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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 of encounter for the whole community as well as at special events with the Ark Bus. As well as working on the edges of church, he helps facilitate conversations around the mixed ecology of church. He has an interest in the environment and in economics and previously worked in hospitality and software development.
Florence is the Constituency Action Network (CAN) Intern at JPIT this year. The vision of CAN is to create a network of at least one church in every constituency actively developing a meaningful relationship with their MP. Florence graduated this year from Durham University where she studied Psychology and Geography. She was heavily involved with student activism and encouraging Christian students to get political.
Matt, Niall and Florence discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 2nd November, which are: Ruth 1:1-18 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34 Psalm 146
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/jointpublicissues
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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 Reformed Church. His background is in international development and enabling Christians and churches to respond to issues of global poverty and injustice. He lives in Oxford with his wife and three children, and is a Methodist local preacher. Aoife is the JPIT Communications Intern for 2024. They have a passion for justice, learning, creativity, and their ever-strengthening relationship with God. She's driven by a desire to help solve problems, and create a more just world, whether that is through large actions such as policy reform or global change, or smaller community action, inviting others in for a cuppa, or just a small act of kindness. Aoife is a disabled person. Matt, Simeon and Aoife discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 20th October, which are: Job 42: 1-6 Hebrews 7:23:28 Mark 10:46:52 Psalm 34:1-8‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at /
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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 communities struggling against poverty to reclaim dignity, agency and power together. He is also co-chair of Let’s End Poverty and convenor of the URC Manchester and Salford Urban Mission Partnership.
Hannah coordinates Let’s End Poverty, a movement of people united behind a vision of the future where poverty can’t keep anyone down. She is passionate about supporting churches and Christians to campaign and walk alongside our communities for justice. She is a member of Hinde Street Methodist Church, and currently completing an MA in Theology, Mission and Ministry.
Simon is a Pioneer Baptist minister based in Birmingham. In 2003 his wife Rachel and him set up a local charity that focuses on projects that aim to tackle poverty and injustice issues. The charity several projects including the ‘Quinton Food Pantry’. Both him and the project believe in ‘supporting people out of poverty with dignity’.
Nathan, Hannah, Simon and Niall discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 20th October, which are: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Psalm 22:1-15 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at / 1001084297426200
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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 of her family to stay put and serve in that East-End community. Sally wrote “Looking for Lydia”’ reflecting on 25 years of ministry, and recently collated 25 stories for Red Letter Christians’ book “Jesus and Justice”She lectures in sociology and has a PhD in philosophy. She’s happiest in her Bonny Downs community where she’ll be moving in to an “Urban Abbey”- an experiment in intentional community living (see https://www.bonnydownschurch.org/urbanabbey)Matt, Steve and Sally discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 10th October, which are:
Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31 Psalm 22:1-15 Job 23:1-9, 16-17‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at / 1001084297426200
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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 in the Everybody In initiative during the pandemic, supporting rough sleepers to access safe provision which is estimated to have saved more than 200 lives. Housing Justice is the membership body for faith and community night shelters, as well as providing a Hosting and Lodgings project for destitute migrants and working to support churches to build affordable housing on their land.
Matt and Jacob discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 6th October, which are:
Job 1:1, 2:1-10
Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
Psalm 26
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at / 1001084297426200
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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 politics and faith. They explore the importance of unity in diversity, reflecting on this week's lectionary readings from Esther, James, and Mark. The discussion highlights themes of justice, prayer, and the role of Christians in advocating for global peace and nuclear disarmament.
The episode also touches on current news, including climate change, political developments, and heartwarming stories, connecting these to the scriptural themes. The conversation encourages churches to engage in prayer, advocacy, and practical action, particularly in the context of the climate crisis and local community needs.
Join us as we reflect on how to faithfully navigate the intersection of faith and politics in our preaching and daily lives.
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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 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 Baptist movement. Isabella loves connecting with people and encouraging them to grow as missionary disciples while discovering their God-given potential for the Kingdom.
Helen and Isabella discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 25th August, which are:1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Psalm 84
This is the last episode of our summer season, and we will be back with the autumn season mid-September.
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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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 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, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University. Prior to ordination, Sarah was a psychiatrist and psychotherapist in the NHS. She is married to Richard, a GP, and they have 2 boys and a Labrador.
Helen and Sarah discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 18 August, which are:
1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Psalm 111
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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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 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, 15, 31-33 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51 Psalm 130
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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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 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 Psalm 51:1-12
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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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 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 Ephesians 3:13-21 John 6:1-21 Psalm 14
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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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 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 Samuel 7:1-14a Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Psalm 89:20-37
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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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 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 preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 14 July, which are:
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 Psalm 24
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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In this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, we focus on the upcoming General Election. With Sunday 30th June being the final Sunday before the General Election on the 4th July.
This episode is hosted by Nathan McGuire, who is the Campaigns and Church Engagement Officer for JPIT, and is a Baptist Minister and is driven by a strong passion for community organising and equipping Christian communities to actively pursue justice. Nathan hosts a conversation with church leaders from our three denominations.
Our guests for this episode are:
Revd Fiona Bennett: Fiona is currently serving as minister of Augustine United URC in the centre of Edinburgh and as immediate past moderator of URC General Assembly. She has worked as a minister in Scotland for 27 years during which she has served (as a URC minister) in local churches in the Church of Scotland and the Methodist Church in Scotland. Fiona is a mediator with Place for Hope, has 3 adult children and is currently addicted to reading historical crime fiction.
Revd Rachel Parkinson: Rachel has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years before which she was an inspector for the Health and Safety Executive. She is currently Chair of the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District of the Methodist Church. Running and cycling keep Rachel sane, and she’s also passionate about pilgrimage.
Revd Steve Tinning: Steve is the Baptist Union’s Public Issues Enabler, dividing his working week between JPIT and the Baptist Union of Great Britain. At heart, Steve is an activist, with practical theology and community-organising theory working as the foundations of a ministry of justice and compassion.
The lectionary readings for Sunday 30th June, which are:
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43 Psalm 130
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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In 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, 4-11, 19-23), 23-49 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41 Psalm 9:9-20
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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In this week’s episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Dr Lisa Adjei.
Dr. Lisa Adjei is an international speaker and writer who holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Physiology from the University of Surrey in Guildford, where she was also a church leader for many years. Lisa is the founder of Sankofa Collective, an ecumenical racial justice and reconciliation community for Christians. Dr Lisa Adjei currently works for Christian Aid as a British Church Relations Manager, her role seeks to support denominational leaders across the United Kingdom in justice & mission. She also sits on Churches Together England’s Board of trustees, their Racial Justice Working Group as the chair of their Theology sub-group and on their millennial leader’s forum, Emerge, for the Pentecostal & Charismatic forum – their work seeks to look at intergenerational reconciliation and legacy within the forum. Dr Lisa is the chair of a global climate youth community, Climate YES, a movement of young activists engaging in political and societal transformation. Lisa is currently an active member of Trinity Baptist Church and serves in their young adult’s ministry, Impact.
Michael and Lisa discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 16th June, which are:
1 Samuel 15:34-16:132 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17Mark 4:26-34Psalm 20
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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In this week's episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Revd Dr Tim Judson.
Reverend Doctor Tim Judson is a theologian and Baptist Minister passionate about the intersection of theology, arts, and social justice. He explores how beliefs shape lives, engaging with liberation theologies to challenge systemic inequalities. As one of the few White members of Baptists Together's national racial justice hub, he contributes to research on equality and diversity, particularly in reimagining Whiteness in theology. Tim's interests span Black theology, music, Bonhoeffer, Aquinas, and environmental ethics. With ministerial experience in various UK locations and international missions, including Uganda and Thailand, he draws on diverse contexts for reflection and song writing. Tim holds theology degrees from Bristol, Durham, and a PhD from Aberdeen, focusing on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theology of lament. At Regents Park College, he serves as a Lecturer in Ministerial Formation and author of "Dark Weeping and Light Sleeping" and "Awake in Gethsemane."
Michael and Tim discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 9th June, which are:1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35 Psalm 138
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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In this week's episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Revd Dr Jo Cox-Darling.
Joanne Cox-Darling is Superintendent of the Wolverhampton Methodist Circuit, Chair of the Mission Committee, and trustee of the Southlands Methodist Trust. A lifelong proponent of holding the space for both justice and evangelism, Joanne continues to help the church notice what God is up to. Author of 'Finding God in a Culture of Fear' (featured in this month's Methodist Theology Book Club) and regular on BBCR2's Pause for Thought, Joanne seeks to help folk make connections that matter: in life and in faith.
Michael and Jo discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 2nd June, which are:1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23-3:6 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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In this week's episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Revd George Pitcher.
George Pitcher is a visiting fellow at the LSE and an Anglican priest. He's a journalist and writer by background, an occasional broadcaster and a former senior adviser to Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. He recently completed 10 years of rural parish ministry in Sussex.
Michael and George discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 26th May, which are:
Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 9:12-17 John 3:1-17 Psalm 29
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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In this week's episode of Politics in the Pulpit, host Michael Wakelin chats to Paul Kerensa.
Paul is a British Comedy Award-winning writer, working on TV shows including Miranda, Not Going Out with Lee Mack, Top Gear, and many more. As a comedian he’s performed over 3000 gigs, from Montreal Comedy Festival to London’s Comedy Store, via countless churches and Christian festivals. He’s author of ten books, a broadcaster on Radio 2’s Pause for Thought and Radio 4’s Daily Service, a broadcasting historian, and an Occasional Preacher in his local Anglican church.
Michael and Paul discuss preaching on the lectionary readings for Sunday 19th May, which are:
Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:22-27 John 15:26-26, 16:4b-15 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
‘Politics in the Pulpit’ is JPIT’s weekly lectionary resource, helping to equip preachers, ministers and worship leaders to unpack justice and peace issues in the pulpit. You can join in the conversation on Twitter/X at @publicissues or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001084297426200
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