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 Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Raj speaks with Victoria Turner.
Victoria is a PhD Candidate in World Christianity at the University of Edinburgh. Her studies explore changing theologies and practices of mission from the middle of the 20th Century. She is a member of the United Reformed Church and is a Trustee of Churches Together in England, alongside working with the Council for World Mission, Tearfund and the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Her edited book, 'Young, Woke and Christian: Words from a Missing Generation' is being released with SCM Press in February 2022.
Raj and Victoria discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 6th February:
Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13)
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 5:1-11
Psalm 138
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 Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Raj spoke to Canon Peter Dobson.
Peter is the Canon for Outreach and Discipleship at Newcastle Cathedral. Part of Peter’s role is to hold responsibility for how the Cathedral, in the heart of the City, continues to be a place of radical welcome for all people and a place of empowerment for all who come into contact with the Cathedral’s life.
Raj and Peter discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 30th January:
Jeremiah 1:4-10
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Luke 4:21-30
Psalm 71:1-6
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 Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
We're back! In his first episode as host, Raj Patta chats to Revd Michaela Youngson.
Michaela is Assistant Secretary of the Methodist Conference and Connexional Ecumenical Officer for the Methodist Church. Her previous roles in the church include circuit ministry in Lancashire, and Ealing, as well as serving in the Connexional Team as Secretary for Spirituality and Pastoral Care. She is the author of two books, Making the Colours Sing (2005) and The Weaver, the Word and Wisdom: worshipping the triune God (2007). Michaela can often be heard on BBC Radio 2, when she offers a Pause for Thought on the Early Breakfast Show, or on BBC Radio 4, leading the Daily Service.
Raj and Michaela discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 23rd January:
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
Psalm 19
You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on the Joint Public Issues Team's Facebook page.
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
In the final episode of this series of #PoliticsInThePulpit, David hands over to our new host, Revd Raj Patta.
Raj Bharat Patta currently serves as a minister of the Methodist Church in the UK at the United Stockport Circuit. He completed his PhD with a thesis on “Towards a Subaltern Public Theology for India” at the University of Manchester, UK. Prior to this, he served the Student Christian Movement of India (SCMI) as its national general secretary and the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) as one of its executive secretaries for the Commission on Dalits and Adivasis. He also worked as an Honorary Chaplain at St. Peter’s Church and Chaplaincy ministering the higher education University communities in Manchester.
We're so grateful to David Mayne for being such a brilliant host in this season. Why not add your thanks over on our Twitter page, @pulpit_politics, or on the Joint Public Issues Team Facebook page?
David and Raj discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th November:
Jeremiah 33:14-16
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
Politics in the Pulpit will return in January, with Raj as the new host, an exciting range of guests, and more ways to interact with the podcast online. Until then, enjoy our mini-series of bonus episodes with Revd Dave Hardman for the five Sundays of Advent, and listen back through our back catalogue!
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!
This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.
Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent
For this Christmas Day, he reflects on John 1:1-14. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a society that welcomes the stranger. Read more at https://www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/issues/asylum-and-immigration
#HopeIsHere
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!
This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.
Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent
In this fourth week of Advent, he reflects on Luke 1:39-55. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a society where the poorest and most marginalized are at the centre. Read more at jointpublicissues.org.uk/issues/poverty-and-inequality
#HopeIsHere
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!
This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.
Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent
In this third week of Advent, he reflects on Luke 3:7-18. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a just economy that enables the flourishing of all life. Read more at https://www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/economy
#HopeIsHere
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!
This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.
Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent
In this second week of Advent, he reflects on Luke 3:1-6. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a world that actively works for peace. Read more at jointpublicissues.org.uk/peacemaking
#HopeIsHere
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!
This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.
Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent
In this first week of Advent, he reflects on Luke 21:25-36. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a planet where our environment is renewed. Read more at https://www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/issues/environment/
#HopeIsHere
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In the penultimate episode of this current series, David chats to Revd Martin Hodson.
Martin is the General Director of the Baptist Union of Scotland. After an initial career in industrial management he served as minister of Baptist churches in Aberdeen and Worcester. He initially joined the Baptist Union of Scotland team as Ministry Development Coordinator, then two years ago became General Director.
David and Martin discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 21st November:
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37