Shane Claiborne talks justice and joy with Abi in Manchester as part of his visit with the Red Letter Christians. George Bush and Trump get a mention, but it's the "beautiful teaching from Jesus" that steals the show. @shaneclaiborne @RedLetters_UK
Revd Dr Sam Wells brings a dynamic approach to activism in this week's interview. Using Jesus' life as a model for our approach. Jesus spent 1 week in Jerusalem working for us, 3 years in Galilee working with us, and then 30 years in Nazareth being with us. An interview that may significantly alter your approach to change. Sam Wells is Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields and also Visiting Professor of Christian Ethics at King’s College, London. He has published 30 books including The Nazareth Manif...
A hard hitting interview with a Zimbabwean activist this week, we aren't using her name for her safety. She was interviewed by Rich by computer link, and leaves Abi speechless.
David Hughes isn't your traditional climate change activist; his unusual journey brings into the open the common disconnect between our faith and action - and how there is always hope. https://www.arocha.org.uk https://www.climatestewards.org
“What does it mean to be a disciple if the normal way of living is trashing what Jesus has made?” We are looking forward to the reactions to this week’s interview. Ruth Jarman on obedience and breaking the law in the face of the climate crisis. Facebook @christianclimateaction @OperationNoah @ChristianEcologyLink Twitter @Cclimateaction @OperationNoah @GreenChristian_ @ExtinctionR
Addicted to alcohol but in denial Jenny had an invitation to a BBQ at a new church plant on her estate. She met Jesus and her life has been transformed. Jenny is now a leader at a Celebrate Recovery group in Bolton, bringing the hope of lasting change to the people she meets. https://www.celebraterecovery.com twitter @oldhamschurch
Did you know that fridges have feelings? Lynda uses art to tackle the waste problem in Old Trafford. She shares about how she combines her love of alleyways, shopping trolleys, with her love of community, family and Jesus! https://lyndasterling.co.uk
Openshaw is one of the most deprived areas of the country, but Nicci describes it as paradise. Lizzie and Nicci share their stories of looking for hope and tackling loneliness in one of Manchester's forgotten places.
The Earthbound Report blog (formerly Make Wealth History) has won many awards for it's creator Jeremy Williams. He talks to Rich about how his ideas make people bristle, and reaching the point where you have to stand up for change.
Contemporary Clowns Kate Mounce and Eleanor Young make Abi laugh in this week’s episode as they share their wisdom on “the teenage sex talk” and laughter as a form of activism. https://www.besideourselvescollective.com
Athena Stevens tells Abi about creating work that helps people to process trauma, her political work and the practical support she gives to activists so they can thrive. Her words on grace, forgiveness and equality propel us to work for a better world by God's grace.
The amazing Kate Monkhouse (executive officer at Creators of Peace) shares her wisdom on activism and spirituality. Her work of radical peace building with women has taken her around the world, including to Syria, Australia, Nepal and Burundi.
Hold on to your hats as Natalie Collins talks about effecting change in the church and obedience to God. She says "we don't need too many of me", but we disagree! Also Abi and Rich have a slightly awkward conversation involving periods. nataliecollins.info praxiscentre.org twitter @hopefulactivism facebook @hopefulactivists Music used with permission, thank you Dr J and Mira. https://drjpresents.bandcamp.com/
Jack Wakefield shares his passion for and the theology behind his action on climate care. And Abi gets stressed out by some orange peel.
Linda Maslen radiates hope in her stories of healing and new life. She founded Saturday Gathering in Halifax, a church that welcomes people living on the margins and sees amazing transformation in people's lives. Linda was licenced this week as leader of a new church in central Bradford under the Church of English. Facebook @fountainsbradford Twitter @fountainschurch
For our first episode we speak to Paul Blakey about seeing dramatic change in Halifax's night life, once described as the Wild West of Yorkshire.
