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The Delta FlyersFamily BusinessThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Family Business, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Armin ShimermanFamily Business: Quark is summoned to his home planet when his mother violates a Ferengi law prohibiting women from earning a profit.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Production Ma...2025-04-291h 54
The Delta FlyersExplorersThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Explorers, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Armin Shimerman, and Special Guest Chase Masterson.Explorers: Sisko returns from a trip to Bajor with the blueprint for an ancient space vessel that operates like a sailboat, using solar pressure for propulsion.We want to thank everyone who ma...2025-04-221h 47
The Delta FlyersThe Die is CastThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, The Die is Cast, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell.The Die is Cast: Garak finds his loyalties torn when Enabran Tain, his former mentor, orders him to interrogate Odo; the Tal Shiar and Obsidian Order join forces to attack the Dominion.We want to...2025-04-151h 20
The Delta FlyersImprobable CauseThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Improbable Cause, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell.Improbable Cause: A peaceful afternoon is shattered when an explosion destroys Garak’s shop. We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Production Managers Megan Elise & Rebecca McNeill....2025-04-081h 02
The Delta FlyersThrough The Looking GlassThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Through the Looking Glass, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell.Through the Looking Glass: Sisko goes undercover in the Mirror Universe in hopes of persuading his dead counterpart's wife, a scientist, to join the Terran rebels.We want to thank everyone who makes this po...2025-03-251h 12
The Delta FlyersDistant VoicesThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Distant Voices, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell.Distant Voices: An alien named Altovar approaches Bashir to obtain a restricted substance. The Doctor refuses, prompting Altovar to later break into the infirmary. We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our...2025-03-1859 min
The Delta FlyersVisionaryThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Visionary, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Armin Shimerman.Visionary: A mild case of radiation poisoning gives O'Brien the ability to time-shift into the immediate future, where shocking events are revealed.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Production Managers Me...2025-03-111h 26
The Delta FlyersProphet MotiveThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Prophet Motive, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Armin Shimerman.Prophet Motive: Zek, the Ferengi Grand Nagus, pays a visit to Deep Space Nine and moves into Quark’s quarters, where he takes on an important project.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast poss...2025-03-041h 35
The Delta FlyersDestinyThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Destiny, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell.Destiny: Sisko is excited about working with two Cardassian scientists who are assigned to help deploy a subspace relay in the Gamma Quadrant. We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Production Man...2025-02-251h 40
The Delta FlyersHeart of StoneThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Heart of Stone, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Armin Shimerman.Heart of Stond: When travelling in a runabout, Kira and Odo learn that a Maquis ship has ambushed a Lissepian vessel. We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Production Man...2025-02-181h 38
The Delta FlyersLife SupportThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Life Support, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Armin Shimerman.Life Support: Bashir is faced with an ethical dilemma when an accident seriously injures Vedek Bareil, a key player in peace talks with the Cardassians.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting wi...2025-02-111h 31
The Delta FlyersPast Tense Part 2The Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Past Tense Part 2, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell, and guest host Robert Hewitt Wolfe.Past Tense Part 2: Sisko, posing as Gabriel Bell in the 21st century, takes charge of the hostage situation in the Processing Center.We want to thank everyone who makes th...2025-02-041h 31
The Delta FlyersPast Tense Part IThe Delta Flyers is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell & Armin Shimerman. In each podcast release, they will recap and discuss an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.This week’s episode, Past Tense Part 1, is hosted by Garrett Wang, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell and guest host Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Past Tense Part 1: En route to a symposium in San Francisco, Sisko, Dax, and Bashir are lost during transport to Earth from the Defiant. We want to thank everyone who...2025-01-281h 42
Beer ChristianityEpisode 107 - Religion and the Right: Helen Paynter on the Bible and fighting fascismThe Far Right is on the rise. And, increasingly, fascists and proto-fascists are using Christian language and imagery to justify their position. What should a Christian response be? Can we really say that our faith is being 'hijacked' by racists and bigots, or is there deeper acknowledgement and repentance to be done in the service of justice? And if fascists are the enemy, what do wee do with the command to love them? The brilliant Revd Dr Helen Paynter, theologian, Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, and Beer Christianity's m...2024-11-1958 min
Live from the Siburt InstituteHelen Paynter: Reading the Bible in a Violent WorldMyles Werntz and Helen Paynter discuss her new book on the Bible and violence, and what it means for ministers to lead people well into a violent world. The Reverend Dr. Paynter is Director of Theological Education, Tutor in Biblical Studies, and Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence at Bristol Baptist College in the United Kingdom.
2024-09-2528 min
The All Terrain PodcastEp: 50 Revd Dr Helen PaynterIn this 50th episode, our guest is the Revd Dr Helen Paynter. Helen was a nephrologist (kidney doctor) when God called her to Baptist ministry. Helen has a Masters in Missional Church Leadership, another Masters in Biblical Studies, and a PhD in Old Testament. She is the founding director of the Baptists College’s Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, which exists to facilitate cutting-edge research and to serve the churches by providing resources in these areas. Helen is passionate about the Bible and its power, through the Spirit, to transform lives. Conversely, she is very concerned abo...2024-08-301h 07
Politics in the PulpitEpisode 134: with Isabella Senior for Sunday 25 AugustIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Revd Dr Helen Paynter, chats to Isabella Senior.
Isabella is the Young Leaders' Development Coordinator for Baptists Together. She's from Brazil and grew up church planting with her family. Isabella first came to the UK age 15 on a mission trip when she heard God speak to her about not waiting to be older to serve Jesus and to focus on reaching younger generations. At age 18 Isabella moved to the UK in response to God's call and she now works supporting young adults nationally in the Bap...2024-08-2037 minPolitics in the PulpitEpisode 133: with Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills for Sunday 18 AugustIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Revd Dr Helen Paynter, chats to Revd Dr Canon Sarah Hills.
Sarah was born in South Africa and brought up mainly in Northern Ireland. She has been Vicar of Holy Island since January 2019, and Area Dean of Norham for the last 3 years. Before moving to Newcastle Diocese, she served as Canon for Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral for five years. She is also Honorary Canon for Reconciliation at Inverness Cathedral; Visiting Fellow at St John's College, Durham; and Visiting Practice Fellow at the Dept of Trust, Peac...2024-08-1328 minPolitics in the PulpitEpisode 132: with Stef Benstead for Sunday 11 AugustIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Revd Dr Helen Paynter, chats to Stef Benstead.
Stef is an independent researcher in social security and disability, and is herself dependent upon benefits due to a genetic chronic illness. She is currently studying for a Master's in Theology, Community Development and Social Change at Nazarene Theological College, and has recently brought out her second book, Just Worship: Worshipping God by living just lives.
Helen and Stef discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 11 August, which are:
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 1...2024-08-0740 minPolitics in the PulpitEpisode 131: with Revd Dr Simon Woodman for Sunday 4 AugustIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Revd Dr Helen Paynter, chats to Revd Dr Simon Woodman.
Simon is the Minister of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in the West End of London, and has previously been a market stall holder on Camden Market, a Baptist Minister in Bristol, a Tutor at South Wales Baptist College, and a lecturer at Cardiff University. He is married to Liz.
Helen and Simon discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 4 August, which are:
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
Ephesians 4:1-6
John 6:24-35...2024-07-3044 minPolitics in the PulpitEpisode 130: with Dr Trevor Laurence for Sunday 28 JulyIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Revd Dr Helen Paynter, chats to Dr Trevor Laurence.
Trevor Laurence (PhD, University of Exeter) is the Executive Director of the Cateclesia Institute and Theologian-in-Residence at Trinity Church (PCA) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He serves as a Research Associate with the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence and is the author of Cursing with God: The Imprecatory Psalms and the Ethics of Christian Prayer (Baylor, 2022).
Helen and Trevor discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 28 July, which are:
2 Samuel 11:1-15 ...2024-07-2341 minPolitics in the PulpitEpisode 129: with Dr Marion Carson for Sunday 21 JulyIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our host, Revd Dr Helen Paynter, chats to Dr Marion Carson.
Marion Carson lives in Glasgow where she serves as Chaplain to Glasgow City Mission. She is also a senior research fellow at the International Baptist Study Centre in Amsterdam. She is the author of several books and articles, including the Pastoral Care of People with Mental Health Problems (SPCK) and Human Trafficking, the Bible and the Church (SCM Press).
Helen and Marion discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 21 July, which are:
2...2024-07-1637 minPolitics in the PulpitEpisode 128: with Revd Jade Zerk for Sunday 14 JulyWe're back with a brand new season! In this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, our new host, Revd Dr Helen Paynter, chats to Revd Jade Zerk.
Jade is a Baptist Pioneer Minister at Hope in Highbridge, working as a consultant to the Trussell Trust Church Engagement Team one day a week. Prior to this Jade was a Community Engagement Worker in a New Housing Estate in Swindon, helped run Communications for the national New Housing Hub and contributed to the Arch Bishops Commission on Housing, Church and Community.
Helen and Jade discuss prea...2024-07-0936 minPolitics in the PulpitEpisode 126: with Revd Dr Helen Paynter for Sunday 23 JuneIn this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Revd Dr Helen Paynter. Helen will take over as our podcast host in our Summer series, beginning on 9th July.
Helen Paynter, PhD, is a minister accredited by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, who now serves as tutor in Old Testament at the Bristol Baptist College. She is the founding director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence.
Michael and Helen discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 23rd June, which are:
1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4...2024-06-1829 min
BibleProjectDo Jesus’ Teachings Conflict With Old Testament Violence? - Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3 (E25) – What does Jesus mean when he describes people entering the Kingdom of the skies? Are the promises in the Beatitudes possible now, or do we need to wait for the new creation? How did Jesus respond to other perspectives on how to treat our enemies? How do we reconcile Jesus’ teachings on creative nonviolence with violence in the Old Testament narratives? Why does Jesus tell his followers to be perfect when the Bible repeatedly mentions that all humans fail? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 15-22 in t...2024-06-1753 min
Disciple DojoA Biblical Theology of VIOLENCE (Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter)In this episode we are joined by the Director of the Center for the Study of Bible & Violence, Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter to discuss the issue of the Bible and human violence! Watch to the end for how you can participate in an upcoming conference on the subject...and why you should!
For more resources on the Bible and violence—including information on the upcoming Annual Conference—visit the Center for the Study of Bible & Violence at: https://www.csbvbristol.org.uk/
Helen's books:
* Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence - https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Are-Peacemakers-Biblical-Theology/dp/0...2024-05-221h 08
Tyndale House PodcastS2E4 Violence & Horror – How do we read Judges 19?In this episode Dr Andrew Ollerton is joined by the Revd Dr Helen Paynter to look at horror and violence in the Old Testament. Helen walks us through one of the Old Testament’s “Texts of Terror”—the notorious 19th chapter of the book of Judges and explores how we can bring humility and empathy to the way we read the Bible. Content note: Please note this episode contains extended discussion about sexual violence in the Old Testament narrative.Reading list: God of Violence Yesterday, God of Love Today? by Helen Paynter (The Bible Reading Fell...2024-04-2646 min
Real Questions with ClareEp. 2 Help! How do I navigate doubts about my faith?If we’re honest, we all have doubts about our faith from time to time. Clare shares some of these experiences in her own life, and encourages us to see doubts, not as the precursor to the demise of our faith, but as the path to deeper relationship with God. Grab your Buy 1 Get 1 for a Friend offer of Have you Ever Wondered? here:https://uk.10ofthose.com/series/have-you-ever-wondered Resources:Notes of a Native Daughter by Keri Day Tarry Awhile by Selina Stone Is God a...2024-04-0421 min
Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookBlessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence Audiobook by Helen PaynterListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 722843
Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence
Author: Helen Paynter
Narrator: Helen Paynter
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7:28:27
Language: English
Release date: 04-02-24
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Biblical Studies
Summary:
The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material...2024-04-027h 28
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Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence
Series: Part of Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures
Author: Helen Paynter
Narrator: Helen Paynter
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 28 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2024
Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies
Publisher's Summary:
The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant m...2024-04-027h 28
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityBlessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence by Helen PaynterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722843 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence Series: Part of Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures Author: Helen Paynter Narrator: Helen Paynter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material f...2024-04-0205 minListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityBlessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence by Helen PaynterPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722843to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence
Series: Part of Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures
Author: Helen Paynter
Narrator: Helen Paynter
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 28 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Blessed Are the Peacemakers Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from o...2024-04-027h 28
The Speak Life PodcastResponding to William Lane Craig on the Conquest of Canaan (Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter) || SLP507Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter, Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence about Alex O'Connor's recent Within Reason discussion with William Lane Craig, exploring the issue of violence in the Old Testament.Alex O'Connor's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjsSHd23e0Q&tHelen Paynter's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CSBibleViolenceCentre for the Study of Bible and Violence: https://www.csbvbristol.org.uk/See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life...2024-03-2859 min
The Alabaster JarS4 E19 | Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter | From Violence To Peace: A Biblical Vision For Nonviolence & JusticeIn this conversation, Rev. Dr. Helen Painter joins Dr. Lynn Cohick to discuss her book, Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence, and the topics of peacemaking, violence, and the Bible. She shares her inspiration for writing the book and her hopes for readers as well as explores the definition of violence and its presence in human cultures. Dr. Painter delves into the significance of Genesis 1 and 2 in understanding violence and the goodness of God, particularly as it relates to women. She also touches on the role of shame in the cycle of violence and discusses the...2024-03-1850 min
Context MattersBlessed are the PeacemakersThis is Part 2 of a conversation with Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter about her new book titled: Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence. Today we discuss what to do when it seems like God is calling his people to violence, or what happens when the Israelites are violent with one another. How does the Bible give voice to those who suffer from violent attacks? And for those who study violence, where do they find a type of hope that can sustain them and their work?Find out more about Dr. Paynter HERE...2024-02-2929 minContext MattersIs There a Biblical Theology of Violence?We are in a time of global conflict and violence, and so this is a great time to pay careful attention the newest book released by Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter called Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence. Today we talk about why Dr. Paynter ended up studying a biblical view of violence and what her Center for Study of Bible and Violence is all about.Find out more about Dr. Paynter HERESome of the resources and links mentioned on this episode:https://www.facebook.com/CSBVBristolBaptistCollege/T...2024-02-2227 min
Shades MidweekEpisode 194 - SVCC Women's Ministry w/ Ashley DoroughBrad & John-Mark interviewed SVCC Women's Ministry Deaconess Ashley Dorough about the upcoming Bible Study opportunities, the women's Church Center group, the Women's Retreat and much more!
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Bradford's Book Club: Blessed Are The Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence by Helen Paynter
2024-02-0653 minOpen Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookBlessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence Audiobook by Helen PaynterListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 682400
Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence
Author: Helen Paynter
Narrator: Helen Paynter
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13:21:00
Language: English
Release date: 11-07-23
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Biblical Studies
Summary:
Read by the author.
This volume in Biblical Theology for Life series dives deeply into the topic of human violence. Before exploring what the Bible says about violence, Old Testament scholar Helen Paynter sets out the contours for the study ahead by addressing the various definitions of violence and the theories...2023-11-071h 21
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityBlessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence by Helen PaynterPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682400to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence
Series: Part of Biblical Theology for Life
Author: Helen Paynter
Narrator: Helen Paynter
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 21 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Read by the author. This volume in Biblical Theology for Life series dives deeply into the topic of human violence. Before exploring what the Bible says about violence, Old Testament scholar Helen Paynter sets out the contours for the study ahead by addressing the various definitions of violence and the theories of its o...2023-11-071h 21
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityBlessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence by Helen PaynterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682400 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence Series: Part of Biblical Theology for Life Author: Helen Paynter Narrator: Helen Paynter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 21 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Read by the author. This volume in Biblical Theology for Life series dives deeply into the topic of human violence. Before exploring what the Bible says about violence, Old Testament scholar Helen Paynter sets out the contours for the study ahead by addressing the various definitions of violence and the theories of i...2023-11-0705 min
Cairns Road Weekly Podcast300723 - Mark 1 - Helen Paynter2023-07-3123 min
Was It Something I Read?Bloody, Brutal and Barbaric? Ep. 5 War Rape, Part 2Send us a textSummaryIn an equally difficult second part to our conversation on war rape, we begin to unpack what Ancient Near Eastern war practices looked like with regards to enemy women, in order to understand how the law in Deuteronomy 21:10-14 makes improvements. Though the specifics of the law remain reprehensible to our current values, it does become evident that in ancient Israel, even captive brides are given a level of status and consideration that is completely unprecedented in the ancient world.Notes1) Helen...2023-03-1633 minWas It Something I Read?Bloody, Brutal and Barbaric? Ep.2 Traditional Answers and Reading Redemptively Part OneSend us a textSummaryWith less awkwardness and a little more laughter, we talk about chapters 2-4 of Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric. We think about the trouble with traditional answers to the Canaanite conquest and the importance of perspective. Patterns in scripture, such as the concern for sacred space and literal and figurative Canaanites, help to provide a framework for a redemptive reading of scripture. We also have good conversations about our perspectives of God, and where they might be insufficient.Notes1) This...2023-02-0233 minWas It Something I Read?Bloody, Brutal and Barbaric? Ep.1 Introduction and Slaughtering ChildrenSend us a textSummaryIn our inaugural episode, we give an overview of some of the biblical texts that talk about the slaughter of innocents and war rape that rightly cause us such ethical discomfort. Pushing through the awkwardness of never having done this before, we talk about what we hope to gain from reading this book and give an overview of the authors’ arguments, and talk about how hard questions sometimes emerge from deeper faith, and not skepticism. We also consider how we picture war, both ancient and modern, and consider to...2023-01-1940 min
Domestic Abuse UnchurchedConversation with Reverend Dr. Helen PaynterOur first episode of 2023 is with bible specialist, Reverend Dr. Helen Paynter. Helen unpacks and brings insight to key scriptures that are used as weapons to keep victims and survivors of abuse in bondage. Helen's work can be found on www.csbvbristol.org.uk Thank you for listening.You can reach us on:Email: info@iamanovercomer.org.ukWebsite: www.iamanovercomer.org.ukOr find us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msovercomerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-entwistle-7068b3200Instagram: instagram/msovercomercicIt's ei...2023-01-0750 min
Oasis Church BathSofa Sunday: Violence in the Old TestamentJoining us on the sofa this month is Revd Dr Helen Paynter. Helen is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence at Bristol Baptist College, which exists to facilitate cutting-edge research in the areas of biblical violence and the abuse of the bible in a violent world. We’ll be asking Helen how we can align the violent and angry God portrayed in the Old Testament with the loving God we know and experience today. Trigger Warning: Helen mentions sexual violence in broad, non-specific terms.2022-12-0545 min
Cairns Road Weekly PodcastResore 2022- Podcast 10 on the book of JoshuaWelcome to Restore 2022! This is another episode where Peter and Maki discuss answers to the questions that have been raised by our community of faith while reading the bible together. The begining of the episode is marked with reflections on the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, the summer break, plans to train more people for the daily video input and some special topics from the book of Joshua. The link to Helen Paynter's book: God of Violence Yesterday, God of Love Today? Wrestling honestly with the Old Testament2022-09-0929 min
Recovering God: The ConversationsThe Language of Divorce with Valerie HobbsValerie Hobbs has been a Christian for most of her life and said that she was brought up in a series of abusive church communities. She grew up around men who dehumanised and abused women, and also weaponised certain women against each other. Because of this, for a significant portion of her life, she was unable to read the Bible because she heard only the voices of these hateful men and women. She has spent the last 25-30 years deconstructing all the many layers of her upbringing. But she can also say that the testimony of her life is...2021-12-0541 min
London College of FashionCareers in Fashion: How to Disrupt the MarketHow to disrupt the market? This podcast will give you insights on how to start an innovative company and scale it up, from the perspective of two businesses that are part of the Fashion District: slow fashion brand Paynter and AI styling service Intelistyle. Listen to the founders' visions and learn how they approached the market to create disruptive brands that are reframing the fashion industry.
Our co-host is Helen Lax, Project Director of Fashion District with guest speakers Becky Okell and Huw Thomas, co-founders of Paynter, and Kostas Koukoravas, founder and CEO of Intelistyle.
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac...2021-06-1632 min
Guns and GodBeing evangelical and non-violent, with guest Ron SiderIn this episode, Michael Spalione and Helen Paynter talk with Dr Ron Sider about non-violence, with particular reference to his recent book If Jesus is Lord: Loving our enemies in an age of violence. Ron is Emeritus Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry, and Public Policy at Palmer Theologial Seminary.2021-05-1451 minGuns and GodProsperity gospel or good news to the poor? - with guest Danielle MayfieldIn this episode, Michael Spalione and Helen Paynter speak with Danielle (D.L.) Mayfield, author of The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power. Danielle tells how her own experience of living with the 'exiled' changed her view of how her Christian faith should be expressed. This conversation takes place 'within' the (broadly) evangelical Christian tradition, and Helen even talks a bit about the Old Testament.2021-04-1948 min
Beer ChristianityChristus Victor v Penal Substitution (with Helen Paynter and Tom Wright)Atonement theory standoff! Plus resurrection and resolutions revisited. Featuring Doctor Helen Paynter and Tom Wright! This one is a goodie. Jonty refuses to go to A&E for a possible broken arm, despite the advice of theologian and actual doctor, Helen Paynter. A listener sends us a voice-note on SpeakPipe (God be praised!) and we ask Helen to answer it. Another Tom Wright answer to a question a few years ago gets an outing. And the (non-binary-use-of-the-term) lads talk about old and new year's resolutions. Apart from being a good sport and our d...2021-01-081h 09Guns and GodBlack Lives, History and the Power of Symbol - with guest Liam LiburdIn this episode, Helen Paynter and Matthew Feldman talk with Dr Liam Liburd, historian at the University of Sheffield, whose special interest is decolonisation. We talk about the toppling of the Colston Statue, the Black Lives Matter protests, and the power of historical memory and symbolic action.2020-10-1133 minGuns and GodHelen and Matthew introduce 'Guns and God'In this episode, podcast hosts Helen Paynter and Matthew Feldman introduce themselves and open up some of the questions that the series will be addressing. Helen Paynter is the director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, and Matthew Feldman is the director of the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right, although in this podcast series he is speaking in a private capacity. Feel free to get in touch about suggestions for future episodes.paynterh@bristol-baptist.ac.ukmfeldman66@gmail.comHelen's book on domestic abuse and the Bible...2020-09-2731 min
Beer ChristianityThe weaponised Bible with Helen Paynter: God, violence, forgiveness and the ChurchMust we empathise with Nazis? How can we disagree better? Are there limits to forgiveness and how do we avoid becoming monsters as we fight them? Dr Helen Paynter of Bristol Bible College talks about the weaponised Bible, God and violence. From right-wing nationalism in the USA to domestic violence pretty much everywhere, the Bible has been used to justify violence and oppression when the christian message is one of liberation and flourishing. But knowing this does not let us off the hook when it comes to difficult and nuanced ideas and situations. I...2020-09-1552 min
The Shiloh PodcastThe Fearless One – naming the rape victim in Judges 19Helen Paynter and Rosie discuss two harrowing stories of rape and murder - from Delhi in 21st century and from Ancient Israel in the time of the Judges. Please be aware of disturbing content.2020-08-0523 min
Beer ChristianityGenocide in the Bible with Helen PaynterGenocide in the Bible. Did Joshua really kill all those people? Should we take scumbag Samson at his word? How to talk to right wing Christians. How the flood story is all about God's re-Creation. All part of this interview with academic from Bristol Baptist College and head of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, Dr Helen Paynter. Plus, we reply to a listener who thinks we're a good example of Trinitarian love and how our ministry is #socrucial. Find out more about the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence here and...2020-06-2658 min
Real SeekersHelen Paynter- Discussing Biblical ViolenceHelen Paynter presents her scholarly research on how to make sense of Biblical violence.2020-04-132h 17
Beer Christianity19 recommendations for surviving Covid-19 lockdown - from podcasts & series to activitiesBeer Christianity presents: 19 recommendations for your lockdown. (Full list with links at BeerChristianity.libsyn.com) From podcasts to Netflix (and other) series, to radio drama, films and real life activities. Stay sane with out top 19! Drabs, Lau-Lau and Jonty give you their recommendations: Beer Christianity's Covid-19 Top 19 Streaming series Mindhunter (Drabs) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Laura) Tiger King (Jonty) [We recorded this before everyone had watched this] Activities 4. Gardening (Drabs) 5. Cross-stitch/needlepoint/something like that. (Laura) You can buy kits on Etsy. 6. Making chutney (Jonty). Soak a lot...2020-04-051h 06
Recovering God: The ConversationsJudges 19 with Helen PaynterIn this episode, Helen Paynter talks about the passage from the book of Judges, chapter 19. It's a story about the awful treatment of a wife and Helen talks to Grace about why it is in the Bible and what we can learn from it, as well as answering our usual podcast questions.Helen is a Baptist minister and the Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence at Bristol Baptist College. You can find out more about her onEmail: paynterh@bristol-baptist.ac.ukTwitter: @CSBibleViolenceFacebook: CSBVBristolBaptistCollegeWebsite: h...2020-02-0943 min
The Woodies PodcastAug 2019 - Summer Holiday EditionOn this episode Nigel and Rachel reflect on hearing the voice of God including an interview with Hellie Brunt. They also look at how to find rest whilst on holiday and there are some great healing stories and some summer reading book recommendations. Due to the incredible amount of good stuff in this episode, it's a long player edition.
Nigel's preach can be found here.
Book Recommendations:
Love Does - Bob Goff
The Heart is a Noisy Room - Ron Boyd-Macmillan
The Tattooist of Auschwitz - Heather Morris
2019-08-0142 min
Christians In ParliamentNPPB 2019 Seminar - Bible-based Trauma Healing - Bible SocietyAudio from a seminar hosted by Bible Society at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2019 in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 2nd July.
We’re facing an unprecedented crisis in our communities. 2017/18 saw the highest figures of knife-related homicides since 1946, with 31 out of 42 police forces in England and Wales recording an increase.
The Trauma Healing programme offers a Bible-based approach for churches, faith groups, community organisations, and prison chaplains to begin addressing the trauma experienced by individuals, communities and churches. As the wounds are healed inside, the world changes outside.
Listen to how Bible-based trauma healing is bringing hope and re...2019-07-021h 00
Skeptics and Seekers Sunday Sermon (4S)Episode 46: Helen PaynterWe debate biblical violence. Enough said.2019-05-122h 17Cairns Road Weekly Podcast160710 - Galatians part 5 - The freedom of the Gospel in action - Helen Paynter2016-07-1230 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - Sat 16/6/2012 - Dr Stephen Finamore's sermon during Helen Paynter's Ordination2012-06-1618 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - 13/5/2012 - Helen Paynter on Psalm 1152012-05-1320 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - 05/02/2012 - Psalms 2 of 2Here is the second and final part of Helen Paynter's evening sessions on the Psalms.2012-02-1357 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - 15/01/2012 - The Psalms Pt 1Helen Paynter leads the first of 2 evening sessions exploring the Psalms.Part 2 will be 6.30pm Feb 5th in the Upper room.2012-01-1953 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - 27/11/2011 - 1st Sunday in AdventHelen Paynter leading a reflection on the incarnation of Jesus.2011-11-2822 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - 25/09/2011 - Evening Session with Helen Paynter- Part 2Another Tough Nut to Crack 'You shall totally annihilate them' Grappling with the Caananite genocide Part 22011-09-2558 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - 18/09/2011 - Intro to the Gospel of MarkHelen Paynter brings us an introduction to a new series looking at the Gospel of Mark. 2011-09-2025 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastPodcast - 11/09/2011 Evening with Helen PaynterAnother Tough Nut to Crack'You shall totally annihilate them' Grappling with the Caananite genocide Part 1. 2011-09-131h 00Cairns Road Weekly PodcastGod in a box? - Helen PaynterFrom tabernacle to resurrection 2011-05-1524 minCairns Road Weekly PodcastReconciliation hinges on the Cross - Helen PaynterSunday Sermon from Cairns Road Baptist Church on Reconciliation hinges on the Cross. Part 1 in the lent series.Date: 13th March 2011Duration: 22 mins2011-03-1321 min