Politics in the Pulpit

Episode 72: Rev. Dr Mike Long for Sunday 15th January

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Geoffrey is chatting to Rev. Dr. Mike Long.

Revd Mike Long is currently the minister at Notting Hill Methodist Church in West London, following appointments in the London area and North Wales over the past thirty years or so. He studied Theology & Politics during his ministerial training, and has always had a keen interest in community engagement, poverty and economics as well as politics. His PhD was on the Jubilee 2000 campaign and the theology of international debt. He serves on the Church’s advisory panel on the ethics of investment and assists with the theological work attached to the Walking With Micah project. Mike chaired Shelter’s Commission on Social Housing which published its report in 2019 and remains passionate about this – not least amid the gross overcrowding and stark inequalities of Notting Hill.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 15^th January:
Isaiah 49: 1-7

1 Corinthians 1: 1-9

John 1: 29-42

Psalm 40: 1-11

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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.

Episode 71: Rev. Geoffrey Farrar for Sunday 27th November

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to her successor, our new host – Rev. Geoffrey Farrar.

Geoffrey Farrar is a Methodist minister in Putney, south west London. Before he was ordained, he served for ten years in the House of Commons as a clerk, one of the permanent secretariat at parliament. He worked with select committees and in the legislation service, and was able to see how politics affected every area of our society. He is committed to connecting how we pray and read our scriptures to how we vote and live. 

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 27^th November:
Isaiah 2:1-5

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:36-44

Psalm 122

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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.

Episode 70: Rev. David Hardman for Sunday 20th November

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to Rev. David Hardman.

Dave joined the JPIT team as the Methodist Team Leader and Deputy JPIT Team Leader in September 2021. He is a Methodist Presbyter who has served city-centre, inner city and suburban congregations in Manchester and London. Previously, he worked for Christian Aid as Senior Regional Coordinator in the North West. He lives in Manchester.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 20^th November:
Jeremiah 23:1-6

Colossians 1:11-20

Luke 23:33-43

Psalm 46 or Luke 1:68-79

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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.

Episode 69: Rev. Dr Jasmine Devadason for Sunday 13th November

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to Rev. Dr Jasmine Devadason.

Jasmine is currently working as a learning and development officer for the North West & Mann Region of the Methodist Church.  She served as a tutor of Hebrew Bible at the Southern Theological Education and Training Scheme, Sarum College, Salisbury, before moving to Manchester. She worked for the Diocese of Manchester as a World Mission officer and has been ordained by the diocese of Manchester.  She has completed her PhD at the University of Manchester on examining the Book of Job from a Dalit woman’s perspective. Her academic interest focuses on the Hebrew Bible, Dalit Feminist Liberation hermeneutics and the post-colonial hermeneutics.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 13^th November:
Isaiah 65: 17-25

2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13

Luke 21: 5-19

Isaiah 12: 1-6

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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.

Episode 68: Rev. Dr Susan Durber for Sunday 6th November

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to Rev. Dr Susan Durber.

Susan Durber is a URC minister, Moderator of the Faith and Order Commission of the WCC and WCC President from Europe.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 6^th November:
Haggai 1:15b-2:9

2 Thessalonians 2:15, 13-17

Luke 20:27-38

Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 or Psalm 98

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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.

Episode 67: Rev. Dr Lina Toth for Sunday 30th October

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to Rev. Dr Lina Toth.

Rev. Dr Lina Toth is Assistant Principal and Lecturer in Practical Theology at the Scottish Baptist College, UK, and Senior Research Fellow at the IBTS Centre, The Netherlands. A musician and artist as well as a theologian, she is particularly interested in ethics, spirituality, and theology of culture. She is the author of Singleness and Marriage after Christendom and Transforming the Struggles of Tamars: Single Women and Baptistic Communities. She is Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy, Editor of Theology in Scotland journal, and Chair of the Worship and Spirituality Commission of the Baptist World Alliance.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 23rd October:
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

Luke 19: 1-10

Psalm 119:137-144

Lina also suggested the use of Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's song about Zacchaeus in worship services responding to the lectionary, which you can find here: http://www.carolynshymns.com/zacchaeus_was_a_tax_man.html  

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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.

Episode 66: with Gary Hopkins for Sunday 23rd October

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to Gary Hopkins.

Gary is passionate about how the Church helps people encounter God in daily life and how spirituality breathes life into our justice-seeking and radical inclusion as part of God’s mission. He is part of the core leadership at Inclusive Gathering Birmingham and is the Ministry Development Officer for Chaplaincy at the Methodist Church.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 23rd October:

Joel 2:23-32

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Luke 18:9-14

Psalm 65

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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. 

Episode 65: Holly Adams for Sunday 16th October

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to Holly Adams.

Holly is the Evangelism and Contemporary Culture Officer for the Methodist Church, a role which brings together her passion for equipping local churches for inclusive evangelism and her passion for helping Christians speak relevantly into contemporary spaces and issues. Holly also serves on the leadership team of her local church in Canterbury where she lives.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 16th October:

Jeremiah 31:27-34

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Luke 18:1-8

Psalm 119:97-104

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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. 

Episode 64: with Amie Buhari for Sunday 9th October

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Lee is chatting to Amie Buhari.

Amie is CEO & Founder of The Hebe Foundation – a Christian Youth charity. She specialises in ‘Purpose & Vision’ and ‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion’. She is also an Actor & Worship Leader.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 9th October:

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

2 Timothy 2:8-15

Luke 17:11-19

Psalm 66:1-12

‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, Ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. 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. 

Episode 63: Trey Hall for Sunday 2nd October

This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Lee is chatting to Trey Hall. 

Trey is Director of Evangelism and Growth for the Methodist Church. He is a Methodist pioneer, church planting strategist, and evangelist. Since 2000 he has established and led churches in the United Kingdom and the United States, served as Mission Advisor for the Birmingham District of the Methodist Church in Britain, and coached scores of practitioners renewing inherited forms of church or launching fresh expressions of church.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 2nd October: 

Lamentations 1:1-6

2 Timothy 1:1-14

Luke 17:5-10

Psalm 137

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.