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 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
This episode of Politics in the Pulpit for Spring 2026 is hosted by William Gibson, and features our special guest, Teri Peterson!
Teri is a Church of Scotland minister, serving the parish of St John’s in Gourock. She came to Scotland in 2017 from Chicago where she was a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Teri has a background in music and in mission work in the Middle East, and she is passionate about the intersection of faith and life. She sees her calling as helping bring sacred and secular together through community work, creativity, and service. In her free time she doomscrolls articles about history and current events, plays with her three cats, reads historical fiction about women, and looks out the window at her amazing view.
This week, William, Teri and Adam explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 1st March.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Intro
- 06:00 - Genesis 12: 1-4a
- 15:40 - Psalm 121
- 21:57 - Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17
- 27:52 - John 3: 1-17
Mentions
Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible through Palestinian Eyes by Mitri Raheb
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