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The Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 15 - Carol BostridgeThis episode introduces Carol Bostridge who at the time of her research was a Regional Minister within London Baptist Association. She is now retired and busy! Carol’s research was about the way in which a woman’s marital status affected her experience of ministry.
2024-05-1807 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 14 - Afi KirkThis episode introduces Afi Kirk who is pastor at Blackheath and Charlton Baptist Church in London. Afi researched the financial barriers to training and accreditation for women whose calling is recognised.
2024-05-1707 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 13 - Hayley YoungThis episode introduces Hayley Young who is currently co-team leader of Southern Counties Baptist Association. At the time of her research she was Strategic Team Leader for the Northern Baptist Association and President of the Baptist Union. Hayley’s research reflected upon her experience of being a millennial leader within Baptists Together.
2024-05-1609 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 12 - Amutha DevarajThis episode introduces Amutha Deveraj who is the minister of Ashurst Drive Baptist Church in Ilford. Amutha collaborated with her congregation to better understand the journey into ministry for Asian women.
2024-05-1511 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 11 - Claire NicholsThis episode introduces Claire Nichols who is currently a Regional Minister in the London Baptist Association. When she was conducting her research she was minister of New Addington Baptist Church in Croydon. Claire reflected upon her experience of developing a London Baptist Women’s Justice Hub.
2024-05-1411 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 10 - Clare HooperThis episode introduces Clare Hooper who is co-team leaders of the Southern Counties Baptist Association. She also coordinates Childrens’ You and Families learning at Bristol Baptist College. Clare researched how her Association could be more effective at affirming women in ministry.
2024-05-1309 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 9 - Helen StokleyThis episode introduces Helen Stokley who is the Deputy Vice Chancellor at Spurgeon’s College in London. Helen looked at how women can be better prepared for ministerial training so they flourish as ministers in training.
2024-05-1114 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 8 - Laura GilmourThis episode introduces Laura Gilmour is a palliative care chaplain at Strathcaron Hospice in central Scotland and so is a minister in the Baptist Union of Scotland. Laura researched the way in which caring responsibilities impact women’s experience of ministry.
2024-05-1010 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 7 - Pam SearleThis episode introduces Pam Searle who is the minister at Sutton Baptist Church in London. Pam researched the experiences of accredited women ministers who had left ministry, or were seconded or on long-term sabbatical within the Baptist Union.
2024-05-0912 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 6 - Alex Ellish and Carmel Murphy ElliotThis episode introduces Alex and Carmel who worked together on their research. Carmel Murphy Elliot has a portfolio ministry which includes being regional coordinator for Urban Expression in the North of England. Alex Ellish was at the time of the research the minister of a Baptist church in Peckham in southeast London as well as being a regional coordinator for Urban Expression. Together they researched women ministers’ experience of working in pioneering contexts.
2024-05-0813 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 5 - Beth PowneyThis episode introduces Beth Powney who was the Regional Team Leader of the Eastern Baptist Association when she was doing her research. She has now retired in the South East. Beth’s research evaluated the impact of a leadership development programme for women ministers called MagnifyYou.
2024-05-0712 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 4 - Denise DobieThis episode introduces Denise Dobie who is a newly accredited minister serving at Darkhouse Baptist Church in the Black Country. Until recently she was also a GP. Her research, which was also part of her NAMs studies, looked at the experience of women ministering through the menopause and the support they received.
2024-05-0611 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 3 - Helen DareThis episode introduces Helen Dare who is both the minister at Broad Haven Baptist Church in Pembrokeshire and a tutor at Cardiff Baptist College. Helen was one of the members of the Theological Reflectors group and she explains how that group contributed to the research.
2024-05-0413 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 2 - Charmaine MhlangaThis episode introduces Charmaine Mhlanga who is a newly accredited minister serving at Sundon Park Baptist Church in Luton. Her research, which also formed part of her NAMs studies, looked at the Baptist Together Equality and Diversity training resources for ministers called, ‘I am because you are’.
2024-05-0309 minThe Project Violet PodcastS2 Episode 1 - Sarah CraneThis episode introduces Sarah Crane who is the Head of Chaplaincy at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Her research compared the experiences of women ministers working as NHS chaplains with those same women’s experience of working in a local church.
2024-05-0213 minThe Project Violet PodcastEpisode 5 - From Bystander to AllyEpisode 5 looks at how behaviour that undermines women is often ignored rather than challenged. It suggests that we all have a responsibility to change from being a bystander to an ally. Hosts Jane Day and Helen Cameron listen in as Tim, Nathan and Steve role play a conversation about choosing the next minister. It is the last of 5 episodes preparing for the release of the findings of Project Violet on 2 May 2024. Tune back in on that day for Season 2. For more information visit www.projectviolet.org.uk
A podcast is usually a recording of two or mor...
2024-02-2920 minThe Project Violet PodcastEpisode 4 - From all women to this womanEpisode 4 looks at how not all women experience sexism in the same way. It suggests that other identities and experiences contribute and need to be recognised. Hosts Jane Day and Helen Cameron listen in as Esther, Tim, Nathan and Steve role play a Deacon’s Meeting. It is episode 4 of 5 preparing for the release of the findings of Project Violet on 2 May 2024. For more information visit www.projectviolet.org.uk
A podcast is usually a recording of two or more people having a conversation. So much of
church life is sharing conversation with one another...
2024-02-2221 minThe Project Violet PodcastEpisode 3 - From Criticism to FeedbackEpisode 3 looks at how criticism can be experienced as sexist. It suggests ways of giving constructive feedback. Hosts Jane Day and Helen Cameron listen in as Esther, Tim, Nathan and Steve role play a conversation after the Church Meeting. It is episode 3 of 5 preparing for the release of the findings of Project Violet on 2 May 2024. For more information visit www.projectviolet.org.uk
A podcast is usually a recording of two or more people having a conversation. So much of
church life is sharing conversation with one another, Sometimes we speak to others directly,
o...
2024-02-1518 minThe Project Violet PodcastEpisode 2 - From Compliment to AffirmationA podcast is usually a recording of two or more people having a conversation. So much of
church life is sharing conversation with one another, Sometimes we speak to others directly,
on other occasions we might listen to a conversation between two people within a meeting.
Sometimes a conversation happens and is retold to us afterwards. In all these examples we
are invited to listen and to reflect on what is said.
We invite you to listen to these podcast conversations between Jane and Helen and their
guests. And we invite...
2024-02-0818 minThe Project Violet PodcastEpisode 1 - The story so farA podcast is usually a recording of two or more people having a conversation. So much of
church life is sharing conversation with one another, Sometimes we speak to others directly,
on other occasions we might listen to a conversation between two people within a meeting.
Sometimes a conversation happens and is retold to us afterwards. In all these examples we
are invited to listen and to reflect on what is said.
We invite you to listen to these podcast conversations between Jane and Helen and their
guests. And we invite...
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