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 May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
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
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
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
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
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
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
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
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
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
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
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
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
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
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
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
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
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
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
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