Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Chalke

Archive on 4 is available on BBC Sounds featuring previously unheard tapes of Kenneth Williams reading Bible stories. They were recorded by a young James Jones, now the retired Bishop of Liverpool when he was a young producer working for a Christian charity, charged with getting new recordings that would bring new audiences to Christianity. The tapes explore Williams's talent in bringing these well-known stories to life and 'open a window into his soul', exploring his own relationship with faith through the people who knew him. Edward Stourton discusses Kenneth Williams' faith with Mark Oakley who is the dean of Southwark Cathedral, and James Jones, the former bishop of Liverpool.Also on the programme; the founder of the first secure school for young offenders with a faith ethos, says the spiritual health of teenagers needs addressing. Steve Chalke says schools in his Oasis group use an holistic approach to address bad behaviour. According to a new Teacher Tapp survey commissioned by the BBC, more than a third of secondary school teachers say they've seen misogynistic behaviour from a pupil in their school in the last week. But while Steve Chalke argues that a faith ethos in a school can help, are some religious beliefs part of the problem?As Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, six UN aid agencies have this week appealed for a ceasefire and the resumption of urgently needed aid deliveries. We hear from Muslim Aid, which has worked with aid workers in the strip for the last 19 years. Meanwhile Jewish people around the world are celebrating the start of Passover – but in Israel some of the hostages who've been released say it's hard to celebrate this festival of freedom when 59 hostages are still in captivity. The President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews gives us the view from the British Jewish diaspora.Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & Amanda Hancox Studio Managers: Sam Smith & Nat Stokes Editor: Tim Pemberton

In this conversation, Steve Chalke shares his journey from a challenging childhood in South London to becoming a prominent church leader and social justice advocate. He discusses the founding of Oasis, a charity aimed at providing support and shelter for vulnerable youth, and reflects on the challenges faced in this mission. Chalke emphasizes the importance of personal experiences in shaping one's understanding of faith and theology, particularly in the context of social justice and community service. In this conversation, Jason and Steve explore profound themes of faith, love, justice, and the true message of Jesus. They discuss the challenges of understanding God's goodness in the face of grief, the social activism of Jesus, and the misconceptions surrounding penal substitutionary atonement. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of love and relationship in healing and transformation, as well as the need for a restorative approach to justice. They also delve into the significance of original goodness, the impact of trauma on behavior, and the transformative journey of understanding God's heart for humanity. For more information on Steve ChalkeOasis Charitable Trust: www.oasisuk.orgwww.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Chalke Please rate, review, share, and subscribe!Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethinking-god/support

In this conversation, Steve Chalke discusses the ethos and values of Oasis, (not the pop group) the organization he founded to alleviate poverty and support marginalized communities. He shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the vision behind Oasis, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, understanding, and rehabilitation in society. Chalke highlights innovative approaches to youth justice, particularly through the Oasis Restore project, which aims to provide therapeutic care rather than punishment for young offenders. The discussion also touches on the significance of creating opportunities for young people and the role of accountability and leadership in charitable organizations. Check out the links below to learn more about their work with youth justice, homelessness, education and much more. https://www.oasisrestore.org/ https://www.oasisuk.org/ https://www.oasiscommunityhousing.org/   Author, speaker, TV and radio presenter, businessman, social entrepreneur, husband and father, Rev Steve Chalke MBE began public life as a Baptist Minister being ordained in 1981.  In 1985 he founded the Oasis Charitable Trust with a vision to build inclusive communities, where everyone has hope, feels that they matter and is given the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential. Oasis pioneers life-transforming housing, healthcare, education, church, and youth and community initiatives across the UK and the world.  Oasis works in ‘community hubs' to provide a range of integrated and high quality services that support people holistically; educationally, physically, socially, spiritually, emotionally, economically and environmentally.  Steve has inspired numerous key initiatives in Oasis, which retain his involvement, including: • Oasis College of Higher Education in London, in partnership with Staffordshire University, is committed to equipping and resourcing students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to improve the quality of life for their families and communities; • Oasis Community Learning, has opened over 40 primary, secondary and all-through schools around the UK, and is committed to education and holistic community regeneration; • Oasis Church in Waterloo, London, the first of a new network of UK churches which includes others in Bristol, Croydon, Enfield, Grimsby, Salford and Southampton; • Stop The Traffik, a global coalition working in nearly 100 countries and with tens of thousands of activists around the world campaigning to end people trafficking. Steve was a United Nations Special Adviser for community action against human trafficking; • People's Parliament, which creates a place of debate, discussion, interaction and partnership for voluntary organisations with the aim of building more effective relationships between the government and the third sector. In 2018, Rev Steve Chalke received the Spirit of London Award for the most amount of money raised for charity by an individual at the London Marathon, when he completed the 2011 race. He raised an incredible £2,330,159.38 for the Oasis UK charity.

In this conversation, Steve Chalke discusses the ethos and values of Oasis, (not the pop group) the organization he founded to alleviate poverty and support marginalized communities. He shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the vision behind Oasis, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, understanding, and rehabilitation in society. Chalke highlights innovative approaches to youth justice, particularly through the Oasis Restore project, which aims to provide therapeutic care rather than punishment for young offenders. The discussion also touches on the significance of creating opportunities for young people and the role of accountability and leadership in charitable organizations. Check out the links below to learn more about their work with youth justice, homelessness, education and much more. https://www.oasisrestore.org/ https://www.oasisuk.org/ https://www.oasiscommunityhousing.org/   Author, speaker, TV and radio presenter, businessman, social entrepreneur, husband and father, Rev Steve Chalke MBE began public life as a Baptist Minister being ordained in 1981.  In 1985 he founded the Oasis Charitable Trust with a vision to build inclusive communities, where everyone has hope, feels that they matter and is given the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential. Oasis pioneers life-transforming housing, healthcare, education, church, and youth and community initiatives across the UK and the world.  Oasis works in ‘community hubs' to provide a range of integrated and high quality services that support people holistically; educationally, physically, socially, spiritually, emotionally, economically and environmentally.  Steve has inspired numerous key initiatives in Oasis, which retain his involvement, including: • Oasis College of Higher Education in London, in partnership with Staffordshire University, is committed to equipping and resourcing students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to improve the quality of life for their families and communities; • Oasis Community Learning, has opened over 40 primary, secondary and all-through schools around the UK, and is committed to education and holistic community regeneration; • Oasis Church in Waterloo, London, the first of a new network of UK churches which includes others in Bristol, Croydon, Enfield, Grimsby, Salford and Southampton; • Stop The Traffik, a global coalition working in nearly 100 countries and with tens of thousands of activists around the world campaigning to end people trafficking. Steve was a United Nations Special Adviser for community action against human trafficking; • People's Parliament, which creates a place of debate, discussion, interaction and partnership for voluntary organisations with the aim of building more effective relationships between the government and the third sector. In 2018, Rev Steve Chalke received the Spirit of London Award for the most amount of money raised for charity by an individual at the London Marathon, when he completed the 2011 race. He raised an incredible £2,330,159.38 for the Oasis UK charity.

Steve Chalke talks about his work in communities and education that changes young people's lives.

Did we make a joke about the reunion tour? Definitely maybe. Steve Chalke is founder of Oasis, a hugely significant charity most famous for its youthwork initiatives and other social impact subbrands. He's also been a controversial figure in the UK Church, ever since, as a Baptist minister, he came out against Penal Substitution as an image of Christ's atonement, and came out in favour of equal marriage for gay couples. In this episode, Malky, Laura and Jonty chat to Steve about Paul and Jesus, the Church's hang-ups about sexuality, honest assessments of the professional youthwork experiment and how he guards against Beloved Founder Syndrome bleeding into problematic areas. We don't agree with Steve on everything, but we hope the tone is of critical friends offering helpful challenge, as we really enjoyed talking to Steve and we love his pastoral vision of an inclusive, loving Church.   About Beer Christianity Beer Christianity is an anti-capitalist, pro-BLM, pro-LGBTQ+, anti-imperialist, post-post-post-evangelical podcast where we drink a bit and talk a lot. Our aim is to be real, helpful and entertaining. Beer Christianity also has a newsletter in which Jonty and guest authors comment on the news, theological issues and stuff that matters. He updates it according to his own wildly inconsistent neurodivergent schedule, but it's a good read. Sign up for the Beer Christianity newsletter on Substack.  Support Beer Christianity… Putting the show together costs a bunch of money in hosting fees, editing software, equipment and time. If you can, please help out by donating via Buy Me a Coffee (or in our case, a beer)  Follow Beer Christianity on Twitter: @beerxianity and find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and, probably, loads of other places. We love hearing from listeners. You can email us at beerchristianity AT yahoo DOT com. We often respond to mails we get on the show. And if you leave us a voicenote on Insta we might air your question on an episode. There's also a connected Show With Music on Spotify called New Old Music. Check it out if you like eclectic music and random chat. Other things… Malky's design work has graced many good magazines and music videos. You can find his stuff and even commission him if he's not too busy, here. Jonty's novel, Incredulous Moshoeshoe and the Lightning Bird, is not literature but it's quite fun if you like Supernatural, Africa or the Goth scene. Laura doesn't want us to post her BookTok until she's posted more videos. She may have prayed for the app to be banned just to avoid it. Beliefs… We don't really want to preach at you, but some people like to know what we believe. It's this: Jesus Christ is the Son of God and came to teach us a better way to be, while reconciling us to God and each other in a way we could never do without Him. He also changed water into wine. Nice.   

Why we need a New Social Covenant. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Danny Kruger, Conservative MP, and founder of the New Conservatives group.“Danny Kruger MBE began his career working for a think tank and then serving as David Cameron's chief speechwriter in 2006. He left his role two years later to focus on Only Connect, a youth crime prevention charity he co-founded with his wife Emma. Elected as an MP for Devizes in 2019, he was tasked by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2020 to propose ways to maintain community spirit amid the COVID pandemic. Kruger suggested a ‘new social covenant', which he described as ‘the mutual commitment by citizens, civil society, businesses and the state, to work together for the common good of all.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Danny Kruger First elected in 2019, Danny Kruger MP is Member of Parliament for the Devizes constituency in Wiltshire. He has worked in journalism and in politics and was speech writer for former Prime Minister David Cameron, Political Secretary to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and PPS at the Department for Levelling Up and Communities. With his wife, Emma, Kruger set up his own charity called Only Connect in 2006, working with those in prison or recently released, to reduce reoffending. He also set up and ran the West London Zone for Children and Young People, coordinating the work of schools, councils, and charities with young people at risk. He is a trustee of Catch 22, a charity that works across the social welfare cycle. About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afterword: Steve talks with sociologist and Baptist preacher Dr Tony Campolo. In part one Steve reflects on the conclusion to his book, in part two Dr Tony responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Dr. Tony Campolo. Tony is a Professor Emeritus of Eastern University, a sociologist, a theologian, and an extraordinary communicator. We talked together about the afterword of my book: ‘We shape our systems, then they shape us'. I so love talking with Tony because it's absolutely true that I've learned more from Tony about sociology, theology, and about communication, than from any other person on Earth. Tony has been my friend for 40 or more years and why he chose to befriend me I haven't got a clue, but the benefit is all mine. I'm sure you'll enjoy his” – Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Tony Campolo Dr Tony Campolo is an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, public speaker and former spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afterword: Steve talks with sociologist and Baptist preacher Dr Tony Campolo. In part one Steve reflects on the conclusion to his book, in part two Dr Tony responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Dr. Tony Campolo. Tony is a Professor Emeritus of Eastern University, a sociologist, a theologian, and an extraordinary communicator. We talked together about the afterword of my book: ‘We shape our systems, then they shape us'. I so love talking with Tony because it's absolutely true that I've learned more from Tony about sociology, theology, and about communication, than from any other person on Earth. Tony has been my friend for 40 or more years and why he chose to befriend me I haven't got a clue, but the benefit is all mine. I'm sure you'll enjoy his” – Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Tony Campolo Dr Tony Campolo is an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, public speaker and former spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green MP and former leader Caroline Lucas, Alba Party leader and former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, Conservative MP Heather Wheeler and social entrepreneur and Baptist minister Reverend Steve Chalke.

People become what they believe: Neglecting the vital conversation about spirituality has cost society dearly. We need the course to create a space for a national conversation about the relationship of spirituality to psychological and social change. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Chine McDonald, Director of Theos think tank. In part one Steve sets out his tenth principle, in part two Chine responds.“Chine is a writer and regular contributor to Radio 4's Thought For The Day. She's also the Director of Theos Think Tank, which looks at the relationship between religion, politics, and society. We talk together about Principle 10: People become what they believe. I enjoyed talking with Chine because she understands that principle so deeply. Her work around religion, spirituality, and society is game-changing. Her words in this area have changed me. They've shown me new visions of what I couldn't see before, and it's just brilliant to bring her to you” – Steve ChalkeAbout Chine McDonald Chine McDonald is Director of Theos, the religion and society think tank. Born in Nigeria, she moved to the UK at the age of four, and later studied at Cambridge University before training as a newspaper journalist. Chine is a regular contributor to BBC religion and ethics programmes, including Thought for the Day on Radio 4's Today programme, the Daily Service, and Prayer for the Day. Chine previously led fundraising and public engagement at international development charity, Christian Aid, and regularly writes and speaks on issues of race and faith. Her second book God is Not a White Man (published in May 2021) was shortlisted for the 2023 Michael Ramsey Prize.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People become what they believe: Neglecting the vital conversation about spirituality has cost society dearly. We need the course to create a space for a national conversation about the relationship of spirituality to psychological and social change. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Chine McDonald, Director of Theos think tank. In part one Steve sets out his tenth principle, in part two Chine responds.“Chine is a writer and regular contributor to Radio 4's Thought For The Day. She's also the Director of Theos Think Tank, which looks at the relationship between religion, politics, and society. We talk together about Principle 10: People become what they believe. I enjoyed talking with Chine because she understands that principle so deeply. Her work around religion, spirituality, and society is game-changing. Her words in this area have changed me. They've shown me new visions of what I couldn't see before, and it's just brilliant to bring her to you” – Steve ChalkeAbout Chine McDonald Chine McDonald is Director of Theos, the religion and society think tank. Born in Nigeria, she moved to the UK at the age of four, and later studied at Cambridge University before training as a newspaper journalist. Chine is a regular contributor to BBC religion and ethics programmes, including Thought for the Day on Radio 4's Today programme, the Daily Service, and Prayer for the Day. Chine previously led fundraising and public engagement at international development charity, Christian Aid, and regularly writes and speaks on issues of race and faith. Her second book God is Not a White Man (published in May 2021) was shortlisted for the 2023 Michael Ramsey Prize.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People follow people, not disembodied principles: The importance of leadership and why we need entrepreneurial leaders. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Derrick Evans, aka Mr. Motivator. In part one Steve sets out his ninth principle, in part two Derrick responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Derrek Evans MBE better known as Mr. Motivator, fitness instructor, keynote speaker and TV personality. We talk together about Principle 9: People follow people, not disembodied principles. I just rejoiced in our conversation because I've known Derek for thirty to forty years, we worked together on TV and I've just seen him put this principle into action. In fact, even this very morning I did a workout with Derrek where he's joined now by crowds of people. People follow people, not disembodied principles. If anyone knows about how to do that, it is Derrek” – Steve ChalkeAbout Derrick EvansAn icon of British TV, Derrick Evans is best-known as Mr Motivator, a fitness instructor who rose to fame on GMTV in the 1990s. His highly coloured outfits and energetic routines made him hugely popular as he used his platform to encourage viewers to get fit. More than 25 years since he first appeared on British TV, Mr Motivator remains an icon – regularly running public health campaigns for causes like the British Heart Foundation and returning to the nation's TV screens during the Covid-19 pandemic to help people keep fit and healthy during lockdowns. He was awarded an MBE for services to health and fitness in 2020.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People follow people, not disembodied principles: The importance of leadership and why we need entrepreneurial leaders. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Derrick Evans, aka Mr. Motivator. In part one Steve sets out his ninth principle, in part two Derrick responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Derrek Evans MBE better known as Mr. Motivator, fitness instructor, keynote speaker and TV personality. We talk together about Principle 9: People follow people, not disembodied principles. I just rejoiced in our conversation because I've known Derek for thirty to forty years, we worked together on TV and I've just seen him put this principle into action. In fact, even this very morning I did a workout with Derrek where he's joined now by crowds of people. People follow people, not disembodied principles. If anyone knows about how to do that, it is Derrek” – Steve ChalkeAbout Derrick EvansAn icon of British TV, Derrick Evans is best-known as Mr Motivator, a fitness instructor who rose to fame on GMTV in the 1990s. His highly coloured outfits and energetic routines made him hugely popular as he used his platform to encourage viewers to get fit. More than 25 years since he first appeared on British TV, Mr Motivator remains an icon – regularly running public health campaigns for causes like the British Heart Foundation and returning to the nation's TV screens during the Covid-19 pandemic to help people keep fit and healthy during lockdowns. He was awarded an MBE for services to health and fitness in 2020.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trust is the glue of life: Trust in government and its statutory services is an essential part of social cohesion. But in recent years, continued revelations of mismanagement, bad behaviour, poor governance, scandals and cover ups in Whitehall and town halls have soured trust. How do we restore it? In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Anne Longfield CBE, former Children's Commissioner for England. In part one Steve sets out his eighth principle, in part two Anne responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Anne Longfield CBE, Chair of the Commission on Young Lives, and the former Children's Commissioner for England. We talk together about Principle 8: Trust is the glue of life. It was brilliant talking with Anne, because I've admired Anne for so many years before I knew her. I've watched her work in her role as Children's Commissioner for England and before that as she worked alongside the Labour government years ago to introduce the idea of Sure Start and children's centres working with young parents and young children, creating for them a better future. She is a brilliant thinker and strategist. You'll enjoy what she has to say.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Anne Longfield Former Children's Commissioner for England (2015-2021) Anne Longfield is a passionate champion for children, influencing and shaping the national debate and policy agenda for children and their families. She established and chaired the Commission on Young Lives, as well as founding the Centre for Young Lives in 2024. Anne previously led a national children's charity and worked on the delivery of the Sure Start programme in the No 10 Strategy Unit. She regularly authors articles, and appears in national media, and her new book, Young Lives, Big Ambitions is published in April 2024. Anne was awarded a CBE in 2021 for services to children.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trust is the glue of life: Trust in government and its statutory services is an essential part of social cohesion. But in recent years, continued revelations of mismanagement, bad behaviour, poor governance, scandals and cover ups in Whitehall and town halls have soured trust. How do we restore it? In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Anne Longfield CBE, former Children's Commissioner for England. In part one Steve sets out his eighth principle, in part two Anne responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Anne Longfield CBE, Chair of the Commission on Young Lives, and the former Children's Commissioner for England. We talk together about Principle 8: Trust is the glue of life. It was brilliant talking with Anne, because I've admired Anne for so many years before I knew her. I've watched her work in her role as Children's Commissioner for England and before that as she worked alongside the Labour government years ago to introduce the idea of Sure Start and children's centres working with young parents and young children, creating for them a better future. She is a brilliant thinker and strategist. You'll enjoy what she has to say.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Anne Longfield Former Children's Commissioner for England (2015-2021) Anne Longfield is a passionate champion for children, influencing and shaping the national debate and policy agenda for children and their families. She established and chaired the Commission on Young Lives, as well as founding the Centre for Young Lives in 2024. Anne previously led a national children's charity and worked on the delivery of the Sure Start programme in the No 10 Strategy Unit. She regularly authors articles, and appears in national media, and her new book, Young Lives, Big Ambitions is published in April 2024. Anne was awarded a CBE in 2021 for services to children.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do things ‘with' people not ‘to' people: Poverty will never be solved by programmes. It takes a village to raise a child but too often we've left it to paid professionals. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Julie Siddiqi MBE. In part one Steve sets out his seventh principle, in part two Julie responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Julie Siddiqi MBE, social entrepreneur and founder and director of Together We Thrive. We talk together about Principle 7: Do things ‘with' people, not ‘to' them or ‘for' them. I love talking with Julie because of how she lives out her Muslim faith. She's lived in the same community for the last 20 years. She served those people she knows, those people she rejoices with, those people she weeps with. Julie is the embodiment of working with people rather than doing things for them or to them. I love her.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Julie Siddiqi Julie Siddiqi is a mentor, consultant, community activist and gender equality campaigner with a focus on interfaith relations. She has a background in community grassroots work spanning 25 years, and is founder of Together We Thrive, and co-founder of The Big Iftar, and Nisa-Nisham – the Jewish and Muslim Women's Network and the largest network of its kind in Europe. Julie was Executive Director of the Islamic Society of Britain from 2010-2014 and has also been a member of the government's National Muslim Women's Advisory Group and National Anti-Muslim Hatred Working Group. Julie was awarded an MBE in 2020 for services to promoting interfaith understanding.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do things ‘with' people not ‘to' people: Poverty will never be solved by programmes. It takes a village to raise a child but too often we've left it to paid professionals. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Julie Siddiqi MBE. In part one Steve sets out his seventh principle, in part two Julie responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Julie Siddiqi MBE, social entrepreneur and founder and director of Together We Thrive. We talk together about Principle 7: Do things ‘with' people, not ‘to' them or ‘for' them. I love talking with Julie because of how she lives out her Muslim faith. She's lived in the same community for the last 20 years. She served those people she knows, those people she rejoices with, those people she weeps with. Julie is the embodiment of working with people rather than doing things for them or to them. I love her.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Julie Siddiqi Julie Siddiqi is a mentor, consultant, community activist and gender equality campaigner with a focus on interfaith relations. She has a background in community grassroots work spanning 25 years, and is founder of Together We Thrive, and co-founder of The Big Iftar, and Nisa-Nisham – the Jewish and Muslim Women's Network and the largest network of its kind in Europe. Julie was Executive Director of the Islamic Society of Britain from 2010-2014 and has also been a member of the government's National Muslim Women's Advisory Group and National Anti-Muslim Hatred Working Group. Julie was awarded an MBE in 2020 for services to promoting interfaith understanding.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain Dale interviews author, social entrepreneur and Baptist minister Reverend Steve Chalke about optimism, religion, making a positive difference and much more.

Individually we are one drop; together we are an ocean: Too often a child or families who need support are told, ‘you're a case', rather than ‘you're a child or family that we respect and are here to support'. We need to transform services from box-ticking exercises. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Mark Russell, CEO of The Children's Society. In part one Steve sets out his sixth principle, in part two Mark responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Mark Russell, the Chief Executive of The Children's Society. Together we talked about Principles 6: Individually we are one drop; together we're an ocean. It was fantastic to talk with Mark who I've known for so many years and admired for even longer than that. It's brilliant that Mark is now the CEO, the leader of The Children's Society, which is born out of the Church of England and embedded with wonderful values doing extraordinary work around the country in poor communities everywhere to change round opportunities for children ,and to bring to them a different future.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Mark RussellMark is Chief Executive of The Children's Society and leads a team of 850 staff and 10,000 volunteers working to support some of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Before moving to The Children's Society, Mark worked with children and young people for 20 years and was Chief Executive of social justice charity, Church Army. Mark began his youth work career in Northern Ireland (where he is from) working in one of the most divided towns at the time, bringing Protestant and Catholic young people together in the run up to the Good Friday Agreement. He is committed to disrupting the disadvantages that many children and young people face.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Individually we are one drop; together we are an ocean: Too often a child or families who need support are told, ‘you're a case', rather than ‘you're a child or family that we respect and are here to support'. We need to transform services from box-ticking exercises. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Mark Russell, CEO of The Children's Society. In part one Steve sets out his sixth principle, in part two Mark responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Mark Russell, the Chief Executive of The Children's Society. Together we talked about Principles 6: Individually we are one drop; together we're an ocean. It was fantastic to talk with Mark who I've known for so many years and admired for even longer than that. It's brilliant that Mark is now the CEO, the leader of The Children's Society, which is born out of the Church of England and embedded with wonderful values doing extraordinary work around the country in poor communities everywhere to change round opportunities for children ,and to bring to them a different future.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Mark RussellMark is Chief Executive of The Children's Society and leads a team of 850 staff and 10,000 volunteers working to support some of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Before moving to The Children's Society, Mark worked with children and young people for 20 years and was Chief Executive of social justice charity, Church Army. Mark began his youth work career in Northern Ireland (where he is from) working in one of the most divided towns at the time, bringing Protestant and Catholic young people together in the run up to the Good Friday Agreement. He is committed to disrupting the disadvantages that many children and young people face.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often associate the God of justice with payback, but we often forget that justice is not complete with restoration. On this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Steve Chalke discusses what fueled his desire to reach out and go to war for the vulnerable in a nation of government red tape, points us to the Word of God for inspiration on healing the wounded, and attests how is takes a village of leaders to make it happen.

What is a church? The book of Acts is the very first story of the church. What is the big story of these texts and how do they still matter to us in the modern world? SLIDES GEORGE READ IN OUR GATHERING How much I must criticize you, my church and yet how much I love you! How you have made me suffer much and yet owe much to you. I should like to see you destroyed and yet I need your presence. Never in this world have I seen anything more obscurantist, more compromised, more false, and yet never in this world have I touched anything more pure, more generous, and more beautiful.   Carlo Caretto, An Ode to the Church “I will put together my church, a church so expansive with love and energy that nothing can stop it.” Jesus The task of the Church is "to be the irrefutable demonstration and proof of the fact that God is love,”  Steve Chalke 'As St. John of the Cross said: "Mission is putting love where love is not.” What is a church? It is people who are sensitive to the idols in their world… -the ones we bow down to -and the ones destroying the people we love And it is people who are discerning… -where in the midst of all the idolatry is there an earnest seeking for God? -where in the midst of those misplaced trusts, is there something we can celebrate and affirm to help people reach out to the God who made them and loves them?

You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children: The importance of taking a trauma-informed approach to supporting children. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Dr Celia Sadie. In part one Steve sets out his fifth principle, in part two Dr Celia responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Dr. Celia Sadie, clinical psychologist and Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore, England's first ever secure school based in Rochester, in Kent. We talk together about Principle 5: You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children. It was brilliant talking with Celia, because I know that she understands the revolution that we need to go through if we're to give every young person in our society the opportunity they deserve and allow them to reach their full potential.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Celia SadieDr Celia Sadie is the Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore – England's first secure school. She is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a specialist in adolescent mental health and psychological therapies. Her career has spanned adolescent in-patient and youth custody settings, as well as work in private practice and as an expert witness. Dr Celia has trained, published, and presented her work widely in national and international settings, including contributing to the Lammy Review (2017), and Youth Justice Conventions. Much of her work has focused on the development of trauma-responsive services, and on the particular challenges faced by adolescents in custody and those who work with them.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children: The importance of taking a trauma-informed approach to supporting children. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Dr Celia Sadie. In part one Steve sets out his fifth principle, in part two Dr Celia responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Dr. Celia Sadie, clinical psychologist and Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore, England's first ever secure school based in Rochester, in Kent. We talk together about Principle 5: You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children. It was brilliant talking with Celia, because I know that she understands the revolution that we need to go through if we're to give every young person in our society the opportunity they deserve and allow them to reach their full potential.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Celia SadieDr Celia Sadie is the Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore – England's first secure school. She is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a specialist in adolescent mental health and psychological therapies. Her career has spanned adolescent in-patient and youth custody settings, as well as work in private practice and as an expert witness. Dr Celia has trained, published, and presented her work widely in national and international settings, including contributing to the Lammy Review (2017), and Youth Justice Conventions. Much of her work has focused on the development of trauma-responsive services, and on the particular challenges faced by adolescents in custody and those who work with them.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without a vision the people perish: Strategies can become straightjackets. People work together best when they serve a compelling and well-articulated vision. In this episode Steve sets out his fourth principle, and his guest and expert witness Steve Parish, Owner of Crystal Palace FC, responds. “Steve Parish is the co-owner and chairman of Crystal Palace FC. We talk together about Principle 4: Without a vision, the people perish. I love my conversation with Steve because I've supported Crystal Palace all my life. I've supported them through thick and thin. And I've seen the extraordinary work that Steve has done to turn around the fortunes of the club. We have spent the last 10 years consecutively in the Premier League. It's a miracle, it's a wonder, and I wanted to find out more about the vision that drives Steve forward.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Steve Parish Steve Parish is an entrepreneur, and chairman and part-owner of Premier League club, Crystal Palace FC. Steve was founder owner of Tag Worldwide – a brand he grew from a small print services business to a £130m turnover diversified global design and production agency.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You go faster alone, but you can go further together: Why ‘The Big Society' failed and how we can make it work again. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. In part one Steve sets out his third principle, in part two Marvin responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. We talk together about Principle 3: You go faster alone, but you can go further together. I really enjoyed my conversation with Marvin because through the lockdowns, through the pandemic, through COVID, I had the opportunity of working with Marvin in Bristol where Oasis runs a number of schools, and I watched a man who knew how to build a team do exactly that. Bristol is an incredible city. A city that's learned that you may go faster alone, but you get a lot further together.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Marvin Rees Marvin Rees was first elected mayor of Bristol in May 2016, and re-elected in 2021, making Bristol the first major European city to have elected a black mayor. Marvin began his working life with Tearfund, one of the UK's leading international development agencies, before working in Washington D.C with US social justice organisation, Sojourners, and advisor to President Clinton, Dr Tony Campolo. Marvin also worked with the BBC as a broadcast journalist, with the Black Development Agency supporting the BME-led voluntary sector, and in NHS Bristol's Public Health team on race equality in mental health. Awarded an OBE for services to local government in King Charles' first New Year's Honours list, Marvin is also a Yale World Fellow and was named fourth on the UK black Powerlist in 2024. About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You go faster alone, but you can go further together: Why ‘The Big Society' failed and how we can make it work again. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. In part one Steve sets out his third principle, in part two Marvin responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. We talk together about Principle 3: You go faster alone, but you can go further together. I really enjoyed my conversation with Marvin because through the lockdowns, through the pandemic, through COVID, I had the opportunity of working with Marvin in Bristol where Oasis runs a number of schools, and I watched a man who knew how to build a team do exactly that. Bristol is an incredible city. A city that's learned that you may go faster alone, but you get a lot further together.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Marvin Rees Marvin Rees was first elected mayor of Bristol in May 2016, and re-elected in 2021, making Bristol the first major European city to have elected a black mayor. Marvin began his working life with Tearfund, one of the UK's leading international development agencies, before working in Washington D.C with US social justice organisation, Sojourners, and advisor to President Clinton, Dr Tony Campolo. Marvin also worked with the BBC as a broadcast journalist, with the Black Development Agency supporting the BME-led voluntary sector, and in NHS Bristol's Public Health team on race equality in mental health. Awarded an OBE for services to local government in King Charles' first New Year's Honours list, Marvin is also a Yale World Fellow and was named fourth on the UK black Powerlist in 2024. About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where there's ruin, there's hope: There is no “system”, just a collection of different systems which are not joined up, are top-down and bureaucratic and fixated on process. Statutory services are ill-fitting and disempower the staff working within them. We need a better, more joined-up, integrated and holistic approach. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Hilary Cottam, social entrepreneur.“Hillary is a social entrepreneur and author of a brilliant book called Radical Help. We talk together about Principle 2: Where there's ruin,there's hope. I loved our conversation because Hilary is someone who stimulates my thinking around what it means to build authentic community empowering individuals rather than robbing them of the opportunity to be involved.”– Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Hilary Cottam Dr Hilary Cottam is a social entrepreneur, thinker, and policy advisor. Her work includes the creation of new approaches and services for ageing, family life and care. Her acclaimed 2018 book Radical Help was hailed as ‘mind-shifting' by David Brooks in the New York Times. It has been translated internationally and is widely credited with shifting national narratives and practice around welfare systems. Her current research and practice centres on the future of work and on new care economies. Hilary holds an Honorary Professorship at the Institute of Innovation and Public Purpose at UCL; she was named UK Designer of the Year in 2005 for pioneering the field of social design; and has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto For Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto For Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where there's ruin, there's hope: There is no “system”, just a collection of different systems which are not joined up, are top-down and bureaucratic and fixated on process. Statutory services are ill-fitting and disempower the staff working within them. We need a better, more joined-up, integrated and holistic approach. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Hilary Cottam, social entrepreneur.“Hillary is a social entrepreneur and author of a brilliant book called Radical Help. We talk together about Principle 2: Where there's ruin,there's hope. I loved our conversation because Hilary is someone who stimulates my thinking around what it means to build authentic community empowering individuals rather than robbing them of the opportunity to be involved.”– Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Hilary Cottam Dr Hilary Cottam is a social entrepreneur, thinker, and policy advisor. Her work includes the creation of new approaches and services for ageing, family life and care. Her acclaimed 2018 book Radical Help was hailed as ‘mind-shifting' by David Brooks in the New York Times. It has been translated internationally and is widely credited with shifting national narratives and practice around welfare systems. Her current research and practice centres on the future of work and on new care economies. Hilary holds an Honorary Professorship at the Institute of Innovation and Public Purpose at UCL; she was named UK Designer of the Year in 2005 for pioneering the field of social design; and has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto For Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto For Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory: Understanding the lives of those you are working alongside. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Ben Lindsay OBE, the founder and CEO of Power The Fight.“Ben and I talked together about Principle 1: An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory. I love this conversation because, for me, Ben embodies exactly that principle. He gets on with the job down in South London, working with young people and bringing them hope.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Ben LinsdayAuthor, CEO, Presenter, and Activist – Ben Lindsay is the founder of Power The Fight, a charity launched in 2019 to train and empower communities to end youth violence. Ben is an experienced presenter, trainer, and facilitator with more than 19 years spent working with high-risk young people in the fields of gangs and serious youth violence. He currently sits on the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit reference group, and on the cross-party Youth Violence Commission. His first book, the No 1 Bestseller, We Need to Talk About Race – Understanding the Black Experience in White Majority Churches was released in July 2019. Ben was awarded an OBE in King Charles' first New Year's Honours List for services to communities in SE London. https://benlindsay.co.uk About this podcast seriesThis podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto For Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it Bookshop.org, an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto of Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory: Understanding the lives of those you are working alongside. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Ben Lindsay OBE, the founder and CEO of Power The Fight.“Ben and I talked together about Principle 1: An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory. I love this conversation because, for me, Ben embodies exactly that principle. He gets on with the job down in South London, working with young people and bringing them hope.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Ben LinsdayAuthor, CEO, Presenter, and Activist – Ben Lindsay is the founder of Power The Fight, a charity launched in 2019 to train and empower communities to end youth violence. Ben is an experienced presenter, trainer, and facilitator with more than 19 years spent working with high-risk young people in the fields of gangs and serious youth violence. He currently sits on the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit reference group, and on the cross-party Youth Violence Commission. His first book, the No 1 Bestseller, We Need to Talk About Race – Understanding the Black Experience in White Majority Churches was released in July 2019. Ben was awarded an OBE in King Charles' first New Year's Honours List for services to communities in SE London. https://benlindsay.co.uk About this podcast seriesThis podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto For Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it Bookshop.org, an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto of Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is an introduction to Steve's book, and this podcast series with his guest, and expert witness, Sir Stephen Timms, MP for East Ham and the Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee.“I really enjoyed this conversation because I'm inspired by Stephen by his service across the years through his parliamentary career, in government and in opposition. Even more than that, I'm inspired by what I know of him as a man and his love and commitment to ordinary people, not just his constituents, his parishioners, but to people like me. Stephen is the real deal.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Sir Stephen Timms Sir Stephen Timms, MP, is renowned for his tireless efforts in advocating for social change, championing policies aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting equality. Through his parliamentary work and community engagement, he has been a steadfast advocate for marginalised communities, striving to create a fairer and more inclusive society.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto For Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend Bookshop.org, an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto of Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two students from a school in Bristol were fatally stabbed last month – and the one person many journalists sought out for comment was a Baptist minister. Not because he knew them, but because he heads the academy trust that their school belongs to – along with 53 other schools across the country.Today's guest is Steve Chalke – activist and writer, broadcaster and social entrepreneur – founded the Oasis Trust nearly 40 years ago. Today it links churches and other community groups in challenging injustice and inequality. Its initiatives range from the big schools network to specialist neighbourhood debt advice, job training, mental health drop-ins for children and young people, and much more. It also works internationally in housing and education and healthcare.Steve Chalke has never shied away from controversy, not least among the evangelical Christians who nurtured him – he's been outspoken in his defence of minority groups and some traditional ways of understandings the Bible.

Church of England vicars with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the important issue of church and state. This time:- The possibility of Christian communism- World War III revisited as we pit Peter Hitchens against a passionate listener.- Four year-old "trans boy" secretly admitted to CofE primary school- Volunteer policewoman says you can't sing Christian songs outside of church grounds- Secular commentator Steve Chalke attacks homeschoolers- Nottingham killer given extremely lenient sentence due to mental health plea- Christian pastor Alistair Begg under attack for advising Christian to attend trans weddingAll that and much much more as ever!Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:Peter Hitchens on brainless march to warWhy we don't fight by Ed WestOne Britain, One Nation songhttps://www.onebritainonenation.com/assets/pdf/song-anthem-words.pdfTrans boy joins CofE primary schoolNottingham murderer given extremely lenient sentence which could have him paroled in three yearsAlistair Begg says Christians should go to gay weddingsHymns banned outside of church groundsSteve Chalke advocating clamp-down on homeschoolingNotices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irreverendpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrreverendPodJoin our Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodThursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudioSupport the show

A mum and her former boyfriend have been found guilty of murdering her toddler son at a caravan near Faversham.Alfie Phillips was found to have 70 injuries including broken bones when he died in Hernhill in November 2020. Police have reacted to the verdict outside court.Also in today's podcast, the man who founded the Oasis group says the recent strike action by some teachers at a troubled school on Sheppey is heartbreaking.Staff at the academy sites in Minster and Sheerness have taken to the picket line over safety fears because of student behaviour. We've been speaking to Steve Chalke.Funding to local youth services is set to be cut - as council bosses have voted in favour of bringing in a one-stop-shop for help and support.Family Hubs will bring multiple services all under one roof, but they will divert money away from existing groups. Elderly people living in a tower block in Herne Bay say they've been left "freezing cold" after waiting six weeks for the heating to be fixed.Many residents at the St Anne's Court retirement complex have health conditions which can be made worse by the chilly weather.World leaders are gathering in Dubai for the start of the Cop28 climate conference.It's been described as a "milestone moment" as we take stock of progress on the Paris Agreement from 2015. We've been catching up with  adventure activist Kate Strong who's been in the county.And finally, this is one of our more unusual stories - we've been chatting to a man who can often be seen walking down Rochester High Street - with a duck on his shoulder.58-year-old Mark Colyer and his birds, Dog and Goldie are also regularly spotted in the castle grounds, and even at the pub.

On September 24th we heard from Steve Chalke, discussing his new book 'A Manifesto for Hope'

On today's show, Mark will delve into how he stopped the abolition of the staff at the UK's railway stations and why he was so strongly against the change. Later, Emily, who is one of the Directors for the Sussex International Film Festival, will join us. Lembit will ask Emily if there is a need for her to think twice about submitting an entry to the festival if she believes that some people might be offended by the content. Additionally, Reverend Steve Chalke will discuss with Lembit the humanitarian situation in Gaza and what could be done to handle humanitarian aid in such conflicts. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: The Rt Hon Mark Francois is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford, Member of the Public Accounts Committee & Member of the Defence Select Committee.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Emily Isaacs is a writer and filmmaker. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Stephen John Chalke MBE FRSA is a British Baptist minister, the founder of the Oasis Charitable Trust, a former United Nations' Special Adviser on Human Trafficking and a social activist. He is the author of a large number of books and articles as well as a former presenter and now regular contributor and commentator on television, radio and other media. Oasis Charitable Trust, commonly known as Oasis, is a UK-based Christian registered charity. It was founded by the Reverend Steve Chalke in September of 1985. Chalke had been assistant minister at Tonbridge Baptist Church, Kent, for four years. He left this job with the aim of setting up a hostel for homeless young people. Oasis now has over 5,000 staff in the UK as well as thousands more volunteers. Since its foundation Oasis has also developed into a family of charities now working on four continents (11 countries) around the world, with the goal of delivering housing, education, training, youth work and healthcare.

Tom discusses the latest govt statements regarding mobile phones and their wish to 'ban them'. His special guests are Steve Chalke, former UN advisor and founder of the Oasis charitable trust and Glynn Potts, Headteacher in Manchester. There's listener call ins to in this riveting show discussing one of the most controversial topics in education today.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP and former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, Conservative MP Angela Richardson, former Telegraph editor Lord Moore and Founder of the Oasis Charitable Trust and Baptist minister Steve Chalke.

Green policy shift from Rishi Sunak, Cross Question & is there any hope for freedom in Iran? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP and former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, Conservative MP Angela Richardson, former Telegraph editor Lord Moore and Founder of the Oasis Charitable Trust and Baptist minister Steve Chalke.

From Feb 2015: Church leader Steve Chalke is well known for his support of same-sex relationships. Ed Shaw is a same sex attracted Christian whose traditional Biblical convictions have led him to remain celibate. They discuss how churches should treat those in their congregation who are LGBT. Jayne Ozanne, an evangelical and former member of the Archbishop's council who recently came out as gay joins by phone and we hear the story of Rosaria Butterfield's journey from lesbian activist english professor to becoming wife of a church pastor. For the article 'Is the church failing gay Christians?' by Chalke and Doherty: http://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2015/March-2015/Is-the-Church-failing-gay-Christians • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: 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

Church of England vicars with a difference, Jamie Franklin and Daniel French, are back giving a spiritual perspective on the events of our age. This time:- Liberal CofE Twitter meltdown as Church implies legitimate evangelisation of other faiths.- Steve Chalke's ill-conceived Twitter defence of Phillip Schofield.- Satanism is back (again!): this time in the New Forest.- The best approaches for re-evangelising the West.- The WHO global takeover and its promotion of abortion as a human right and healthcare.- On Question the Rev: politics and abortion, Bathsheba: victim or perpetrator?, and The Rapture?All that and much much more as always!Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comFor your merchandise needs: https://irreverendmerch.bss.designLinks:Church of England Twitter meltdown: https://twitter.com/churchofengland/status/1660956263419658241 Satanists in New Forest: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/28/fear-satanists-return-new-forest-village-bramshaw-lamb-dead/ WHO Pandemic Treaty challenged by MPs: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/05/25/who-pandemic-treaty-lockdown-uk-ministers-fear/ Notices:Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

During February we ran our Sunday Grill - 10 minutes talking on a topic and a 10-minute Q&A afterwards. There were so many questions we couldn't answer them all, so we've recorded an extra podcast! This is part one, Nath and Steve discussing "Why don't we see miracles anymore?"

During February we ran our Sunday Grill - 10 minutes talking on a topic and a 10-minute Q&A afterwards. There were so many questions we couldn't answer them all, so we've recorded an extra podcast! This is part three: Nath and Steve discussing "Is Satan real?"

During February we ran our Sunday Grill - 10 minutes talking on a topic and a 10-minute Q&A afterwards. There were so many questions we couldn't answer them all, so we've recorded an extra podcast! This is part two: Nath and Steve discussing "Why are we LGBT+ inclusive when other churches aren't?"

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer Lord Barwell, Founder of the Oasis Charitable Trust and Baptist minister Steve Chalke, Deputy Editor of the commentary site CapX and political strategist John McTernan.

In this episode from the archives, we go back to the time when then-leading UK evangelical Steve Chalke wrote an article for Christianity magazine on why he switched to affirming committed, faithful gay relationships. Justin talked to Steve about why he changed his mind, while theologian Greg Downes offered a defense of the traditional evangelical understanding of sexuality. We also heard the responses and reflections of church leaders including Steve Clifford of the Evangelical Alliance, Lord Richard Harries former Bishop of Oxford, Faith Forster of Ichthus Christian fellowship and more. • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Katharine Birbalsingh has been described as 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Twitter erupted when she tweeted that 'original sin' was responsible for the fact children need to be habituated into choosing good over evil. She discusses child education and human nature with Christian leader Steve Chalke, founder of numerous Oasis Trust schools, who says that 'original goodness' is a more biblical view than 'original sin'. For our new podcast Unapologetic: https://pod.link/1622170986 For Katharine Birbalsingh: https://twitter.com/miss_snuffy For Michaela Community School: https://michaela.education/ For Steve Chalke: https://twitter.com/SteveChalke For Oasis Schools: https://www.oasiscommunitylearning.org/ • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022 • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable