Best The Joint Public Issues Team Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 3 - Erica Lees-Smith with Neil Thorogood and Steve Tinning (14th December) 38:53

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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: …

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Episode 2 - Thomas Niblett, Erica Lees-Smith & Simeon Mitchell (7th December) 32:10

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The second episode of the Advent season of Politics in the Pulpit is hosted by Thomas Niblett, and features guests and JPIT team members Erica Lees-Smith and Simeon Mitchell. We are trialling some live on-site episodes during advent. This week, Thomas, Erica, and Simeon explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 7th December. Timestamps 00:00 – Int…

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Episode 1 - Erica Lees-Smith, Alex Clare-Young, Thomas Niblett - 30 November 2025, Advent 1 35:47

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The first episode of the new Advent season of Politics in the Pulpit is hosted by Politics in the Pulpit editor Erica Lees-Smith, and features guests and JPIT team members Alex Clare-Young and Thomas Niblett. We are trialing some live on site episodes during advent. This week, Erica, Alex and Thomas explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 30th N…

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Episode 9 - Nicola Robinson (23rd November) 48:58

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The tenth and final episode of this season of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Stephen Ansa-Addo, and features our special guest, Nicola Robinson! Nicola Anne Robinson is a URC Minister, currently serving in the Leeds URC Partnership. She has a strong commitment to social and environmental justice, for people and planet who are exper…

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Episode 9 - Lindsey Sanderson (16th November) 50:02

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The ninth episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Stephen Ansa-Addo, and featuring our special guest, Lindsey Sanderson! Lindsey is a URC minister, serving as Moderator of the National Synod of Scotland since January 2024. She currently represents the Synod Moderators on the JPIT strategy group. Her commitment to social justice p…

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Episode 8 - Mark Rowland (9th November) 38:06

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The eighth episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Alex Clare-Young, and featuring our special guest, Mark Rowland! Mark is Secretary of the Faith and Order Committee for the Methodist Church in Britain. He has been a Methodist minister since 2009 and his formation stretched from inner city Sheffield to the United States. He was …

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Episode 7 - Phil Nevard (2nd November) 53:02

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The seventh episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Stephen Ansa-Addo, and featuring our special guest, Phil Nevard! Other than a few years dabbling in other jobs, Phil has been a URC minister for most of his working life - over 30 years. For all of that time Phil has managed to escape temptation into regional URC jobs and has ha…

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Episode 6 - Claire Nicholls (26th October) 42:03

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The sixth episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Stephen Ansa-Addo, and featuring our special guest Claire Nicholls! Claire is Regional Minister for London Baptists, looking after 80 plus churches in South East London. She also oversees the Justice Hub in the association and has a particular focus on enabling and empowering wome…

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Episode 5 - Melanie Smith (19th October) 46:12

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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 Plac…

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Episode 4 - Sarah Edwards (12th October) 38:19

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Episode 3 - Pat Bennett (5th October) 41:04

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The third episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Stephen Ansa-Addo, and featuring our special guest Pat Bennett! Pat is a writer, scholar and liturgist who has worked at the intersections of the humanities and sciences fostering conversation, exploration and the exchange of ideas. She has a background in both science and theolog…

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Episode 2 - 28 September - Fiona Haworth 47:00

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The second episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is hosted by Stephen Ansa-Addo, and featuring our special guest Fiona Haworth! Fiona is a member of the Iona Community and an associate priest in the Church of England, based in St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich.  She has a long interest in issues of justice and peace, the intersection of s…

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Episode 1 - 21 September - Stephen Ansa-Addo 35:52

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The first episode of Politics in the Pulpit Autumn 2025 is a handover episode featuring special guest Stephen Ansa-Addo, who will be your host for the next ten episodes! Stephen is a United Reformed Church Minister serving a cluster of three churches in Berkshire who is passionate about living out the Gospel, pursuing justice, and exploring God in …

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5 Lines of Inquiry with...an AI ETHICIST - feat Prof Katrina Bramstedt 36:13

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Send us a text What is AI ethics and what is it not? What is the difference between ‘responsible AI’ and ‘ethical AI’? What’s in the ethics ‘toolbox’ on the front-lines at a global biotech company? How many ‘r’s are there in the word “strawberry”? In this episode of JBI Dialogues, we chat with Adjunct Professor Katrina Bramstedt - clinical ethicist…

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Episode 167 with Angus Ritchie for Sunday 20th July 40:41

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Join our host Alex Clare-Young for the final episode of the season as they speak to Father Angus Ritchie and Simeon Mitchell to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching for Sunday 20th July. Drawing on the lectionary readings: Genesis 18:1-10a - A Son Promised to Abraham and Sarah Colossians 1:15-28 - The Supremacy of Christ / Paul’s Inte…

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Episode 166 with Dr Frances Clemson for Sunday 13th July 47:15

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Join 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 Par…

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Episode 165 with Molly Boot for Sunday 6th July 43:17

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This week our host Alex Clare-Young talks to Molly Boot and Roo Stewart to ask the provocative question of how politics could appear in our preaching for Sunday the 6th July. Their discussion draws upon the Lectionary, this week being: -  Isaiah 66:10-14 - The Worship God Demands - Galatians 6:1-16 - Bear One Another’s Burdens -  Luke 10:1-11, 16-2…

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Episode 164 With Mel Beaven for Sunday 29th June 49:42

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This 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, teachi…

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10 Minutes on the Comprehensive Spending Review: Insights and Implications 11:34

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Join 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 signi…

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Episode 163 with Jennifer Smith for Sunday 22 June 47:01

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This week our host Alex Clare-Young is joined by Jennifer Smith and Steve Tinning to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching for Sunday the 22nd of June, drawing upon the Lectionary: Isaiah 65:1-9 - The Righteousness of God’s Judgement Galatians 3:23-29 - Law or Faith Luke 8:26-39 - Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac Jennifer Smith is a M…

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Episode 162 with Jo Clare-Young for Sunday 15th June 39:00

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This week our host Alex Clare-Young is joined by Jo Clare-Young and Paul Morrison to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching for Trinity Sunday, drawing upon the lectionary: Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31 (The Gifts of Wisdom), Romans 5:1-5 (Results of Justification) and John 16:12-15 (The Work of the Spirit). Jo Clare-Young is a minister ordained…

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Episode 161 with Fiona MacMillan for Sunday 8th June 38:34

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This week our host Alex Clare-Young talks to Fiona MacMillan and Florence Wright to ask the provocative question of how politics could appear in our preaching for Sunday the 8th June. Their discussion draws upon the lectionary, this week being: Genesis 11:1-9 (The Tower of Babel), Acts 2:1-21 (The Coming of the Holy Spirit) and John 14:8-17 & 25-27…

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Episode 160 with Graham McGeoch for Sunday 1st June 40:49

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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 McGeoc…

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Episode 159 with Gary Hall for Sunday 25th May 44:53

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This 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 1…

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Episode 158 with Alison Webster for Sunday 18th May 44:09

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Alex 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 R…

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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…