It’s October, which means students all over the UK are settling into university for a new term. Whether you’re a fresher, a returner, or know someone who is, what pearls of wisdom do you need to know? We asked the UK director of Campus Awakening, Ralph Pedley, who spends his time equipping students to make the most of their time at uni. Join Chris, Dan, Hannah, Kat and Shehani as they listen in and share their own top tips.
Join us again for part 2 of our interview with Jonny Mellor, leader of the Christian art collective, Sputnik. We discussed everything from how Public Enemy shook up Jonny’s world, to whether or not Ezekiel would be welcome in your church. Join Chris, Abby and Kat as they offer their thoughts and also discuss the upcoming student climate strike. The post Ep 13 – World changing art with Jonny Mellor (pt 2) appeared first on We Are Tearfund ....
Have you ever had a piece of art move you? Perhaps a beautiful painting, a rousing melody, or even a cliffhanger on Hollyoaks? Ok maybe not the last one… but whatever you enjoy, there’s no hiding art’s ability to impact us. So could art positively impact the world around us too? We asked Jonny Mellor, who as well as leading a Church in Birmingham, also leads a collective of Christian artists called Sputnik. Join Dan, Chris, Emma and Abi as they dive deep into the art world and also discuss the r...
We’re back with part 2 of our interview with Bryn Frere-Smith, the founder of Blue Bear Coffee Co. After a career spanning the police, private security and more, Bryn followed the call to start an ethical coffee company that donates profits to charities tackling human trafficking. Find out his top tips for ethical entrepreneurship and also join Dan, Emma and Chris as they share why bad exam results aren’t the end of the world.
What do you get when you take an ex-copper and place them in the middle of the Dominican Republic? Blue Bear Coffee Co. of course! We met up with Bryn Frere-Smith, the founder of the ethical coffee company working to end human trafficking. He shared the journey that led him to start Blue Bear and what he’s learnt in the process. Join Dan, Abi and Chris as they share their thoughts and also discuss what the recent heatwave means for the climate.
Spend enough time around Christians and you’re likely to hear the phrase ‘worship is a lifestyle’ at some point… But does anyone know what that actually means?! We spoke to songwriter, worship leader and event director for David’s Tent, Rich di Castiglione about exactly that. He shared his thoughts on worship and how it connects with justice. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they share their thoughts and also explore how we can use social media to speak truth to power.
It’s national volunteering week! So it’s only right that we talked to three people who recently spent time volunteering overseas. As the summer months roll in and college and uni come to an end, you may be thinking about doing the same. But what’s a volunteering trip like? Join Chris, Abby, Chuma and guests as they discuss the nitty-gritty of volunteering – the highs, the lows and everything in between!
Have you ever been part of a rubbish revolution? No, not a bad one. Did you know every 30 seconds, the UK produces 2 busloads worth of rubbish! We’re using our voices to call for an end to our waste problem. Join us for a special spoken word episode of the Together Podcast, where we get to hear from some of the UK’s leading experts on rubbish. Will you join the revolution? Here are the words to Chris’ spoken word: It’s all a load of rubbish right? We say out of sight, out of mind. But what’s don...
Students all over the globe striking school to call for an end to climate change. With pressure coming from multiple directions, here has never been so much attention on the issue. So why now? We went to the recent London youth climate strike to talk with protestors and find out why they got involved. We also spoke to Tearfund campaigns expert, Sarah Edwards, who shared her thoughts on the protests, Greta Thunberg and why climate change demands urgent action. Join Emma and Chris as they investig...
As the Brexit saga continues, it can feel pretty daunting to get involved in politics. But we met two experts at speaking truth to power: Zoe Anderson from IJM and Hazel MacIver from Tearfund Scotland. They shared their top tips for influencing government and connecting ethical lifestyle choices to political change. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and find out what it means to be an advocate for change.
How can we change the world without creating more problems along the way? We spoke to rapper, author and Tearfund ambassador Guvna B to discuss just that. With recent insights from his trip to Zambia, we discuss everything from Stacey Dooley to young people changing the world. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share their thoughts too.
On this episode, we head to the London Together Weekend to meet three people from three very different walks of life. However, they all have something in common – they love God and love justice. Join Chuma as he hosts a panel to find out more about these inspiring guests. Their stories will leave you fired up to change the world one step at a time.
Whether you’re singing your heart out in Psalms or walking on the waves in the Gospels, the Bible is the go-to book for deepening your faith. But what if reading it, could wreck your life? For Jo Herbert, she found what the Bible said about justice impossible to ignore and it had a huge impact on her. Join Chris as he speaks with Jo at the recent London Together Weekend.
Have you ever imagined yourself in an alternate reality? We’re not quite talking about an episode of Rick and Morty. But within our own world, where you are born and raised can change your reality dramatically. Although people living in extreme poverty sometimes feel worlds away from us, our lives are all interconnected. Join Chris, Abby, James and guests as they explore these different realities and how they’re all linked together.
We’re doing something a bit different on today’s podcast. Over the next 12 minutes, Abby will walk you through a mindfulness journey. Whether you’re at home or on your way somewhere, take a moment to disconnect from the noisiness of life and reconnect with God.
As we get into the swing of 2019, many are putting their new year's resolutions to the test. But with gym memberships and diets often abandoned after a couple of weeks, are they just a waste of time? In this episode, we discuss how to make and commit to a new years resolution that will make a difference, not only for yourself but the world too. Join Dan, Emma, Chuma and guests as they reflect on the year behind and look at the year ahead.
We encounter creativity daily – whether it’s listening to music, watching a film, reading a book or countless other art forms. In this month’s episode, we spoke to our special guest, spoken word artist, songwriter and activist, Micah Bournes. We talked about the ways creativity enables us to pursue both God and justice.
We all have new beginnings every now and then – whether you’re heading to uni, beginning a new job, starting out after graduation or you just want to kick start a certain area of your life. In this month’s episode, we talk about how to make the most of your new starts… Check out Fusion to help find a Church when you move to a new city. Check out Chasing Zero , the charity aiming to end Aids-related deaths worldwide....
Welcome to our brand new Together Podcast; our new monthly conversation about faith, justice and how to change the world! Much like the film of the same name, this episode takes you deeper and deeper into how the Together Podcast came to be. Unlike the film, we’d rather you didn’t fall asleep and we hope it’s not as scary as Leonardo DiCaprio bursting through your lucid dreams. Join Dan, Emma and guests as they explore the potential of our generation and provide some helpful advice for your day-...
