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Jubilee PlusLearning to breatheWhat did a swimming lesson teach Abi Thomas about the spiritual discipline of solitude? Tell us in the comments how you encounter God by deliberately pausing for breath…2025-05-0104 min
Jubilee PlusVoice Raisers: Peace-Makers with Rosie HopleyWe are back with another Voice Raisers episode for the Jubilee+ podcast. Today we are going to hear from Rosie Hopley. Rosie leads Jubilee+ Voices, which gathers people with lived-experience of poverty to advise churches as they act against poverty and injustice. Rosie is also founder of the charity Beloved. She’ll be helping us think about being peace-makers. This talk was originally recorded for the Churches That Change Communities conference, held in Liverpool late last year. 2025-01-2316 min
Jubilee PlusVoice Raisers: Justice-Carriers with Chris DuerdenWelcome back to our special series for the Jubilee+ podcast, called Voice Raisers. In these episodes we’re going to explore the Bible’s call for Christians to be change-bringers. Today we are going to hear from Chris Duerdon, the Jubilee+ Projects and Operations Manager and she’s going to explore with us about seeking justice whilst also holding on to mercy, with some great examples!This content was originally recorded for the Churches That Change Communities conference 2024.2025-01-1613 min
Jubilee PlusVoice Raisers: Mercy-Bringers with Natalie WilliamsWelcome to our new special series called Voice Raisers. Each of these episodes focuses on a part of the Bible’s call to be change-bringers to the people in our communities.Today’s message comes from Natalie Williams, the CEO of Jubilee+, and author of the amazing book 'Tis Mercy All. On Friday 10th January the ’Tis Mercy All Audiobook is launched, read by Natalie herself. You can buy it here, or wherever you get your audiobooks. Do recommend it to your friends who would love to dig deeper into the often overlooked spiritual discipline of mer...2025-01-0916 min
Jubilee PlusWorking to Empower: Matt Parfitt and Ben ToplissOur episode today comes with a health warning, it may change your life! Matt Parfitt and Ben Topliss share with us God’s vision for people in poverty; not just relief but release. How can we provide pathways for people to come out of poverty, and stay out? Matt Parfitt gave up his career as a teacher to set up Grace Enterprises, while Ben is the leader of Grace Church Nottingham. We hear how the businesses they have set up have brought more than just jobs to the people in their community.This is a ta...2024-12-2139 min
Jubilee PlusA Place to Belong: Rachel Wilson and Dr Naomi FoxIn today's seminar Rachel Wilson from Jubilee+ explores the relationship between poverty and learning disabilities, and draws on great work being done by churches around the country to help change the odds for individuals and families. Finishing with an interview with Dr Naomi Fox, the pioneer and CEO behind UK charity, Growing Hope.Rachel lives in Eastbourne with her husband Andrew and three children. The couple drew on their personal experience of raising children with autism in a book titled ‘The Life You Never Expected: Learning to Thrive while Parenting Children with Special Needs’. Rachel has a hear...2024-12-2056 min
Jubilee PlusSick Society: Andy KnoxToday’s seminar, recorded at the Churches that Change Communities in Liverpool, is from Dr. Andy Knox. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a GP and healthcare leader, Andy delves into how inequality and injustice are fuelling a healthcare crisis and how we can invest in hospitality, and being hosted and be part of God’s plan for the restoration of all things.But it’s not all bad news. Andy brings a hopeful message, offering insights into the antidote that can help us build a kinder, fairer society where everyone can thrive.A...2024-12-1941 min
Jubilee PlusGeneration Justice: Charlie MacDonald and Dan GloverWe are joined by Charlie MacDonald and Dan Glover to talk about Gen Z, or Generation Z, who are typically defined as people born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s. How can Generation Z’s passion for justice inspire the rest of the church, and how can we connect with them, and help them to connect that to the God of justice who we serve?Charlie MacDonald oversees schools work for London City Mission as well as being part of the Jubilee+ core team. Dan grew up in Brighton and has lived in Hastings for the past...2024-12-1848 min
Jubilee PlusMission Mapping: Tom GrantAs part of our special series featuring seminars from the Churches that Change Communities Conference we will hear from Tom Grant, a great communicator with a passion for urban church ministry and community transformation.Tom is the Head of Proximity, a new resource hub designed to empower the urban church. He’s also the minister of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in North Liverpool.In this episode, Tom introduces us to Mission Mapping, a practical tool to help you and your church better understand and serve your neighbourhood. Whether you’re new to your area or h...2024-12-1737 min
Jubilee PlusA View From Westminster: Alasdaire DuerdenWe’re joined by Alasdaire Duerden today, for his seminar at the Churches that Change Communities Conference. As our nation faces an array of challenges—from housing and education to mental health and local council funding—Alasdaire helps us to consider how the Church can respond with hope and light.Alasdaire is a civil servant with over 30 years of experience working to improve outcomes for disadvantaged families, children, and young people. He is currently leading the delivery of a £70m programme designed to improve systems for those with special educational needs. Alasdaire is part of City Ch...2024-12-1653 min
Jubilee PlusChurch For All: Steve RouseWe're really pleased to bring you another seminar from the Churches That Change Communities Conference. Today we’ll be hearing form the brilliant Steve Rouse, who works for the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, he is also a teaching pastor at Balham Baptist Church in South London, with a career as a bricklayer before that. Steve is speaking to us about creating a church for all.If you’re enjoying the content from this conference do visit the Jubilee Plus website and find lots more resources and more information about how to partner with us! 2024-12-1248 min
Jubilee PlusMaking Life Even Harder: Lauren WindleIn today's seminar from the Churches That Change Communities conference in Liverpool, Lauren Windle explores the challenges faced by those living in poverty and asks: how can the Church respond? From health disparities to education gaps, from postcode lotteries to the poverty premium, the odds are stacked against those who have the least. But there’s hope. Lauren challenges unto consider how churches can not only support and welcome individuals facing these issues but also work to push back against the systems that perpetuate inequality.Lauren Windle is a journalist, public speaker, and author of two brilliant bo...2024-12-1058 min
Jubilee PlusChange is Possible: Natalie WilliamsJoin Abi Thomas and Rachel Wilson as they bring us the keynote talk from Natalie Williams at the Churches That Change Communities Conference from the wonderful city of Liverpool this year!Be encouraged as Natalie unpacks profound truths about Jesus from Isaiah 9:Wonderful Counsellor – Jesus is personal.Mighty God – Jesus is powerful.Everlasting Father – Jesus is permanent.Prince of Peace – Jesus is present.We'll be bringing you lots more content from the Jubilee+ conference over the coming weeks, so be sure to subscribe on your favourite podcast service!2024-12-0538 minJubilee PlusMercy that invites us to the tableOur merciful acts find their origin in knowing the mercy we first received. Rachel Wilson asks: Who could we now invite to the table?2024-11-2804 minJubilee PlusMercy Seeks & EmpowersIn today’s episode, guest Sam Akrasi draws lessons on mercy from the story of Jesus and Zaccheaus…2024-11-2105 minJubilee PlusParables, People, PowerWhen we look closely at the Gospels, we see the mercy of Jesus everywhere — it’s in the stories He told, the company He kept, and the miracles He performed. Check out this week’s episode from Natalie Williams.2024-11-1505 minJubilee PlusPeople of MercyIn this week’s episode, Andrew Wilson explores a powerful description of the church in 1 Peter, and shows why we are called to be a people of mercy.2024-11-0705 minJubilee PlusThe Mechanism of MercyFriend of Jubilee+ Akhtar Shah is our guest this week, bringing us an episode on one of the most beautiful words God ever says to us...2024-10-3105 minJubilee PlusEvery Person MattersIn this week’s episode, special guest @GavCalver of the Evangelical Alliance helps us to see how Jesus showed mercy to individuals… @EAUKNews2024-10-2405 minJubilee PlusTemple of MercyOur friend Jeremy Simpkins from Christ Central Churches is a podcast guest today, looking at how Jesus embodied mercy for the marginalised.2024-10-1705 minJubilee PlusChange is PossibleOur Christian lives are bookended by moments of transformation, but what about everything in between? Natalie Williams gets us thinking about the theme for #CTCC24…2024-10-1005 minJubilee PlusCrowned with MercyWhat does a passport and a latrine have to do with the mercy of God? In three minutes Rachel explores what we have been rescued from, and appointed with.2024-10-0304 min
The Hopeful Activists' PodcastKeeping Going {ProximityxHopefulActivists}In this second episode of our brilliant collaboration with Proximity, Abi Thomas explores how to keep going for the long-haul when you are living and working for justice in urban estates and beyond. Wherever it is you’re trying to make a difference, you'll find practical wisdom for keeping your activism centred on Jesus and preventing burnout and we'll hear from four incredible guests who share their experiences of finding strength in challenging circumstances.And Abi isn’t just talking about s lowing down—she’s giving you space to actually do it. You'll find space to rest and...2024-09-271h 06Jubilee PlusMyths & storiesDo some people in poverty deserve our help more than others? In today’s 'Tis Mercy All episode, Natalie shares about a man who was begging for beer money...2024-09-2605 minJubilee PlusClimate ChangeIn this week's episode, Jubilee+ founder Martin Charlesworth encourages us to think about tackling climate change in the context of loving our neighbour.2024-09-1905 minJubilee PlusThe weightier mattersWhat does it look like to love God and the people around us well? In today’s episode, Natalie explores loving and taking seriously the things that God loves...2024-09-1205 minJubilee PlusDelighting in MercyGod delights to show mercy. He’s not reluctant. He is merciful and He loves to show His mercy, as Natalie explains in this week’s episode...2024-09-0506 minJubilee PlusThe DNA of the Early ChurchThe 'Tis Mercy All podcast is back and today we find out what we can learn from the life and death of Dorcas in Acts 9? Martin Charlesworth explores this question in today’s episode...2024-08-2905 min
Jubilee PlusBonus Episode: 'Tis Mercy All Book LaunchAbi Thomas takes us to the joyful launch of Natalie Williams new book 'Tis Mercy All at Westminster Chapel in central London. With thanks to Rachel Wilson, Lauren Windle, Andrew Wilson and Chris Duerdon.Buy the book here.'Tis Mercy All is a Big Church Read book. For video sessions and downloadable notes, visit their website.2024-07-1813 min
Jubilee PlusBook Club: 'Tis Mercy All - with Tola Doll Fisher and Natalie WilliamsThe third in our special Book Club episodes on the launch of Natalie William's new book, 'Tis Mercy All!Tola Doll Fisher and Natalie discuss part four "Merciful Actions".Buy the book here.'Tis Mercy All is also Big Church Read book. For fantastic video sessions and downloadable notes, visit their website.2024-07-1122 min
Jubilee PlusBook Club: 'Tis Mercy All - with Akhtar Shah and Natalie WilliamsThe third in our special Book Club episodes on the launch of Natalie William's new book, 'Tis Mercy All!Akhtar Shah and Natalie discuss part three "Merciful Thinking", as well as the role of mercy in our public life.Buy the book here.'Tis Mercy All is also Big Church Read book. For fantastic video sessions and downloadable notes, visit their website.2024-07-0426 min
Jubilee PlusBook Club: 'Tis Mercy All - with Lauren Windle and Natalie WilliamsThe second in our special Book Club episodes on the launch of Natalie William's new book, 'Tis Mercy All!Lauren Windle and Natalie discuss part two "Our Struggle to "Love Mercy".Buy the book here.'Tis Mercy All is a Big Church Read book. For video sessions and downloadable notes, visit their website.2024-06-2718 min
Jubilee PlusBook Club: 'Tis Mercy All - with Sam Ward and Natalie WilliamsThe first in our special Book Club episodes on the launch of Natalie William's new book, 'Tis Mercy All!Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie discuss part one "A God Merciful."Buy the book here.'Tis Mercy All is a Big Church Read book. For video sessions and downloadable notes, visit their website.2024-06-2017 minJubilee PlusJesus & PeterIn this week’s episode, Natalie takes comfort from Peter’s mistakes and the beautiful mercy Jesus showed to him in response...Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She is the CEO of Jubilee+, and co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides (SPCK, 2022).2024-06-1308 minJubilee PlusMercy EmbodiedIn this week's episode, Rachel explains how Isaiah 61 became Jesus' stump speech, and how He embodies mercy in human form.Rachel Wilson leads communications for Jubilee+, and is part of the core team. She is an occasional speaker and writer, and is co-author of The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting Children with Special Needs (Crossway, 2015)2024-06-0605 minJubilee PlusHard-hearted & tight-fistedDo you ever find your heart hardening to people around you? In today's episode, Natalie explores some clear instructions from God about our hearts...Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She is the CEO of Jubilee+, and co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides (SPCK, 2022).2024-05-3006 minJubilee PlusSaved from starvationWhat happens when our circumstances are our own fault? Today Natalie explores how God responds to those who are facing hard times because of their own decisions.Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She is the CEO of Jubilee+, and co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides (SPCK, 2022).2024-05-2306 minJubilee PlusMercy for the worst of sinnersToday former social worker and pastor, Akhtar Shah asks: What did Paul mean when he called himself "the worst of all sinners", and how does a deep awareness of the mercy we've received enable us to carry the mercy of God at scale?Akhtar Shah is a former social worker and pastor. He is part of The Foundry International, a charity which exists for the advance of the gospel and the relief of poverty around the world. 2024-05-1605 min
The Safari Pedals Show19. 5 Mistakes & 5 Tips (w/ Ben Thomas)🌟 EPISODE NINETEEN ALERT 🌟Hi - I'm Abi, your friendly neighborhood newbie, brokie, music producer. We're back once again with the 5 Mistakes & 5 Tips mini series! (woo!!). This week I chatted with Grammy Nominated, Multi Platinum, and Billboard #1 Producer and Engineer, Ben Thomas to get the scoop on mistakes that have shaped his audio journey, mistakes that he sees among up and coming producers/engineers, and tips he has for people like me who are just starting out. Follow us for show updates and other fun Safari Pedals things!🔗The new Audio Adventure Club (FB Group):2024-05-1531 minJubilee PlusWounded healerWhy is the ascension good news?! In today's episode Rachel considers the ongoing work of Jesus on our behalf, and how his humanity continues to bear witness to his great mercy.Rachel Wilson leads communications for Jubilee+, and is part of the core team. She is an occasional speaker and writer, and is co-author of The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting Children with Special Needs (Crossway, 2015)2024-05-0905 minJubilee PlusMercy in every seasonCraving sunshine? ☀️ In today’s podcast episode Rachel reminds us of God’s mercy in every season, and of our final destination: the eternal summer of the soul.Rachel Wilson leads communications for Jubilee+, and is part of the core team. She is an occasional speaker and writer, and is co-author of The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting Children with Special Needs (Crossway, 2015)2024-05-0205 minJubilee PlusThe mercy of dependencyGod's unique parenting strategy is for us to become increasingly dependent on his strength, as opposed to our own. Today, Emily Williams explores this call to deeper reliance.Emily Williams was a speaker at Churches that Change Communities, 2023. She is based, with her family, at King's Community Church in Southampton.2024-04-2504 minJubilee PlusSlow mercyWhat if what feels like the slowness of God is actually his mercy? What if what feels like the unnecessarily long route is actually him protecting us from battles we are not yet ready to fight? Today, speaker & writer Liam Thatcher draws valuable life lessons from Exodus 13.Liam Thatcher is a pastor, speaker and writer based in Oxford. Connect with him via his blog: https://liamthatcher.com/2024-04-1805 minJubilee PlusHospitable mercyIn today's episode author, journalist and presenter Lauren Windle makes a compelling case for extending the gift of hospitality. Are we ready to welcome people into our boundaried lives and homes, and what does that look like?Lauren Windle is a journalist, author and presenter who focuses on faith, recovery and love. Her debut non-fiction book Notes On Love: Being Single and Dating in a Marriage Obsessed Church (SPCK) is out now.2024-04-1105 minJubilee PlusMemorising mercyOur 'Tis Mercy All series is now well underway! In today's episode Natalie Williams reflects on how the discipline of memorising scripture has caused her to fixate more deeply on the mercy of God.Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She is the CEO of Jubilee+, and co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides (SPCK, 2022).2024-04-0406 minJubilee PlusGlorious mercyRachel Wilson considers the cross-shaped nature of the glory of God, and how we are called to become carriers of His glorious mercy.Rachel Wilson leads communications for Jubilee+, and is part of the core team. She is an occasional speaker and writer, and is co-author of The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting Children with Special Needs (Crossway, 2015)2024-03-2805 minJubilee PlusConfrontational MercyToday, Andrew Wilson gets technical! How can grace, compassion and steadfast love all be translated as ‘mercy’ in the Old Testament? And what does it look like for that mercy to bring down the haughty, as well as lift up the lowly?Andrew is the Teaching Pastor at King's Church London. He is the author of several Christian books (most recently, Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West (Crossway, 2023)).2024-03-2107 minJubilee PlusThe anger of GodGod is perfect in all his ways, including in his anger. In today’s episode, Natalie looks at how the anger of God relates to his merciful heart.Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She is the CEO of Jubilee+, and co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides (SPCK, 2022).2024-03-1405 minJubilee PlusGod of all comfortPaul writes to the church in Corinth from a context of extreme personal trial, yet he’s confident none of his pain is wasted. How can our trials likewise become mercy and comfort for those around us?Rachel Wilson leads communications for Jubilee+, and is part of the core team. She is an occasional speaker and writer, and is co-author of The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting Children with Special Needs (Crossway, 2015)2024-03-0705 minJubilee PlusIncomparable MercyOur salvation story is the ultimate demonstration of the merciful heart of God, which is moved with compassion toward the undeserving. Start your day by meditating on his incomparable mercy with Stef Liston (Relational Mission).Stef Liston co-leads Relational Mission and is also part of the eldership at Revelation Church, London. He’s married to Davina and has three children, Daisy, Levi and Melody. He has written several books including Gender Quality and Who Was, And Is, And Is To Come.2024-02-2905 minJubilee PlusRelationship with the FatherIn today’s podcast episode, David holden helps us see how Jesus’s compassion and capacity was born out of relationship with the Father. How can this model of ministry help us as we reach out to those in need? David Holden leads the New Ground family of churches (part of Newfrontiers). David is married to Liz and they are part of New Community Church, SE London, UK. They have four grown-up children and an ever increasing number of grandchildren. He is an ardent West Ham supporter, lover of jazz and avid reader of history.2024-02-2205 minJubilee PlusLife-changing MercyIn today's podcast, John Ghanim shares his story of growing up in a Muslim family, hearing the gospel, then encountering the mercy of God for himself as he read Matthew 5. “This is the God I have been looking for…” John Ghanim was born in Yemen, and converted from Islam to Christianity following a radical encounter with Jesus. He now shares his faith on social media channels, and has been involved in reaching asylum seekers with the gospel. Read an interview with John via the New Ground link below.Find out more information about John here: www.ne...2024-02-1505 minJubilee PlusWhere to start?Jesus sees the crowds and has compassion; acting upon what he has observed and responding to their need. Today, Simon Allen from City Church Bristol suggests practical ways we can do the same.Simon leads the Bradley Stoke site at City Church, Bristol and oversees social action ministry within the church (a role he previously held at King's Church London where, for many years, he led the Jericho Road Project supporting people out of homelessness).2024-02-0805 minJubilee PlusGod's mercy in our lamentJesus models for us how to suffer and lament well. Today, Rosie Hopley encourages us to dignify others’ cries of lament and lead them to the cross, and to the truth that those who mourn shall be comforted.Rosie is a core team member and leads Jubilee+ Voices. She is founder and former CEO of the Christian charity Beloved, co founder of a social enterprise LoveWell. She enjoys learning about God’s reconciling love and writing. In 2021, she wrote The Reconciled Church Course and is part of the leadership team of The Reconciled Church.2024-02-0105 minJubilee PlusProtection & MercyJenny Herrera from Acts435 explores how Boaz uses his privileged position to protect, and offer mercy. How can we be generous in acts of mercy this year.Jenny Herrera is the CEO of Acts345, a giving website which matches allows donors to meet individual and pressing needs. Find out more how you could partner with Acts 345 at: www.acts345.org.uk2024-01-2505 minJubilee PlusMercy for the desperateWhere do you stand today? At the front, fixed and sorted, or at the back, beating yourself up?”. Words of comfort for the desperate from Sam Ward.Sam Ward is the CEO The Message Trust. He has been involved in the Eden Network for 24 years, initially as a volunteer and subsequently leading the team and a local church plant in the deprived neighbourhood of Openshaw where he continues to live with his family. He speaks at many national events about his passion for urban mission and the reality of living it out.2024-01-1807 minJubilee PlusGrowing in mercyAs oaks of righteousness, we are called to sure and steady growth. In today’s podcast episode, Natalie takes stock and asks: How can you grow in mercy this coming year?Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She is the CEO of Jubilee+, and co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides (SPCK, 2022).2024-01-1205 minJubilee PlusIntroducing 'Tis Mercy AllNatalie Williams kicks off our new 'Tis Mercy All series by encouraging us to increasingly immerse ourselves, and reflect, the mercy of God. Ready for a deep dive this year?Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She is the CEO of Jubilee+, and co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides (SPCK, 2022).2024-01-1105 minJubilee PlusBusiness for GoodEntrepreneurs and business-owners have a huge opportunity to run their businesses for the good of others. Be inspired by how Bramber Bakehouse and Ben Leach Associates are doing this and consider how your idea could become an enterprise that raises up the vulnerable and marginalised.Ben Leach is the founder of Ben Leach Associates, a not-for-profit accountancy firm with the ambition to bring kingdom values and transformation into a sector dominated by profit-making narratives.Co-Founder & CEO of Bramber Bakehouse, Lucy wants every woman to receive the support and skills they need to live positive, healthy...2024-01-0329 minJubilee PlusPrayerWelcome back to the Jubilee Plus Podcast and a happy new year from all of us.We can be so busy that we forget to pray, but God is wanting to move in ways only He can in the lives of those trapped in poverty and weighed down by injustice. As Jubilee+ launches our prayer resource for churches, Stand in the Gap, this seminar will explore the power of prayer, and its central place in times of economic crisis.We will hear from Natalie Williams, CEO of Jubilee+ and Emily Lord from 24/7 prayer. D...2024-01-0224 min
Jubilee PlusA Safe HomeTania Bright from Home for Good, Helen Hodgson from Hope at Home, Kate Doran-Smith from Hope into Action, Rob Liddiard and Claire from Friends First.Whether by opening our homes or investing in affordable accommodation there are many creative ways local churches can help provide safe homes to those in need. In today’s seminar we explore solutions which range from temporary assistance for those recovering from hardship to offering refuge for survivors of slavery, fostering, adoption and providing permanent housing solutions.2024-01-0142 min
Jubilee PlusGoing Upstream to Bring ChangeChristians are called not only to serve those in poverty but also to fight for justice and against injustice. This means speaking to those in power to effect change, but also proactively moving into positions of influence, and supporting those already there. In this seminar we’ll hear from people who are in high positions in government, charity and policing.A seminar from the Churches that Change Communities Conference 2023 with Frazer Mcdonald, Alasdaire Duerden, Colonel Peter McColl.2023-12-2840 min
Jubilee PlusMercy in the DNAHow can we resist social action projects and mercy ministries becoming merely a department of church life? The seminar from the Churches that Change Communities Conference considers how we engage the whole church – pastors, prophets, evangelists, kids, leaders, those on the fringes – and get everyone involved in showing mercy towards the vulnerable.With Steve Horne from Emmanuel Church Brighton, Emily Williams, pioneering a church in Southampton, Sean Green and Jo Kay from Reading Family Church and Natalie Williams from Jubilee+.2023-12-271h 06
Jubilee PlusFrom Crisis Relief to ReleaseHow can churches move beyond crisis support and enact a God-given vision of release and restoration for those living in poverty? In this seminar, we’ll hear from participants of Jubilee+ Voices and leaders of Three13 and the Oasis Centre about what is looks like to move beyond relief, and toward release as well as from Rosie Hopley from Jubilee+ who is hosting this seminar.2023-12-2252 min
Jubilee PlusHelen Barnard - Beveridge’s Five Giants TodayThe Beveridge Report of 1942 outlined five ‘giants’ that held people in poverty – idleness (a lack of employment opportunities), ignorance (a lack of education), disease (a lack of access to adequate healthcare), squalor (a lack of adequate housing), and want (a lack of food and other essentials). More than 80 years on, what’s changed? What hasn’t? And what can we do? Helen Barnard is Director of Policy, Research and Impact at the Trussell Trust. She was formerly Director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Research and Policy Director at Pro Bono Economics. She is a leading national expert on p...2023-12-2122 min
Jubilee PlusAndrew Wilson - We are not World ChangersMany of us grew up being told that God wanted us to be world-changers, planet-shapers, or history-makers. God does call us to do good, and to make a difference, but it’s for His glory and fame, not ours. Some of us are disillusioned because we thought we’d change the world and we haven’t. If we can’t make a big impact, why do our lives matter?Andrew Wilson is Teaching Pastor at King’s Church London, and has degrees in history and theology from Cambridge and King’s College London. He is a columnist for Christian...2023-12-2021 min
Jubilee PlusNatalie Williams and Paul Mann - Influencing Your Church LeaderPeople who are passionate about social action can sometimes find it hard when their church leader isn’t as focused on it as they are! In this seminar activist Natalie Williams and her senior pastor Paul Mann explore how to influence your leaders in ways that are helpful and bring about change. Paul grew up in Hastings and leads King’s Church, bringing experience in commerce from his previous career in the building industry. Natalie Williams is the CEO of Jubilee+2023-12-1939 min
Jubilee PlusCorin Pilling - Suicide and Self HarmThe suicide rate in the most deprived areas of England is almost double the rate in the least deprived areas. What can we do as Christians and churches to reach out to those struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm? How can we become safe places where people can find freedom from shame and stigma?Corin Pilling spent 20 years working with homeless people and is UK Director of Sanctuary, offering The Sanctuary Course; a free resource to help build churches that tackle mental health stigma and offer safe support to all.If you need mental...2023-12-1846 min
Jubilee PlusAndy McCullough - Loving your International NeighbourMany of our communities have become increasingly multicultural, multi-language and multi-faith. What does it look like to build a welcoming community with open and meaningful friendships? How can we connect, befriend, and serve people across cultures in our UK context?Andy McCullough from the Unreached Network shares with us about loving our international neighbour, focusing on John chapter 4. Find out more about Jubilee+ here. Grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for permission to use his music: Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)2023-12-1539 min
Jubilee PlusRosie Hopley - Violence Against WomenFrom the Yorkshire Ripper to Sarah Everard, violence against women is a daily reality that should shock us deeply. Rosie Hopley from Jubilee+ hosts a seminar from the Churches That Change Communities conference, where we also hear from author Claudine Roberts about the impact of violence on her life. What can the Church do to speak up, reach out and support women impacted by violence?Some listeners may find some of the content distressing. If you need any help and support yourself, please contact Women’s Aid via their website https://www.womensaid.org.ukCl...2023-12-1439 min
Jubilee PlusBen Parish - Pulling Out Your TeethIt is increasingly difficult to get a GP appointment or see an NHS dentist and some are resorting to extreme measures. Health inequality isn’t just about access to healthcare – for people in deprived areas it impacts quality of health and even life expectancy. Why should the church care? And how can we make a difference?Ben Parish he has been involved in church leadership for many years and currently works full time for the NHS as a physiotherapist as well as being on the Jubilee Plus core team.Grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for perm...2023-12-1328 min
Jubilee PlusStef Liston - Changing the Culture of a ChurchChanging the culture of a church can be like turning a massive ship. It usually becomes necessary when demographics change, and we need to create space to stay healthy. How do we bring about culture shift? If we’re not the leader, how can we help with that and be a blessing?Stef Liston, along with his family and a small team, planted Revelation Church London in 2006, and he now serves as an elder there.Grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for permission to use his music: Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)2023-12-1232 min
Jubilee PlusPaul Brown - The Missing ClassWe’re called to be like Jesus, not like each other, so why aren’t the working classes in our churches?Invisible Divides co-author Paul Brown will explore how we can unravel class values from biblical values to build churches where people from all walks of life find unity and community.This seminar is from the Churches That Change Communities Conference 2023. Grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for permission to use his music: Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)2023-12-1141 min
Jubilee PlusSam Ward - Church for the ChaoticMany people who struggle with shame, addiction, depression, anxiety, or a chaotic lifestyle don’t see the church as a place for them. In this seminar from the Churches that Change Communities conference 2023, Sam Ward shares how to truly welcome everyone into church family so that each person feels that they belong without compromising on community.Sam Ward is the CEO of The Message Trust. He has been involved in the Eden Network for 24 years, initially as a volunteer and subsequently leading the team and a local church plant in the deprived neighbourhood of Openshaw where he co...2023-12-0845 min
Jubilee PlusNatalie Williams - Standing in the GapRachel Wilson and Abi Thomas host another of the keynote talks from the Churches that Change Communities conference 2023, this time from Natalie Williams, the CEO of Jubilee+.Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She has been involved with Jubilee+ since its first year and took over from founder Martin Charlesworth as Jubilee+ Chief Executive in April 2021. Natalie is the co-author of four books, including Invisible Divides.2023-12-0641 min
Jubilee PlusTope and Kemi Koleoso - Not just workers, but worshippersNatalie Williams and Abi Thomas are here to share the amazing keynote address by Tope and Kemi Koleoso from the Churches That Change Communities Conference 2023. Tope and Kemi lead Jubilee Church London, which is a multiracial, multicultural church in the heart of London and meets in multiple locations. They have two grown up sons. Tope also serves on the Newfrontiers UK apostolic team and preaches internationally in various circles.Kemi leads the women’s ministry at Jubilee Church which includes the Courage conference, an annual event in London that gathers over one thousand women of al...2023-12-041h 15
Abi DailyThomas! Thomas! Get full access to ABI DAILY at abiroberts.substack.com/subscribe2023-10-2336 min
Middling AlongAbi Adams on her journey to founding Project Woman and listening to our bodiesJoin me this time as I chat to Abi Adams - mum of two, female health change-maker, emotional liberator, and founder of Prøject Wøman.
Abi is ridiculously passionate about raising the bar on feminine health and has been on a fascinating and enriching journey to expand her skills and knowledge that has enabled her to create a unique way of living in harmony as a woman.
Abi has such an infectious enthusiasm for life and an ease about her that I challenge anyone not to warm to her immediately! Prøject Wøman is t...2023-01-1923 min
St Thomas' Church, Lancaster7pm - Abi Andrews & Colossians 1:1-14 (15th January)Abi Andrews speaks on the start of Colossians, and Paul's promise that all we need is Christ's transformation. We must reject the temptation to add more, or do differently, or create a 'Jesus+'. Christ is enough.
This is part of our 7pm series on the book of Colossians. Why not come and join us on a Sunday evening, or see what we do @stthomaslancaster2023-01-1726 minJubilee PlusWhen there are giants in the land: Natalie WilliamsWe wrap up the day with Natalie Williams, CEO of Jubilee+. What do we do there are giants in the land, what is the role of a Christian in a time of darkness? We don't deny the darkness, but we look to the light.We also talk about becoming a Jubilee+ partner church and how to stay healthy when working hard against poverty and injustice.Thanks for being with me for this Jubilee Plus podcast series. If you like what you hear you can find more content like this over at The Hopeful Activists Podcast...2022-11-2908 minJubilee PlusLament, reconciliation and love: Rosie HopleyRosie Hopley talks to Abi about lament and hope, as well as the importance of reconciliation in the church and how to avoid mono-cultural church. And about tiny baby elephants.Rosie developed the Reconciled Church Course and also founded the charity Beloved and is also co founder of a social business enterprise LoveWellUK. Rosie also works for Jubilee, including on their new project Jubilee+ Voices.2022-11-2215 minJubilee PlusGospel transformation, hope and a cockroach called Carl: Carl KnightlyCarl Knightly is Director of Church Networks at London City Mission.With grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for his music and the permission to use it:Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)from Let Him Reign by Owen O'Brien2022-11-1809 minJubilee PlusRescuer mindset, burnout and meeting Jesus: Simon ElliottSimon Elliott from Everyday Church in London gives Abi some great wisdom on leadership, healthy faith and not having a messiah complex.With grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for his music and the permission to use it.Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)from Let Him Reign by Owen O'BrienUsed with permission and with our thanks!2022-11-1613 minJubilee PlusChildren and God's heart for mercy and justice: Charlie MacDonaldCharlie MacDonald is part of the core team at Jubilee+ - Children & Youth Lead and has lived and served in the East End of London for twenty years and also works for London City Mission.She shares about the new resource from Jubilee+, Overflow. The link to buy it will appear ASAP.With grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for his music and the permission to use it:Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)from Let Him Reign by Owen O'Brien2022-11-1207 minJubilee PlusSafe families, the problem with projects and staying alive: Kat OsborneKat Osborne is the CEO of Safe Families and shares her love for and the transforming power of hospitality, and Abi asks, What's the problem with projects?With grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for his music and the permission to use it:Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)from Let Him Reign by Owen O'Brien2022-11-1208 minJubilee PlusPermacrisis, Jesus, community and garden gnomes: Sam WardSam Ward is Director of Ministry for the Message Trust which is a Manchester based charity reaching urban areas, you head up the Eden Network and The Message Missions Teams and has been involved with Eden for 22 years!I ask him where Jesus is in the permacrisis, hope and garden gnomes.With grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for his music and the permission to use it:Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)from Let Him Reign by Owen O'Brien2022-11-1209 minJubilee PlusBuilding Welcoming Churches: Rachel WilsonJubilee Plus communications officer Rachel Wilson tells us about how what she has learnt through parenting children with special needs and how these lessons have applied to her passion for including people experiencing poverty in churches. Plus an insight into her teaching on "Limited Leader, Limitless God."With grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for his music and the permission to use it:Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)from Let Him Reign by Owen O'Brien2022-11-1207 minJubilee PlusWelcome to the Churches that Change Communities conference: Ben ParishStraight from the Churches that Change Communities Conference in Milton Keynes, I spoke to Ben Parish. Ben oversees community engagement at Lowestoft Community Church and is a member of the Jubilee+ Core Team. He's also a Physiotherapist and we talked about his hopes for himself and his team today.With grateful thanks to Owen O'Brien for his music and the permission to use it:Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el)from Let Him Reign by Owen O'Brien2022-11-1207 minJubilee PlusWelcome to the Jubilee Plus Podcast!A few months before the pandemic, Jubilee+ published a booklet called A Deepening Crisis? Though we had a strong prophetic sense that life was about to become even harder for those in poverty, we couldn’t foresee what would cause this to happen.In the three years since then, the landscape of poverty in our nation has changed dramatically. Our social justice activities have had to adapt, sometimes repeatedly, in light of the pandemic, and now many in our communities are facing the devastating impact of the cost of living crisis.It sounds bleak, but we a...2022-10-1812 min
St Thomas' Church, Lancaster7pm - Abi Andrews & 1 John 2:12-17 (16th October)Abi Andrews - UCCF Staff Worker - breaks down John's command not to love the things of this world but to centre on Jesus' love first and only. Isn't it good then, Abi says, that Jesus is 'fundamentally lovely'?2022-10-1825 min
Life Sucks, Let's CopeEpisode 4: Athletics and Mental Health w/ Kasey ThomasOn this episode Kasey Thomas and I talk about the stigmas around athletes and mental health. She's part of The Hidden Opponent, a non-profit organization that wants bring awareness to athlete's mental health.
Follow them on Instagram if you would like to be involved or want to follow with what they are doing!
Thank you for listening and tune in next Thursday to listen to me ramble :)
The Hidden Opponent's instagram: @tho_bryant
2022-03-2443 min
6 Minute AbzOne On One With Wheelchair Athlete Darren ThomasThis week I had the absolute honour of hosting wheelchair athlete, Darren Thomas. We discuss life in the chair, how he got there, how he changed his mindset for his new life and how he trains now days! Take a listen if you feel like getting inspired. If you’d like to follow Darren’s journey, go check out his Instagram profile:
IG: @darren_thomas46
2022-03-1427 min
Making Tracks Podcast#11 - Abi Flynn“What an inspiring conversation!” Those are the last words of this week’s episode, and I’m sure you will be inspired too by Abi Flynn's extraordinary story and music. Abi is a soul, jazz and R&B singer, with an amazing story. Diagnosed with cancer, and given a terminal diagnosis, she healed, miraculously, after a profound spiritual experience. It’s remarkably similar to my own story, and we explore our shared insights on death and inner transformation. Her song “Courage” was recorded whilst “on her deathbed”. We also discuss returning from isolation (a topic so relevant to all of us now) alchem...2021-07-2856 min
Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEP.104 Abi Mustapha and YFAM's Move For Change Event: Arts & Social JusticeSend us a textAboutAbi Mustapha and Thomas Sage Pedersen discuss the relationship between Social Justice and The Arts. This was a partnership between Yoga For All Movements Move For Change Event and Speak For Change Podcast.ContactAbi Mustaphahttps://www.instagram.com/abimustapha/https://linktr.ee/abimustaphaThomas Sage Pedersenhttps://linktr.ee/Speakforchangepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/speakforchangepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/thomassagepedersen/2021-06-011h 21
Girls Are the New BoysEp. 5 - Shop Talk w/ MJ Thomas & Jay PulidoThere is no shortage of laughs, surprises or alcohol in today's episode. In it, we get to know MJ Thomas of Malaya Studios and Jay Pulido of The Cutlery Barber Shop. I play them an "interesting" video of a man transforming from grandpa to zaddy and a hilarious yet engaging discussion about balding ensues. We also discuss the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, double standards within the beauty industry, and the real reason men get haircuts and women get their lashes done.
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A Love Like ThisRedefining Beauty with Madison Thomas80% of women don't like what they see in the mirror. It's a staggering and terrible truth. After 32 surgeries due to a birth defect, Madison Thomas has not only redefined her own sense of beauty but is striving to change how all girls should perceive their own beauty.She has recently authored an Ebook titled "Redefining" that was designed as a tool kit to help you build the confidence needed to learn to love who you are. GET REDEFINING HERE: https://www.madisonthomas.org/redefiningIf you would like to win yourself a copy...2021-02-0532 min
Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.77 Abi Mustapha | The Importance of Authenticity in Art, Santa Cruz BLM MuralSend us a textAbout Abi:Abi Mustapha is a Sierra Leonean/American visual artist. She instigated the black lives matter mural and the yearly racial equity initiatives accompanying it. She recently finished a residency at the Santa Cruz MAH and will be in their upcoming show "In these uncertain times," Jan 15th.Find Abi: Abimustpaha.comwww.Instagram.com/AbimustaphaEveryone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Golden Bee Apothecary Each product is intentionally created with love & intention here in the...2021-01-261h 11The Hopeful Activists' PodcastChristmas Reflection: AbiAbi reflects on being northern, being an extrovert, and the importance of taking time out to be with Jesus. 2019-12-2704 min