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The United Church Ashford PodcastDevotions for Racial Justice Sunday 8th Feb 2026The Podcast this week is introduced by Alan Ewart-James, with a salty reflection by Revd. Gill Songer, and a reading of Mark 5:13-20 by Paul Missin. Songs are from Singing the faith number 242 “A New Commandment” and 440 “Amazing Grace”. Gill referenced the JPIT website: https://jpit.org.uk/
2026-02-0626 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitSpring Episode 2 - Adam Aucock (18th January)The second episode of this season of Politics in the Pulpit for Spring 2026 is hosted by William Gibson, and features our special guest, Adam Aucock! Adam Aucock is a new member of the JPIT team working as the Advocacy Coordinator within the Methodist Church. Adam is from a Baptist background and has worked on advocating for policy change for several years, particularly focussing on the climate and environmental crises and their impacts on those living in poverty around the world. Through work in different organisations, including the international development agency Tearfund, Adam has campaigned for policy changes...
2026-01-1236 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 3 - Erica Lees-Smith with Neil Thorogood and Steve Tinning (14th December)The third episode of our Advent specials of Politics in the Pulpit is hosted by Erica Lees-Smith, and features Neil Thorogood and JPIT member Steve Tinning! This week, Erica, Neil, and Steve explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 14th December. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 06:33 – Luke 1: 47-55 (Magnificat) 12:04 - Isaiah 35: 1-10 21:14 – James 5: 7-10 25:33 - Matthew 11: 2-11 30:52 – Psalm 146: 5-10 This episode includes particular discussion of the Tommy Robinson event due to take place this weekend, and what preachers could say from the week's readings to spe...
2025-12-0838 minWhat Kind of World
What Kind of WorldWhat is Truth?Carolyn and Peter talk about truth in a week of mayhem for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) who has had two senior figures resign, threats of legal proceedings from Donald Trump, and a failure of leadership either to apologise appropriately or to defend its news team. In the face of this we ask "What is truth?" With some philosophical and theological ramblings on the subject. Carolyn mentions Mrs Frazzled (aka Arielle Fodor) a teacher turned political content creator and comic. https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled?lang=en Peter talks about JPIT's For Goodness Sake co...
2025-11-1257 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 5 - Melanie Smith (19th October)The fifth episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Stephen Ansa-Addo, and featuring our special guest Melanie Smith! Reverend Melanie Smith is the Training and Development officer and Pastoral Consultant for the West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church. She is also a Synod Green Apostle and a trained mediator through Place for Hope. Previously, Melanie served for two years as the Director for the Centre for Gender and Social Justice at the Pacific Theological College in Fiji, a higher education college serving 20 churches of 6 denominations across 16 nations in the south Pacific. Her...
2025-10-1346 minWhat Kind of World
What Kind of WorldHopes for SocietyCarolyn and Peter talk about violence in places of worship, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth addressing 800 military top brass, JPIT's Six Hopes for Society, the threat to women's rights in the USA, and what it means to be part of a welcoming community. An article about violent acts in houses of worship here: https://theconversation.com/violent-acts-in-houses-of-worship-are-rare-but-deadly-heres-what-the-data-shows-266328 JPIT is Joint Public Issues Team and can be found here: https://jpit.org.uk/ A direct link to the video related to Sanctuary Sunday is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MhB-dHUTEA A re...
2025-10-041h 13Politics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 166 with Dr Frances Clemson for Sunday 13th JulyJoin our host Alex Clare-Young as they welcome Dr Frances Clemson and Roo Stewart to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching for Sunday the 13th July. This week’s discussion draws upon the following lectionary readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 - God’s Faithfulness Colossians 1:1-14 - Paul Thanks God for the Colossians Luke 10:25-37 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan Dr Frances Clemson is Christian Aid's Faith Communications Specialist. In this role she works with churches and communities across the UK and with Christian Aid's partners around the world, exploring how and why our...
2025-07-0447 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 164 With Mel Beaven for Sunday 29th JuneThis week our host Alex Clare-Young is joined by Mel Beaven and Paul Morrison to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching, drawing upon the Lectionary: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21, Galatians 5:1, 13-25 and Luke 9:51-62.   Mel Beaven is a Methodist Deacon and lives in Birmingham. Since 2020, she has been a tutor at The Queen’s Foundation, teaching Pastoral Theology, Mission & Evangelism and Leadership in Social Justice. She is a PhD student at the Institute for Christian Social Practice, Heidelberg University, Germany, researching approaches to diaconal training. In September 2025, Mel will leave Queen’s to take up th...
2025-06-2349 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on the Comprehensive Spending Review: Insights and ImplicationsJoin Alex Clare-Young and Paul Morrison from the Joint Public Issues Team as they delve into the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and its impact on government departmental budgets over the next three years. The episode explores the implications of the CSR on poverty, local government funding, and international development, highlighting the significant reductions in the aid budget. Through detailed analysis, Alex and Paul discuss the justice-related aspects, including the continuation of the poverty and resilience fund for local authorities, while raising concerns about the limitations and potential consequences of the current plans, particularly the insufficient focus on...
2025-06-1311 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 160 with Graham McGeoch for Sunday 1st June  This week our host Alex Clare-Young is joined by Graham McGeoch and Florence Wright (JPIT Intern) to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching.  They draw upon the lectionary: Acts 16:16-34 (Paul and Silas in Prison), Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Epilogue and Benediction) and John 17:20-26 (Jesus Prays for His Disciples).    Graham McGeoch works for the Council for World Mission. He taught Theology & Religious Studies at a small university in Vitoria, Brazil and is visiting Professor at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.  ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s we...
2025-05-2340 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 159 with Gary Hall for Sunday 25th MayThis week our host Alex Clare-Young talks to Gary Hall and Steve Hucklesby to ask the provocative question of how politics could appear in our preaching for Sunday the 25th of May. Their discussion draws upon the lectionary: Acts 16:9-15 (The Conversion of Lydia), Revelation 21:10,22–22:5 (Vision of the New Jerusalem / The River of Life) and John 14:23-29 (The Promise of the Holy Spirit). Gary is a Methodist presbyter serving at the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham, and soon to be Superintendent Minister of the Hidden River circuit. Do look at our blog at: https://jpit.uk/whats-new/blog ‘Politics in the Pu...
2025-05-1644 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 158 with Alison Webster for Sunday 18th MayAlex Clare-Young and Roo Stewart speak to our guest this week, Alison Webster. They discuss this week's lectionary readings: Acts 11:1-18 (Peter’s Report to the Church at Jerusalem), Revelation 21:1-6 (The New Heaven and the New Earth), and John 13:31-35 (The New Commandment). Alison is General Secretary of Modern Church and Mission Theologian in Residence at Citizens UK, the Community Organising Charity. She was, for many years, Deputy Director of Mission (Social Justice) at the Diocese of Oxford. She has written widely on issues of sexuality, wellbeing and identity. Most recently ‘Found Out: Trangressive Faith and Sexu...
2025-05-1244 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 156 with Simon Cross for Sunday the 4th of MayPolitics in the Pulpit is back after a short break! This season is hosted by Alex Clare-Young, JPIT’s new Campaigns and Churches Officer. This week we have Simon Cross helping us discuss the lectionary for Sunday the 4th of May from a faith and politics perspective, looking at Acts 9:1-20 (The Conversion of Saul), Revelation 5:11-14 (The Scroll and the Lamb) and John 21:1-19 (Jesus Appears to the Seven Disciples). Simon Cross is a minister in the United Reformed Church, based in East Yorkshire. He is the chair of the Progressive Christianity Network (Britain) an...
2025-04-2838 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 minutes on The Spring StatementIn this episode of 10 minutes on (or 16 minutes on!) Florence interviews Paul Morrison about the Spring Statement. They focus on the changes to the Benefit System and the impact on poverty in the UK. For more on the Spring Statement head to our blog: https://jpit.uk/response-to-the-spring-statement
2025-04-0315 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 155: with Revd Roy Searle for Sunday 23rd MarchThis week we have Revd Roy Searle helping us discuss the lectionary for Sunday the 23rd of March from a faith and politics perspective, looking at Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9. JPIT’s Steve Hucklesby also joins this conversation with Clare Williams as our host. They discuss the importance of remembering God as the source of life amidst injustice and leaning into the prophetic. Alongside they consider how to balance this with living out a life of seeking justice, showing a positive alternative story as ambassadors for Gods Kingdom. Roy is a pa...
2025-03-1432 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 154: with Revd David Mayne for Sunday 16th MarchIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host Clare Williams and JPIT Team member Paul Morrison, chat to Revd David Mayne.  David Mayne is a a previous host of politics in the pulpit and Regional Minister Team Leader for the Eastern Baptist Association, supporting 170 Baptist churches in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Dave is Essex born and bred, and his work has consistently focused on topics of justice and inclusion particularly in relation to gender, economics and sexuality.  Clare, Paul and David discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 16th Marc...
2025-03-0742 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 minutes on Disarmament and Non-ProliferationWelcome to 10 minutes on, a podcast from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). The 5th of March is the International day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation awareness.  Steve Hucklesby speaks to JPIT intern Florence about what this means, and  They mention two treaties, the Nuclear Non-proliferation treaty (NPT, 1968) and the more recent Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW, 2017) Steve explains the status of these nuclear treaties at this time global tensions with the US, Europe and Russia. The discussion also covers the impact of Trump, implications for the UK and wh...
2025-03-0311 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 153: with William Gibson for Sunday 9th MarchIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our guest host and JPIT Team Leader, Simeon Mitchell, chats to William Gibson.   William Gibson is a candidate for ministry in the Church of Scotland and PhD student at the University of Glasgow researching secularisation, mission and the Church of Scotland in the 1960s. Prior to this William worked as the Student Christian Movement’s theology and resources project worker and hosted their podcast for two seasons, discussing Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life and theology as well as Christian political action.   Simeon and William discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 9...
2025-02-281h 56Politics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 152: with Cathy Bird for Sunday 2nd MarchIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Clare Williams, chats to Cathy Bird. They are joined by Florence Wright, another member of the JPIT team.   Cathy is a Methodist Minister, currently with permission to serve the Congregational Church. She is minister at Union Chapel, in the Highbury area of London; Union Chapel, as well as being known as a leading performance venue, is also a community of Christians of diverse backgrounds who are committed to living lives that are spiritual, sustainable and responsive to the Gospel’s prophetic call for justice and peace. Cathy has serve...
2025-02-223h 0010 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 minutes on Rural Mental Health WeekListen to Sarah, Helen and David discuss Rural Mental Health Week, and provide valuable questions and advice to ensure that mental health is a top priority in rural spaces.   Useful Links: Farm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies - YellowWellies.org  #MindYourHead campaign week 10-16 Feb Methodist rural mission & ministry page - Rural Mission & Ministry - The Methodist Church FCN website & helpline number – Contact FCN - Farming Community Network Feel free to get in touch with Sarah directly – hulmes@methodistchurch.org.uk   Find us on: * X/Twi...
2025-02-1222 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 151: with Florence Wright for Sunday 16th FebruaryIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Clare Williams, chats to JPIT member Florence Wright. They are joined by Aoife Wright, another member of the JPIT team.   Florence brings a strong background in environmental justice and student activism, having been actively involved with ‘Just Love,’ a Christian student social justice society at Durham University. She is deeply committed to the intersection of faith and politics and is eager to inspire Christians to embrace the call to pursue justice. She is also keen to contribute to the development of the newly launched Constituency Action Network and is exci...
2025-02-072h 50Politics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 150: with Hannah Fremont Brown for Sunday 9th FebruaryIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Clare Williams, chats to Hannah Fremont Brown. They are joined by Roo Stewart, a member of the JPIT team.   Hannah coordinates Let’s End Poverty, a movement of people united behind a vision of the future where poverty can’t keep anyone down. She is passionate about supporting churches and Christians to campaign and walk alongside our communities for justice. She is a member of Hinde Street Methodist Church, and currently completing an MA in Theology, Mission and Ministry.   Clare, Hannah and Roo discuss preaching on the lectionary readings...
2025-01-312h 46Politics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 149: with Jeronne Rudder for Sunday 2nd FebruaryIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Clare Williams, chats to Jeronne Rudder. They are joined by Steve Tinning, a member of the JPIT team.   Jeronne is a pastor, theologian, speaker, and all-around Bible nerd who is passionate about seeing people live lives shaped by love and justice. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in theology, he brings a deep well of knowledge and insight to his work.   Jeronne is the founder of Uhambo The Journey, an online video Bible study resource aimed at helping individuals and churches understand the Bible for themselves. His missi...
2025-01-2441 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 148: with Tom Price for Sunday 26th JanuaryIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Clare Williams, chats to Tom Price. They are joined by Aoife Wright, a member of the JPIT team.  Tom Price studied Philosophy at university and later completed an MA in Christian Apologetics, and is currently undertaking doctoral research in theology, philosophy and film.  In recent years Tom has spoken to all kinds of audiences – at various levels of questioning – in different countries. In the UK, he has worked with well known conferences, organisations and media outlets. He was previously the Founding Editor of UCCF’s w...
2025-01-1745 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on Peace and Arms with Bishop William KenneyThis episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Bishop William Kenney, Titula Bishop of Midica. Bishop Kenny is a long-term opponent of nuclear weapons and advocate for peace and justice, bringing a Catholic perspective.    Resources: Bishop William Kenneys work "Called to be Peacemakers" JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.   Find us on: * X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram ins...
2025-01-1612 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 147: with Jenny Brown for Sunday 19th JanuaryIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Clare Williams, chats to Jenny Brown. They are joined by Paul Morrison, a member of the JPIT team.   Jenny recently left Christian Aid after 25 years in a variety of advocacy-related roles. Before that she spent 15 years as a commercial property solicitor in City law firms. Among other things she is active in her local church and a trustee of a small Christian mission organisation. She loves connecting with the global Church, and takes great pride in having her roots in Yorkshire!  
2025-01-1030 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on the role of the Church in DisarmamentThis episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, Human Rights and Disarmament advocate at the World Council of Churches.   Resources: World Council of Churches: oikoumene.org JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.   Find us on: * X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/public.issues * Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues * YouTube youtube.com/publicissues * Website jpit.uk...
2024-12-1808 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 145: with Kathy Galloway for Sunday 8th December In this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Kathy Galloway, and is joined by JPIT member Paul Morrison. Kathy is a practical theologian, writer and campaigner. The major focus of her work has always been peace-making and social justice issues, especially relating to poverty, ecology and gender. Kathy has worked for Church Action on Poverty, the Iona Community and Christian Aid, and she lives in Glasgow. Matt, Kathy and Paul discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 8th December, which ar...
2024-12-0346 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 144: with Chantal Noppen for Sunday 1st December In this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Chantal Noppen, and is joined by JPIT member Simeon Mitchell. Rev'd Chantal Noppen [she/her] A North-East based Church of England priest who is passionate about inclusion and finding, celebrating and sharing the extraordinary within the ordinary. Member of General Synod, NADAWM exec and the National Coordinator of Inclusive Church. Founder of Fragmental, an online community of neuro-divergent church leaders, used to bringing alternative perspectives into the mix, with authentic honesty. You can find out more by following Free Range Priest on...
2024-11-2641 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 minutes on the assisted dying billWith Westminster Parliament's second reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on 29th November, Steve Tinning and Nathan McGuire unpack the bill’s context, ethical implications, and how JPIT denominations are responding.   Read More: https://jpit.uk/assisted-dying-bill-2024
2024-11-2016 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 143: with Jonny Baker for Sunday 24th NovemberIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Jonny Baker, and is joined by JPIT member Nathan McGuire. Jonny Baker set up the pioneer training at CMS where he is one of the directors. His role is overseeing their mission in post Christian Britain. He loves all things creative and especially is interested in how faith connects with the wider culture. He is an advocate for pioneers, encouraging and enabling people to give legs to their ideas. To that end, Pioneer Practice, his latest book distills the practical wisdom Jonny has le...
2024-11-1948 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 142: with Catriona Robertson for Sunday 17th NovemberIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Catriona Robertson, and is joined by JPIT member Steve Summers. Born & raised in the Scottish Highlands, Catriona Robertson has worked in India, the South Pacific and London. She once travelled with her teenage son across North Africa, the Middle East and on to Pakistan. Formerly Director of the Christian Muslim Forum, she has been involved in interreligious work and its links to public policy for 25 years. Catriona has now returned to London after a few years living in community as warden of...
2024-11-1244 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 minutes on the US Election with Steve HucklesbyThis episode is on the results of US Presidential Election, released this morning. In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team speak to Steve, JPIT's policy advisor on International Affairs. They discuss the US Presidential Election, and the implications this will have for both the US, and the rest of the world. Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/nov/06/us-presidential-election-2024-donald-trump-kamala-harris-latest-news-updates https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cj3ergr8209t Find us on: X/Twitter: x.com/publicissues Instagram: instagram.com/public.issues Facebook...
2024-11-0610 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 141: with Liddy Buswell for Sunday 10th OctoberIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Liddy Buswell, and is joined by JPIT member Steve Hucklesby. Liddy is a Methodist from Newcastle and works as Outreach Manager at Christian CND, an organisation that seeks to get Christians talking about nuclear weapons, and to bring the Good News of Christ into the disarmament movement. Matt, Liddy and Steve discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 10th November, which are: Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44 and Psalm 127. ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s...
2024-11-0529 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 2This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Elizabeth Minor, advisor at Article 36 and expert in Autonomous Weapons, also known as Killer Robots. This is Part 2 of their conversation. Resources: Article 36: article36.org Petition: Stop Killer Robots | Campaign to Stop Killer Robots JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa Find us on: X/Twitter: x.com/publicissues Instagram: instagram.com/public.issues Facebook...
2024-11-0107 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 1This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Elizabeth Minor, advisor at Article 36 and expert in Autonomous Weapons, also known as Killer Robots. This is Part 1 of their conversation, don't miss part 2! Resources: Article 36: article36.org Petition: Stop Killer Robots | Campaign to Stop Killer Robots JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa Find us on: X/Twitter: x.com/publicissues Instagram: instagram.com...
2024-11-0109 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 minutes on the Budget with Paul MorrisonThis episode focuses on the Government Budget, released yesterday by Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Paul Morrison, a JPIT Policy Advisor. They discuss the recent government budget, and what that means for people across the UK. Resources: https://jpit.uk/the-2024-budget   Find us on: X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/public.issues * Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues * YouTube youtube.com/publicissues * Website jpit.uk/ 
2024-10-3109 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 140: with Niall Briggs for Sunday 2nd NovemberIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Niall Briggs, and is joined by JPIT member Florence Wright.   Niall is a Methodist Community Pioneer, working as part of the Flourish Framework in Bristol & South Gloucestershire. This has involved helping to activate and open up church-owned and other spaces as spaces of encounter for the whole community as well as at special events with the Ark Bus. As well as working on the edges of church, he helps facilitate conversations around the mixed ecology of church. He has an i...
2024-10-2940 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on Faith and Disarmament with Zahraa KapasiThis episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode Florence from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Zahraa Kapasi from SCRAP Weapons. They discuss interfaith advocacy, a Special Session on disarmament and youth engagement. Resources: SCRAP Weapons: SCRAP Weapons – Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation – Realising Global Disarmament JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa   Find us on: X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/publi...
2024-10-2812 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on an Introduction to the Future of Arms ProjectThis episode is the first part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. To introduce the series, Sienna is joined by Steve Hucklesby, Policy Advisor on International Affairs, Peace, Security, Arms and Climate Change at JPIT.    Resources: JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa Find us on: * X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/public.issues * Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues * YouTube youtube.com/publicissues * Website jpit.uk/ 
2024-10-2809 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 139: with Simeon and Aoife for Sunday 26 OctoberIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats JPIT members, Simeon Mitchell and Aoife Wright. Simeon has been JPIT Team Leader since April 2021, and has had the privilege and responsibility of coordinating the work of the team. He was previously Deputy Team Leader and Secretary for Church and Society for the United Reformed Church. His background is in international development and enabling Christians and churches to respond to issues of global poverty and injustice. He lives in Oxford with his wife and three children, and is a Methodist local preacher.   Aoife is...
2024-10-2239 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 137: with Sally Mann for Sunday 10th OctoberIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Revd. Dr Sally Mann. They are joined by Steve Tinning, a member of the JPIT team. Sally is Co-Director of www.redletterchristians.org.uk and one of 5 co-vocational ministers at Bonny Downs Baptist, an inclusive church in East London. She is the 4th of 6 generations of her family to stay put and serve in that East-End community.  Sally wrote “Looking for Lydia”’ reflecting on 25 years of ministry, and recently collated 25 stories for Red Letter Christians’ book “Jesus and Justice” She lectures in sociology and has...
2024-10-0847 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on housing and refugees – part 3Nathan is joined by Bonnie Williams, Chief Executive of Housing Justice, and Joe Rinvolucri, Housing Justice Refugee Lodgings Officer. Why is there a housing crisis in the UK today? Are refugees really the cause? How can churches be part of the solution?   Further reading and action: https://housingjustice.org.uk/ https://jpit.uk/housing-and-homelessness   Find us on: X/Twitter x.com/publicissues Instagram instagram.com/public.issues Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues YouTube youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/ 
2024-10-0314 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on housing and refugees – part 2Nathan is joined by Bonnie Williams, Chief Executive of Housing Justice, and Joe Rinvolucri, Housing Justice Refugee Lodgings Officer. Why is there a housing crisis in the UK today? Are refugees really the cause? How can churches be part of the solution?   Further reading and action: https://housingjustice.org.uk/ https://jpit.uk/housing-and-homelessness   Find us on: X/Twitter x.com/publicissues Instagram instagram.com/public.issues Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues YouTube youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/ 
2024-10-0310 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on housing and refugees – part 1Nathan is joined by Bonnie Williams, Chief Executive of Housing Justice, and Joe Rinvolucri, Housing Justice Refugee Lodgings Officer. Why is there a housing crisis in the UK today? Are refugees really the cause? How can churches be part of the solution?   Further reading and action: https://housingjustice.org.uk/ https://jpit.uk/housing-and-homelessness   Find us on: X/Twitter x.com/publicissues Instagram instagram.com/public.issues Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues YouTube youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/ 
2024-10-0309 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on faith and disarmamentFlorence and Zahraa Kapasi from Scrap Weapons discuss the role of faith groups in the disarmament movement, the importance of youth engagement, and the need for a special session on disarmament at the United Nations. Further reading and action: scrapweapons.com Find us on: * X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/public.issues * Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues * YouTube youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at jpit.uk/  Zahraa is a consultant for SCRAP Weapons, a project housed at SOAS University of London, which advocates for G...
2024-10-0212 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 136: with Jacob Dimitriou for Sunday 6th OctoberIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Matt Forsyth, chats to Jacob Dimitriou. They are joined by Roo Stewart, a member of the JPIT team. Jacob Dimitriou is the Director for England at Christian homelessness charity Housing Justice, he has previously worked for the Labour Party and Commonweal Housing. Jacob was closely involved in the Everybody In initiative during the pandemic, supporting rough sleepers to access safe provision which is estimated to have saved more than 200 lives. Housing Justice is the membership body for faith and community night shelters, as well as pr...
2024-10-0145 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on voting, politics and povertySienna talks to anti-poverty campaigner Hannah Fremont-Brown on this final episode of our election mini-series. They discuss poverty in the UK and how engagement with candidates and our future MPs can encourage putting the ending of poverty higher up the political agenda of all parties. Remember to take your voter ID if you vote at a polling station next week! Further reading and action: JPIT's elections resources Let's End Poverty Accepted forms of ID – Electoral Commission Find us on: X/Twitter x.com/publicissues Instagram instagram.co...
2024-07-0111 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 127: General Election Special for Sunday 30th JuneIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, we focus on the upcoming General Election. With Sunday 30th June being the final Sunday before the General Election on the 4th July.  This episode is hosted by Nathan McGuire, who is the Campaigns and Church Engagement Officer for JPIT, and is a Baptist Minister and is driven by a strong passion for community organising and equipping Christian communities to actively pursue justice. Nathan hosts a conversation with church leaders from our three denominations. Our guests for this episode are: Revd Fiona Bennett: Fio...
2024-06-2548 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on voting with hopeSienna talks to Emma Nash, a Baptist minister and member of the Methodist Mission Team on voting, the local church, mission, marginalisation and hope in politics. Emma shares how her work and ministry influence why she votes, especially from the perspective of churches in marginalised communities. She makes the case that hope is an action that Christians are called to practice. Further reading and action: JPIT's elections resources JPIT's hustings resources Apply for a voter authority certificate (if you don't have other suitable photo id, deadline 26 June at 5pm for 4 July...
2024-06-2109 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on voting and suffrageSienna and Annie discuss universal suffrage, politics and gender equality and being a mosquito. Huge leaps forwards in gender equality in the UK have been made in the almost 100 years since all women were allowed to vote. However, the gender pay gap remains stubbornly at 8%, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions and in politics, and violence against women remains widespread in society. What next for gender justice in the UK?   Further reading and action: The View from a Cupboard in Parliament – Joint Public Issues Team (jpit.uk) Elections – Joint Publi...
2024-06-1711 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on voting and equalityDo we vote for the benefit of others as well as ourselves? Can a 15-year gap in life expectancy between the wealthiest and poorest be addressed through elections? Sienna talks to Bevan Powell, Director of Inclusion for the Methodist Connexional Team, about being an architect of change and how political engagement by people of faith might help create a more equal future for all. Further reading and action: Register to vote (www.gov.uk) Apply for a postal vote (www.gov.uk) Elections – Joint Public Issues Team (jpit.uk) Wh...
2024-06-1413 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on first-time votersWith around 4 million people able to vote in a General Election for the first time in 2024, how can we help young people to engage and make their voices heard? Roo talks to Maya, Youth Assembly Moderator Elect for the United Reformed Church, about her attitude to voting and politics, and what changes she thinks would help young people to get more in touch with our electoral system. UPDATE: Maya has now actually managed to register to vote in UK elections! :D Further reading and action: The View from a Cupboard in Parliament – Joint Pu...
2024-06-0711 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on the General ElectionA General Election has been called! How should churches and Christians engage? Join Simeon and Sienna as they talk about our call to ‘Love, Pray and Vote’, some of the issues we want to see on the election agenda, and how churches can be part of the democratic process through voter registration and holding hustings. Further reading/resources: https://jpit.uk/election https://www.voterchampion.org.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2024-05-2410 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on US nuclear weapons on UK soilThis week, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, stated that we are closer to nuclear escalation than at any point since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. Is he right and what can be done? In 2008, US nuclear weapons were removed from British soil. Now it looks like the US wants to send them back. Should the British public have a say? Listen to Annie and Steve chat about these current issues. Further reading/resources: https://cnduk.org/lakenheath/ https://scrapweapons.com/ https://jpit.uk/cuba https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2024-05-1610 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on justice for Rough Sleepers - UPDATEDUPDATED 13 May to reflect an announcement from the Home Office on one of the issues raised in the episode. ----- Roo talks to Fr Dominic Robinson and Revd Jennifer Mills-Knutsen, two of London's West End church leaders, about their recent letter denouncing the UK Government's approach to 'nuisance' rough sleeping in the Criminal Justice Bill. Further reading and action: https://jpit.uk/housing-and-homelessness/decriminalising-rough-sleeping https://campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/142013/-/1 https://housingjustice.org.uk/ Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2024-05-0914 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 118: with Revd Hayley Young for Sunday 28 AprilIn this week's episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Revd Hayley Young.   Rev Hayley is currently the Regional Minister: co-team leader of Southern Counties Baptist Association.  In 2022-2023 she was President of Baptist Together, she has a passion for encouraging churches to out hospitality at the heart of their mission and ministry.   Michael and Hayley discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th April, which are: Acts 8:26-40  1 John 4:7-21  John 15:1-8  Psalm 22:25-31  ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary res...
2024-04-2330 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 117: with Naomi Nixon for Sunday 21 April 2024In this week's episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Rev Naomi Nixon.  Naomi is CEO of the Student Christian Movement which has been at the forefront of putting progressive theology into action for over a century. As an Anglican priest, in addition to parish ministry, she has worked in clergy training, college chaplaincy and is currently assistant pioneer minister at St Clare’s at Coventry Cathedral. Naomi is a qualified teacher, mediator and holds advanced degrees in theology and feminist biblical studies. She is currently working on her PhD investigating a t...
2024-04-1632 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 116: with Dave Tomlinson for Sunday 14 AprilIn our first episode of this new series, our new host, Michael, chats to Dave Tomlinson.  Dave is an Anglican priest and chaplain to the St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, who holds a masters degree in modern hermeneutics. He is the author of many books including ’The Post-Evangelical’, ‘How to be a Bad Christian and a Better Human Being’, and ‘Black Sheep & Prodigals, an Antidote to Black and White Religion’. He is also a regular contributor to Pause for Thought on Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, and hosts a video podcast called The Holy Shed. Dave is married t...
2024-04-0938 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 115: with Michael Wakelin for Sunday 24 MarchOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Michael Wakelin. Michael will be our podcast host for the next series, beginning 9th April.  Michael is known for his work in interfaith dialogue, media production, and academic contributions. He is currently the Executive Chair of the Religion Media Centre and Executive Producer at TBI Media. His responsibilities include Radio Two’s Pause for Thought. He was previously the BBC’s Head of Religion and Ethics. Michael’s passion for interfaith collaboration has led him to engage in numerous initiatives aimed at bridging gaps betw...
2024-03-1932 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 114: with Chine McDonald for Sunday 17 MarchOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Chine McDonald.  Chine McDonald is director of the religion think tank Theos. She is a regular writer and media commentator on issues of religion in public life, race, and gender. She is the author of ‘God Is Not a White Man: And Other Revelations’ and the upcoming 'Unmaking Mary: The Myth of Divine Motherhood'.  Jacky and Chine discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 17th March: Jeremiah 31: 31-34  Hebrews 5: 5-10  John 12: 20-33  Psalm 51: 1-12    ...
2024-03-1230 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on The BudgetSimeon and Paul discuss the impact they expect The Budget, announced on 6 March 2024, will have on people with the lowest incomes or those who are experiencing poverty or destitution. Further reading and action: https://jpit.uk/responding-to-the-budget-0324 https://letsendpoverty.co.uk/ Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at http://jpit.uk/
2024-03-0710 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 113: with Wendy Lloyd for Sunday 10 MarchOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Wendy Lloyd.  Wendy lives and works on a croft on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland. She is a spiritual director, pilgrim guide and retreat facilitator under the name of her own fledgling project, Mull Another Way. She creates and curates worship resources for GoHealth, GoHealth is shorthand for the Guild of Health and St. Raphael – an ecumenical Christian charity with over 100 year’s experience in holistic health and wellbeing. And she works in communications for the Iona Community – a dispers...
2024-03-0539 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on voter registrationSienna and Steve T discuss why voting is important, the potential barriers people might face to voting this year and how churches can become accredited Voter Registration Champions. Further reading and action: https://www.voterchampion.org.uk/ https://jpit.uk/the-view-from-a-cupboard-in-parliament https://jpit.uk/election Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at http://jpit.uk/
2024-03-0111 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 112: with Revd John Howard for Sunday 3 MarchOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Revd John Howard.  John has been a Methodist Minister for over 40 years, working in areas of social deprivation before becoming Chair of the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District. His last appointment was as a mission partner in Israel Palestine, where he has also served twice as a human rights observer. He chaired the Methodist Church's Investment Committee from 2008 to 2016.  Jacky and John discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 3rd Marche: Exodus 20: 1-17  1 Corinthians 1: 18-25  John 2: 13-22  Psa...
2024-02-2732 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 111: with Bishop Olivia Graham for Sunday 18 FebruaryOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Bishop Olivia Graham.  Olivia began her career in teaching and international development, including a period working for Oxfam in Somalia. She was ordained in 1997 serving in Garsington, Princes Risborough, and Burnham in the Diocese of Oxford, before becoming a Parish Development Advisor, and then the Archdeacon. In 2019 Olivia became Bishop of Reading. She is passionate about social justice and the interface the Church has with the wider world. Her priorities include the climate crisis and the challenges facing young people, in particular the sco...
2024-02-1330 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 110: with Revd Yousouf Gooljary for Sunday 11 FebruaryOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Revd Yousouf Gooljary, a retired Anglican priest, currently working on projects challenging racism and the legacy of slavery in Scotland. Yousouf has two boys and three grandchildren, and works as a supply teacher in Edinburgh schools teaching science. His current responsibilities include being a committee member of the Cross Party Group at Holyrood on Challenging racism and religious prejudice, and as the Moderator of the Iona Community ‘Challenging Racism’ Common Concern Network. Jacky and Yousouf discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 11 Februa...
2024-02-0630 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 109: with Revd Dr Alex Clare-Young for Sunday 4 FebruaryOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Revd Dr Alex Clare-Young.  Alex is a minister in the United Reformed Church currently in a pioneering role in Cambridge city centre. A member of the Iona Community, Alex is a keen advocate for social justice, with a particular interest in LGBTQ+ theologies.  Jacky and Alex discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 4th February: Isaiah 40: 21-31  1 Corinthians 9: 16-23  Mark 1: 29-39  Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c    ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectiona...
2024-01-3031 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 108: with Anthony Reddie for Sunday 28 JanuaryOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to Professor Anthony Reddie.  Anthony Reddie is the Professor of Black Theology in the University of Oxford. He is the Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture in Regent's Park college, the University of Oxford and is also an Extraordinary Professor with the University of South Africa.  Jacky and Anthony discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th January: Deuteronomy 18: 25-20  1 Corinthians 8: 1-13 Mark 1: 21-28  Psalm 111    ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s we...
2024-01-2336 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 107: with Nathan McGuire for Sunday 21JanuaryOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Jacky is chatting to JPIT's newest member, Nathan McGuire.    Nathan has long demonstrated a deep care for others and expresses his faith through loving action. Born and raised in South London, he came to faith during sixth form college before working as a Domestic Violence Prevention Practitioner at London’s leading charity, the Domestic Violence Intervention Project, from 2009 to 2017. In 2017, Nathan made the transition to become a Baptist Minister. He joined the ministry team at Streatham Baptist Church and achieved accreditation in 201...
2024-01-1633 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 106: with Alison Phipps for Sunday 14 JanuaryOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our new host, Jacky, is chatting to Alison Phipps.  Alison is UNESCO Chair for Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts and Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies at the University of Glasgow. She is a Member of the Iona Community.  Jacky and Alison discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 14th January: 1 Samuel 3: 1-10  1 Corinthians 6: 12-20  John 1: 43-51  Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18    ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, mini...
2024-01-0936 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on COP28Annie and Steve talk about the climate-change-focused COP28, which begins today in the United Arab Emirates. They chat about the UK's role, what might happen as a result of the conference and how we can get involved. Further reading and action: https://jpit.uk/cop28 https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/campaign-climate-justice https://makepolluterspay.co.uk/about-us Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at http://jpit.uk/
2023-11-3010 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 105: with Rev Jacky Embrey for Sunday 26 NovemberOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Chris is chatting to Rev Jacky Embrey.  Jacky is a newly retired URC minister, just arrived in Kendal from Bolton. She has served the URC as Moderator in Mersey Synod, as a partnership minister in Bolton and Salford, and in Birmingham as Area Minister, and minister in five very different churches. Jacky will be our host for the next season of Politics in the Pulpit, starting on 9th January.    Chris and Jacky discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 26th Novem...
2023-11-2136 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on Let’s End PovertyAnnie asks Hannah Fremont-Brown about her role as the Anti-Poverty Movement Coordinator for the Methodist Church, why ending poverty matters to her, how we can get involved in the Let’s End Poverty movement and why now is the right time for this movement to emerge. Further reading and action: https://letsendpoverty.co.uk Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at http://jpit.uk/
2023-11-1609 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode103: with John Cooper for Sunday 12 NovemberOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Chris is chatting to John Cooper.  John Cooper is Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. He finds joy in enabling people to live out their belief in a world built on peace and justice. He has previously worked for Christian Aid, the Joint Public Issues Team and All We Can.    Chris and John discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 12th November, Remembrance Sunday: Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-24  1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18  Matthew 25: 1-13  Psalm 78: 1-7    ‘Politic...
2023-11-0733 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 102: with Rev. David Hardman for Sunday 5 NovemberOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Chris is chatting to Rev. David Hardman.  David is a British Methodist Minister ordained in 1994, and is currently the Methodist Liaison Officer for Jerusalem. He has served churches and circuits in the city centre, inner-city and suburbs of Manchester and London. He has also worked for Christian Aid as Senior Regional Coordinator in the North West of England and most recently as Methodist Team Leader of the Joint Public Issues Team. Justice and Peace have been at the heart of David’s ministry, he is an accredited media...
2023-10-3137 minBeer Christianity
Beer ChristianityBeer, hymns, refugees and GazaSteve Tinning is a Baptist Minister, a Public Issues Enabler for the Baptist Union of Great Britain and one of the team that makes Beer and Hymns happen at Greenbelt festival. Steve is a lovely chap and talks to us about his secondment to JPIT (the Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist, URC and Methodist churches), issues of asylum and refugee response, and about different responses to Ukrainian and other groups of refugees. But we also got him on the show to talk about one of our favourite things: Beer and Hymns...
2023-10-241h 17Politics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpsiode 101: with Rt Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for Sunday 29 OctoberOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit Chris is chatting to Revd Sally Foster-Fulton.  The Rt Revd Sally Foster-Fulton is Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 2023-2024. Born and raised in South Carolina, she came to Glasgow to study on an exchange scholarship, then held roles as a Hospital Chaplain, Church of Scotland minister and co-Pastor, before taking up the role of Head of Christian Aid Scotland in 2016.    Chris and Sally discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 29th October: Deuteronomy 34: 1-12  1...
2023-10-2429 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 100: with Caro Penney for Sunday 22 OctoberOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit Chris is chatting to Caro Penney.  Caro is a member of the Iona Community and of the United Reformed Church. She is currently warden of Iona Abbey - where the resident group live out the Community's commitment to radical hospitality. Previously she’s undertaken other roles within the Iona Community; been a URC minister - mainly in two of Glasgow’s housing schemes - also very community orientated; participated in a church partnership with Cuba and led worship at conferences.    Chris and Caro discuss p...
2023-10-1735 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 99: with Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal for Sunday 15 OctoberOn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit Chris is chatting to Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal.  Inderjit is currently working with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland to develop and Promote the Church of Sanctuary movement. He is founder of City of Sanctuary, and a former President of the Methodist Church. Inderjit is married to Kathy, they live in Sheffield.   Chris and Inderjit discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 15th October: Exodus 32: 1-14  Philippians 4: 1-9  Matthew 22: 1-14  Psalm 106: 1-6, 19-23   ‘Politi...
2023-10-1032 minPolitics in the Pulpit
Politics in the PulpitSpecial Episode: Season of Creation and Harvest, with David Coleman and Ruth ValerioThis week, we share again a special episode of Politics in the Pulpit for the Season of Creation and Harvest, originally recorded in 2022. It features Revd David Coleman and Dr Ruth Valerio in conversation. David is a URC special category minister, working full-time and ecumenically across the whole of Scotland with Eco-Congregation Scotland, as their Eco-Chaplain. Ruth is Global Advocacy and Influencing Director at Tearfund. She is the author of several books on Christian environmental ethics, and is a regular contributor on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. Find out more about Ruth...
2023-09-1241 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on Ukraine: looking aheadHannah F and Steve H reflect on the war in Ukraine, and what might be ahead as JPIT releases a briefing to support meaningful discussion about the ongoing conflict. Further reading and action: https://jpit.uk/issues/peacemaking/ukraine Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at http://jpit.uk/
2023-08-0309 minRethinking Security Podcast
Rethinking Security PodcastWhatever happened to ‘social security’?This episode unpacks what happened to social security, both practically and ideologically, and why this has damaged the economic well-being of ordinary people. Joanna is joined by Katrine Williams of the PCS Union executive, a social security committee rep, and Paul Morrison, the Joint Public Issues team Policy Advisor on economics, poverty and inequality. Cited Resources - JRF destitution numbers have increased steadily over the decade to 2.5million in 2020. https://www.jrf.org.uk/report/destitution-uk-2020. - Public and Commercial Services Union https://www.pcs.org.uk/ - trade union for...
2023-07-1840 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on the Essentials GuaranteeRoo talks to Hannah F-B about the Essentials Guarantee, who's behind it, the research that has been done and how a more realistic understanding of how much it costs to live in the UK would make a big difference for people receiving Universal Credit. Further reading and action: > https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/campaigns/guarantee-our-essentials/ > https://www.jrf.org.uk/report/guarantee-our-essentials Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-07-1410 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on the Anti-Boycott BillSteve and Hazel discuss the 'Anti-Boycott Bill' currently progressing through UK Parliament. Who does it target, what is it for and how might it curtail our civil liberties? Read more: > https://jpit.uk/banning-boycotts-and-divestments-have-we-not-learned-anything-from-south-africa > https://bills.parliament.uk/Bills/3475/publications Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-07-0308 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on The Rwanda PlanJPIT’s Hannahs talk about the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, in light of the news that the Court of Appeal ruled the policy unlawful. Why is the Government pushing on with this policy and what could a compassionate and practical alternative look like? Read more: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/information/what-is-the-illegal-migration-bill/ https://www.jcwi.org.uk/illegal-migration-bill-2023-briefing https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/illegal-migration-bill Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-06-3010 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on a Hopeful Manifesto on PovertyThe Joint Public Issues Team has suggestions for how UK political parties’ election manifestos could be more hopeful and more justice-seeking. In this episode, Hazel and Paul share their hopes for party policies that will reduce poverty. Read more: https://jpit.uk/hopesformanifestos https://jpit.uk/manifestosuggestions https://jpit.uk/poverty https://jpit.uk/?s=universal-credit https://jrf.org.uk/report/guarantee-our-essentials https://povertytruthnetwork.org/commissions/commissioners-experiences/ https://church-poverty.org.uk/dignityconference (recordings to be added soon) Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-06-1611 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on a Hopeful Manifesto for PeacemakingThe Joint Public Issues Team has suggestions for how UK political parties’ election manifestos could be more hopeful and more justice-seeking. In this episode, Hazel and Steve share their hopes for party policies that contribute to peacemaking. Read more: https://jpit.uk/hopesformanifestos https://jpit.uk/manifestosuggestions https://jpit.uk/aid https://jpit.uk/?s=nuclear+weapons https://jpit.uk/issues/peacemaking/nuclear-weapons https://scrapweapons.com/ Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-05-2510 minSusanna Wesley Foundation
Susanna Wesley FoundationWhat is in your hands? Crafting hope with churches in a climate crisisIn this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by Hannah Fremont-Brown, Campaigns and Church Engagement Officer at the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) and Dr Steven van den Heuvel, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit & Director of the Institute of Leadership and Social Ethics.Find out more about the guests, and download a discussion guide for the episode here.
2023-05-1835 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on a Hopeful Manifesto for the EnvironmentThe Joint Public Issues Team has suggestions for how UK political parties’ election manifestos could be more hopeful and more justice-seeking. In this episode, Hazel and Hannah share their hopes for party policies that benefit the environment. Read more: https://jpit.uk/hopesformanifestos https://jpit.uk/manifestosuggestions https://jpit.uk/net-zero-in-my-neighbourhood https://www.hftf.org.uk/ https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/climate-change/loss-and-damage Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-05-1509 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on a Hopeful Manifesto for RefugeesThe Joint Public Issues Team has suggestions for how UK political parties’ election manifestos could be more hopeful and more justice-seeking. In this episode, Hazel and Steve T share their hopes for party policies that humanise and care for refugees. Read more: https://jpit.uk/hopesformanifestos https://jpit.uk/manifestosuggestions https://jpit.uk/refugees https://jpit.uk/1450-church-leaders-oppose-the-illegal-migration-bill https://jpit.uk/issues/asylum-and-migration https://jpit.uk/issues/asylum-and-migration/lifttheban https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/lift-the-ban/ Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-05-0511 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on a Hopeful Manifesto for PoliticsThe Joint Public Issues Team has suggestions for how UK political parties’ election manifestos could be more hopeful and more justice-seeking. In this episode, Hazel and Alfie share their hopes for party policies that encourage a politics characterised by listening, kindness and truthfulness. Read more: https://jpit.uk/hopesformanifestos https://jpit.uk/manifestosuggestions https://church-poverty.org.uk/DignityConference/ https://fullfact.org/ https://aplecollective.com/ https://jrf.org.uk/ https://povertyinequality.scot/ https://mysociety.org/ Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-05-0309 min10 Minutes on...
10 Minutes on...10 Minutes on a Hopeful Manifesto for the EconomyThe Joint Public Issues Team has suggestions for how UK political parties’ election manifestos could be more hopeful and more justice-seeking. In this episode, Hazel and Paul share their hopes for political parties' economic policies. Read more: https://jpit.uk/hopesformanifestos https://jpit.uk/manifestosuggestions https://www.kateraworth.com/ Find us on: * twitter.com/publicissues * instagram.com/public.issues * facebook.com/jointpublicissues * youtube.com/publicissues Find out more at https://jpit.uk/
2023-04-1911 minPlane Talking UK Podcast
Plane Talking UK PodcastEpisode 448 - Short Runways and Big FinesJoin Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's episode. In this week's show one aircraft does a VERY short field landing, another A380 is re-born & one suitcase goes on its very own airport trip without any human interaction     In the military we get an update on the ongoing development of the newest Air Force One and the USS Gerald Ford, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, gets under way.  Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouT...
2023-03-191h 48Leeds Sanctuary
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - The Cost of Living CrisisThanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode we'll be hearing from Hannah Fremont-Brown at the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) on the Cost of Living Crisis, and the Enough to Live campaign. Helpful Links: Enough To Live campaign - https://jpit.uk/enoughtolive JPIT website - https://jpit.uk/ Leeds Craftivists - https://leedssanctuary.org.uk/communities/leedscraftivists You can follow the work of JPIT here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PublicIssues @PublicIssues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/public.issues/ @public.issues Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jointpublicissues @jointpublicissues With thanks to...
2022-10-2025 minTruth to Power
Truth to PowerReset the DebtAn estimated six million people in the UK have fallen behind on one or more household bills as a result of Covid-19, and those trapped in poverty have been hit the hardest. This is an urgent problem that demands a solution. It is not right that those with the fewest resources should bear the heaviest burden of the lockdown, potentially for years to come.The Baptist Union of Great Britain, Church of Scotland, Methodist Church and United Reformed Church, together with Church Action on Poverty, have launched a new campaign to respond to the household debt crisis.
2021-03-2958 minThe Methodist Church Podcast
The Methodist Church PodcastThe Methodist Podcast Episode 53: Reset the DebtAn estimated six million people in the UK have fallen behind on one or more household bill as a result of Covid-19. With the biggest increases in debt amongst the poorest households, the Methodist Podcast hears from JPIT about the Reset the Debt campaign and talks to Methodists in Walsall and Newcastle about the practical and emotional impact of debt. 
2021-03-2520 minThe Methodist Church Podcast
The Methodist Church PodcastThe Methodist Podcast Episode 8: Coronavirus, Refugees, and JPITIn this week's Methodist podcast:In addition to the advice for UK churches, we speak to British Methodists living in Rome and Bethlehem who are in lock-down. To mark this week’s anniversary of the war in Syria, we talk to a family of refugees who have been given a home by the Methodist Church in Birmingham thanks to the Community Sponsorship programme.We review the Joint Public Issues Team conference from last weekend and talk to some of those were present about how churches can have an influence politicians around environmental issues.  
2020-03-1320 minThe Methodist Church Podcast
The Methodist Church PodcastThe Methodist Podcast Episode 7: The Whitechapel Mission, this weekend's JPIT Conference, Daffodil DayIn this week's Methodist podcastwe learn about the work of the Whitechapel Mission with the homelesswe preview this weekend's JPIT Conference - Renewal and Rebellion: Faith, Economy and Climatewe learn about Daffodil Daywe mark the World Day of Prayer
2020-03-0619 minThe Methodist Church Podcast
The Methodist Church PodcastThe Methodist Podcast Episode 5: UK floods, mission partner from Japan, Lent resources, climate changeIn this week's Methodist Podcast: we talk to those supporting communities affected by this week's floodinginterview a mission partner who has been working in Japan for almost 30 yearstake a look at Lent resources from All We Canfind out why JPIT is scouring the globe looking for six young Methodists to tackle climate change. 
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