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The Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin Ashenden
As the Anglican Bishop of Oxford, Steven Croft, makes the case for the Church of England allowing same-sex marriage, Father Dwight Longenecker, the acclaimed U.S. author and speaker, talks to Dr Gavin Ashenden about what is understood by marriage in the Catholic Church. This 26th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, includes a searing sociological, philosophical and theological analysis of the problems inherent in trying to redefine an ancient institution and one which in the Catholic Church has been elevated to the status of a sacrament. Their conclusions are stark and unambiguous and include the warning of the emergence of a “counterfeit faith”, even within the Catholic Church, which is intended to replace the Apostolic faith with something rather different.
With some Anglican bishops publicly changing their stance on same-sex marriage, the Church faces fresh calls to realign itself with contemporary society on LGBT+ issues. Some point to the urgent need for same-sex blessings because of the experiences of gay people who feel hurt by the Church. How should our "experience" shape our reading of Scripture? How do we keep it from essentially replacing Scriptural authority? What are the wider implications here on societal pressures for the Church to conform to the culture? Andy and Aaron explore all these questions and more in this packed episode. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Helen Collins, "Reordering Theological Education: Starting with Scripture" (SCM, 2020) - Steven Croft, "Together in Love and Faith Personal Reflections and Next Steps for the Church (Diocese of Oxford, 2022) - Ian Paul, 'What is the bishop of Oxford thinking?' (2022) https://www.psephizo.com/sexuality-2/what-is-the-bishop-of-oxford-thinking/ - Vaughan Roberts, "Together in Love and Faith?: Should the Church Bless Same-Sex Partnerships? A Response to the Bishop of Oxford" (Latimer Trust, 2022) (Free download @ https://www.latimertrust.org) - The Living Out website (https://www.livingout.org)
It's an issue which has divided the Church of England for decades, and now the Bishop of Oxford, the Right Reverend Dr. Steven Croft has become the most senior cleric in the Church to speak out in favour of same-sex marriage. But will the growing support for the bishop's stance make any difference to the future direction of the church? Ed Stourton explores the issue with Dr Andrew Goddard, he was on the Steering Group for the church's Living and Loving in Faith Project and is a member of the Church of England Evangelical Council, and Ben Bradshaw, a former Labour cabinet minister and practicing Anglican who sits on parliament's Ecclesiastical Committee. Could the Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat on Friday have an impact in tackling climate change? A new study suggests it could potentially reduce carbon emissions. Edward assesses the details with Professor Shaun Lacrom, from the Department of Land Economy at the University of Cambridge, and Bishop John Arnold, the environmental lead for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. 'Ring for the King' is the campaign to recruit and train thousands of new bellringers ahead of next year's Coronation of King Charles on 6 May. Reporter Mark Hutchings joined a team of bellringers to find out what it takes to become expert in pulling the ropes. And as Remembrance weekend draws near, Major Daljinder Singh Virdee from the Defence Sikh Network explains how he was inspired to develop a version of the Nitnem Gutka Sahib, or daily Prayer Book for Sikhs in the military, after seeing an image of a Sikh soldier in the trenches during the Great War. Photo: Bellringers from St. Woolos Cathedral at St. Basil's Church, Newport. Producers: Jill Collins and Fiona Leach Editor: Tim Pemberton
Top seeds and BYU teammates Zac Jones and David Timmins advance to the quarterfinals in the Utah State Am at Soldier Hollow. Jones will play Steven Croft while Timmins takes on Simon Kwon. John Owen v Cameron Howe and Jackson Holman v Hayden Banz round out the final eight. Kwon joins the pod.
"Luke 24:13-35 Meeting: 6pm Series: Bold Integrity"
This week's episode highlights the relationship between religion, faith, and human flourishing. Our conversation today is with Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, Church of England, for whom a belief in God and human flourishing — both individual and societal — are inextricably linked. Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Comments, questions and suggestions info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation
Welcome to Episode 137 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode host Aaron sat down with Lancashire stalwart Steven Croft to discuss his earliest cricketing memories in Blackpool, look back on the many highlights from his distinguished county career with the Red Rose and also touch upon his future aspirations with the Northern club heading into the 2022 season and beyond. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and podcast updates! Steven's social media links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Stevenjcroft YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2hwgTESUWKzHf3YtEQVmjA Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2 Check out our £1 Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket: https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/
Is Artificial Intelligence just about robots in the future or technology in the present? What are the tensions between human flourishing and human fallibility in the development of AI? How do different world views and value systems affect the way AI is being developed and implemented? How can Christian perspectives on being human shape our approach to new technology? How can the Beatitudes speak to humans amidst the growth of AI technology?The Right Revd Dr Steven Croft is the Bishop of Oxford and a founding member of the UK Centre for Ethics and Innovation. He has served on the House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. His blog can be found here. This season of podcasts exploring science and faith is supported by @eclasproject Science in Seminaries. For more information see www.eclasproject.org.
In the early days of the internet, information technology could be viewed as morally neutral. It was simply a means of passing data from one point to another. But, as communications technology has advanced by using algorithms, tracking and identifiers to shape the flow of information, we are being presented with moral and ethical questions about how the internet is being used and even reshaping what it means to be human.In this episode of Big Tech, Taylor Owen speaks with the Right Reverend Dr. Steven Croft, the Bishop of Oxford, Church of England. Bishop Steven, as he is known to his own podcast audience, is a board member of the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and has been part of other committees such as the House of Lords' Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence.Bishop Steven approaches the discussions around tech from a very different viewpoint, not as an academic or technologist but as a theologian in the Anglican church: “I think technology changes the way we relate to one another, and that relationship is at the heart of our humanity.” He compares what is happening now in society with the internet to the advent of the printing press in the fifteenth century, which democratized knowledge and changed the world in profound ways. The full impacts of this current technological shift in our society are yet to be known. But, he cautions, we must not lose sight of our core human principles when developing technology and ensure that we deploy it for “the common good of humankind.” “I don't think morals and ethics can be manufactured out of nothing or rediscovered. And if we don't have morality and ethics as the heart of the algorithms, when they're being crafted, then the unfairness will be even greater than they otherwise have been.”
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The #CountyCricket2021 season by the fans, for the fans. Welcome to our weekly homage to the 2021 English county cricket summer. We discuss the latest scores, debate the current issues and have a special guest on each week as we go around the counties. This week Cricket Badger James Buttler is joined by regulars Nakul Pande and Mark Hilton with this week's special guest Lancashire all-rounder Steven Croft. Thank you very much for your correspondence and listens! The #CountyCricket2021 Weekly Podcasts are brought to you in association with Who Knows Wins, Black Rat Cricket and Manscaped.
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The Down At Third Man Podcast returns for a 9th edition as we near the season! Jono also returns from his work-induced hiatus and accompanies Ash and Ade as they are joined by Lancs legend Steven Croft! They chat about Steve's legendary career, #INDvENG and the all important cricket tea! Plus our Room 101 feature has an entry from Crofty himself! Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdManCrickUK or on Instagram: thirdmancricketuk or find us on Facebook. Supporting: Cardiac Risk In The Young Donate to our fundraiser and receive a bat sticker too! Supported by: Woodstock Cricket Co. Use our discount code on their website to get 25% off - THIRDMAN25 Music sampled from Holding Me Down - Jon Worthy and The Bends
In the early days of the internet, information technology could be viewed as morally neutral. It was simply a means of passing data from one point to another. But, as communications technology has advanced by using algorithms, tracking and identifiers to shape the flow of information, we are being presented with moral and ethical questions about how the internet is being used and even reshaping what it means to be human. In this episode of Big Tech, Taylor Owen speaks with the Right Reverend Dr. Steven Croft, the Bishop of Oxford, Church of England. Bishop Steven, as he is known to his own podcast audience, is a board member of the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and has been part of other committees such as the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Bishop Steven approaches the discussions around tech from a very different viewpoint, not as an academic or technologist but as a theologian in the Anglican church: “I think technology changes the way we relate to one another, and that relationship is at the heart of our humanity.” He compares what is happening now in society with the internet to the advent of the printing press in the fifteenth century, which democratized knowledge and changed the world in profound ways. The full impacts of this current technological shift in our society are yet to be known. But, he cautions, we must not lose sight of our core human principles when developing technology and ensure that we deploy it for “the common good of humankind.” “I don’t think morals and ethics can be manufactured out of nothing or rediscovered. And if we don’t have morality and ethics as the heart of the algorithms, when they’re being crafted, then the unfairness will be even greater than they otherwise have been.”
Lancashire stalwart Steven Croft joins James Buttler to chat about a Covid-19 summer at the Red Rose County and to take on the Cricket Badger 20 Questions on his life and times in sport and beyond. From following Freddie Flintoff's footsteps to a childhood spent partly in Sri Lanka. From County Championship success to his future in coaching. The former Lancashire skipper has a bit more cricket left in him yet. This podcast is brought to you in association with Moonrise Cricket (https://www.moonrisesports.com/) and Bodyline Tshirts (https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bodylinetshirts.com%2F%3Ftracking%3Dbadger&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7e2db12baa404898409208d86f6f3deb%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637381870855975058&sdata=F18Zsp2MbfQHbf9omHxbUUfgdtS8lGNWfSKJ3evP7Rg%3D&reserved=0) . Thank you very much for listening and supporting the podcast! Contact the show via Twitter on @cricket_badger or email us at cricketbadger@hotmail.com.
On the latest episode of From Behind the Lockdown Lancashire man Steven Croft joined Ste & Matty to discuss his Lancs career, County Championship wins and captaining the Red Rose to a t20 Blast win.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth)
The Badger, James Buttler, went to Old Trafford to catch up with Lancashire CCC as the English season prepares to get underway. You will hear interviews with **Keaton Jennings**, **Graham Onions**, **Steven Croft** and **Richard Gleeson** as the players prepare to embark on another season of county action. We chat starting late, longevity, preparing to succeed and a huge summer of cricket. We also chat to **Simon Peel** of [Cricket's Top 24](http://crickettop22.blogspot.com/2019/03/glenn-maxwell-best-cricketer-of-week_30.html) on how crucial Glenn Maxwell could be for the Red Rose county. He's the best player in the world game in 2019 according to Simon's rankings. Thank you very much for listening and supporting the podcast! Contact the show via Twitter on @cricket_badger or email us at cricketbadger@hotmail.com. If you'd like to advertise on the Podcast drop us a line and we will send you our list of very competitive rates.
Genesis 1:1-10 & Luke 11:1-10 Meeting: 6pm Series: One-off talks"
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Look back over the final part of the story of the raising of Lazarus (John11:38-44 and 12:1-8). Read the passages slowly and carefully. Where do you notice your attention lingers?
Look back over the final part of the story of the raising of Lazarus (John11:38-44 and 12:1-8). Read the passages slowly and carefully. Where do you notice your attention lingers?
This Abundant Life episode, written and read by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, the Bishop of Oxford, explores John 12.20-26
This Abundant Life episode, written and read by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, the Bishop of Oxford, explores John 12.20-26
'Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard...' This episode is reflection 17 of 21 podcasts in the Abundant Life series, written and read by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford
'Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard...' This episode is reflection 17 of 21 podcasts in the Abundant Life series, written and read by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford
Every faith journey is different. but this call to life is not meant to be a once and for all experience. Christ calls us continually back to a new and abundant life. This episode is reflection 15 of 21 podcasts in the Abundant Life series, written and read by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford
Jesus was about to fie for the nation, and not for the nation only... Jesus' mission is nothing less than the renewal of the whole earth. It is greater even than the salvation of his own people. It is to gather into one the dispersed children of God, born again from above into his kingdom. The great Passover has come.
Every faith journey is different. but this call to life is not meant to be a once and for all experience. Christ calls us continually back to a new and abundant life. This episode is reflection 15 of 21 podcasts in the Abundant Life series, written and read by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford
Jesus was about to fie for the nation, and not for the nation only... Jesus' mission is nothing less than the renewal of the whole earth. It is greater even than the salvation of his own people. It is to gather into one the dispersed children of God, born again from above into his kingdom. The great Passover has come.
Jesus shows us life in all its fullness. That abundant life is first contemplative and second compassionate. You might think that love of God and neighbour says everything there is to say. But we also need to look and find in the story the Christ who is courageous.
The English word courage comes from the Latin word cor, which means heart. To be courageous is to be whole-hearted in our lives and in our faith. to encourage someone is, literally, to put the heart back in to them. In the language of Jeremiah, to be given a new heart.
The English word courage comes from the Latin word cor, which means heart. To be courageous is to be whole-hearted in our lives and in our faith. to encourage someone is, literally, to put the heart back in to them. In the language of Jeremiah, to be given a new heart.
Jesus shows us life in all its fullness. That abundant life is first contemplative and second compassionate. You might think that love of God and neighbour says everything there is to say. But we also need to look and find in the story the Christ who is courageous.
Look back over the middle part of the story of the raising of Lazarus (John 11.27–36). Read the passage slowly and carefully. Where do you notice your attention lingers? It may be a word or phrase which strikes you or a question you want to ask.
Look back over the middle part of the story of the raising of Lazarus (John 11.27–36). Read the passage slowly and carefully. Where do you notice your attention lingers? It may be a word or phrase which strikes you or a question you want to ask.
Pope Francis has one of the most challenging vocations in the world. His calling is to lead the largest Christian Church, stretched across every continent, a Church which is full of challenges and problems. His calling, like ours, is to articulate a fresh vision of what it means to be Church in the 21st century: a Church bearing witness to the love of God in a globalising, secular, pluralist, sometimes dehumanising culture.
Pope Francis has one of the most challenging vocations in the world. His calling is to lead the largest Christian Church, stretched across every continent, a Church which is full of challenges and problems. His calling, like ours, is to articulate a fresh vision of what it means to be Church in the 21st century: a Church bearing witness to the love of God in a globalising, secular, pluralist, sometimes dehumanising culture.
This picture of Jesus before the tomb of Lazarus gives us the picture of how the Church is to be in the world: the foundation of God's mission is compassion: feeling with and suffering with others. Weeping with those who weep. This episode is reflection 11 of 21. Written and read by Bishop Steven, each reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life. Written and read by Bishop Steven, this reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life.
This picture of Jesus before the tomb of Lazarus gives us the picture of how the Church is to be in the world: the foundation of God's mission is compassion: feeling with and suffering with others. Weeping with those who weep. This episode is reflection 11 of 21. Written and read by Bishop Steven, each reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life. Written and read by Bishop Steven, this reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life.
Let's stay with Jesus' vulnerability a little longer... In several places John's Gospel presents us, within a few verses, with Christ's divinity and his humanity, and the ways in which the two are interwoven. Written and read by Bishop Steven, this reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life.
Let's stay with Jesus' vulnerability a little longer... In several places John's Gospel presents us, within a few verses, with Christ's divinity and his humanity, and the ways in which the two are interwoven. Written and read by Bishop Steven, this reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life.
This is the only place in the fourth Gospel where Jesus reveals his deepest emotions. We love him for it. This weakness and vulnerability calls forth a response in John's readers in every generation. This episode is reflection 9 of 21. Written and read by Bishop Steven, each reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life.
This is the only place in the fourth Gospel where Jesus reveals his deepest emotions. We love him for it. This weakness and vulnerability calls forth a response in John's readers in every generation. This episode is reflection 9 of 21. Written and read by Bishop Steven, each reflection accompanies the booklet Abundant Life.
Mary's tears are a sign of two great loves. She loves her brother, Lazarus, and she has lost him to death. As she draws near to his tomb, she weeps again. The pain of her loss remains very raw. Mary also loves Jesus, as his disciple and her friend. She is aware that Jesus has placed himself in danger by coming to the tomb.
Mary's tears are a sign of two great loves. She loves her brother, Lazarus, and she has lost him to death. As she draws near to his tomb, she weeps again. The pain of her loss remains very raw. Mary also loves Jesus, as his disciple and her friend. She is aware that Jesus has placed himself in danger by coming to the tomb.
Every disciple responds to Jesus in a different way. We are unique. In this story Martha and Mary are in exactly the same situation. They are sisters grieving the loss of their brother. They are friends of Jesus. But they respond very differently.
Every disciple responds to Jesus in a different way. We are unique. In this story Martha and Mary are in exactly the same situation. They are sisters grieving the loss of their brother. They are friends of Jesus. But they respond very differently.
Look back over the first part of the story of the raising of Lazarus (John 11.1–26). Read the passage slowly and carefully. Where do you notice your attention lingers? It may be a word or phrase which strikes you or a question you want to ask.
Look back over the first part of the story of the raising of Lazarus (John 11.1–26). Read the passage slowly and carefully. Where do you notice your attention lingers? It may be a word or phrase which strikes you or a question you want to ask.
Martha makes the good confession of faith in a moment of great vulnerability and loss and questioning. Her brother has died. Her friend, Jesus, was not there to save him (as she thinks). She hears the promise of resurrection and life as for the end of time yet still through her tears and turmoil she believes and places her trust in Jesus as Messiah.
Martha makes the good confession of faith in a moment of great vulnerability and loss and questioning. Her brother has died. Her friend, Jesus, was not there to save him (as she thinks). She hears the promise of resurrection and life as for the end of time yet still through her tears and turmoil she believes and places her trust in Jesus as Messiah.
Seeing Jesus is not the work of a moment but the work of a lifetime. John’s Gospel offers us seven great I am sayings to reflect on and to ponder. The first six are all linked clearly to the concept of life. The seventh is all about the life of the vine flowing through the life of the disciple.
Seeing Jesus is not the work of a moment but the work of a lifetime. John’s Gospel offers us seven great I am sayings to reflect on and to ponder. The first six are all linked clearly to the concept of life. The seventh is all about the life of the vine flowing through the life of the disciple.
The Church is called to be like Jesus: contemplative, compassionate and courageous. The disciples are learning in this passage what that means. When Jesus discerns it is the right time to go to Lazarus, the disciples are the opposite of all these things. They are anxious, indifferent and afraid for their own safety and that of Jesus. They want to preserve their life, not give it away.
The Church is called to be like Jesus: contemplative, compassionate and courageous. The disciples are learning in this passage what that means. When Jesus discerns it is the right time to go to Lazarus, the disciples are the opposite of all these things. They are anxious, indifferent and afraid for their own safety and that of Jesus. They want to preserve their life, not give it away.
At almost every turn in the story, Jesus does the opposite of what is expected of him. He shows us that to live a contemplative life is not to live a life of quiet passivity but to live a life which is reflective, in relationship with God, a life which flows from an inner dialogue of love. We are not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed.
At almost every turn in the story, Jesus does the opposite of what is expected of him. He shows us that to live a contemplative life is not to live a life of quiet passivity but to live a life which is reflective, in relationship with God, a life which flows from an inner dialogue of love. We are not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed.
John tells the story of Jesus in seven great miracles or signs. They are in ascending order. They begin with the changing of water into wine. They end with the raising of Lazarus from the dead.
John tells the story of Jesus in seven great miracles or signs. They are in ascending order. They begin with the changing of water into wine. They end with the raising of Lazarus from the dead.
The story of Lazarus begins here. The aim of the story is to teach us the meaning of life in all its fullness. At the very beginning of the Gospel John says of Jesus: ‘In him was life’. The meaning of life unfolds in the pages of the Gospel in what Jesus does and in who Jesus is.
The story of Lazarus begins here. The aim of the story is to teach us the meaning of life in all its fullness. At the very beginning of the Gospel John says of Jesus: ‘In him was life’. The meaning of life unfolds in the pages of the Gospel in what Jesus does and in who Jesus is.
What does it mean to be a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God's world? Abundant Life looks at one of the most powerful stories in the Gospels, the raising of Lazarus. It's a story that reveals Jesus as contemplative, compassionate and courageous.
What does it mean to be a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God's world? Abundant Life looks at one of the most powerful stories in the Gospels, the raising of Lazarus. It's a story that reveals Jesus as contemplative, compassionate and courageous.
Bishop Steven visit to Aylesbury Deanery talking about his vision for the diocese