice and a desire for God to be our ‘one thing' (Psalm 27). few things are needed—or indeed only one. Martha detects a lack of compassion in Jesus, or so she thinks. Jesus does not appear to care about the injustice in the house. Yet Jesus applauds Mary's conviction in being focussed on the “one thing that is needed” and does not bow to Martha's request. Surely it is indeed unfair that the burden of preparation has fallen exclusively onto Martha? Martha is not only working hard, but is the one recorded as “opening her home” to Jesus. This is a generous act. Why is it not that Mary opened the home as well? Was Martha older? Did Mary live in a different house? We don't know for sure, but it seems likely that Martha was the senior sister. “…Martha has a traditional view of the woman's place being in the kitchen: Jesus' acceptance of Mary as a disciple at his feet is radical indeed (10.38–42).” Burridge, Richard. Four Gospels, One Jesus?: A symbolic reading . SPCK. Martha is not given ‘credit' for her service. It is Mary that is ‘credited' because of her submission to the more important thing - sitting at the feet of Jesus, listening. “Against convention, he approved of Mary of Bethany sitting at his feet to learn from him, like a male disciple, when custom would have had her helping her sister with the meal preparations (Luke 10:38–42).” Bartlett, Andrew. Men and Women in Christ . IVP. “To sit at a teacher's feet…was to adopt the posture of a disciple.This is the posture that Mary adopts, and Jesus defends her adoption of this role against Martha's preference for traditional matronly roles (Luke 10:38–42).” Two Views on Women in Ministry (p. 245). Zondervan. What does Jesus mean by, “it will not be taken away from her”? A strange sounding phrase. Perhaps it is because of her decision to ignore her sister's request to help and instead sit at Jesus' feet. Such an action demonstrates her conviction about the correct priorities. As a result she is assured of the continued presence of Jesus in her life (the implication of “it will not be taken away from her”). If this priority is a settled conviction it will inform her whole life and as a consequence the entirety of her life will be effected and blessed. What about us? “Being overcommitted, too busy and preoccupied are not new to contemporary society. Martha was confronted with the same dilemma we face every day. Will we take on too many things or be concerned about the wrong things and thus miss the most important things?” Smith, James Bryan. The Good and Beautiful God (p. 173). John Murray Press. For Reflection The ‘good' can be the enemy of the ‘best'. Are some good things getting in the way of what is most needed in your relationship with Jesus? What can you do about that? Is God calling you to ‘sit' more than ‘serve'? How do you feel about deliberately taking time to sit at Jesus' feet to learn from him? Is it easy, hard, frustrating? What are you learning about your devotion to Jesus? Mary and Martha both loved Jesus. Martha was not bad-hearted, nor did she have a personality disorder or OCD. She and her sister made different choices one day. Luke recorded the events to make sure we could reflect on our choices. What is this revealing to you about your choices? Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org). If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11) God bless, Malcolm
The ‘One Thing' Series In this week's Watford Word we take a look at our third ‘one thing' passage found in Luke 10:38-42. “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”” (Luke 10:38–42 NIV11) Overview The previous section (Luke 10:25-37 - the Samaritan) is focussed on how we treat other people in a way that pleases God. This section focuses on how we treat God himself. The ‘horizontal' dimension of relationships is followed by the ‘vertical' dimension. Martha opened her home to him This is not the only time Martha and her family are mentioned. You might like to compare this scene with the one in John 11. It looks like the death of Lazarus is later than Luke 10. The family's relationship with Jesus appears to have a deeper maturity. Do you see it that way? Mary…sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said Literally this means, ‘listening to his word.' It carries the idea of paying attention in order to obey. It is an attitude of being willing to take in what one is hearing rather than letting it wash over you. Is this our attitude when we read the Scriptures? Martha was distracted by all the preparations When God shows up, are we too busy? That might be a slightly simplistic question, but given how busy we all are with ‘good' things, we must pay attention to our ability to notice God's presence. That noticing does not happen by accident. It is an attitude cultivated into healthiness by practice and a desire for God to be our ‘one thing' (Psalm 27). few things are needed—or indeed only one. Martha detects a lack of compassion in Jesus, or so she thinks. Jesus does not appear to care about the injustice in the house. Yet Jesus applauds Mary's conviction in being focussed on the “one thing that is needed” and does not bow to Martha's request. Surely it is indeed unfair that the burden of preparation has fallen exclusively onto Martha? Martha is not only working hard, but is the one recorded as “opening her home” to Jesus. This is a generous act. Why is it not that Mary opened the home as well? Was Martha older? Did Mary live in a different house? We don't know for sure, but it seems likely that Martha was the senior sister. “…Martha has a traditional view of the woman's place being in the kitchen: Jesus' acceptance of Mary as a disciple at his feet is radical indeed (10.38–42).” Burridge, Richard. Four Gospels, One Jesus?: A symbolic reading . SPCK. Martha is not given ‘credit' for her service. It is Mary that is ‘credited' because of her submission to the more important thing - sitting at the feet of Jesus, listening. “Against convention, he approved of Mary of Bethany sitting at his feet to learn from him, like a male disciple, when custom would have had her helping her sister with the meal preparations (Luke 10:38–42).” Bartlett, Andrew. Men and Women in Christ . IVP. “To sit at a teacher's feet…was to adopt the posture of a disciple.This is the posture that Mary adopts, and Jesus defends her adoption of this role against Martha's preference for traditional matronly roles (Luke 10:38–42).” Two Views on Women in Ministry (p. 245). Zondervan. What does Jesus mean by, “it will not be taken away from her”? A strange sounding phrase. Perhaps it is because of her decision to ignore her sister's request to help and instead sit at Jesus' feet. Such an action demonstrates her conviction about the correct priorities. As a result she is assured of the continued presence of Jesus in her life (the implication of “it will not be taken away from her”). If this priority is a settled conviction it will inform her whole life and as a consequence the entirety of her life will be effected and blessed. What about us? “Being overcommitted, too busy and preoccupied are not new to contemporary society. Martha was confronted with the same dilemma we face every day. Will we take on too many things or be concerned about the wrong things and thus miss the most important things?” Smith, James Bryan. The Good and Beautiful God (p. 173). John Murray Press. For Reflection The ‘good' can be the enemy of the ‘best'. Are some good things getting in the way of what is most needed in your relationship with Jesus? What can you do about that? Is God calling you to ‘sit' more than ‘serve'? How do you feel about deliberately taking time to sit at Jesus' feet to learn from him? Is it easy, hard, frustrating? What are you learning about your devotion to Jesus? Mary and Martha both loved Jesus. Martha was not bad-hearted, nor did she have a personality disorder or OCD. She and her sister made different choices one day. Luke recorded the events to make sure we could reflect on our choices. What is this revealing to you about your choices? Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org). If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11) God bless, Malcolm
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I was thrilled to welcome the Rev. Rosy Fairhurst to the Liminal Theology Podcast. Rosy is an Anglican Priest working as Vicar at St Augustine & St Clement Bradford in Bradford, England. She is also an organizational analyst offering organizational analytic skills combined with a spiritual and theological dimension. Rosy has worked as a trainer, researcher, theological educator, pastor,and writer. She is the author of Uncovering Sin: A Gateway to Healing and Calling published by SPCK in 2012. Most recently she co-authored Crossing Thresholds: A Practical Theology of Liminality. Rosy and I had an amazing conversation covering a variety of topics related to liminality. We began by looking at the liminality of Rosy's journey to the priesthood, ordination, and the overall social experience of Bradford, England. Next, we explored her interest in developmental psychology and the work of Donald Winnicott. Together we talked about transitional spaces and objects, religious iconography, and the important distinction between independence and interdependence. Rosy was a wonderful guest and I very much enjoyed her deep insight and wisdom. I know that you will also enjoy Rosy's perspective on liminality. Learn more: https://www.lutterworth.com/product/crossing-thresholds-a-practical-theology-of-liminality/?attribute_format=ePub https://www.heartandanchorbd3.org/ Twitter (@rosyfair)
On the podcast this week, Nick Spencer, senior fellow at the think tank Theos, talks about how the science v. religion debate has developed since the New Atheist movement came to prominence more than 15 years ago. Nick is the co-author, along with Hannah Waite, of a new report 'Science and Religion: Moving away from the shallow end', produced by Theos and the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. Read our story about it at https://www.churchtimes.co.uk In a Comment article for the Church Times this week (29 April), Nick writes: “People — in particular, certain kinds of atheist — do claim that science and religion are in complete tension. But it is not always clear where this alleged tension lies. To put it another way, there is a great deal of smoke hanging about the science and religion debate, the fog of an allegedly ancient war. But, beneath the smoke, where exactly is the fire?” Nick Spencer hosts the 'Reading Our Times' podcast, produced by Theos, which explores the books and ideas that are shaping us today. In 2019, he presented a three-part series on Radio 4, 'The Secret History of Science and Religion' (Comment, 21 June 2019, Radio, 28 June 2019). His next book, 'Magisteria: The entangled histories of science and religion', will be published by Oneworld Publications in March next year. His previous books include 'The Political Samaritan: How power hijacked a parable' (Bloomsbury, 2017), 'Mighty and the Almighty: How political leaders do God' (Biteback, 2017), and 'Evolution of the West: How Christianity has shaped our values' (SPCK, 2016). Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader.
The journalist and activist Genelle Aldred was just 19 when an unplanned pregnancy ended in the stillbirth of her daughter. It was an experience that still drives her to tackle inequality wherever she sees it. In this interview with Abi Thomas, Aldred details her varied career so far, which has seen her present the news for some of the world's largest broadcasters, including the BBC and ITV, and interviewing Lenny Henry, Paul O'Grady and One Direction's Louis Tomlinson. She now works with organisations to help them achieve gender and racial diversity, as well as improve their workplace culture and communication. It's a role which, in many ways, her Christian faith prepared her for. Genelle is the author of new book Communicate for Change (SPCK). You can also read this interview on the Premier Christianity website. The Profile is brought to you in association with Premier Christianity. Subscribe now for just £1 at premierchristianity.com/subscribe
My guest for this episode is the writer, publisher, and literary agent, Tony Collins. Tony has spent nearly fifty years working in the world of Christian publishing in the UK. He has worked for Hodder & Stoughton, Kingsway, Monarch, Lion Hudson, and SPCK. Over the course of his career, he has published at least 1400 books and owned three magazines. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Christian Writers. In this episode, we talk about Tony’s encounters with the spiritual experience of God, and what it is like to encounter God in places where the culture and theology are very different from the one that we are used to. We discuss how these encounters challenge our beliefs and what they say about the longing within us to be in the presence of God. We also talk about Tony’s deep conviction for the care and stewardship of the Earth, and we discuss how we can both long for the spiritual home that is to come and also see the holiness in God’s creation here and now. This is Tony’s story.
Paul's Publications That's great! You can tell us how you are feeling' – Mark, a recently severely physically disabled 11-year-old boy with a brain tumor in G. Fitchett and S. Nolan (eds), Case Studies in spiritual care. (with Liz Bryson and Sally Nash). JKP, 2018 Chapter Holding the whispers in the dark in Skills for children's work SCM 2019. What do pediatric chaplains do? Developing a taxonomy of chaplaincy with children and young people. (With Emma Roberts et al) Journal for Healthcare Chaplaincy, summer 2018. Coeditor, Skills for Pediatric chaplaincy, (with Mark Bartell and Sally Nash) JKP, April 2018. What is the distinctiveness of pediatric chaplaincy? Findings from a systematic review of the literature. (with Wilf McSherry) Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 2017. A Machine Learning Approach to Evaluating Illness-Induced Religious Struggle (With Daniel Grossoehme et al) Biomedical Informatics Insights 2017. Chaplaincy with children and young people (with Nigel Roberts) Grove Youth Series, 2016. Editor, Supporting Families with Sick Children. Red Balloon Resources, 2016. Reflections on using metaphors in exploring spiritual and religious needs with young people with cancer and their families (with Sally Nash) Journal for the Study of Spirituality, 2015. The Chaplains – Reflecting on the BBC Two Television Series. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 2015. Spiritual care with sick children and young people (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash). JKP 2015. Multifaith care for sick and dying children: a multidisciplinary guide (with Madeleine Parkes and Zamir Hussain) JKP 2015. Parents' Spiritual and Religious Needs in Young Oncology (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash). Cancer Nursing Practice, May 2014. Understanding and responding to the spiritual and religious needs of young people with cancer (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash. Cancer Nursing Practice, March 2014. Birmingham Children's Hospital: Pediatric end of life care and bereavement pathway in Spirituality and End of Life Care (ed Peter Gilbert), Pavilion, 2013. The spiritual care of sick children: reflections from a pilot participation project (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash). International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 2013. Editor Working with children and young people: Good Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Chaplains Red Balloon Resources, 2013. Coping through prayer, an empirical study in implicit religion concerning prayers for children in hospital (with Tania Ap Sion). Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 2013. Supporting Dying Children and their Families, SPCK 2011. Tools for Reflective Ministry (with Sally Nash) SPCK 2009. Skills for Collaborative Ministry (with Sally Nash and Jo Pimlott) SPCK 2008. What Theology for Youth Work? Grove Youth Series, 2007.
Morning Prayer for Tuesday, February 15, 2022 (Tuesday after the Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, or Septuagesima; Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, founder of SPG and SPCK, 1730). Psalm and Scripture readings (2-year lectionary; 60-day Psalter): Psalms 111-112 Jeremiah 45 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14 Click here to access the text for Morning Prayer at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailyofficepodcast/support
Tom Wright takes audience questions on the person of Paul and is theogloy in part 3 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book) · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom's books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online · Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform
Tom Wright takes audience questions on the person of Paul and is theogloy in part 3 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://ww...
Tom Wright speaks to Martin Bashir about Paul and the church in Part 2 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book) · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom's books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online · Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform
Claud Jackson was dealing class A drugs and driving expensive sports cars before an encounter with God changed everything. Sam Hailes sat down with Claud to hear his testimony in full. You can also read Claud's story here. The Profile is brought to you in association with Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe now for only £1 Find out more in Claud's book From Guns to God (SPCK)
Tom Wright talks about the life and legacy of the apostle Paul in front of an audience at Westminster Central Hall, London. The lecture was part of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book) · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom's books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online · Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform
“Apologetics today is more about explaining to the church what is going on in the world than explaining to the world what the church teaches.” This is a view held by author, theologian and ecclesiastical historian Carl Trueman. In his latest book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (2020), he investigates the foundations and developments of the current secular age and sexual revolution as symptoms, rather than the causes, of the human search for identity. In this latest interview, Peter and Jo peel back some of the underlying ideologies of the day, and ask Carl how the church can navigate the opportunities and challenges of this ‘cultural climate change' in which we are immersed. Interested in reading The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self? Purchase it from SPCK here.
In recent years many have started to see the cracks of decline in Western civilisation. The "Woke Revolution" continues to sweep through education, government, and the arts, undermining confidence in the foundations of key Western ideals, and producing dramatic cultural changes in beliefs, values, and tastes. Simultaneously, geopolitical events and technological advances beyond the West threaten a very uncertain future from the one we thought we might be inheriting. Is the decline of the West a problem for Christians? Should Christians be happy to let Western culture erode? How do we seek to preserve and proclaim cultural values without confusing earthly cultures with the kingdom of God? With Michael away in the wilds of Scotland, Andy and Aaron wrestle through these important issues with theology, cultural insight, and humour, whilst opening and re-opening various rabbit-holes! Please remember that Pod of the Gaps is a listener supported show — a big thank you to the small group of folks who've got behind us. If you love the show, please do consider joining them and supporting the show — as little as £1 or $1 a month all helps us keep it going. Find out how to help at https://www.patreon.com/wkop Among the many resources we mentioned in the show: Allister Heath, 'Four mega-trends that condemn the West to irreversible decline', The Telegraph, 25 August 2021 — https://bit.ly/3kz4ZXU Meic Pearse, "Why the Rest Hates the West" (SPCK, 2003) Francis Schaeffer, "How Then Should We Live?" (Crossway Books, 2005) Richard Weaver, "Ideas Have Consequences" [Expanded Edition] (University of Chicago Press, 2003)
England are through to the final of the Euros, after beating Denmark 2-1, in extra time, during a tense and thrilling semi-final match at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night. What is it about Gareth Southgate's approach to leadership that is inspiring the players to perform, and what lessons might there be for the Church? What does the humility of England's players show about the link between character and performance? And what are we to make of this generation of players' championing of social-justice causes? To discuss all this, and more, Ed Thornton is joined on the podcast this week by the Revd Peter Crumpler, a priest in the diocese of St Albans, a former communications director at Church House, Westminster, and an avid football fan. He has written previously in the Church Times about the relationship between football and faith,, and spoken about it on this podcast. The book he mentions in the interview, Thank God for Football!, by Peter Lupson, is published by SPCK and is available to buy from the Church House Bookshop. Picture credit: Alamy Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader.
Today on PEP Talk, we interview the great interviewer himself, Justin Brierley. For years he has hosted discussions with top Christian thinkers and thought leaders from other backgrounds. What has he learned from this, and how has it impacted his personal gospel conversations? Justin Brierley is an international speaker, author and much-loved host of the podcast Unbelievable? His show on Premier Radio has aired weekly for over 15 years, growing to become a popular podcast and serving as the catalyst for the annual Unbelievable? Evangelism and Apologetics Conference and three seasons of The Big Conversation. He was also the editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018. Justin’s love for reaching the skeptic with the Christian faith led him to write Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian (SPCK) in which Justin reflects on conversations he has had with famous atheist and skeptic thinkers including Richard Dawkins and Derren Brown, and why he still finds Christianity to be as true and compelling as ever.Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)
Paul’s Publications1. That’s great! You can tell us how you are feeling’ – Mark, a recently severely physically disabled 11-year-old boy with a brain tumor in G. Fitchett and S. Nolan (eds), Case Studies in spiritual care. (with Liz Bryson and Sally Nash). JKP, 20182. Chapter Holding the whispers in the dark in Skills for children’s work SCM 2019.3. What do pediatric chaplains do? Developing a taxonomy of chaplaincy with children and young people. (With Emma Roberts et al) Journal for Healthcare Chaplaincy, summer 2018.4. Coeditor, Skills for Pediatric chaplaincy, (with Mark Bartell and Sally Nash) JKP, April 2018.5. What is the distinctiveness of pediatric chaplaincy? Findings from a systematic review of the literature. (with Wilf McSherry) Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 2017.6. A Machine Learning Approach to Evaluating Illness-Induced Religious Struggle (With Daniel Grossoehme et al) Biomedical Informatics Insights 2017.7. Chaplaincy with children and young people (with Nigel Roberts) Grove Youth Series, 2016.8. Editor, Supporting Families with Sick Children. Red Balloon Resources, 2016.9. Reflections on using metaphors in exploring spiritual and religious needs with young people with cancer and their families (with Sally Nash) Journal for the Study of Spirituality, 2015.10. The Chaplains – Reflecting on the BBC Two Television Series. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 2015.11. Spiritual care with sick children and young people (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash). JKP 2015.12. Multifaith care for sick and dying children: a multidisciplinary guide (with Madeleine Parkes and Zamir Hussain) JKP 2015.13. Parents’ Spiritual and Religious Needs in Young Oncology (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash). Cancer Nursing Practice, May 2014. 14. Understanding and responding to the spiritual and religious needs of young people with cancer (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash. Cancer Nursing Practice, March 2014. 15. Birmingham Children’s Hospital: Pediatric end of life care and bereavement pathway in Spirituality and End of Life Care (ed Peter Gilbert), Pavilion, 2013.16. The spiritual care of sick children: reflections from a pilot participation project (with Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash). International Journal of Children’s Spirituality, 2013.17. Editor Working with children and young people: Good Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Chaplains Red Balloon Resources, 2013.18. Coping through prayer, an empirical study in implicit religion concerning prayers for children in hospital (with Tania Ap Sion). Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 2013.19. Supporting Dying Children and their Families, SPCK 2011.20. Tools for Reflective Ministry (with Sally Nash) SPCK 2009.21. Skills for Collaborative Ministry (with Sally Nash and Jo Pimlott) SPCK 2008.22. What Theology for Youth Work? Grove Youth Series, 2007.
I sat down with Anthony Reddie to talk about the revised and updated edition of his book Is God Colour-Blind? (SPCK 2020). We discuss what motivated the writing of the book then and now, the impact of the renewed attention on the Black Lives Matter movement in Britain, the powerful link between British exceptionalism, whiteness and the church (and how this becomes directed at those who are Black who offer critique of these forces), and what it’s like been a practical theologian in lockdown. Professor Anthony Reddie is Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture, Tutor for the Liberation Theologies paper. He is also an Extraordinary Professor of Theological Ethics at the University of South Africa. He has written over 70 essays and articles on Christian education and Black Theology and is the author of 17 books including Theologising Brexit: a Liberationist and Postcolonial Critique, Black Theology in Transatlantic Dialogue, Working Against The Grain: Re-imaging Black Theology in the 21st Century London, and Dramatizing Theologies: A Participative Approach To Black God Talk. Prof Reddie is also the editor of Black Theology: An International Journal.Find More: www.loverinserepeat.com/podcastFollow the Show: @RinseRepeatPod // Follow me: @liammiller87
This week, we have one of the podcast highlights of 2020: an interview with Madeleine Davies about her book Lights for the Path: a guide through grief, pain, and loss (SPCK). It's available to buy from the Church Times Bookshop. At the end of the interview, Malcolm Guite reads his sonnet “Pilgrimage”. Read an extract from the Lights for the Path on the Church Times website. In a review of the book on the Living Church website, the Revd Todd Fitzgerald writes that “the most valuable elements of Lights for the Path are the author's robust theological analysis and extraordinary pastoral sensitivity. At a time when more people lack any belief structure or regular practices with which to navigate life's ups and downs, Davies's contribution to literature for teenagers navigating grief is sorely needed. “Without being preachy or dogmatic, Davies invites teens to situate their tragic experience, with all their questions and emotions and confusion, in the midst of the Christian story.”
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