Wales 150th Anniversary Special – Dyma Gariad (Here Is Love) This special episode was recorded on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at the Welsh Parliament, The Senedd, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army in Wales. Our guest is Steven Spencer, Director of The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre at Denmark Hill in south London. In his role, Steven has acquired a wider and deeper knowledge than most about the people and events that shaped our mission. A scholar with a ke...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this 50th episode, our guest is the Revd Dr Helen Paynter. Helen was a nephrologist (kidney doctor) when God called her to Baptist ministry. Helen has a Masters in Missional Church Leadership, another Masters in Biblical Studies, and a PhD in Old Testament. She is the founding director of the Baptists College’s Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence , which exists to facilitate cutting-edge research and to serve the churches by providing resources in these areas. Helen is passionate about...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 10
In this episode, our guest is Jill Rowe. Jill qualified as a teacher and youth & community worker and spent 6 years living and working in the heart of the inner city in Derby. In 1997 she joined Oasis , a charity and movement committed to inclusion and engaged in the transformation of local communities in the UK and around the world. Oasis is one of the largest providers of Academy schools in England serving over 30,000 students and 5000 staff. Her role as Director of Ethos & Formation e...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In this bonus episode, our guest is Lucy Grimble who was recorded ‘live’ at the Riverbank conference. Based in Devon, Lucy has been leading worship and writing songs for many years. Her heart in writing and leading is to be vulnerable and real - to share her journey of faith with honesty. Her musical inspiration is eclectic, from soul and RnB to jazz to classical to singer-songwriter. This diverse array of musical influences has resulted in a diverse sound within her own writing and music. Lucy ...
Jun 27, 2024•45 min
In this episode, our guest is Andy Flannagan. Andy is a Luton-based, Irish, ex-doctor, political rabble-rousing, singer-songwriter and author, whose proudest moment as an Irishman was captaining England’s Barmy Army during the Ashes in Australia. His campaigning songwriting dragged him into the political arena, so he can often be found annoying MPs around Parliament. Andy is now the Executive Director of www.christiansinpolitics.org.uk . Longing to see the church invest as much in the ‘dispersed...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In this episode, our guest is The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin. In November of 2019 she was consecrated as a Bishop in the Church of England and installed in Canterbury Cathedral as the Bishop of Dover with the responsibility of looking after the diocese of Canterbury on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 2007 she was appointed as a Chaplain to Her Late Majesty the Queen and in 2010, she became the first female appointed to the position of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. I...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In this episode, our guest is Major Nick Coke who is currently the Territorial Co-ordinator for Justice and Reconciliation. Nick has been a Salvation Army officer for nearly 24 years serving primarily as a corps officer, but has also held additional appointments in Divisional Headquarters, William Booth College, and THQ where he led The Salvation Army’s work with refugees and asylum seekers. He is married to Kerry and has two children. Nick is an avid reader and loves nothing more than curling u...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, our guest is the Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton who is the current Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and has led Christian Aid in Scotland since 2016. Before joining Christian Aid Sally convened the Church and Society Council and helped advance the Church's work on human rights, climate justice and support for people struggling to overcome poverty in Scotland. She has led the Church's work with ecumenical and interfaith partners to create networks of suppor...
Feb 23, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In this episode, our guests are Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main who are the new territorial leaders for the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. At the time of the interview they were not aware that they were going to be appointed as the new Territorial Leaders. Paul and Jenine have been Salvation Army officers for 37 years and have served in a variety of corps appointments in England, Wales and the Isle of Man and also in Divisional and Territorial appointments in the UKI and the Caribbean...
Jan 26, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this episode, our guest is Steph Macleod. Steph is singer songwriter and worship leader based in Scotland. Steph shares the hope he found in Jesus Christ through word and song all over the world and draws inspiration from his lived experiences and freedom from homelessness and addiction. Steph’s music has featured regularly on BBC Radio 2, BBC Songs of Praise and he performs and leads worship regularly. He also has a passion for mentoring the next generation of young Christian musicians and i...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this episode, our guest is Major Janet Robson. Janet is from the Northeast of England but left her hometown of Sunderland just over 30 years ago to enter Salvation Army officer training. As she seeks to follow Jesus, Janet is passionate about all people knowing their worth to God. Her current appointment as an officer is in Scotland, a place she loves and is proud to call home. She enjoys music, walking and the lifelong commitment of following her hometown football team, Sunderland AFC. Join ...
Nov 24, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode, our guest is World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker. Harry grew up as part of a Christian community in west London and has loved words from a young age and been a full-time poet since he graduated from Bristol with a math’s degree in 2015. Harry has written and performed four 5-star-reviewed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as winning Best Spoken Word Show. He has performed all around the world as well as being viewed online millions of times and been a TED t...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this episode, our guest is Major Heather Poxon, Territorial Environmental Officer. Heather was commissioned as an officer in 1993, following training and experience in commercial horticulture. Having worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a number of years on community development projects, Heather was seconded to Rwanda during the time of civil war in that country as part of the Army's first emergency response team. This was followed by 17 years as a Corps Officer in the UK and Irela...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode, our guest is Mark Arnold. Mark is the Additional Needs Ministry Director at leading national Christian children’s and youth organisation Urban Saints and is Co-Founder of the Additional Needs Alliance, a vibrant and fast-growing online community. He is an enthusiastic national and international advocate and ally for children and young people with additional needs. For more information about Mark’s work Urban Saints | Who is discipling our young people? | Additional Needs Join ou...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, our guest is Phil Wall. Phil began working life as a London Policeman and came to faith at the age of 19. In 1990 he began working for the Salvation Army and launched the UK Mission Team that he led for the next decade. During that time, he led a team that planted Raynes Park Community Church, launched a number of programmes and missional initiatives including the Roots event. With his wife Wendy WeSeeHope.org.uk was launched. Over the last 23 years it has served nearly 800,000 ...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this episode, our guest is Lee Ball. Lee has worked for The Salvation Army for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Addictions and advises all expressions of Salvation Army mission, giving guidance on how to work with the causes and consequences of addictive behaviours. Before coming to work for The Salvation Army, Lee worked for 23 years as a residential social worker with young people with emotional and behavioural disorders, then with young people with autism and then people leav...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode, our guest is Paula Gooder. Paula is a popular author, speaker and writer on the Bible, particularly on the New Testament and is currently the Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Paula’s latest book is called Lydia who was living in Philippi when she met the apostle Paul on his second missionary journey. And yet she is considered the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe. Paula tells Lydia's story - who she was, the life she lived and her first-century f...
Feb 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, our guest is Joanna Adeyinka-Burford. Joanna is a TV presenter, entertainer and author who has appeared on shows including Cbeebies The Let's Go Club, The Cbeebies House (UK and in the Middle East), and has hosted live events including BBC at the Edinburgh festival. Joanna has also presented for a number of faith based projects including The Church of England’s ‘Living in Love and Faith’, ‘Talking Jesus’ and RAISE, The Salvation Army’s Children’s leaders training programme. Join...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, our guest is Major Gordon Cotterill. Gordan has been a son and brother for 57 years, a husband for 29 years, a father for 26 years and a Salvation Army officer for 24 years. Together with his wife Kate, he finds fulfilment seeking what God wants in local ministry with Sutton Salvation Army in Southwest London. He enjoys being part of a local church that explores inclusion, diversity and hospitality in the way it reaches out to its community. He also enjoys watching sport, garden...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, our guest is Revd Will Van Der Hart. Will is an author, coach and communicator. He is Associate Vicar at St Dionis Parsons Green, London and specialises in emotional wellbeing. Will has co-authored a book with Bear Grylls called Mind Fuel which provides practical insights to increase resilience, combat stress and live life with confidence. Will is also a director of The Mind and Soul Foundation and is passionate about equipping church leaders to look after their own emotional he...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, our guest is Ruth Valerio. Ruth is the Global Advocacy and Influencing Director for Tearfund. She is an environmentalist and theologian, social activist and author and carries a vision to inspire and equip Christians to a whole-life response to poverty, helping build a movement that brings about lasting change on the issues that impact the poorest and most vulnerable. You can find articles, resources, publications – articles, blog and books including Ruth’s new children’s book, ...
Oct 27, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode, our guest is Brian McLaren. Brian is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and outspoken advocate for 'a new kind of Christianity'. Named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Evangelical Christians, McLaren was a pastor for over 20 years. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programmes, and an in-demand blogger on faith and public policy. Brian’s latest book Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed and the Disillusioned. B...
Aug 25, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Introducing Season 4 of The All Terrain podcast with new host Jo Taylor brought to you by The Salvation Army Youth & Children's Unit.
Aug 18, 2022•3 min
In this episode, our guest is Major Helen Schofield. Helen is the Territorial Youth & Children's Secretary for the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. She served as a Corps Officer, Divisional Youth Officer and Deputy Candidates Director before moving to her current role in 2016. Hosted by Matt White Created by The Salvation Army Youth & Children's Ministries Unit To download accompanying sketch notes and small group questions https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/youth-and-children/youth-r...
Jul 29, 2022•58 min
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Bethany Sollereder. Bethany is a Research Fellow at the Laudato Si’ Research Institute at Campion Hall, at the University of Oxford. She specialises in theology concerning evolution and the problem of suffering. Bethany is the author of “God, Evolution, and Animal Suffering: Theodicy Without a Fall” and “Why is there suffering? A pick your own Theological Expedition”. Created by The Salvation Army Youth & Children's Ministries Unit To download accompanying s...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Andrew Grinnell. Andrew has been involved with developing responses to poverty for over 20 years. After working nationally with The Salvation Army, he spent 10 years living in a low-income estate in Leeds seeking to develop places of hospitality with local people. He is a facilitator for the Leeds Poverty Truth Commission, co-director of the Poverty Truth Network and a core team member of Urban Life. Hosted by Matt White Created by The Salvation Army Youth &...
Apr 29, 2022•59 min
In this episode, our guest is Major Diana MacDonald. Diana is an officer of The Salvation Army in Pakistan. She currently serves as the Divisional Commander of the Khanewal Division where she is assisted by her husband Major MacDonald Chandi. Hosted by Matt White Created by The Salvation Army Youth & Children's Ministries Unit To download accompanying sketch notes and small group questions https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/youth-and-children/youth-resources/all-terrain-podcast For more inform...
Mar 25, 2022•43 min
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Naar M’fundisi-Holloway. Naar works for the Salvation Army Research and Development Unit as an Action Researcher. She was born and raised in Zambia and is a third generation Salvationist. Outside of her work, her research interests include African Christianity, Pentecosatal and Charismatic Christianity, diaspora missions, church and state relations and HIV/AIDS in Africa. She is the author of an academic book entitled Pentecostal and Charismatic Spiritualities a...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, our guest is Major Jonny Smith. Jonny has been a Salvation Army Officer for 18 years and is currently the Intercultural Mission Enabler for The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. He is married to Catherine and they have two sons. In his spare time he is a keen long distance runner and triathlete. Hosted by Matt White Created by The Salvation Army Youth & Children's Ministries Unit To download accompanying sketch notes and small group questions https:...
Dec 23, 2021•58 min
In this episode, our guest is Lt. Colonel Dean Pallant. Dean is the Secretary for Communications, for The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. Born in Zimbabwe, he moved to the UK in 1990. He met his wife Eirwen during Salvation Army officer training. Together, they served in the UK, USA and Zambia. Dean completed his doctorate in theology at King’s College, London and his first book, Keeping Faith in Faith-Based Organizations, was published in 2012. His latest book, To Be...
Nov 26, 2021•52 min
