This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Raj speaks to the Very Revd Dr Susan Brown.

Susan is currently Convener of the Church of Scotland's Faith Impact Forum, a Chaplain to the Queen in Scotland, and ministers in the Presbytery of Duns. She is a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and was the first woman to be in charge of a Cathedral in the UK as minister of Dornoch Cathedral.

Raj and Susan discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 27th February:

Exodus 34:29-35

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a)

Psalm 99

You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community - find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team's Facebook page.

It's our birthday! On this special episode marking one year since the first episode of #PoliticsInThePulpit, Raj speaks to Revd Beth Allison-Glenny, creator and first host of the podcast.

Beth is the new Chaplain, Head of Welfare and Fellow in Theology at Regent’s Park College, Oxford. She is an ordained Baptist minister and a practical theologian, and previously worked as the Public Issues Enabler for Baptists Together as part of the JPIT team.

Raj and Beth discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 20th February:

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50

Luke 6:27-38

Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40

You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community - find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team's Facebook page.

This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Raj speaks with Revd Dr Peniel Rajkumar.

After serving the World Council of Churches as Programmed Executive for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation for the last 9 years, Peniel recently joined the Anglican Mission agency United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG) as Global Theologian. When he is not engaged in theology or reading detective novels, you will find him playing badminton or going on walks with his wife Rebecca and their two sons Ebenezer and Cleon.

Raj and Peniel discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 13th February:

Jeremiah 17:5-10

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Luke 6:27-38

Psalm 1

You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community - find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team's Facebook page.

This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Raj speaks with Victoria Turner.

Victoria is a PhD Candidate in World Christianity at the University of Edinburgh. Her studies explore changing theologies and practices of mission from the middle of the 20th Century. She is a member of the United Reformed Church and is a Trustee of Churches Together in England, alongside working with the Council for World Mission, Tearfund and the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Her edited book, 'Young, Woke and Christian: Words from a Missing Generation' is being released with SCM Press in February 2022.

Raj and Victoria discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 6th February:

Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13)

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11

Psalm 138

You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community - find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team's Facebook page.

This week on #PoliticsInThePulpit, Raj spoke to Canon Peter Dobson.

Peter is the Canon for Outreach and Discipleship at Newcastle Cathedral. Part of Peter’s role is to hold responsibility for how the Cathedral, in the heart of the City, continues to be a place of radical welcome for all people and a place of empowerment for all who come into contact with the Cathedral’s life.

Raj and Peter discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 30th January:

Jeremiah 1:4-10

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Luke 4:21-30

Psalm 71:1-6

You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on our Facebook community - find the group from the Joint Public Issues Team's Facebook page.

We're back! In his first episode as host, Raj Patta chats to Revd Michaela Youngson.

Michaela is Assistant Secretary of the Methodist Conference and Connexional Ecumenical Officer for the Methodist Church. Her previous roles in the church include circuit ministry in Lancashire, and Ealing, as well as serving in the Connexional Team as Secretary for Spirituality and Pastoral Care. She is the author of two books, Making the Colours Sing (2005) and The Weaver, the Word and Wisdom: worshipping the triune God (2007). ​Michaela can often be heard on BBC Radio 2, when she offers a Pause for Thought on the Early Breakfast Show, or on BBC Radio 4, leading the Daily Service.

Raj and Michaela discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 23rd January:

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

Psalm 19

You can join in the conversation on Twitter @pulpit_politics or using #PoliticsInThePulpit, or on the Joint Public Issues Team's Facebook page.

In the final episode of this series of #PoliticsInThePulpit, David hands over to our new host, Revd Raj Patta.

Raj Bharat Patta currently serves as a minister of the Methodist Church in the UK at the United Stockport Circuit. He completed his PhD with a thesis on “Towards a Subaltern Public Theology for India” at the University of Manchester, UK. Prior to this, he served the Student Christian Movement of India (SCMI) as its national general secretary and the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) as one of its executive secretaries for the Commission on Dalits and Adivasis. He also worked as an Honorary Chaplain at St. Peter’s Church and Chaplaincy ministering the higher education University communities in Manchester.

We're so grateful to David Mayne for being such a brilliant host in this season. Why not add your thanks over on our Twitter page, @pulpit_politics, or on the Joint Public Issues Team Facebook page? 

David and Raj discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 28th November:

Jeremiah 33:14-16

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Luke 21:25-36

Politics in the Pulpit will return in January, with Raj as the new host, an exciting range of guests, and more ways to interact with the podcast online. Until then, enjoy our mini-series of bonus episodes with Revd Dave Hardman for the five Sundays of Advent, and listen back through our back catalogue!

Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!

This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.

Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent

In this fourth week of Advent, he reflects on Luke 1:39-55. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a society where the poorest and most marginalized are at the centre. Read more at jointpublicissues.org.uk/issues/poverty-and-inequality

#HopeIsHere

Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!

This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.

Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent

In this second week of Advent, he reflects on Luke 3:1-6. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a world that actively works for peace. Read more at jointpublicissues.org.uk/peacemaking

#HopeIsHere

Welcome to Hope is Here, a bonus series of five mini-episodes for each Sunday in Advent!

This Advent season, join Revd Dave Hardman, Methodist Team Leader at the Joint Public Issues Team, as he draws out the theme of hope in our Advent readings.

Dave has recorded a short reflection for each week of Advent, to accompany the candle-lighting prayers he has produced for use in Advent services. You can find all of JPIT’s Advent resources here: jointpublicissues.org.uk/advent

In this first week of Advent, he reflects on Luke 21:25-36. JPIT’s work is centred on our Six Hopes for society, and this week connects to our hope for a planet where our environment is renewed. Read more at https://www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/issues/environment/

#HopeIsHere