Podcasts from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

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Podcasts from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland episodes

May 13 Considering Lament: Psalm 140 Omagh (music)
Copyright David and Karen Campbell
www.presbyterianireland.org/consideringlament
4 min
May 13 Considering Lament: Psalm 59 Belfast (instrumental version)
Copyright David and Karen Campbell
www.presbyterianireland.org/consideringlament
4 min
May 13 Considering Lament: Psalm 82 Omagh (instrumental version)
Copyright David and Karen Campbell
www.presbyterianireland.org/consideringlament
6 min
May 13 6: Considering Lament: Psalm 109 Dungannon
In our final episode in the series, we reflect on the theme of peace and reconciliation through the powerful words of the Psalms. After a reading of the Psalm 109, a member of the Dungannon focus group shares a personal reflection, offering insight into how these ancient words resonate with lived experience today.
The episode concludes with a newly composed psalm of lament, inspired by Psalm 109 written by Rev Karen Campbell and David Campbell. Thoughtful and contemplative, this short podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what reconciliation can look like in their own lives.
Download the music sheet for Psalm 109 here:
https://presbyterianireland.org/worship/considering-lament

16 min
May 06 5: Considering Lament: Psalm 82 Omagh
In this episode, we reflect on the theme of peace and reconciliation through the powerful words of Psalm 82. After a reading of the psalm, another member of the Omagh focus group shares a personal reflection, offering insight into how these ancient words resonate with lived experience today.
The episode concludes with a newly composed psalm of lament, inspired by Psalm 82 written by Rev Karen Campbell and David Campbell. Thoughtful and contemplative, this short podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what reconciliation can look like in their own lives.
Download the music sheet for Psalm 82 here:
https://presbyterianireland.org/worship/considering-lament

13 min
April 22 4: Considering Lament: Psalm 59 Belfast
In this episode, we reflect on the theme of peace and reconciliation through the powerful words of Psalm 59. After a reading of the psalm, Karen Jardine, a member of the Belfast focus group, shares a personal reflection, offering insight into how these ancient words resonate with lived experience today.
The episode concludes with a newly composed psalm of lament, inspired by Psalm 59. Thoughtful and contemplative, this short podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what reconciliation can look like in their own lives.
Download the music sheet for Psalm 59 here:
https://presbyterianireland.org/worship/considering-lament
11 min
April 15 3: Considering Lament: Psalm 7 Derry/Londonderry
In this podcast, we reflect on the theme of peace and reconciliation through the powerful words of Psalm 7. The episode begins with a reading of the psalm, grounding us in its raw honesty and plea for deliverance. A member of the Derry/Londonderry focus group then shares a personal reflection, offering insight into how these ancient words resonate with lived experience today.
The episode concludes with a newly composed psalm of lament, inspired by Psalm 7, giving voice to contemporary struggles while holding onto hope for healing and restoration. Thoughtful and contemplative, this short podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what reconciliation can look like in their own lives.
Download the music sheet for Psalm 7 here:
https://presbyterianireland.org/worship/considering-lament
13 min
April 01 2: Considering Lament: Psalm 5 Ballymena
Following the launch of Considering Lament we have another podcast for you, that shares the experiences of those involved in this project and introduces another of the psalms of lament which have been composed.
In this episode, we reflect on the theme of peace and reconciliation through the powerful words of Psalm 5. The episode begins with a reading of the psalm, grounding us in its raw honesty and plea for deliverance. Helene Stevenson, a member of the Ballymena focus group, then shares a personal reflection offering insight into how these words resonate with her lived experience today.
The episode concludes with a newly composed psalm of lament, inspired by Psalm 5, giving voice to contemporary struggles while holding onto hope for healing and restoration. Thoughtful and contemplative, this short podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what reconciliation can look like in their own lives.
Download the music sheet for Psalm 5 here:
https://presbyterianireland.org/worship/considering-lament
11 min
March 23 1: Considering Lament: Psalm 140 Omagh
In this first 15-minute podcast, we reflect on the theme of peace and reconciliation through the powerful words of Psalm 140. The episode begins with a reading of the psalm, grounding us in its raw honesty and plea for deliverance. A member of the Omagh focus group then shares a personal reflection, offering insight into how these words resonate with their lived experience.
The episode concludes with a newly composed psalm of lament, inspired by Psalm 140, giving voice to contemporary struggles while holding onto hope for healing and restoration. Thoughtful and contemplative, this short podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what reconciliation can look like in their own lives today.
Download the music sheet for Psalm 140 here:
https://presbyterianireland.org/worship/considering-lament
13 min
March 20 Considering Lament: Psalms of protest, pain and hope
‘Considering Lament: Psalms of protest, pain and hope’ is a newly composed suite of psalms based on the experiences of victims and first responders during the Troubles which will be launched in Belfast by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland on Thursday, 26 March.
Composed by Rev Dr Karen Campbell and her husband David, the eight Psalms of Lament are based on the experiences of people who took part in eight focus groups in Armagh, Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, and Omagh where there were two groups, one of them also drew people from Enniskillen.
Each group studied a Psalm of Lament from the Book of Psalms that matched the experience of the place. Dr Campbell says that “The Psalms of Lament provide honest words to speak before God when our own words fail us.” They are intended as a resource for local churches and personal reflection.
‘Psalm 109: Dungannon’ is sung by Laura Beck (copyright Karen and David Campbell) and will premiere at the launch of Considering Lament on 26 March, in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, when all eight psalms will be performed live.
More information
You can read more about the background to Considering Lament here: https://presbyterianireland.org/news/pci-to-premier-psalms-of-lament

Book your place for the premier
The premier is free to attend and you can book your place via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/considering-lament-psalms-of-protest-pain-and-hope-tickets-1982362041229?aff=oddtdtcreator
6 min