This Episode we are speaking to Camp Kirkland and Jeff Shelton all about music, Faith and the Origin Big Band from Orgin Scotland.

ONE NIGHT ONLY! 17 August will see the launch event of the all-new 18-piece jazz Origin Big Band. Featuring four trumpets, five saxophones, four trombones, keys, drums, bass, guitar and vocals, and a wide range of music from jazz to funk and blues. The singers will share their testimonies and there will have an interview with Kevin Flynn, Great British Bake-off baker extraordinaire (who will also provide baking you can purchase, and a cake you could win!). Bring a friend to hear how Jesus changes everything. Refreshments available, no tickets required. Unoma Okudo, Scott Rennie and Jonny Russell will be our lead singers, and we will have Steph Macleod joining us, and an all-new Big Band arrangement of one of the first songs he recorded with us.

No tickets required: Thu 17th August 2023 - 8:00 pm - Charlote Chapel Edinburgh

Welcome to the Faith at the Fringe podcast series!

This Episode we are speaking to Comedian Bec Hill all about comedy, faith and the unexpected humour that can be found in the stories of the bible!

Australian-born Bec Hill is an award-winning comedy performer and sought-after television writer. She writes and hosts her own family-friendly CITV series “Makeaway Takeaway”, and is the creator and author of Hachette’s new collection of creep-tastic books called “Horror Heights”. Bec has appeared on multiple comedy and panel shows, including “8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown”, “The Jonathan Ross Show”, “Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club”, and every season of “The Dog Ate My Homework”. When she isn’t performing, writing, or going viral for her paper-puppetry, she co-hosts the podcast “A Problem Squared” with mathematician and YouTuber, Matt Parker. She loves sci-fi, is the self-proclaimed Tooth Fairy for Adults, and owns a dwarf hamster called Pudding.

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This Episode we are speaking to Andy Amour and John Kirk about the work of Street Pastors in Edinburgh, with a particular focus on their work interacting with the visitors to the Edinburgh Festival this year.

To find out more about the work of Edinburgh Street Pastors, visit their website.

This Episode we are speaking to Michael Taylorson about the play inspired by the film Chariots of Fire.

Set in Paris, during the Olympic Games of 1924, we see the struggles Eric Liddell faces in staying true to his principles. ‘Engaging at all times’ (BroadwayBaby.com). Five shows only, run for a ticket! When given the chance to become the fastest man in the world, will his convictions buckle? Should he stay true to his beliefs? And can he bring back a medal for King and country? ‘Searchlight elevate this from mere biography to an exploration of determination, ambition and faith’.

Find the Show: 12 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AA

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This Episode we are speaking to David Robinson all about his dramatic production of C.S Lewis The Screwtape Letters.

The most critically acclaimed production of C.S. Lewis’ masterpiece is back! The Screwtape Letters is an award-winning satirical comedy that is now touring the UK for its 13th year. Nigel Forde’s “sparkling script” and David Robinson’s “impressive Screwtape” (The Stage) bring to life Lewis’ classic book, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.

The story is set in Professor Screwtape’s study in the timeless dominion of Hell. The play follows Screwtape’s attempts to train his junior devils, including his protégé Wormwood, in the fine art of temptation. It remains faithful to the original text, characters and themes created by Lewis and holds three Edinburgh Fringe Sell-Out Show Awards.

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Next Performances:

Thu 10 Aug - 14:30, Fri 11 Aug - 19:30, Sat 12 Aug 16:00, Tue 15 Aug - 19:30, Wed 16 Aug - 19:30 - Charlotte Chapel, Venue 320 Edinburgh Fringe

“The performances are well honed, with Screwtape himself standing out as an embodiment of snide evil”

★★★★★ - British Theatre Guide

For our First Episode of the second season for 2023 we will be Speaking to Faith Sutherland from Green Shoots Youth Theatre.

Find the show via the Sacred Arts Festival at St Vincent’s Chapel in Stockbridge.

Five Medieval Mystery plays brought to life by Peter Holloway. The newly formed Green Shoots Youth Theatre, under the direction of Faith Sutherland, transform

Real people in real situations, the reality of life in our world in 2023. The Medieval Mystery Plays were the soaps of their day; they were warm, funny, but with a serious

Welcome to the Emerging Emmaus Podcast, a new biweekly podcast on Sanctuary First.

This time we are speaking Sue McKenzie and Erika Pryde from the community of Newton Parish Church, faced with church closure we hear of their journey of turning an unloved and unwelcoming church hall into a space where the community feel welcomed and find help and support, and ultimately find a connection to their faith!

Find out more: Newton Parish - Fresh Expressions

Together, Neil Urquhart, Ruth Kennedy and Steve Aisthorpe explore the stories of struggle and perseverance within the church allowing Jesus to renew our vision & vigour for His New Life. Join us as we discover, faith hope and stories of grief in the Church of Scotland. Come! Emmaus, Emerge from the gloom. Come Holy Spirit Come!

Listen to the previous: Episode Six - Passing the Batton

Join Albert Bogle, Laura Digan and Iain Jamieson on the Late Show Podcast for an hour of inspiration and encouragement as they share together their stories of life, and how faith has sustained them through challenging times.

This is an opportunity to reflect on the journey of faith each of us take only to discover Jesus has gone ahead of us waiting for the reshaping moment of encounter. The conversation as you might imagine turns to the stories and teaching of Jesus that still speak into our lives. This is an honest and engaging conversation between friends.

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Welcome to the Emerging Emmaus Podcast, a new biweekly podcast on Sanctuary First.

This time we are speaking with Rev Martin Fair the former moderator of the Church of Scotland about his new role and how he hopes we can begin to foster a new generation of church leaders and ministers that will help us to come together, heal past wounds and build the kingdom of God.

Together, Neil Urquhart, Ruth Kennedy and Steve Aisthorpe explore the stories of struggle and perseverance within the church allowing Jesus to renew our vision & vigour for His New Life. Join us as we discover, faith hope and stories of grief in the Church of Scotland. Come! Emmaus, Emerge from the gloom. Come Holy Spirit Come!

Listen to the previous: Episode Five: Love & Community

Albert Bogle and Laura Digan enter into an inspirational conversation with best selling Christian author Jeff Vanderstelt, centred around the strategic missional importance of Christian communities honouring each other and seeking to work as one church in order to share the mission of Christ in the world today. We are called to make disciples

not denominational members.

As Jeff prepares to be a keynote speaker at the Refuel Festival this Summer this is an opportunity to hear some of his insights into the crisis facing the church worldwide today.

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