How does good theology inform our activism? Imogen Ball, winner of this year’s Theology Slam, helps us think about applying Jesus’ model of creative compassion to our activism. Find out more about theology slam on twitter @theologyslam Hear Imogen’s winning talk here
What is the future of the church if it doesn't start talking about climate change? Young activists are asking the church to step up. Dot Tyler, Head of Youth and the Emerging Generation at the charity Tearfund joins Abi and Leah Otto, a young climate activist to talk about the future. Information and tickets for The Justice Conference here More on the Emerging Leaders course here More on the Burning Down the House research here More on the YCCN relay here...
Happy Easter from everyone at The Praxis Centre for Hope and Activism! Abi is joined today by Wendy Lloyd who is the faith communications co-ordinator for the charity Christian Aid.
As we sit in the grief of Good Friday Bonté Uwimana brings to life the story we have heard so many times.
From the Isle of Mull Wendy Lloyd from Christian Aid tells Abi about the new book "Rage and Hope: 75 Prayers for a Better World." Don't forget to sign up to The Praxis Labs: https://praxiscentre.org/labs/ To join The Hopeful Activists' Lounge on Facebook lounge visit: https://praxiscentre.org/community/ To buy "Rage and Hope": https://spckpublishing.co.uk/rage-and-hope
Hannah Rich from Theos talks to Abi about the false binary between social action and evangelism, and giving people an opportunity to experience the love and hospitality in church through volunteering and hospitality. Download the report here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/2000/01/31/the-grace-project Register for the Praxis Labs here: https://praxiscentre.org/labs/register/ Details on MAN mentoring events here: https://www.manmentoring.org.uk...
Tackling gender inequality in Pakistan leads to death threats and hate speech for Naureen and her team. The survivors of gender based violence she works with lose their homes, marriages, work and family, but despite all this they find hope. We hear Naureen's journey into activism, her passion for helping women to read and understand the Bible and helping women gain their rights in a patriarchal society. For more information on Naureen's work: https://pcsw.punjab.gov.pk/ To sign up for the Praxis...
Five activists who have responded in very diverse ways to the current Covid crisis (acting on loneliness, toxic masculinity, working with vulnerable children, supporting people’s mental health, and discovering how to remain a campaigner when you are in the Scottish countryside) share what they have been up to, some of their joys and struggles, and what has kept them going. Huge thanks again to Dr J. for blessing us with his music. Please support him by buying his music here. https://drjpresents....
Five activists who have responded in diverse ways to the current Covid crisis (acting on loneliness, toxic masculinity, working with vulnerable children, supporting people’s mental health, and discovering how to remain a campaigner when you are in the Scottish countryside) share what they have been up to, some of their joys and struggles, and what has kept them going. Once again this episode has the wonderful music of Dr J. You can download it from band camp, and if you buy the first track "Emma...
Natalie Williams and Martin Charlesworth from Jubilee Plus share the lessons they've learned in seeking to live a poverty-busting lifestyle, and give us their call to act in 2021. https://jubilee-plus.org Twitter @jubileeplus @natwillnatter To buy A Call To Act: https://standrewsbookshop.co.uk/product/a-call-to-act/
A special episode for Christmas, featuring a reflection by Aaron Shah from Worship on the Streets. Website: www.worshiponthestreets.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/worshiponthestreets Instagram: www.instagram.com/worshiponthestreetsuk Listen/Download Aaron's music - www. aaronshah.bandcamp.com/...
Climate Activist Rev. Grace Thomas on finding hope in the grief and loss of the climate crisis. Grace's alternative carols and blog: https://christianclimateaction.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/alternative-christmas-carols.pdf To buy "Words for a Dying World" visit https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334059868/words-for-a-dying-world Twitter: @GraceREThomas To join the Hopeful Activist's Lounge visit: praxiscentre.org
After 4 and a half years spent in an enclosed community of prayer and solitude, some amazing lessons for activists from Becks Davis about a life lived holistically with God. If you would like support in your activism journey please visit praxiscentre.org
Dr Bex Lewis is a Senior lecturer in digital marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is also living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, for which there are treatments to extend life, but no cure. Abi and Bex talk about living in hope with a terminal illness, as well as listening to Bex's wisdom on digital engagement and the church. https://drbexl.co.uk https://linktr.ee/drbexl Twitter and TikTok @drbexl @METUPUKorg is an activist & advocacy group aiming to turn metastatic breast canc...
Alice sells her husband in a box ... well sort of. Hear from Alice and David Deanie, brand new entrepreneurs with a kingdom heart; and Jan DeVilliers, who began selling shorts in South Africa. He went on to start the Bradford youth organisation Emerge, and also Futurekraft (helping churches and organisations reach communities with hope) and other businesses and organisations along the way. We hear about risk, failure and how difficult it is to switch off. http://futurekraft.org http://emergeonli...
The stories of 3 successful campaigners and their campaigns, one in Northumberland, one in Cambridge and a nationwide campaign in Malawi. Thanks to: Dr David Golding ncl.ac.uk/nes/staff/profile/davidgolding.html#background www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18706477.government-rejects-opencast-mine-proposed-banks-mining-druridge-bay/ Jacqui Cho https://blog.cambridgehub.org/meet-the-winner-jacqui-cho-shares-her-experience-with-the-cambridge-refugee-scholarship-campaign-62403cd140e1 https://www.lette...
In our new series will hear encouragements that it's possible to continue our activism, even during a second lockdown, as we have started in the UK this week. We begin this week by speaking to Helen and Jared Hodgson, from Hope at Home. http://www.hopeathome.org.uk Twitter @_hopeathome_ Facebook @hopeathome.org.uk Call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or fill out an online form if you have suspicions about modern day slavery....
This week we are bringing you something different - we are joining in with podcast feeds across the world to bring you Everybody Now, a podcast about climate emergency in a time of systemic injustice and a global pandemic. Everybody Now Climate Emergency and Sacred Duty We’ve caused a turning point in the Earth’s natural history. Everybody Now is a podcast about what it means to be human on the threshold of a global climate emergency, in a time of systemic injustice and runaway pandemics. Scient...
Abi and Sarah Small dive into the controversial area of where evangelism and social action meet. With contributions from Krish Kandiah, Deirdre Brower Latz, Simon Guillebaud, Joel Edwards, Richard Reddie, Amy and Ben Woodfield and Chris Lane.
Richard Reddie is the author of Martin Luther King Jr History Maker. He tells Abi how Dr King inspired his own work for justice and inclusion. https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/martin-luther-king-jr-3975550.html https://ctbi.org.uk/new-ctbi-director-of-justice-and-inclusion/
With a simple home-made sign Andrew spread a message of love and hope across the world. We hear his stories of everyday activism. You can buy Andrew's book here: https://www.eden.co.uk/faith-hope-and-mischief/ You can join the Hopeful Activist's Community here: https://praxiscentre.org/community/ And you can find out about the Praxis Labs here: https://praxiscentre.org/labs/
HUGE thanks to Dr J for allowing us to use his music on this episode. It's all taken from his album Journey, which is available at https://drjpresents.bandcamp.com now stop reading this and go and buy it! Thank you so much to Dr J, Rachel Mander, Alison Dennis, Danielle Wilson, Sophie Gower and Sam Ward for sharing your lockdown lessons with us. Tracks used: Leaving Orphanhood Behind, Belong, Night Fall.
Abz Adekeye is a youth pastor and specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for young people aged 11-25. Abi spoke to her about how she has supported young people and her advice to all of us to care for our mental health at this time. Twitter @abziea encounterchurch.uk/youth
A fascinating interview with Shermara Fletcher about grassroots community organising, bringing about local transformation and political change. To hear more from Shermara and others involved in community organising visit: www.theology-centre.org.uk/category/just-church-podcast/ The Open Table: https://www.stgeorgeintheeast.org/the-open-table Twitter: @ShermaraFletche @publicseymour @opentablesge @theologycentre...
Augustine Tanner-Ihm is the winner of this years Theology Slam! Abi celebrates with him and Augustine shares why the theology of race is so vital today and how to recover from abuse and stay passionate for Jesus. The Theology Slam 2020 Final is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn4WuoboBLw Theology Slam is a collaboration between SCM Press, Church Times, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and St Anselm’s Community.
Chris Gillies presents a reflection on redemptive practice in our working lives, whether that’s working for money, or the many other ways that you are using your time. It’s a deep reflection, and we would love to hear your responses to it! Chris Gillies spent 36 years working in financial services and shares some of his fascinating story on the LICC website, where you can also find some amazing resources to help you follow Jesus in your Monday - Saturday life. licc.org.uk/resources/business-with...
Abi talks to worship leader and songwriter Lucy Grimble about where justice and worship meet. Lucy has gifted the song "Goliath" written with Mitch Wong to International Justice Mission and you can buy it here: ijmuk.org/goliath and find out more about Lucy Grimble here: http://lucygrimble.com The group Lucy recommends, Common Hymnal, can be found here: commonhymnal.com Music used with permission.
Dante Stewart (Stew) speaks to Abi about the ongoing fight against racism in the United States. 8 days since the death of George Floyd protests against racism and police brutality have spread across the USA and the world. Stew tells Abi about how a "theology of rage" can help us navigate this pivotal moment. www.dantecstewart.com Twitter @stewartdantec For more on rage as a spiritual virtue: sojo.net/articles/black-rage-anti-black-world-spiritual-virtue
Abi and Rich discuss the new Tearfund report "The World Rebooted". The world is on pause for many of us, and we have time to dream and plan with God a brighter future after Covid-19. Tearfund's work "The World Rebooted" can be found here: tearfund.org/reboot For Alex Evan's work on grief, "This Too Shall Pass" visit: collectivepsychology.org
Mick Kane, live-in chaplain at Nazarene Theological College in Manchester brings us a deep reflection on lament, hope and creativity. Twitter @mick_k86 @NTC_Manchester https://nazarene.ac.uk http://redletterchristians.org.uk Tiktok: mickkane7
