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- Ceasefire Peace, Cutting Welfare, and Longing for Justice // In the News
What can a Ukraine ceasefire teach us about biblical peace? How can we pastor people well who are affected by welfare cuts and NHS changes? Where can we find the true justice we long for?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past weeks and how they relate to church leadership.
You can watch a video and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/ceasefire-peace-cutting-welfare-and-longing-for-justice.
Show notes
- Local Conferences 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- Evangelical Alliance resources (eauk.org)
- Russia sticks to red lines on 30-day Ukraine ceasefire plan - as Zelenskyy attacks 'manipulative' Putin (news.sky.com)
- Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare needed (bbc.co.uk)
- Thousands to lose jobs as Starmer scraps NHS England to cut 'bureaucracy' (bbc.co.uk)
- The response to two-tier sentencing? A lot of finger-pointing (thetimes.com)
- Crossbow killer jailed for life for triple murders (bbc.co.uk)
- UN judge ‘exploited and abused’ woman she forced into slavery, court rules (theguardian.com)
- Judge who slammed ‘pitiful’ driving crime punishments caught speeding for fourth time (thesun.co.uk)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ..
00:00 - FIEC update
05:29 - Ceasefire in Ukrain and biblical peace
12:55 - Cuts to welfare in the UK and compassion for the vulnerable
20:18 - Changes in the NHS and hope in uncertainty
26:23 - Two-tier justice, Kyle Clifford, Lydia Mugambe, and true justice
33:15 - Adrian Reynolds banned from driving for speeding
35 min - A Culture of Evangelism (with Nick McQuaker)
How can churches develop a culture of evangelism in all of church life? Are we ready to receive people who are searching for spiritual answers?
With more people becoming open to spiritual things, churches need to be ready to be the place they can find answers and meet Jesus.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and Nick McQuaker (A Passion for Life) discuss what a culture of evangelism might look like in our churches and what small steps church leaders can take to begin to develop one.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/a-culture-of-mission.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
00:00 - Introduction
02:08 - The mission climate in UK churches
06:51 - Sunday services as an evangelism strategy
12:34 - Displaying the gospel away from Sunday services
15:50 - How do you make a start in developing a culture of evangelism?
18:49 - Mission dependency, mission heat, and mission pathways
25:17 - Understanding your context
29:31 - Help for churches
33 min - Ukraine Anniversary, ARC, and Kitchen Islands // In the News
What is God doing in the war in Ukraine? What impact does 'Christian speaking' in culture have on the church? What is a true marker of wealth?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past weeks and how they relate to church leadership.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks (bbc.co.uk)
- The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (arcforum.com)
- The Defining Moment of ARC 2025 - Speak Life (youtube.com)
- 83-year-old Philosopher’s message to our generation and time | Os Guinness (youtube.com)
- Making Faith Magnetic, Daniel Strange (thegoodbook.co.uk)
- School worker sacked for LGBT+ posts wins appeal (bbc.co.uk)
- The ultimate signs of wealth: do you most covet a kitchen island – or early retirement? (theguardian.com)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Three years of war in Ukraine
08:59 - Investing in your own activities
12:41 - Leading through provocation
15:43 - ARC 2025 and people speaking Christianly
25:32 - Free speech and the Kristie Higgs appeal
32:01 - Does a kitchen island mean you are wealthy?
34 min - Holocaust Memorial, David Fletcher, and the Catholic Jubilee // In the News
Why is it important to remember the holocaust? How can we respond to yet another church abuse scandal? Are there true believers in the Catholic church?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past few weeks.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Planters 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- Among monarchs and presidents, focus of Auschwitz anniversary is on 50 survivors (theguardian.com)
- Church scandal: Man behind cover-up was abuser (channel4.com)
- King Charles to visit Italy and meet Pope Francis, Buckingham Palace says (uk.news.yahoo.com)
- FIEC Gospel Unity Ethos Statement (fiec.org.uk)
- The Dynasty: New England Patriots (apple.com)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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- Instagram
32 min - On the North of England (with Andy Hunter)
The sparse yet diverse nature of Cumbria and the North East of England provides opportunity for gospel partnerships between local churches.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by our Director for Scotland and the North of England, Andy Hunter, to talk about life, ministry, opportunities, and challenges in Cumbria and the North East of England.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/on-the-north-of-england.
Show notes
- The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God (justinbrierley.com)
- Gospel Partnerships in Practice (fiec.org.uk)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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00:00 - Andy Hunter, Director for Scotland and the North of England
11:22 - Cumbria life
14:20 - Opportunities and challenges in Cumbria
18:48 - Life in the North East
23:14 - Medhurst Ministries and church partnerships
27:55 - Pray for the North of England
32 min - Responding to Evil, Trump's Orders, and The Traitors // In the News
How can church leaders think wisely about stories of evil? Should we hold church and political leaders to the same standard? What can we learn from The Traitors?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director), discuss the stories in the news.
You can watch a video of this epoisode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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- Instagram
00:00 - FIEC update
07:42 - Thinking wisely and responding to violence and evil
21:21 - Donald Trump's executive orders
28:44 - Lessons from The Traitors
35 min - Lessons from Leaders Who Left // In the News Special
The past year has had several stories of leaders who left their leadership positions - or who returned to it - which can give us lessons to learn for leadership in church life.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss lessons for church leaders to learn from other leaders who left in the past year.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- From Plains to the White House: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy for Evangelicals (thegospelcoalition.org)
- Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run (bbc.co.uk)
- Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over Church abuse scandal (bbc.co.uk)
- Donald Trump will become president on 20 January - but what happens to his criminal cases now? (news.sky.com)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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00:00 - Jimmy Carter and Christian politicians
10:32 - Justin Trudeau and resigning politicians
19:41 - Justin Welby and leadership legacy
29:05 - Donald Trump and a return to leadership
36 min - Californian Fires, Fact Checkers, and Joe Rogan // In the News
How do the Californian fires illustrate biblical ideas? What do churches need to beware of with 'free speech' on social media? What can we learn from Wes Huff's appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss stories in the news and how they relate to church leadership.
Show notes
- Journeys 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- Planters 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- FIEC Events & Conferences (fiec.org.uk)
- LA fires updates: LA 'not out of danger yet'; Olympian loses medals to blaze; firefighters 'can't stop' destruction (news.sky.com)
- Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers (bbc.co.uk)
- Joe Rogan Experience #2252 - Wesley Huff (youtube.com)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- X
00:00 - FIEC events in 2025
04:50 - Californian fires and hell fires
13:53 - Disinformation and harm on social media
25:12 - Wes Huff, Joe Rogan, and sharing the gospel in secular spaces
32 min - 2024: Year in Review (with Adrian Reynolds and John Stevens)
What have been the trends in the world and in church life during 2024? How can they help us look forward to 2025?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (National Director) look back over the year gone by and discuss how it can help us think about church life going into 2025.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Lessons from the Global Church (fiec.org.uk)
- A Small Part of the Worldwide Church (fiec.org.uk)
- Leaders' Conference 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- Local Conferences 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- Journeys 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- Planters 2025 (fiec.org.uk)
- FIEC Events (fiec.org.uk)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- X
00:00 - Introduction
02:37 - The triumph of populism
10:07 - Populism in church life
15:32 - The 'smallness' of evangelicalism in the UK
20:51 - The growth of evangelicalism across the world
27:28 - FIEC in 2025
35 min - Fall of Assad, Netflix's Mary, and a Scrabble Champion // In the News
What impact will the fall of Assad in Syria have for Christians? Should we engage with pop-culture representations of the Bible? Can we have the words without the heart?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stories in the news from the past two weeks.
You can watch a video and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes- Rebels seize Damascus as Assad flees Syrian capital (bbc.co.uk)
- Who are the MPs who will scrutinise the assisted dying bill? (bbc.co.uk)
- Assisted suicide: a better story (care.org.uk)
- Assisted suicide (christian.org.uk)
- Netflix viewers slam ‘offensive’ new movie about Mary with Bible inaccuracies (metro.co.uk)
- Conclave - Lessons for Evangelical Leadership (john-stevens.com)
- He won the Spanish Scrabble championships, yet he doesn’t speak Spanish (edition.cnn.com)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- X
00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - The miracle of Christmas
05:31 - The fall of Assad in Syria
12:41 - Assisted Dying bill scrutiny
17:22 - Netflix's Mary and engaging with pop-culture representations of the Bible
25:38 - Nigel Richards: Scrabble Champion
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The official FIEC podcast, where you'll hear discussions and interviews on church leadership, theology, and current affairs from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests.
The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical (FIEC) is a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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