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
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny speaks to Revd Simon Jay.
Simon is a Baptist minister and works for a Christian Pioneering organisation called Urban Expression. He leads a team in Welsh House Farm, Birmingham and since 2001 Simon and his family have been part of an incarnational Christian community within that neighbourhood. During this time he has set up a local charity called The Haven Community Project, that aims to work alongside the residents. In addition to this Simon and his wife Rachel have been fostering children for 17 years and are involved in delivering training to prospective foster and adoptive families. Simon has recently completed an MA at Bristol Baptist college in Theology and mission.
Jenny and Simon discuss the readings for Sunday 24th July:
Hosea 1:2-10
Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)
Luke 11:1-13
Psalm 85
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny speaks to Revd David McLachlan.
David and his wife Mary are joint pastors of Dormansland Baptist Church in Surrey. David trained at Spurgeons, where he is now an associate tutor. His particular area of research is Christian theology and disability.
Jenny and David discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 17th July:
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny speaks to Revd Helen Cameron.
Helen is Chair of the Northampton District of the Methodist Church, Moderator of the Free Churches Group and one of the six Presidents of Churches Together in England.
Jenny and Helen discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 10th July:
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny chats with Revd Kate Gray.
Kate works as a United Reformed Church minister in Wythenshawe amongst The Dandelion Community focussing on healing, peace building, creativity and learning with the Holy Spirit. She is a PhD research student exploring theology and activism: Christian responses to poverty in 'Breadline Britain' and is a member of Christian Climate Action.
Jenny and Kate discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 3rd July:
2 Kings 5:1-14
Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Psalm 30
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny chats with Cameron Hume.
Cameron Hume is the Resource Writing and Editing Officer for the international development charity All We Can, a job he does from his home in Newcastle. He is also a Methodist local preacher, and a former JPIT intern where he spent half his time working in the House of Lords.
Jenny and Cameron discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 26th June:
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62
Psalm 77:1-2,11-20
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
After a mid-series break, we're back with a new episode of #PoliticsInThePulpit! This week, Jenny chats with Rev Daleen Ten Cate.
Daleen is Missional Discipleship Mentor for Lancashire Area in the North West Synod. She works alongside 31 United Reformed and LEP Churches. She is also one of the Green Apostles for the Synod, DEO for Lancashire and Governor for Northern College, Luther King Centre. Daleen is one of the founders and trustee member of Kairos Housing for destitute Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Jenny and Daleen discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 19th June:
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny speaks to Revd Dr Ash Barker.
Ash is the founder of Seedbeds. For over 30 years Ash has lived intentionally on the front line of urban poverty and seen the unique potential of urban people and places released around the world. Since 2014, the Barkers have been planted in Winson Green, inner city Birmingham, UK and have been building a new team with a fresh vision to grow the capacities of urban leaders and their communities wherever they live.
Jenny and Ash discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 29th May:
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny speaks to Revd Lynita Conradie.
Lynita was born in South Africa; a qualified barrister and worked for 19 years in Namibia as a human rights lawyer. Lynita moved to the UK in August 2013; in 2021 she was awarded a professional doctorate in practical theology by the University of Chester.
Jenny and Lynita discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 22nd May:
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Jenny speaks to Philip Powell.
Philip is the co-director of the Justice Conference, UK. He is also the Theology and Network Engagement Manager (UK) with Tearfund, having previously worked for eight years at the Cambridge-based Christian think tank Jubilee Centre. Philip has a passion for serving as an ecumenical bridge-builder across cultural differences and theological streams.
Jenny and Philip discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 15th May:
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
#PoliticsInThePulpit returns! New host Jenny Mills chats to Revd Al Barrett for the first episode of this series.
Al is Rector of Hodge Hill Church in east Birmingham, a partnership between the URC and Church of England. He’s also a co-convener for the locally-rooted Common Ground Community. His recent book ‘Being Interrupted: Reimaging the Church’s mission from the Outside, In’ calls the church to open a door to a creative disruption of the status quo.
Al is also one of the many brilliant speakers at our 2022 conference From The Ground Up. Like what you hear? Get your tickets at bit.ly/JPIT2022
Jenny and Al discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 8th May:
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.