A weekly series for preachers, ministers and worship leaders, discussing the dimensions of justice present in the Bible readings explored by many churches each Sunday, and reflecting on how they connect with current affairs and our calling to be justice seekers.
Episodes
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
The next episode of this season of Politics in the Pulpit for Spring 2026 is hosted by William Gibson, and features our special guest, Laura Durrant!
Laura is a reporter and editorial team member for S(h)ibboleth magazine and a co-host of the Beer Christianity podcast. She is a communications specialist and has worked in the faith-based charity sector for the last seven years.
This week, William, Laura and Thomas explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 8th February.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Intro
- 05:35 - Isaiah 58: 1-9a(9b-12)
- 15:56 - Psalm 112: 1-9(10)
- 22:00 - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12(13-16)
- 30:38 - Matthew 5: 13-20
Mentions
S(h)ibboleth magazine - https://shibbolethmag.com/pages/about-shibboleth
Beer Christianity podcast - https://www.beerchristianity.co.uk/
The Gen Z Quiet Revival report (Bible Society) - https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival
Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence research and book about the Far Right - https://www.csbvbristol.org.uk/the-church-the-far-right-and-the-claim-to-christianity/
Watch Revd Dr Helen Paynter’s lecture, ‘Unpacking the theology of Christian nationalism’ (Better Story, January 2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgHMeOm5uBA
Notes from Rev Prof Joseph Mante’s keynote on the Gospel passage in relation to colonial history (27th General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches) - Theme-A_20251016_OtisMoss_Keynote.pdf
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2026 - https://ctbi.org.uk/resources/racial-justice-sunday-8-february-2026/
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