Podcasts from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

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Podcasts from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland episodes

March 11 6: Graciously Confident: Violence against women and girls
Violence against women and girls remains a serious issue across Ireland, both North and South. In this episode, Will Leitch is joined by Andy Lamberton from Exodus Legacy and Dr Bex Stevenson, PCI Public Affairs Officer, to explore the scale of the problem and the role the Church can play in responding. Together they discuss how faith communities can help shape a generation that respects and values women, and contribute to building a safer, healthier culture for all. This conversation looks at how faith, leadership, and everyday discipleship can contribute to changing the culture and building safer communities for everyone.
35 min
February 11 5: Graciously Confident: Let’s Talk JR87
In this episode of the Graciously Confident Podcast, Will Leitch sits down with Dr Andy Brown (Stranmillis University College) and Ian Bingham (CARE NI) to chat about the Supreme Court’s judgement in JR87.
The aim of the conversation is simple: to help people understand what’s actually been said and decided – without misinformation, fear or panic. Together, they unpack the key points, clear up confusion, and encourage listeners to have informed, gracious conversations about what it all means moving forward.
If you’ve been hearing a lot about JR87 and want a calm, clear discussion grounded in facts, this episode is for you.
41 min
January 29 3: Really present… in home and church life
In this third episode, presenter Will Leitch visits the Crockard family in Carrickfergus and explores with Jason, Hannah, Sophia and Noah what it’s like to be really present to God in their home life and in the wider family of their church.
15 min
January 14 4: Graciously Confident: Be the difference
After exploring the ethics, experiences, and realities around assisted suicide and euthanasia, the big question remains: what can we do now?
In this episode of the Graciously Confident Podcast, Will Leitch is joined by Rev Linda Keys, a volunteer with Hospice NI, and Dr Bex Stevenson, PCI Public Affairs Officer, to talk about practical next steps. They reflect on what it looks like to live out your faith by showing love in practical ways — whether that’s advocating with compassion, having honest conversations, or supporting hospice care through simple acts like meeting your MLA, writing to your MP, or hosting a coffee morning. This episode is about turning conviction into action and making a real difference where you are.
You can find resources referred to in the podcast, here:
https://presbyterianireland.org/resources/pastoral-care/living-and-dying-well
31 min
December 15, 2025 S2025 Ep92: 092 – World Development Appeal 2025
Hives of Hope // Working together for a better tomorrow
Around the world, millions of people face obstacles that make it difficult for them to get out of poverty. In this podcast episode, listen as Pip Florit, PCI’s mission support officer, talks with Ruth Cooke from Christian Aid Ireland and Rev Liam Rutherford about their trip to Honduras where they learned how PCI through its partners is helping families and communities generate a sustainable income and build a better future through beekeeping.
19 min
December 10, 2025 3: Graciously Confident: Stories that speak
In one of our most personal episodes yet, Will Leitch sits down with Rev Ian Harbinson and Dr Olwyn Mark to explore assisted suicide and euthanasia through the lens of lived experience. Ian shares honestly about life with cancer - the fears, the hopes, and the surprising moments of grace along the way, including his ministry with those also living with cancer. Olwyn reflects on walking with her father through his final days and how palliative care supported not just him but their whole family.
Together, they offer a deeply human look at what real care can look like at the end of life, and why these stories matter in today’s debate.
37 min
November 27, 20252: Really present… to God in worship
What really happens when we gather for worship each week? In this episode, presenter Will Leitch joins the congregation at First Ballymena to reflect on the life-changing privilege of meeting with the Living God.
This series is part of PCI’s Present initiative, which encourages us to be:
Present in this season of life and witness
Present to God as His people
Present for one another in the church
Present where God has placed us to be His witnesses
💬 Listen in, share with others, and rediscover the wonder of worship.
🔗 Learn more about the Present initiative and watch the introductory video here
Present | Presbyterian Church Ireland
16 min
November 12, 2025 2: Graciously Confident: Palliative Care – A Better Way
What if there’s a better way to approach the end of life than assisted suicide or euthanasia? In this episode, Will Leitch is joined by Professor Max Watson and Dr Matthew Dore to talk about the real power of palliative care - what it is, what it isn’t, and why it offers hope even in life’s hardest moments. They unpack the funding challenges facing palliative services, debunk common myths about this kind of care, and explore how it helps people live - and die - well without speeding up the process of death.
31 min
November 04, 2025 S2025 Ep91: 091 – Discipleship of Children
Building faith in our children is something that works well when the partnership between parents and churches works well. Faith in Kids, headed up by Ed Drew, long to see confident parents and thriving churches working together to raise children who trust in Jesus eternally.
In this podcast, Ruth Bromley (PCI’s Children’s Development Officer) is joined by Ed Drew as they talk about what Faith in Kids aims to do and how parents and churches might work together to encourage children to have a lasting trust in Jesus. They also highlight the Starting Strong event this autumn, which Ed is coming to speak at, in High Street Holywood Presbyterian Church. Details of the event and how to book can be found at Starting Strong | Presbyterian Church Ireland
28 min
October 30, 2025 1: Really present… in a world of distraction
How do we stay attentive to God and one another in a world swirling with distractions? The Presbyterian Church in Ireland invites you to explore this question in their new podcast series: Really present…
In the first episode, presenter Will Leitch sits down with Helen Thorne-Allenson to reflect on what it means to live fully present – to God, to others, and in the places we’re called to be his witnesses.
15 min