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 Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
This week Beth is chatting to Steve Chalke, in a bumper hour-long episode! Steve is the founder of the charity Oasis, who have pioneered sustainable, holistic community development for 35 years. He is a Baptist minister, a canon at Southwark Cathedral, and a former United Nations' Special Adviser on Human Trafficking. Beth and Steve discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 4th July: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
This week Beth is chatting to Cassius Francis. Cassius is Transforming Communities Together's Finance Development Worker (CE Diocese of Lichfield) and a minister with the Wesleyan Holiness Church. He is also an advisor and ambassador for the charity Ataloss.org, signposting the bereaved to support. Beth and Cassius discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 27th June: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
This week Beth is chatting to Sue Richardson. Sue is currently the chair of Church Action on Tax Justice, having recently retired from 25 years at Christian Aid as a Theological Education Adviser and Church Relations Officer. She has served as a local councillor and set up local environment action groups. Beth and Sue discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 20th June: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
This week Beth is chatting to Revd Dr Michael Jagessar. Michael is the Mission Secretary for Europe for the Council for World Mission, having previously spent 12 years heading up the United Reformed Church (URC)’s Global and Intercultural Ministries. Beth and Michael discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 13th June: 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 4:26-34
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Beth is chatting to Dr Katie Cross. Katie is a Lecturer in Practical Theology at Aberdeen University, with particular research interests in secularism, trauma and suffering. Her first monograph, The Sunday Assembly and Theologies of Suffering, was published in 2020. Beth and Katie discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 6th June: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35
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