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Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Advent CalendarBishop Steven reflects on the unexpected origins of his 2006 novel The Advent Calendar - a chapter-a-day Advent story blending family narrative, biblical imagination, and the rich themes of Isaiah.He shares how a move to Oxford and a creative writing class sparked the idea, why the heroine is named Alice, and how each day’s journey through the olive-wood calendar reveals new guides - Abraham and Sarah, “Col” the prophet, John the Baptist, and Mary.Steven also offers behind-the-scenes insights into the writing process, the hidden Isaiah clues, and why the book still resonates with reader...
2025-11-2607 minGlobal Crossroads - Ancient PathsModern science and ancient faith"It’s getting harder for scientists not to believe in God" - The SpectatorNew discoveries are reshaping the conversation around science and faith. Bishop Steven's presidential address to Diocesan Synod today explores what the latest thinking in physics, biology and cosmology might mean for a generation hungry for meaning.Read online on Bishop Steven's Substack.
2025-11-1715 minGlobal Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Lord's Prayer and mental healthWhere do we turn for simple, practical help to cope with anxiety, bad days and depression?Bishop Steven reminds us that help can be found in something simple and familiar, the Lord's Prayer.
2025-11-0508 minGlobal Crossroads - Ancient PathsWill you get up and go?The final story in our Stories of Conversion series brings us to Caesarea, to Cornelius and Peter - two people transformed by the Holy Spirit in very different ways.Bishop Steven reflects on how Peter’s experience still speaks to us: calling each of us to fresh courage, humility, and joy in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with every person, without exception.Read on Substack.
2025-10-2219 minGlobal Crossroads - Ancient PathsWhat can you do with just three days?From enemy to brother. Lives turned around in just three days.On the road to Damascus, Saul meets the risen Christ — and Ananias is called to do the unthinkable: welcome his persecutor.Bishop Steven reflects on radical grace, courage, and the God who still says to us, “Get up and go.”Subscribe and read via Substack.
2025-10-1519 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip the DeaconAn Ethiopian official. A desert road. A chance encounter that changes everything.Bishop Steven reflects on the first of three Acts conversion stories — a reminder that God is already at work in the most unlikely places, calling all kinds of people into joy and belonging.Read online at bishopstevencroft.substack.com
2025-10-0917 minGlobal Crossroads - Ancient PathsChaos theoryWhat do you do when leadership is all too much? Where should you turn when all around you is in chaos? Bishop Steven's second reflection on the gift of leadership.
2025-09-1715 min
Young Hearts Run Free PodcastThe Bishop of Newcastle - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 13 Eps 15What does a Sunday morning long run have in common with a church service? Where would you hear Jasmin Paris and the Barkley marathons mentioned in an inspirational sermon?In this unique and inspiring episode, we sit down with The Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, the Bishop of Newcastle, to explore the profound and often surprising links between the physical discipline of running and the spiritual practice of faith.Bishop Helen-Ann shares how lacing up her trainers is not just for physical fitness, but for her mental and spiritual well-being as she leads the diocese...
2025-07-181h 11
The Magdalenes and IThe Bishop’s InterviewAs Steven’s documentary gathers pace he is desperate to find a person with a religious background to speak on the subject. After months of emailing the nuns looking for their participation he soon turns his attention to the bishops. Finally, Bishop Willie Walsh agrees to speak and Steven’s focus is on the women who were exhumed in 1993. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2209 min
Living Through the Word059: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 7 with Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope059: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 7 with Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope
In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history.
In part 7, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope as they progress through Bunyan's classic.
Next week we will be joined by Bishop Todd Hunter of the Church for the Sake of Others.
Link to...
2024-02-1933 min
Living Through the Word058: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 6 with Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes.058: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 6 with Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes.
In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history.
In part 6, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes. as they progress through Bunyan's classic.
Next week we will be joined by Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope.
Link...
2024-02-1138 min
My (extraordinary) familyDavid Tyler – Archdeacon of DorchesterThe Revd Canon David Tyler tells the story of his calling to Bishop Steven Croft. From an introduction to faith through close friends to becoming the next Archdeacon of Dorchester, David shares the passions and challenges of ministry and how looking to the fantastic people around him and the gifts they bring sees him through. […]
2023-02-0200 min
My (extraordinary) familyDavid Tyler – Archdeacon of DorchesterThe Revd Canon David Tyler tells the story of his calling to Bishop Steven Croft. From an introduction to faith through close friends to becoming the next Archdeacon of Dorchester, David shares the passions and challenges of ministry and how looking to the fantastic people around him and the gifts they bring sees him through. […]
2023-02-0200 min
My (extraordinary) familyDavid Tyler – Archdeacon of DorchesterThe Revd Canon David Tyler tells the story of his calling to Bishop Steven Croft. From an introduction to faith through close friends to becoming the next Archdeacon of Dorchester, David shares the passions and challenges of ministry and how looking to the fantastic people around him and the gifts they bring sees him through. […]
2023-02-0200 min
My (extraordinary) familyIn discussion with David Tyler, Archdeacon of DorchesterThe Revd Canon David Tyler tells the story of his calling to Bishop Steven Croft.
From an introduction to faith through close friends to becoming the next Archdeacon of Dorchester, David shares the passions and challenges of ministry and how looking to the fantastic people around him and the gifts they bring sees him through.
oxford.anglican.org/archdeacon-of-dorchester
2023-02-0217 min
My (extraordinary) familyDavid Tyler – Archdeacon of DorchesterThe Revd Canon David Tyler tells the story of his calling to Bishop Steven Croft. From an introduction to faith through close friends to becoming the next Archdeacon of Dorchester, David shares the passions and challenges of ministry and how looking to the fantastic people around him and the gifts they bring sees him through. […]
2023-02-0200 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsDavid Tyler – Archdeacon of DorchesterThe Revd Canon David Tyler tells the story of his calling to Bishop Steven Croft.
From an introduction to faith through close friends to becoming the next Archdeacon of Dorchester, David shares the passions and challenges of ministry and how looking to the fantastic people around him and the gifts they bring sees him through.
oxford.anglican.org/archdeacon-of-dorchester
2023-02-0217 minMy (extraordinary) familyDavid Tyler – Archdeacon of DorchesterThe Revd Canon David Tyler tells the story of his calling to Bishop Steven Croft.
From an introduction to faith through close friends to becoming the next Archdeacon of Dorchester, David shares the passions and challenges of ministry and how looking to the fantastic people around him and the gifts they bring sees him through.
oxford.anglican.org/archdeacon-of-dorchester
2023-02-0200 min
The Mark Bishop ShowTMBS E240: Dr. Steven Cliff - US DOT; The 'Where's the baby? Look before you Lock' CampaignMark discusses with Dr. Steven Cliff from the US DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety administration the 'Where's the baby? Look before you Lock' campaign which runs May through September.About Dr. Steven Cliff: Dr. Steven Cliff, Deputy Administrator of NHTSA, oversees the nation’s vehicle safety agency that sets vehicle safety standards, identifies safety defects and manages recalls, and educates Americans to help them drive, ride, and walk safely. Cliff brings an extensive scientific and regulatory background to his leadership role at NHTSA. Most recently, he served as the deputy executive officer at the Ca...
2022-05-0205 min
My (extraordinary) familyChosenEpisode 4: Chosen Bishop Steven is joined this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. As they delve deeper into 1 Peter, Bishop Mary discusses the complexities of being ‘chosen’ without feeling entitled, as she and Bishop Steven contemplate the seeds of hope for a […]
2021-11-2500 min
My (extraordinary) familyChosenEpisode 4: Chosen Bishop Steven is joined this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. As they delve deeper into 1 Peter, Bishop Mary discusses the complexities of being ‘chosen’ without feeling entitled, as she and Bishop Steven contemplate the seeds of hope for a […]
2021-11-2500 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsChosenEpisode 4: Chosen
Bishop Steven is joined this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
As they delve deeper into 1 Peter, Bishop Mary discusses the complexities of being ‘chosen’ without feeling entitled, as she and Bishop Steven contemplate the seeds of hope for a post-pandemic future and the idea of the church as a centre for healing and protection. She also has some thoughts about the Lambeth Conference, taking place in 2022…
A video of their conversation is also available to watch on the Diocese of Oxford YouTub...
2021-11-2517 min
My (extraordinary) familyChosenEpisode 4: Chosen
Bishop Steven is joined this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
As they delve deeper into 1 Peter, Bishop Mary discusses the complexities of being ‘chosen’ without feeling entitled, as she and Bishop Steven contemplate the seeds of hope for a post-pandemic future and the idea of the church as a centre for healing and protection. She also has some thoughts about the Lambeth Conference, taking place in 2022…
A video of their conversation is also available to watch on the Diocese of Oxf...
2021-11-2500 min
My (extraordinary) familyChosenEpisode 4: Chosen Bishop Steven is joined this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. As they delve deeper into 1 Peter, Bishop Mary discusses the complexities of being ‘chosen’ without feeling entitled, as she and Bishop Steven contemplate the seeds of hope for a […]
2021-11-2500 min
My (extraordinary) familyChosenBishop Steven is joined on his podcast this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
2021-11-2517 minMy (extraordinary) familyChosenEpisode 4: Chosen Bishop Steven is joined this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. As they delve deeper into 1 Peter, Bishop Mary discusses the complexities of being ‘chosen’ without feeling entitled, as she and Bishop Steven contemplate the seeds of hope for a […]
2021-11-2500 minMy (extraordinary) familyChosenEpisode 4: Chosen
Bishop Steven is joined this week by the Rt Revd Mary D. Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
As they delve deeper into 1 Peter, Bishop Mary discusses the complexities of being ‘chosen’ without feeling entitled, as she and Bishop Steven contemplate the seeds of hope for a post-pandemic future and the idea of the church as a centre for healing and protection. She also has some thoughts about the Lambeth Conference, taking place in 2022…
A video of their conversation is also available to watch on the Diocese of Oxford YouTub...
2021-11-2517 min
My (extraordinary) familyLiving StoneEpisode 3: Living Stone
We have learned during the pandemic how important our church buildings are. But we’ve also learned more deeply than we did before, that the church is not the building. The church is the community which gathers for worship, whether virtually or physically, and is sustained by the presence of the Risen Christ in Word and sacrament. It is we who are the living stones.
Church leadership teams can sign up to find out more about Come and See 2022 using this form
The picture for this episode is taken from the poster on...
2021-11-1816 min
My (extraordinary) familyLiving StoneEpisode 3: Living Stone
We have learned during the pandemic how important our church buildings are. But we’ve also learned more deeply than we did before, that the church is not the building. The church is the community which gathers for worship, whether virtually or physically, and is sustained by the presence of the Risen Christ in Word and sacrament. It is we who are the living stones.
Church leadership teams can sign up to find out more about Come and See 2022 using this form
The picture for this episode is taken from th...
2021-11-1800 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsLiving StoneEpisode 3: Living Stone
We have learned during the pandemic how important our church buildings are. But we’ve also learned more deeply than we did before, that the church is not the building. The church is the community which gathers for worship, whether virtually or physically, and is sustained by the presence of the Risen Christ in Word and sacrament. It is we who are the living stones.
Church leadership teams can sign up to find out more about Come and See 2022 using this form
The picture for this episode is taken from the poster on...
2021-11-1816 min
My (extraordinary) familyResilienceEpisode 2: Resilience
In a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter.
Facing the uncomfortable realisation of feeling too content in the world as it is, and the importance of being the light in a world that’s aching for more, Bishops Steven and Jacob explore how to be people of resilience and grit in times of great hardship.
A video of their conversation is also available to watch on the Diocese of Oxford YouTube channel
2021-11-1800 min
My (extraordinary) familyResilienceEpisode 2: Resilience
In a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter.
Facing the uncomfortable realisation of feeling too content in the world as it is, and the importance of being the light in a world that’s aching for more, Bishops Steven and Jacob explore how to be people of resilience and grit in times of great hardship.
A video of their conversation is also available to watch on the Diocese of Oxford YouTube channel
2021-11-1818 minMy (extraordinary) familyResilienceEpisode 2: Resilience In a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter. Facing the uncomfortable realisation of feeling too content in the world as it is, and the importance of being the light in a world that’s […]
2021-11-1800 minMy (extraordinary) familyResilienceIn a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter.
2021-11-1818 min
My (extraordinary) familyResilienceEpisode 2: Resilience In a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter. Facing the uncomfortable realisation of feeling too content in the world as it is, and the importance of being the light in a world that’s […]
2021-11-1800 min
My (extraordinary) familyResilienceEpisode 2: Resilience In a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter. Facing the uncomfortable realisation of feeling too content in the world as it is, and the importance of being the light in a world that’s […]
2021-11-1800 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsResilienceEpisode 2: Resilience
In a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter.
Facing the uncomfortable realisation of feeling too content in the world as it is, and the importance of being the light in a world that’s aching for more, Bishops Steven and Jacob explore how to be people of resilience and grit in times of great hardship.
A video of their conversation is also available to watch on the Diocese of Oxford YouTube channel
2021-11-1818 min
My (extraordinary) familyResilienceEpisode 2: Resilience In a candid conversation with the Bishop of Western Louisiana, the Rt Revd Jacob Wayne Owensby, Bishop Steven delves deeper into the first letter of 1 Peter. Facing the uncomfortable realisation of feeling too content in the world as it is, and the importance of being the light in a world that’s […]
2021-11-1800 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsExiles
Episode 1: Exiles
We will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter.
Join the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, and some of his fellow bishops from around the world as they rediscover that the medicine Peter offers is good for today’s church.
Photo: Shutterstock
2021-10-2117 min
My (extraordinary) familyExilesWe will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter. Join the Bishop of Oxford and some of his fellow bishops from around the world as they rediscover that the medicine Peter offers is good for today’s church.
2021-10-2117 minMy (extraordinary) familyExiles
Episode 1: Exiles
We will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter.
Join the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, and some of his fellow bishops from around the world as they rediscover that the medicine Peter offers is good for today’s church.
Photo: Shutterstock
2021-10-2117 min
My (extraordinary) familyExiles Episode 1: Exiles We will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter. Join the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven […]
2021-10-2100 minMy (extraordinary) familyExiles
Episode 1: Exiles
We will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter.
Join the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, and some of his fellow bishops from around the world as they rediscover that the medicine Peter offers is good for today’s church.
Photo: Shutterstock
2021-10-2100 min
My (extraordinary) familyExiles Episode 1: Exiles We will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter. Join the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven […]
2021-10-2100 min
My (extraordinary) familyExiles Episode 1: Exiles We will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter. Join the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven […]
2021-10-2100 min
My (extraordinary) familyExiles Episode 1: Exiles We will only navigate the challenges of the coming years if we learn to be a deeper church again. This new series of podcasts explores what God is saying to us as a Church through the first letter of Peter. Join the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven […]
2021-10-2100 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsCome and Eat – Draw Near with FaithCome and Eat – Draw Near with Faith
Come to this table, not because you must but because you may,
not because you are strong, but because you are weak.
Through small, simple actions, the scattered and dispersed Church is drawn together as one. Bishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion – the meal through which God will build up his tired and depleted church after the demands of the last 15 months.
We need to come and eat, and be restored.
Bishop Steven has asked some of our very creative liturgists to draw...
2021-05-2717 min
My (extraordinary) familyDraw Near with FaithCome and Eat – Draw Near with Faith
Come to this table, not because you must but because you may,
not because you are strong, but because you are weak.
Through small, simple actions, the scattered and dispersed Church is drawn together as one. Bishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion – the meal through which God will build up his tired and depleted church after the demands of the last 15 months.
We need to come and eat, and be restored.
Bishop Steven has asked some of our very creative liturgists to draw...
2021-05-2717 minMy (extraordinary) familyDraw Near with FaithBishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion - the meal through which we may come and eat and be restored.
2021-05-2717 min
My (extraordinary) familyCome and Eat – Draw Near with FaithCome and Eat – Draw Near with Faith Come to this table, not because you must but because you may, not because you are strong, but because you are weak. Through small, simple actions, the scattered and dispersed Church is drawn together as one. Bishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion – the meal […]
2021-05-2700 min
My (extraordinary) familyCome and Eat – Draw Near with FaithCome and Eat – Draw Near with Faith Come to this table, not because you must but because you may, not because you are strong, but because you are weak. Through small, simple actions, the scattered and dispersed Church is drawn together as one. Bishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion – the meal […]
2021-05-2700 min
My (extraordinary) familyCome and Eat – Draw Near with FaithCome and Eat – Draw Near with Faith
Come to this table, not because you must but because you may,
not because you are strong, but because you are weak.
Through small, simple actions, the scattered and dispersed Church is drawn together as one. Bishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion – the meal through which God will build up his tired and depleted church after the demands of the last 15 months.
We need to come and eat, and be restored.
Bishop Steven has asked some of our very creative liturgists to draw...
2021-05-2700 min
My (extraordinary) familyCome and Eat – Draw Near with FaithCome and Eat – Draw Near with Faith Come to this table, not because you must but because you may, not because you are strong, but because you are weak. Through small, simple actions, the scattered and dispersed Church is drawn together as one. Bishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion – the meal […]
2021-05-2700 minMy (extraordinary) familyCome and Eat – Draw Near with FaithCome and Eat – Draw Near with Faith Come to this table, not because you must but because you may, not because you are strong, but because you are weak. Through small, simple actions, the scattered and dispersed Church is drawn together as one. Bishop Steven concludes our exploration of Holy Communion – the meal […]
2021-05-2700 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsCome and Eat – Prayer and PartiesCome and Eat – Prayer and Parties
Jesus loves parties. Everyone who reads the gospel knows that. The Eucharist is prayer and parties with a purpose: to fill us with hope and a fresh vision for what this world can become.
As we regather as a church around the table of the risen Lord, what are we to draw from this theme of the Eucharist as a meal which looks forward – a sign of hope and of the kingdom?
Bishop Steven has asked some of our very creative liturgists to draw together some resources and...
2021-05-1315 min
My (extraordinary) familyPrayer and PartiesCome and Eat – Prayer and Parties
Jesus loves parties. Everyone who reads the gospel knows that. The Eucharist is prayer and parties with a purpose: to fill us with hope and a fresh vision for what this world can become.
As we regather as a church around the table of the risen Lord, what are we to draw from this theme of the Eucharist as a meal which looks forward – a sign of hope and of the kingdom?
Bishop Steven has asked some of our very creative liturgists to draw together some resources and...
2021-05-1315 minMy (extraordinary) familyPrayer and PartiesIn episode three of Come and Eat, Bishop Steven explores holy communion as a sign of hope, with wine as a symbol of both joy and suffering.
2021-05-1315 min
My (extraordinary) familyCome and Eat – Prayer and PartiesCome and Eat – Prayer and Parties
Jesus loves parties. Everyone who reads the gospel knows that. The Eucharist is prayer and parties with a purpose: to fill us with hope and a fresh vision for what this world can become.
As we regather as a church around the table of the risen Lord, what are we to draw from this theme of the Eucharist as a meal which looks forward – a sign of hope and of the kingdom?
Bishop Steven has asked some of our very creative liturgists to draw together some resources and...
2021-05-1300 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Bread of LifeEpisode two of Come and Eat, Bishop Steven's podcast exploring holy communion, focuses on Jesus as the bread of life.
2021-04-2915 min
My (extraordinary) family1 - The CupBishop Steven begins a series of reflections on the story of Jesus' passion, as told in the Gospel of John.
2021-04-0114 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Lamb of God: Episode 1 – The CupThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
Our journey to the cross begins with the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. While the other three gospels focus on Jesus’ agony and inner turmoil, John instead focuses our attention elsewhere – on the real reason Jesus is drawn to the cross.
Hymn: There is a Green Hill Far Away, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
Reading: John 18.1-14 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal...
2021-04-0114 minMy (extraordinary) family1 - The CupThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
Our journey to the cross begins with the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. While the other three gospels focus on Jesus’ agony and inner turmoil, John instead focuses our attention elsewhere – on the real reason Jesus is drawn to the cross.
Hymn: There is a Green Hill Far Away, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
Reading: John 18.1-14 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal...
2021-04-0114 min
My (extraordinary) family2 - The CourtyardBishop Steven continues to reflect on the story of Jesus' passion, looking at how his light shines in the darkness.
2021-04-0110 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Lamb of God: Episode 2 – The CourtyardThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
We see both darkness and light around us in this pandemic – the darkness of human isolation and suffering; the light of love as people reach out to one another. The story of Jesus’ passion takes place in the cold darkness of night, but John tells us that light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.
Reading John 18.15-27 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV).
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, ky...
2021-04-0110 minMy (extraordinary) family2 - The CourtyardThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
We see both darkness and light around us in this pandemic – the darkness of human isolation and suffering; the light of love as people reach out to one another. The story of Jesus’ passion takes place in the cold darkness of night, but John tells us that light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.
Reading John 18.15-27 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV).
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, ky...
2021-04-0110 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Lamb of God: Episode 3 – The CustomThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
The Evangelists invite us to place ourselves in the story through the characters who come and go. Like them, we are both powerful and powerless before this story of the cross.
Reading John 18.28-40 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, kyrie, eleison.
Hymn: Amazing Love. What sacrifice, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
This episode was produced by the Revd...
2021-04-0114 min
My (extraordinary) family3 - The CustomThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
The Evangelists invite us to place ourselves in the story through the characters who come and go. Like them, we are both powerful and powerless before this story of the cross.
Reading John 18.28-40 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, kyrie, eleison.
Hymn: Amazing Love. What sacrifice, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
This episode was produced by the Revd...
2021-04-0114 minMy (extraordinary) family3 - The CustomBishop Steven encourages listeners to relate to the characters in the story - both the powerful and the powerless.
2021-04-0114 min
My (extraordinary) family4 - The CrownThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
As Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he is making a profound statement of who he claims to be. But in all that follows, Jesus takes this claim to kingship and power and to being God’s Son and God’s Messiah and turns it inside out.
Reading: John 19.1-16 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, kyrie, eleison.
This episode was produced by the Revd Charlotte...
2021-04-0111 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Lamb of God: Episode 4 – The CrownThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
As Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he is making a profound statement of who he claims to be. But in all that follows, Jesus takes this claim to kingship and power and to being God’s Son and God’s Messiah and turns it inside out.
Reading: John 19.1-16 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, kyrie, eleison.
This episode was produced by the Revd Charlotte...
2021-04-0111 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Lamb of God: Episode 5 – The CrossThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
As we come to the centre of the story, we travel with Jesus to the cross. No-one takes Jesus’ life. He gives it. What has he done? What has been completed?
Reading: John 19.17-37 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
This episode was produced by the Revd Charlotte Bannis...
2021-04-0116 min
My (extraordinary) family5 - The CrossThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
As we come to the centre of the story, we travel with Jesus to the cross. No-one takes Jesus’ life. He gives it. What has he done? What has been completed?
Reading: John 19.17-37 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
This episode was produced by the Revd Charlotte Bannis...
2021-04-0116 minMy (extraordinary) family5 - The CrossBishop Steven brings us to the centre of the story as we travel with Jesus to the cross and to his battle with death.
2021-04-0116 min
My (extraordinary) family6 - The CaveThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
We end these reflections with much to think about, but hopefully with anticipation: not cast down by the solemn events we have rehearsed but deepened by them. The story is told but is not yet complete.
Reading John 19.38-24 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV).
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows for personal reflection.
Intercessions followed by The Lord’s Prayer Led by Paul Cowan.
Closing message from Bishop Steven.
This episode was produced by the Revd Charlotte Bannister-Parker in coll...
2021-04-0117 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsThe Lamb of God: Episode 6 – The CaveThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
We end these reflections with much to think about, but hopefully with anticipation: not cast down by the solemn events we have rehearsed but deepened by them. The story is told but is not yet complete.
Reading John 19.38-24 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV).
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows for personal reflection.
Intercessions followed by The Lord’s Prayer Led by Paul Cowan.
Closing message from Bishop Steven.
This episode was produced by the Revd Charlotte Bannister-Parker in coll...
2021-04-0117 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Lamb of God: Episode 1 – The CupThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
Our journey to the cross begins with the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. While the other three gospels focus on Jesus’ agony and inner turmoil, John instead focuses our attention elsewhere – on the real reason Jesus is drawn to the cross.
Hymn: There is a Green Hill Far Away, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
Reading: John 18.1-14 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal...
2021-04-0100 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Lamb of God: Episode 2 – The CourtyardThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
We see both darkness and light around us in this pandemic – the darkness of human isolation and suffering; the light of love as people reach out to one another. The story of Jesus’ passion takes place in the cold darkness of night, but John tells us that light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.
Reading John 18.15-27 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV).
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, ky...
2021-04-0100 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Lamb of God: Episode 3 – The CustomThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
The Evangelists invite us to place ourselves in the story through the characters who come and go. Like them, we are both powerful and powerless before this story of the cross.
Reading John 18.28-40 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, kyrie, eleison.
Hymn: Amazing Love. What sacrifice, recorded and performed at home by Tom and Mandy Green for this podcast.
This episode was produced by the Revd...
2021-04-0100 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Lamb of God: Episode 3 – The CustomThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion The Evangelists invite us to place ourselves in the story through the characters who come and go. Like them, we are both powerful and powerless before this story of the cross. Reading John 18.28-40 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV) Commentary by Bishop Steven. […]
2021-04-0100 minMy (extraordinary) familyThe Lamb of God: Episode 3 – The CustomThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion The Evangelists invite us to place ourselves in the story through the characters who come and go. Like them, we are both powerful and powerless before this story of the cross. Reading John 18.28-40 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV) Commentary by Bishop Steven. […]
2021-04-0100 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Lamb of God: Episode 4 – The CrownThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion
As Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he is making a profound statement of who he claims to be. But in all that follows, Jesus takes this claim to kingship and power and to being God’s Son and God’s Messiah and turns it inside out.
Reading: John 19.1-16 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV)
Commentary by Bishop Steven.
A minute of silence follows +Steven’s commentary for personal reflection.
Taizé: Kyrie, kyrie, eleison.
This episode was produced by the Revd Charlotte...
2021-04-0100 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Lamb of God: Episode 5 – The CrossThe Lamb of God: A journey through St John’s story of the passion As we come to the centre of the story, we travel with Jesus to the cross. No-one takes Jesus’ life. He gives it. What has he done? What has been completed? Reading: John 19.17-37 by Julia Hollander. (NRSV) Commentary by Bishop Steven. […]
2021-04-0100 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Church and the forgiveness of sinsBishop Steven shares his thoughts on the final lines of the Creed in the last in the Come and See series for the Diocese of Oxford.
2021-03-2108 min
My (extraordinary) familyI believe in the Holy SpiritSometimes God can feel distant and far away, and the truths about God can seem hard to take hold of.
When we feel worn down by life, the Holy Spirit can bring us comfort and peace. But how do we actually experience the Holy Spirit at work in our lives?
This is the fourth of the Come and See weekly films from Bishop Steven. It accompanies daily email reflections throughout Lent.
See the journey so far and join us at oxford.anglican.org/come-and-see
2021-03-1408 minMy (extraordinary) familyI believe in the Holy SpiritHow do we experience the Holy Spirit at work in our lives? The fourth in the Come and See series from Bishop Steven.
2021-03-1408 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsI believe in the Holy SpiritSometimes God can feel distant and far away, and the truths about God can seem hard to take hold of.
When we feel worn down by life, the Holy Spirit can bring us comfort and peace. But how do we actually experience the Holy Spirit at work in our lives?
This is the fourth of the Come and See weekly films from Bishop Steven. It accompanies daily email reflections throughout Lent.
See the journey so far and join us at oxford.anglican.org/come-and-see
2021-03-1408 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsHe was crucified, died and rose again…Even on the best of days, there are shadows in our lives – darkness created by our human tendency to mess things up. There’s a shadow at the end of our journey too. The Bible calls it ‘the shadow of death.’
The third part of the Creed makes the remarkable claim that Jesus rose from the dead, three days after he was crucified. What does that mean for the darkness within us? What lies beyond that final shadow?
This is the third of the Come and See weekly films from Bishop Steven. It accompanies daily email re...
2021-03-0708 min
My (extraordinary) familyHe was crucified, died and rose again…In the third of the Come and See series, Bishop Steven explores the third part of the Creed - 'He was crucified, died and rose again.'
2021-03-0708 minMy (extraordinary) familyHe was crucified, died and rose again…Even on the best of days, there are shadows in our lives – darkness created by our human tendency to mess things up. There’s a shadow at the end of our journey too. The Bible calls it ‘the shadow of death.’
The third part of the Creed makes the remarkable claim that Jesus rose from the dead, three days after he was crucified. What does that mean for the darkness within us? What lies beyond that final shadow?
This is the third of the Come and See weekly films from Bishop Steven. It accompanies daily email reflections throughout Lent.
Find out more...
2021-03-0708 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsYou Shall Go Out With JoySo we come to the final chapter, Isaiah 55. This chapter is about comings and goings, and they set a profound rhythm for the life of God’s people which flows through the worship of the Church.
The first verses of Isaiah 55 offer the most gracious and powerful invitation for thirsty, weary souls: Come. But our prophet turns this into a fuller and deeper invitation still.
Music in this episode is taken from this recording available on YouTube. Photo: Steven Buckley
2020-12-0320 min
My (extraordinary) familyYou Shall Go Out With JoySo we come to the final chapter, Isaiah 55. This chapter is about comings and goings, and they set a profound rhythm for the life of God’s people which flows through the worship of the Church.
The first verses of Isaiah 55 offer the most gracious and powerful invitation for thirsty, weary souls: Come. But our prophet turns this into a fuller and deeper invitation still.
Music in this episode is taken from this recording available on YouTube. Photo: Steven Buckley
2020-12-0320 min
My (extraordinary) familyThe Queen has approved the appointment of Gavin Collins as the next Bishop of Dorchester. In this special edition of My (extraordinary) family Bishop Steven talks with Gavin about his Christian formation, his ministry since ordination and his hopes for the role he is about to take on. Gavin will be consecrated on 28 January, you can find further details on the Diocese of Oxford website.
This episode is also available as a film on the Diocese of Oxford YouTube channel.
2020-11-2623 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsGavin CollinsThe Queen has approved the appointment of Gavin Collins as the next Bishop of Dorchester. In this special edition of My (extraordinary) family Bishop Steven talks with Gavin about his Christian formation, his ministry since ordination and his hopes for the role he is about to take on. Gavin will be consecrated on 28 January, you can find further details on the Diocese of Oxford website.
This episode is also available as a film on the Diocese of Oxford YouTube channel.
2020-11-2622 min
My (extraordinary) familyWill you come and follow me?The prophet sings of love and forgiveness, of new hope and strength in God, to rekindle courage in the hearts of God’s people. The prophet sings of a new kind of leadership, based on humility and gentleness. The prophet sings to tell us not to be afraid even in the face of death. These are comfortable words the whole world needs to hear afresh in this season.
The Comfortable Words I want to explore today unfold a mystery which is at the centre of the universe: that Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth, calls women and men into a...
2020-11-0621 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsWill you come and follow me?The prophet sings of love and forgiveness, of new hope and strength in God, to rekindle courage in the hearts of God’s people. The prophet sings of a new kind of leadership, based on humility and gentleness. The prophet sings to tell us not to be afraid even in the face of death. These are comfortable words the whole world needs to hear afresh in this season.
The Comfortable Words I want to explore today unfold a mystery which is at the centre of the universe: that Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth, calls women an...
2020-11-0621 min
Global Crossroads - Ancient PathsWhen you pass through the waters, I will be with youOne of the oldest books on my shelf is John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, the famous allegory of the Christian life published over 300 years ago. The famous hymn Who Would True Valour See is taken directly from his text. I first read Bunyan as a young Christian and have returned to Pilgrim’s Progress many times. At the very end of Christian’s journey, after many twists and turns and trials, he arrives at last at a great river, symbolising death. There is no bridge over this river and no way around it…
Music: a brief extr...
2020-10-1821 min
My (extraordinary) familyWhen you pass through the watersOne of the oldest books on my shelf is John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim's Progress, the famous allegory of the Christian life published over 300 years ago. The famous hymn Who Would True Valour See is taken directly from his text. I first read Bunyan as a young Christian and have returned to Pilgrim’s Progress many times. At the very end of Christian’s journey, after many twists and turns and trials, he arrives at last at a great river, symbolising death. There is no bridge over this river and no way around it...
Music: a brief extract from 'Who would...
2020-10-1821 min
RizzoCastEP3: Bishop Hartley HS's Matthew McElligottIn Episode 3, we talk to Bishop Hartley High School's Matthew McElligott about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his senior year, his weird home stadium, and his plans for college.
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2020-05-1628 min
The NXT LVL PodcastEP 45 - Love isn't everything, it's the only thing, with Steven C. HayesOur Guest // Steven C. Hayes Your Host // Tim Bishop Steven C. Hayes effortlessly opens a world of wonder inside anyone who listens to him, or reads his work. He delicately guides the mind into places that seem too dark to venture alone, and he does so with humour, non judgement, playfulness and deep care. He seems to blur the lines between spirit, mind, body, self, consciousness and emotion... Everything that seems so compartmentalised & sometimes complex, comes together exquisitely as one. You can't help but feel totally whole and complete with every drop of divine wisdom...
2019-09-272h 38
Trace Evidence086 - The Murder of the Bishop FamilyOn March 10th, 1976 a concerned neighbor contacted local authorities. She hadn't seen the Bishop family for more than a week and mail was piling up. It was unlike them to just up and leave without saying anything, and so police sent a detective over to perform a welfare check.Upon entering the home, the detective found a grisly bloodbath. There was evidence of a brutal and violent crime, but no bodies were found. At first, police believed the entire Bishop family had been murdered but then they learned the horrible truth.Police in Columbia, North Carolina...
2019-08-051h 17