Best The Joint Public Issues Team Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 157 with Samuel Wells for Sunday 11th May 44:59

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This week our host Alex Clare-Young talks to Sam Wells and Paul Morrison to ask the provocative question of how politics could appear in our preaching for Sunday the 11th of May. Their discussion draws upon the lectionary, this week being: Acts 9:36-43 (Peter and Dorcas or Tabitha), Revelation 7:9-17 (The Multitude from Every Nation) and John 10:22…

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Episode 156 with Simon Cross for Sunday the 4th of May 38:15

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Politics 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…

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10 minutes on The Spring Statement 15:26

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In 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-statementBy JPIT

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Episode 155: with Revd Roy Searle for Sunday 23rd March 32:54

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This 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…

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Episode 154: with Revd David Mayne for Sunday 16th March 42:41

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In 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 …

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10 minutes on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation 11:50

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Welcome 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 t…

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Episode 153: with William Gibson for Sunday 9th March 1:56:44

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In 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 a…

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Articles from the JBI archives Ep 3 (Finale): Anniversary collection picks w/ current joint editor-in-chief Dr Michael Ashby 58:35

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Send us a text What is truth-telling and is it always the best way? How might dignity help us think about the morality of kidney sales? What does the 2018 Thailand cave dive rescue teach us about medical informed consent and virtue? These are just some of the questions explored in the JBI articles chosen by current joint editor-in-chief, Dr Michael…

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Episode 152: with Cathy Bird for Sunday 2nd March 3:00:19

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In 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 b…

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10 minutes on Rural Mental Health Week 22:56

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Listen 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 & Ministr…

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Episode 151: with Florence Wright for Sunday 16th February 2:50:07

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In 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 soci…

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Episode 150: with Hannah Fremont Brown for Sunday 9th February 2:46:58

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In 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 Ch…

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Episode 149: with Jeronne Rudder for Sunday 2nd February 41:10

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In 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 th…

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Episode 148: with Tom Price for Sunday 26th January 45:27

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In 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 To…

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10 Minutes on Peace and Arms with Bishop William Kenney 12:23

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This 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, bri…

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Episode 147: with Jenny Brown for Sunday 19th January 30:34

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In 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 thing…

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Episode 146: with Clare Williams for Sunday 12th January 28:39

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In this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Nathan McGuire chats to our new host, Clare Williams.Clare Williams is an Associate Speaker and Tutor at the OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Her work focuses upon questions of race, justice, culture, and what the Christian message has to offer these big concepts.Prior to her work i…

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Articles from the JBI archives Ep 2: Anniversary collection picks (2004-2006) with former editor-in-chief Jing-Bao Nie 35:21

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Send us a text We often think of writing as creating, but is editing another’s academic work, creating? What does really cool bioethics scholarship look like from the perspective of an ethical transculturalism scholar? Former JBI editor-in-chief, Professor Jing-Bao Nie (Otago), talks about 3 papers from 2004-2006 whose originality and theoretical a…

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10 Minutes on the role of the Church in Disarmament 8:39

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This 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: oikoumen…

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Politics in the Pulpit: Special Christmas Episode - Jesus as a Peacemaker 35:45

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This week, listen to Steve, Nathan and Matt chat about what the bible says about Jesus as a Peacemaker. 🎙️ 'Maybe [this] should encourage us also to be able to reflect on these things that we see going on around the world, but relating them to God speaking to us, wherever we are' ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helpin…

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Episode 145: with Kathy Galloway for Sunday 8th December 46:48

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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 worke…

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Episode 144: with Chantal Noppen for Sunday 1st December 41:55

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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 Sy…

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Articles from the JBI archives Ep 1: Anniversary collection picks (2011-2016) with former editor-in-chief Leigh Rich 46:41

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Send us a text This year, the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry turns 20! To celebrate the 20th anniversary, the JBI has released select articles from the archives as a special anniversary collection. How would you pick out just a few articles to represent two decades of work in the JBI? What papers have stood out or stayed with you, and why? Editors-i…

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10 minutes on the assisted dying bill 16:07

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With 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-2024By JPIT

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Episode 143: with Jonny Baker for Sunday 24th November 48:23

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In 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…

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Episode 142: with Catriona Robertson for Sunday 17th November 44:15

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In 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 Pakis…

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20 years of the JBI: reflections on an ethical project with Paul Komesaroff 32:57

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Send us a text The JBI Dialogues returns from hiatus to kickoff the 20 year anniversary celebrations of the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry (JBI)! Ever wondered about how an academic journal comes into being? What might we mean by 'bioethical inquiry'? What did the JBI set out to do and, 20 years on, how well is the JBI going in achieving its aims? I…

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10 minutes on the US Election with Steve Hucklesby 10:54

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This 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.t…

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Episode 141: with Liddy Buswell for Sunday 10th October 29:37

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In 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 …

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10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 2 7:05

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This 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. Resour…

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10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 1 9:59

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This 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 …

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10 minutes on the Budget with Paul Morrison 9:04

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This 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-202…

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Episode 140: with Niall Briggs for Sunday 2nd November 40:51

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In 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…

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10 Minutes on Faith and Disarmament with Zahraa Kapasi 12:29

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This 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 Weap…

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10 Minutes on an Introduction to the Future of Arms Project 9:31

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This 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…

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Episode 139: with Simeon and Aoife for Sunday 26 October 39:32

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In 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…

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Episode 138: Challenge Poverty Week with Hannah, Simon and Jay for Sunday 20th October 44:29

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A Challenge Poverty Week special episode! In this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, Nathan McGuire chats to Hannah Fremont-Brown, Revd. Simon Jay and Niall Cooper. Niall Cooper has been Director of Church Action on Poverty since 1997, and has been responsible for piloting new approaches to tackling poverty in the UK that enable people and c…

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Episode 137: with Sally Mann for Sunday 10th October 47:25

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In 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 o…

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10 Minutes on housing and refugees – part 3 14:03

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Nathan 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-homeless…

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10 Minutes on housing and refugees – part 2 10:23

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Nathan 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-homeless…

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10 Minutes on housing and refugees – part 1 9:36

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Nathan 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-homeless…

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Episode 136: with Jacob Dimitriou for Sunday 6th October 45:41

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In 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…

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Episode 135: Handover Episode with Matt Forsyth for Sunday 28 September 39:52

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Welcome to this week's episode of Politics in the Pulpit. Nathan Maguire introduces Matt Forsyth, future Vice President of the Methodist Conference, who takes over hosting duties. Matt is joined by Steve Hucklesby, a policy advisor for the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). Matt and Steve delve into their roles, emphasising the intersection of politi…

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Episode 134: with Isabella Senior for Sunday 25 August 37:36

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In 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 wai…

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Episode 133: with Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills for Sunday 18 August 28:32

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In 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 f…

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Episode 132: with Stef Benstead for Sunday 11 August 40:35

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In 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 Naza…

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Episode 131: with Revd Dr Simon Woodman for Sunday 4 August 44:57

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In 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…

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Episode 130: with Dr Trevor Laurence for Sunday 28 July 41:19

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In 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 …

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Episode 129: with Dr Marion Carson for Sunday 21 July 37:06

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In 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…

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Episode 128: with Revd Jade Zerk for Sunday 14 July 36:02

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We'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 N…

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