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In this episode we talk about a recent Twitstorm over a 2-page spread that was featured in a Christian book publishers magazine. Needless to say, lots of people had lots to say ranging from views of outright shock and horror to not feeling like there are enough books aimed at making sure women know their place and should get the kettle on. We talk about what we think about these two page spreads: are books for women really that bad? Are books written by women only for women? How do we know if a book is for a women if there are no flowers on the cover? Join us and let us know what YOU think on any of our socials. And if it's something you really love talking about, join us for a Plumbline Live event on 12th Feb at 8pm and we can really go to town! 

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In this episode we talk about Gospel Words for non-key workers. In the wake of finding out that most of us are not 'key workers', we have a discussion about what God thinks of our work if we're just 'normal' people. 
We then finish off with our Big Announcement - in case you missed it, you can now follow us on Patreon and get ready for a Plumb Live session with us and some of the other amazing listeners that make our podcast the plumb gold that it is. Head over to The Plumbline Podcast are creating Podcasts | Patreon to find out more info. 

 

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Two years later, by some miracle, The Plumb Line is still going! We're so grateful to all of you listeners, old and new, for you support! In this episode, we attempt to interview one another as a bit of an introduction for those we don't know personally. We hope you enjoy a little snippet of us Cats, and now we've done this, we would love to hear more from you who listen! Send us a little message telling us where you are in the world, how you found us, and something about yourself. You never know, you might make it onto a future episode! 

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In this episode we talk with our friend James who is a doctor, specialising in Infectious Diseases, at a local Sheffield hospital. He tells us about what the hospital is like to work in at this time, what the COVID jab was like and how COVID, medicine and his faith collide during this unprecedented time. 
James' message comes with the following disclaimer: he loves the COVID vaccination. Also, despite their similar sounding voices, you'll notice James didn't say 'next slide please' which is probably the best reminder that while James is significantly more qualified than us, he isn't Prof Whitty, nor is he the mouthpiece of the NHS. 

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As church leaders and cultures continue to make headline for systemic failures, cover-ups and abuses of all kinds, you won't want to miss our first episode of 2021. We talk to Wade Thompson of Vital Church Ministry UK about how they help to provide churches going through transition and crisis. We ask him about what he's learned about why churches go wrong, the signs of a dysfunctional church and the thing our pastors and church leaders need most from us. It's more encouraging than it sounds - for a start, how great that such an organisation exists! 

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WE'RE BACK!!!!! In this episode we talk about scotch eggs and Cat S implores us to get ourselves down to waitrose to experience a Chorizo scotch egg. Cat W, alternatively, tries to convince us all to join Christian Twitter. We gradually move onto something worth talking about light and hope at Christmas.  

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In this episode we talk to 4 members of a musical collective called Joyful Noise (NB not the movie musical or the Canadian rock/fusion band). These classical music-denying folk are trying their hand at being Britain's next big thing on the Christian music scene. Not really, they're just trying to make some half-decent music for Christians to sing in church. They tell us a bit about how lockdown brought them together, what kind of music they're putting out and Cat S put them in their place about worship bands.
Sarah keeps it classy with some Pepsi (MAX) and overall we just have a lovely time getting to know UKAlight.
You can hear their bonus Christmas song at the end of the episode, and if you like it, head over to YouTube and all the other socials to follow them so you can keep up to date with their up- coming sell-out gigs. 

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In this episode we talk to friend of women (and men, apparently)  and Christian powerhouse of evangelism, Nay Dawson. Nay shares some of inspirational ideas and ways to reach out to people at this time of real need. She shares some highs and lows and gives us a little insight into her Christian life so far. One of our favourite episodes so far - get us in your ears! 

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In this episode we talk to Bethan from the 10ofThose team about some of the books on offer from them this Christmas. Bethan helps us to sort all of the gifts we might need to buy this year; there really is something for everyone!

Books for Children

My Bible Animals Storybook by Dandi Daley Mackall

Patricia St. John 9 book set

The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson, books 1 and 2

Free to be Me by Tim Hawkins

Head, Heart, Hands by Linda Allcock

Dig Into Matthew by Chris Ranson

Gifts for Families

A Taste of Asia by Reuben Grace and OMF

Devotional Dippers by Andrew Sweasey

Gifts for Adults

Sketches of Faith by John D. Woodbridge

Every Moment Holy

Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans by Robert Elmer

Bible Project: Read Scripture and The Bible Project Read Scripture Poster Collection Book

Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons

Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

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Bethan's personal recommendation is -for the second time on the podcast! - Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose

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In this episode we talk all things Christmas gifts. We give you some of our favourite places to shop and to buy gifts - we keep it local, ethical and good quality!

This is not sponsored, we're not on commission, we haven't got any freebies. These are just things we like!

The shops and sellers we mention  are:

Etsy where we've gathered some items by all the sellers we mentioned in this handy list

Good Taste - the Sheffield Fair Trade Shop

Upcircle the circular/by-product beauty brand

Snag tights that genuinely fit

Community Clothing Blackburn-based social enterprise making ethical, sustainable clothing

Cheerfully Given  design-led Christian gifts, stationery and homeware from UK designers that reflect the life found in Jesus

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