Politics in the Pulpit

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

Episode 5: Helen Paynter for Sunday 21st March

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Helen Paynter. Helen is is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, and Coordinator of Theological Education at Bristol Baptist College. Beth and Helen discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 21st March: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33

Episode 4: Martin Johnstone - for Sunday 14th March

In this episode, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Martin Johnstone. Martin has worked with loads of different national and community groups. Beth and Dan discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 14th March: Numbers 21:4-9 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21

Episode 3: Rev Dan Pratt - for Sunday 7th March

In episode three, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Rev Dr Dan Pratt. Dan is founder and antislavery co-ordinator of The Together Free Foundation, and a URC Minister. Beth and Dan discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th February: Exodus 20: 1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 John 2: 13-22

Episode 2: Rev Dr Ian Birch - for Sunday 28th February

In episode two, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Rev Dr Ian Birch, Principle of the Scottish Baptist College. Beth and Ian discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th February: Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22: 23-31 Romans 4: 13-25 Mark 8: 31-38

Episode 1: Hannah Rich - for Sunday 21st February

In episode one, host Beth Allison-Glenny chats to Hannah Rich, Senior Researcher at Theos Think Tank. Beth and Hannah discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 21st February: Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 Hear their conversation about how politics can be explored in the pulpit, and how the themes of justice and peace in the text can be explored alongside the justice and peace issues we see in the world today.