Politics in the Pulpit?

Episode 114: with Chine McDonald for Sunday 17 March

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Chine McDonald. 

Chine McDonald is director of the religion think tank Theos. She is a regular writer and media commentator on issues of religion in public life, race, and gender. She is the author of ‘God Is Not a White Man: And Other Revelations’ and the upcoming 'Unmaking Mary: The Myth of Divine Motherhood'. 

Jacky and Chine discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 17th March:

Jeremiah 31: 31-34 
Hebrews 5: 5-10 
John 12: 20-33 
Psalm 51: 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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200 

Episode 113: with Wendy Lloyd for Sunday 10 March

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Wendy Lloyd. 

Wendy lives and works on a croft on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland. She is a spiritual director, pilgrim guide and retreat facilitator under the name of her own fledgling project, Mull Another Way. She creates and curates worship resources for GoHealth, GoHealth is shorthand for the Guild of Health and St. Raphael – an ecumenical Christian charity with over 100 year’s experience in holistic health and wellbeing. And she works in communications for the Iona Community – a dispersed community of people working for peace and justice, motivated by their Christian faith. She has over 15 years of experience in curating and creating worship resources, including sermon notes in her current and previous work roles. Her masters was in bible and contemporary world issues with a particular emphasis in the relationship between contemplation and activism. 

Jacky and Wendy discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 10th March:

Numbers 21: 4-9 
Ephesians 2: 1-10 
John 3: 14-21 
Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22 

 

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200 

Episode 112: with Revd John Howard for Sunday 3 March

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Revd John Howard. 

John has been a Methodist Minister for over 40 years, working in areas of social deprivation before becoming Chair of the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District. His last appointment was as a mission partner in Israel Palestine, where he has also served twice as a human rights observer. He chaired the Methodist Church's Investment Committee from 2008 to 2016. 

Jacky and John discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 3rd Marche:

Exodus 20: 1-17 
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 
John 2: 13-22 
Psalm 19 

 

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page. 

Episode 111: with Bishop Olivia Graham for Sunday 18 February

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Bishop Olivia Graham. 

Olivia began her career in teaching and international development, including a period working for Oxfam in Somalia. She was ordained in 1997 serving in Garsington, Princes Risborough, and Burnham in the Diocese of Oxford, before becoming a Parish Development Advisor, and then the Archdeacon. In 2019 Olivia became Bishop of Reading. She is passionate about social justice and the interface the Church has with the wider world. Her priorities include the climate crisis and the challenges facing young people, in particular the scourge of knife crime. She is one of three bishops who lead the national Church of England work on the environment, and she chairs the diocesan environment work. Olivia is married to Keith, and the couple have three grown-up children. 

Jacky and Bishop Olivia discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 18th February:

Genesis 9: 8-17
1 Peter 3: 18-22
Mark 1: 9-15
Psalm 25: 1-10 

 

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page. 

Episode 110: with Revd Yousouf Gooljary for Sunday 11 February

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Revd Yousouf Gooljary, a retired Anglican priest, currently working on projects challenging racism and the legacy of slavery in Scotland. Yousouf has two boys and three grandchildren, and works as a supply teacher in Edinburgh schools teaching science. His current responsibilities include being a committee member of the Cross Party Group at Holyrood on Challenging racism and religious prejudice, and as the Moderator of the Iona Community ‘Challenging Racism’ Common Concern Network.

Jacky and Yousouf discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 11 February:

• 2 Kings 2: 1-12
• 2 Corinthians 4: 3-6
• Mark 9: 2-9
• Psalm 50: 1-6

More on Challenging Racism:

• Share your resources & contact Yousouf: mailto:Ccnchallengingracism@iona.org
• Yousouf’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@YousoufGooljary?si=im3sen3V612X3XSQ
• Yousouf’s website: https://www.challengeracismscotland.co.uk/

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.

Episode 109: with Revd Dr Alex Clare-Young for Sunday 4 February

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Revd Dr Alex Clare-Young. 

Alex is a minister in the United Reformed Church currently in a pioneering role in Cambridge city centre. A member of the Iona Community, Alex is a keen advocate for social justice, with a particular interest in LGBTQ+ theologies. 

Jacky and Alex discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 4th February:

Isaiah 40: 21-31 
1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 
Mark 1: 29-39 
Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c 

 

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page. 

Episode 108: with Anthony Reddie for Sunday 28 January

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Professor Anthony Reddie. 

Anthony Reddie is the Professor of Black Theology in the University of Oxford. He is the Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture in Regent's Park college, the University of Oxford and is also an Extraordinary Professor with the University of South Africa. 

Jacky and Anthony discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th January:

Deuteronomy 18: 25-20 
1 Corinthians 8: 1-13
Mark 1: 21-28 
Psalm 111 

 

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page. 

Episode 107: with Nathan McGuire for Sunday 21January

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to JPIT's newest member, Nathan McGuire. 

 

Nathan has long demonstrated a deep care for others and expresses his faith through loving action.

Born and raised in South London, he came to faith during sixth form college before working as a Domestic Violence Prevention Practitioner at London’s leading charity, the Domestic Violence Intervention Project, from 2009 to 2017.

In 2017, Nathan made the transition to become a Baptist Minister. He joined the ministry team at Streatham Baptist Church and achieved accreditation in 2019.

Nathan actively engages in seeking justice, providing support to migrants, and has volunteered with Peaceful Borders in Calais. He seeks to empower and assist local communities in advocating for marginalized people.

He also continues to contribute as a Trustee and consultant at Restored, a Christian charity committed to eradicating violence against women within Christian communities.

Nathan also has a passion for the well-being and spirituality of activists and justice warriors. It is this passion that led him to the JPIT team as their Campaigns and Church Engagement Officer in November of last year.

In his spare time, Nathan writes and shares his photography under the handle @thegodlyirritant.

 

Jacky and Nathan discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 14th January:

1 Samuel 3: 1-10 
1 Corinthians 6: 12-20 
John 1: 43-51 
Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18 

 

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page. 

Episode 106: with Alison Phipps for Sunday 14 January

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our new host, Jacky, is chatting to Alison Phipps. 

Alison is UNESCO Chair for Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts and Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies at the University of Glasgow. She is a Member of the Iona Community. 

Jacky and Alison discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 14th January:

1 Samuel 3: 1-10 
1 Corinthians 6: 12-20 
John 1: 43-51 
Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18 

 

‘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/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page. 

Episode 105: with Rev Jacky Embrey for Sunday 26 November

On this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Chris is chatting to Rev Jacky Embrey. 

Jacky is a newly retired URC minister, just arrived in Kendal from Bolton. She has served the URC as Moderator in Mersey Synod, as a partnership minister in Bolton and Salford, and in Birmingham as Area Minister, and minister in five very different churches.

Jacky will be our host for the next season of Politics in the Pulpit, starting on 9th January. 

 

Chris and Jacky discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 26th November:

Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1: 15-23
Matthew 25: 31-46
Psalm 95: 1-7 or Psalm 100 

 

‘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/X at @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community – find the group here or from the Joint Public Issues Team’s Facebook page.