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The Plumb Line

Two women called Cat, plumbing the depths and the shallows of culture and measuring the stuff of life against God's truth. Usually in the car. Often with guests.
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Episodes

The One where Cat finally made it to America

In this episode, we talk alot about Cat S's recent trip to Texas. We salivate over Chic Fil A Sauce, and then we, as usual, wang on and on and on. Support the show

Nov 13, 202359 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Before we go: Hamish and Lizzie

They're justified and they're ancient and they're... Cat S's parents! We ask Lizzie and Hamish what they've learned over the course of the christian life, becoming christians in their 30s, friendships, evangelism in later life, and whether retirement is all cruises and M&S food. It's a good one (but then I am a bit biased ) Listen wherever you get your podcasts and do share! Plumbcrumbles -------------------- Lizzie: Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season and Spirit by Hannah Anderson ...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 13

WDPDAD - JJ

Come and listen to 'friend of the stars' JJ as he gives us a whistle stop tour of his life so far... Support the show

Nov 07, 202247 minSeason 5Ep. 12

The One about Football

In this episode Cat regales us with tales of the difference between different types of bras and we talk about the end of the Euros. Support the show

Aug 14, 202244 minSeason 5Ep. 11

The One where we're both glum

we're a bit sad in todays about several things which all become clear throughout the episode. Support the show

Jun 09, 202237 minSeason 5Ep. 8

WDPDAD? Georgie

Join us as we talk to Georgie about owning a wine bar and cafe. Support the show

Mar 24, 202250 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The One about Cubing and The Law

In this episode we talk about how Cat W has become a cuber and Cat S a reader of Leviticus. Support the show

Mar 11, 202234 minSeason 5Ep. 3

What do people do all day? The Life of a Lady Trucker

Join us for the first in our new series: what do people all day? In our first episode we speak to Rowena, a Lady Trucker from up North who lets us in on all the secrets of a successful trucker. Support the show

Feb 24, 202254 minSeason 5Ep. 2

The One where We're Back

In this episode we FINALLY get back in the car and talk nonsense for a while. Support the show

Sep 23, 202123 minSeason 5Ep. 1

The Doctrines that made me: Andrew

In this episode Andrew - husband of Cat S! - talks to us about the doctrine that made him. Support the show

Aug 26, 202127 minSeason 4Ep. 5

The Doctrines that made me: Ian

In this episode we talk to Ian about Christ's return, hot tubs and boring Christians conferences. Support the show

Aug 19, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 4

The Doctrines that made me: Jo

In this mini-series Jo talks to us about the Doctrine of Sin and then leads us to consider her salvation as she Plumb Crumbles Love Island. Support the show

Aug 16, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 3

The Doctrines that made me: Ben

Ben speaks to us about the Doctrine of God, specifically Impassibility. Support the show

Aug 06, 202131 minSeason 4Ep. 2

A Summer Goodbye

A good bye for summer. Support the show

Aug 06, 20216 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Shielded by a Cup of Tea

To really buck the plumb trend, we finally bring you an episode full of words like 'joy' and 'blessing', Cat S once again blatantly avoids committing to a best friendship with Cat W and she reveals that she's got a podcasting hat. And sometimes she puts it on. We talk to these ladies all about the life of podcasters; the good, the bad, the ugly and the godly. We hear some of the highs and lows of podcasting with biological and spiritual sisters, the unexpected places that we have found encourage...

Jul 22, 202159 minSeason 3Ep. 22

With All Her Mind: Dr Sharon Dirckx

In this episode we talk to Dr Sharon Dirckx about her book, 'Am I just my brain?' Support the show

Jul 15, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 21

The One about Radio

In this episode, Plumb friend Chloe Wilson joins us in a tell-all episode on the glamourous life of Christian Radio Presenting. Chloe is a presenter UCB2 radio, a Christian and fellow (to Cat S) Ginger. We Plumb Chloe's depths for some expert trade advice and in turn, she pretends that she listens to us. We talk about all sorts of stuff, but we finally get down to it when we ask why Chloe has been described as: 'blond on the inside, ginger on the outside'. Chloe takes us on an historical mission...

Jul 01, 202150 minSeason 3Ep. 21

The One about How Boring Church Is

In this episode we talk about Stephen Kneale's recent article about church being boring. We talk about some his conclusions and then Cat S leashes a torrent of librarian-induced propaganda about the necessity of libraries. Plumb crumbles Cat S: The Librarian by Allie Morgan Cat W: The Studying With Dyslexia Blog Support the show...

Jun 24, 202153 minSeason 3Ep. 20

The One about Exhibitionism (sort of)

After over a year we finally got to record in person in the car in our fave (ie convenient) pub carpark. We talked about topless sunbathing, exhibitionism, hid from some passers-by and made the usual hash of plumb crumble - plum hash, anyone? PS Anyone else love Thelma and Louise ? No, I feel an episode coming on... although when I lent it to Cat W, she never even bothered to watch it Support the show...

Jun 10, 202134 minSeason 3Ep. 19

The One about Gospel Unity

In this episode we speak to Ben and Ben about Gospel Unity. We talk about what it is, what it isn't, what is the cost involved? Is it too great and does it come at the expense of true Gospel work? Are we too comfortable with our definition of Gospel Unity? Support the show

Jun 03, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Mercy Drops: Wrestling with my thoughts - Dr Sharon Hastings

In this episode we are privileged to be joined by Dr Sharon Hastings to talk about her journey with coming to terms with a diagnosis of a psychotic illness. We hear a bit about her story and then talk about some of the questions we had after we had read her book. We have a good discussion about medication and mental health and, spoiler alert, Sharon's take is that she would be much less Christ like without her medication! We talk a little bit about what it means to walk with someone through ment...

May 20, 202157 minSeason 3Ep. 17

With All Her Mind: Dr Amber Bowen

In this episode, we continue our series 'With All Her Mind' where we talk with women in academia about their work and experiences. Amber Bowen tells us all about her academic trajectory and then we get down to the nitty gritty of everything Kierkegaard. Support the show

May 06, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 16
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