Politics in the Pulpit?

Episode 15: Michael Jagessar for 13th June

This week Beth is chatting to Revd Dr Michael Jagessar. Michael is the Mission Secretary for Europe for the Council for World Mission, having previously spent 12 years heading up the United Reformed Church (URC)’s Global and Intercultural Ministries. Beth and Michael discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 13th June: 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 4:26-34

Episode 14: Dr Katie Cross for 6th June

This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Beth is chatting to Dr Katie Cross. Katie is a Lecturer in Practical Theology at Aberdeen University, with particular research interests in secularism, trauma and suffering. Her first monograph, The Sunday Assembly and Theologies of Suffering, was published in 2020. Beth and Katie discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 6th June: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35

Episode 13: Jude Levermore for 30th May

This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Beth is chatting to Jude Levermore. Jude is the Head of Mission for the Methodist Church in Britain. She's previously chaired the board at Greenbelt Festivals and spent four years as head of a small NGO working with excluded young people. Beth and Jude discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 30th May: Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17

Episode 12: Rev Andy Fitchet for 23rd May

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Andy Fitchet. Andy is trained as a Baptist minister, and has experience as a local Councillor and for various charities. He is currently pioneering a new church plant on a new housing development, Picket Twenty, in Andover. He's the Minister at Bridge St and St Andrew's Methodist Churches. Beth and Andy discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 23rd May: Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:22-27 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Episode 11: Simeon Mitchell for Sunday 16th May

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Simeon Mitchell. Simeon is the interim JPIT Team Leader. He was previously Deputy Team Leader, and has been Secretary for Church and Society for the United Reformed Church since January 2018. His background is in international development and enabling Christians and churches to respond to issues of global poverty and injustice. Beth and Simeon discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 16th May: Acts 1:15-17, 21-261 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19

Episode 10: Archbishop Doye Agama for Sunday 9th May

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Archbishop Doye Agama. Archbishop Doyé is a Christian leader within the Pentecostal Holiness and Convergence movements. He is presiding prelate and executive director of Apostolic Pastoral Congress, and is involved with Churches Together in England. Beth and Archbishop Doye discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 9th May: Acts 10:44-48 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17

Episode 9: Kerry Scarlett for Sunday 2nd May

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Kerry Scarlett. Kerry is a Learning & Development Officer for the West Midlands region. She's a Methodist Deacon who was Tutor for the Centre for Ministerial Formation. Beth and Kerry discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 2nd May: Acts 8:26-40 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8

Episode 8: Selina Stone for Sunday 25th April

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Selina Stone. Selina is a Tutor and Lecturer in Political Theology at at St Mellitus College, and a PhD student at the University of Birmingham researching the impact of Pentecostal theology and ministry on issues of social justice. Beth and Selina discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 25th April: Acts 4:5-12 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18

Episode 7: Steve Holmes for Sunday 4th April

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Steve Holmes. Steve is Head of the School of Divinity at St Andrews University, and a Senior Lecturer in Theology. He is a Baptist minister on the leadership team of St Andrews Baptist Church. Beth and Steve discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 4th April, Easter Day: Acts 10:34-43 Corinthians 15:1-11 John 20:1-18

Episode : Tim Haines for Sunday 28th March

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Tim Haines. Tim is a Pioneer Community Worker with a development charity. He's a community and social services professional with a degree focused in Christian ministry from Spurgeon's College. Beth and Tim discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th March: Isaiah 50:4-9a Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 15:1-39