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 Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
This week, David chats to Revd Alex Clare-Young. Alex is a minister in the United Reformed Church and is currently researching the experiences and theological insights of other trans and non-binary Christians.
David and Alex discuss the lectionary readings for 24th October:
Job 42:1-6, 10-17
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
This week, David chats to Revd Emma Nash. Emma is a Baptist Union accredited evangelist seconded to The Methodist Church’s Evangelism and Growth Team. She is also the author of ‘A Pastoral Theology of Childlessness’ which was published by SCM Press earlier this year.
David and Emma discuss the lectionary readings for 17th October:
Job 38:1-7 (34-41)
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
In this week's episode, David speaks with Revd Grace Thomas about the lectionary readings for Sunday 10th October 2021. Grace is an Anglican priest serving in the parishes of Moss Side and Whalley Range in the Diocese of Manchester. She is also a Diocesan Environment Officer and has published on issues relating to Christian responses to the changing climate.
Readings:
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
This week, David sits down (virtually) with Rodney Coker to discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 3rd October 2021.
Rodney is a former JPIT intern, who has a degree in Constitutional Politics, Law & Theory. He has a particular interest in social justice and the intersection of faith and politics, encouraging Christians to make a positive impact on the political landscape. He worked with JPIT and with Conservative MP Derek Thomas from 2020-21.
Readings:
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
This week, David was in conversation with Revd Fiona Bennett, Minister of Augustine United Church in Edinburgh. An ordained minister since 1996, Fiona has worked in local churches with both the Methodist Church and the Church of Scotland, before being inducted as the minister of AUC in 2009.
David and Fiona discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 26th September:
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
To consider the lectionary readings for Sunday 19 September, host David Mayne was in conversation with Bishop Paul Bayes.In 2014, Paul accepted an invitation to be installed as the eighth Bishop of Liverpool, and for the past eight years has been leading the church in Liverpool to share the good news with groups who have been excluded and on the edge of political and personal deprivation. Paul has been the co-chair of Christian CND and involved in the Ecology Party – now the Green Party of England and Wales.
Readings for Sunday 19 September:
Proverbs 31:10-31
James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
New host, David Mayne, talks to Revd Anne Bennett about current issues concerning justice and peace in the UK and around the world. They explore the justice issues emerging from the lectionary readings for 12 September 2021, and how preachers might approach these while preparing to speak at Sunday services.
Anne is Team Vicar at The Ascension church in Blackheath. A former prison chaplain, she is passionate about justice and rehabilitation.
Readings for Sunday 12 September:
Proverbs 1:20-33
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
This week guest host Mollie Pugmire is chatting to Revd David Gregory.
Wondering how to preach about COP26, the all-important UN Climate Conference happening in Glasgow this autumn? This week we're excited to welcome guest host Mollie Pugmire, one of the Methodist Church's COP26 Campaigns Workers, to chat about all things COP, climate, and faith.
Mollie's guest is David, a Baptist minister at Croxley Green Baptist Church. David is a convenor of the Baptist Union Environmental Network.
Mollie and David discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 29th August:
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
This week Beth is chatting to Revd David Mayne.
Beth is moving on from JPIT to become the new chaplain of Regent's Park College, Oxford. We're sad to see her go, but so excited to hand over to a new host of Politics In The Pulpit for the new season: Revd David Mayne!
David is a Baptist minister at Shoeburyness & Thorpe Bay Baptist Church and has served as Moderator of Baptist Union of Great Britain Council. David’s work with local churches, national and international Baptist groups, and with ecumenical partners has consistently been focused on issues of justice and inclusion, particularly in relation to gender. David is also the Chair of Trustees for the charity 28 Too Many.
Beth and David discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 1st August:
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
This week Beth is chatting to Revd Ali Boulton. Ali is a practitioner, consultant, researcher in New Housing Engagement. She has been a pioneer Baptist minister living on a new housing estate for over 10 years. She is part of the Fresh Expressions National Core team. Beth and Ali discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 25th July: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21