Politics in the Pulpit

Spring Episode 5 - Laura Durrant (8th February)

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The next episode of this season of Politics in the Pulpit for Spring 2026 is hosted by William Gibson, and features our special guest, Laura Durrant!

Laura is a reporter and editorial team member for S(h)ibboleth magazine and a co-host of the Beer Christianity podcast. She is a communications specialist and has worked in the faith-based charity sector for the last seven years.

This week, William, Laura and Thomas explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 8th February.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 05:35 - Isaiah 58: 1-9a(9b-12)
  • 15:56 - Psalm 112: 1-9(10)
  • 22:00 - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12(13-16)
  • 30:38 - Matthew 5: 13-20

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    Mentions

    S(h)ibboleth magazine - https://shibbolethmag.com/pages/about-shibboleth

    Beer Christianity podcast - https://www.beerchristianity.co.uk/

    The Gen Z Quiet Revival report (Bible Society) - https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival

    Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence research and book about the Far Right - https://www.csbvbristol.org.uk/the-church-the-far-right-and-the-claim-to-christianity/

    Watch Revd Dr Helen Paynter’s lecture, ‘Unpacking the theology of Christian nationalism’ (Better Story, January 2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgHMeOm5uBA

    Notes from Rev Prof Joseph Mante’s keynote on the Gospel passage in relation to colonial history (27th General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches) - Theme-A_20251016_OtisMoss_Keynote.pdf

    Churches Together in Britain and Ireland resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2026 - https://ctbi.org.uk/resources/racial-justice-sunday-8-february-2026/

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