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  • Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans.

    In this second episode of the series, they discuss Romans 1:18-32, and begin to explore some of the big themes of the book, addressing wrath, grace, spirituality, sexuality and sin. There's an Instant Preach on John 15:1 and a Jeneral Knowledge question on whether there is life on other planets. All the big topics!

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

    Paul and the Gift (John Barclay)

    The Message of Romans - Bible Speaks Today (John Stott)

    Phoebe: A Story (Paula Gooder)

    Into the Heart of Romans (NT Wright)

    Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life (Andrew Ollerton)

    The Romans Course (Bible Society)

    God and The Gay Christian (Matthew Vines)

    Unconditional (Justin Lee)

    The Plausibility Problem (Ed Shaw)

    Living Out website

    Robert A.J. Gagnon

    Theology in the Raw (Preston Sprinkle)

    The Space Trilogy (CS Lewis)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Romans 2.

  • Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans.

    In this first episode of the series, they discuss the first 17 verses of Romans 1, setting the scene for why Paul might have written this letter, gaining an understanding of the church in Rome and highlighting some of the themes that will recur through the book. There's testimony of God at work at events across the summer, some correspondence about last season, an Instant Preach on Colossians 3:23 and a Jeneral Knowledge question on what God was doing before he created the world.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

    Paul and the Gift (John Barclay)

    The Message of Romans - Bible Speaks Today (John Stott)

    Phoebe: A Story (Paula Gooder)

    Into the Heart of Romans (NT Wright)

    Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life (Andrew Ollerton)

    The Romans Course (Bible Society)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Romans 1:18-32.

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  • Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

    In this final episode of the series, they discuss Psalm 103. After some chat about summer events, holidays and correspondence, Neil has an Instant Preach on 1 Kings 19:11-13 and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question about how often people should read the Bible.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

    Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

    My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

    Sing Over Me (Porter's Gate)

    Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening (Cynthia Bourgeault)

    Invitation to Silence and Solitude (Ruth Hayley Barton)

    Theology of the Old Testament (Walter Brueggemann)

    God Has A Name (John Mark Comer)

    Field Guide to the Bible

    Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

    The Romans Course (Bible Society)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Romans 1.

  • Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

    In this episode, they discuss Psalm 51, a psalm of repentance and restoration. Jen has an Instant Preach on Zechariah 4:10 and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from Daniel who asks why God gives humans free will.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

    Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

    My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Psalm 103.

  • Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

    In this episode, they discuss Psalm 42, thinking about what it means to thirst after God. Plus Fiona has an Instant Preach on 1 Peter 5:7 and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from a young person about why Jesus doesn't come back now.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

    Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

    My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Psalm 51.

  • Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

    Join the team for the much anticipated Outspoken LIVE, with an episode of The Outspoken Bible recorded in front of an audience in Aberfeldy on Sunday 2 June 2024.

    After some correspondence, and some interaction with the room, Neil faces the challenge of an Instant Preach on Zephaniah 3:17 timed by a member of his congregation. Discussion then turns to Psalm 73. Jeneral Knowledge is on the question of whether we're all related to Adam and Eve sent in by a listener, Sam.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

    Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

    My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Psalm 42.

  • Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

    In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 40, thinking about what it means to be pulled out of the slimy pit. Plus Fiona has an Instant Preach and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from a young person about reading your Bible.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

    Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

    My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

    Paul and The Power of Grace (John Barclay)

    The Faith-filled Therapist (Jo Hargreaves)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Psalm 73.

  • Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

    In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 8, thinking about our place in the universe and the place of children in worship. Plus Jen is under pressure to produce an Instant Preach and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from a young person about the word of God - is it Jesus? Is it the Bible? Is it both?

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

    Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

    My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

    Paul and The Power of Grace (John Barclay)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Psalm 40.

  • Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

    In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 1, thinking about trees, streams, postures and songs. Plus there are two new segments, some correspondence to catch up on and, obviously, news of Neil's book!

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

    Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

    My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

    Paul and The Power of Grace (John Barclay)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Our next episode will be about Psalm 8.

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    In the final episode of the season that taken us though the book of Acts, they discuss what they have learned and how they have changed by reading the book. Glover's Others is on Nebucadnezzer and there's a big reveal about the link. The final What's The Gen? of the season is a reminder to keep an eye on the Youthscape Translating God project.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    Easter resources (SBS)

    Gather Together (SBS/Youthwork Journeys)

    Translating God (Youthlink)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Season 6 of The Outspoken Bible will begin after Easter!

  • Follow Neil, Fiona and Jen as they reach the end of the book of Acts. They share reflections on Act 28:11-31, where Paul travels to Rome and is subsequently placed under house arrest. Paul is still able to witness with many people during this time as they travel from far and wide to hear him share the gospel. Neil shares his Glover's Others and Jen shares some interesting research in Jen's Gen.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 28:11-31:

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    The Church of Scotland Jewish Christian Glossary (Church of Scotland)

    A qualitative inquiry into Christian faith transmission in the family context (Sarah Holmes)

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be reviewing the whole of Acts.

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    This week they look at Acts 27:1-28:10 where Paul and companions are caught in a storm that lasts 14 days, and then shipwrecked. After some discussion of Lent resources, Glover's Other is on Luke, the author of this book and What's The Gen? is on some research and ideas from Youthscape.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 21:1-23:

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    Let Me Go There (Paula Gooder)

    Every Day Reflections (SBS)

    Give Up Ten (Trussell Trust)

    Beautiful Resistance (Jon Tyson)

    Losing Heart (Youthscape)

    Dear Theo (SBS)

    Making a Mark in Mark (SBS)

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 28:11-31

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    This week they look at Acts 24-26, wading into the weeds of Paul's trials before Felix, Festus and Agrippa. There are some podcast recommendations followed by a Glover's Other is on Caiphas, the high priest and What's The Gen? veers away from stats towards the importance of nurturing our own spirituality.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 21:1-23:

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    Real Dictators podcast

    Divine Nature podcast

    The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God podcast

    Beautiful Resistance (Jon Tyson)

    Mark Yaconelli

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 27:1-28:10

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    This week they look at Acts 21:1-23:35, as Paul sets off towards Jerusalem via some of the churches along the Mediterranean coastline.

    Glover's Others is on Junia, a woman found in Romans 16:7, and What's The Gen? is bursting with stats.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 21:1-23:35

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    Junia Is Not Alone (Scot McKnight)

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 24-26.

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    This week they look at Acts Chapter 20, with Paul saying an emotional goodbye to the church in Ephesus to set out for Macedonia. Before leaving, a tragedy occurs which leads to a miraculous display of God's mercy...

    Glover's Others is on Thaddeus the little-known apostle, and What's The Gen? is all about Youth for Christ's Z to A of Faith and Spirituality.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 20

    Youth for Christ - Z to A of Faith and Spirituality

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  • Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    Paul is now in Ephesians, a great centre of spiritual power in the ancient world. With references to the Epistle to Ephesians, discussion centres around the role of power and authority within the early church and the contemporary context. Glover's Others is on Herodias whose story is found in Mark 6, and What's The Gen? is all about Generation Alpha, from a report issued by OneHope.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 18.

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    Rescuing the Gospel From The Cowboys (Richard Twiss)

    Generation Alpha: Initial Insights (One Hope, 2023)

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    This Hope Is For You (SBS daily podcast)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 20.

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    Having moved on from Athens, we now encounter Paul in Corinth where he lives for 3 years, working alongside a tent making couple called Priscilla and Aquila. Glover's Others is on Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, and What's The Gen? is about a piece of research commissioned by the Boys Brigade and Youthscape on youth culture trends.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 18.

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    Listening to Young People (Boys Brigade/Youthscape, 2023)

    Translating God (Youthscape, 2023-24)

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    This Hope Is For You (SBS daily podcast)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 19.

  • If you enjoy The Outspoken Bible - we'd love you to take a look at two more podcasts we have made for the Advent Season!

    First: The Advent - written and performed by Fiona Stewart (yes, she of The Outspoken Bible) this Audio drama takes us through the waiting and the wondering, the light in the darkness of the advent season. Episodes are released daily.

    Search for The Advent Spoken OutListen to the full series on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

    Second: This hope is for you - Brand new for 2023, daily readings and reflections to help us pause and consider why we too can have hope this Christmas season.

    Search - This Hope is for you

    Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    Paul finds himself waiting around in Athens and uses the opportunity to share the gospel in a new way in the marketplace and the Areopagus. There he uses the local poets and the statues he has seen to name the 'unknown god' as Jesus.

    Glover's Others is on Eli the priest found in and What's The Gen? is about the encouraging results of the Talking Jesus research.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 17:6-33

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    Rescuing The Gospel From The Cowboys (Richard Twiss)

    Huia Come Home (J. Ruka)

    Talking Jesus research

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    This Hope Is For You (SBS daily podcast)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 18.

  • Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

    Paul is revisiting the churches in Galatia when he encounters a block and an opportunity to bring the gospel to a new continent. There's a businesswoman, a slave and a jailer, and soon a new church is formed. Glover's Others is on Delilah in Judges 16 and What's The Gen? is all about The National Literacy Trust annual report on reading for pleasure.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins and Fiona Stewart.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.

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    Acts 16:6-17:5

    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

    Huia Come Home (J. Ruka)

    Lydia (Paula Gooder)

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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 17:6-33