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| Dr Lydia Dugdale: The Lost Art of Dying - Godpod 192 | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:36:50 | |
How well do we deal with our own death? What is a ‘technology-dependant death’, and should we want it? Just because we can prolong our lives, should we? These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with physician and ethicist, Dr Lydia Dugdale. Lydia talks the presenters through the historical shifts that have caused us to go from speaking about death openly and honestly, to having a newfound societal imagination that tells us that ‘death won’t come to us’ – and why that’s a problem. This is one of the most thought-provoking episodes of GodPod yet. For more about Lydia and her bestselling book – The Lost Art of Dying: Lydia S. Dugdale (lydiadugdale.com) For more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Miroslav Volf: the cost of ambition - Godpod 191 | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:31:06 | |
What is the cost of ambition? Does it make us a better version of ourselves, or does it diminish us? What’s a theological response to meritocracy and comparison? What makes a life worth living? These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with renowned theologian, Miroslav Volf. Miroslav is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and the founder and director of the Yale Centre for Faith and Culture. He has written or edited more than 20 books, over 100 scholarly articles, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, Christianity Today, Christian Century, Sojourners, and several other outlets. For more from Miroslav: Miroslav Volf | YCFC For more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 183 | "Special Guest" Revd Tosin Oladipo | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:39:03 | |
As the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Chaplain, Tosin Oladipo has had a ringside seat to some of the biggest events in our national life in the UK recently. He discusses with Jane and Graham his reflections on the relationship between Church and State, managing the breadth of the Church of England, and the experience of young black clergy in the Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 50 - Theology at the Heart of the Church | 14 Jan 2010 | 00:36:59 | |
GodPod turns 50! The original team celebrate to the sound of popping champagne corks. (Well, sparkling wine, at least.) And while sipping on their bubbly, Graham, Mike and Jane discuss their vision for theology at the heart of the church, one of the core values of St Paul’s Theological Centre. Plus... is there any humour in the Bible? And is there anything that God cannot do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 49 - Life, the Universe and Everything | 12 Jan 2010 | 00:38:25 | |
God encompasses the vastness of the universe, but chooses to relate to humanity in a personal way, on this apparently trivial little planet. What is the place of humanity in the purposes of God? And if there is life on other planets, is Jesus’ incarnation, death, and resurrection valid for the whole cosmos? Secondly, what does Jesus mean when he says in Luke 10:18 that he “saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven,” and how do we interpret biblical language about the spiritual realm? And finally, should we, as individuals and as communities, respond to aggression by “turning the other cheek”? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 48 - The Church: Postmodernism, Mission, and Success | 17 Sep 2009 | 00:43:49 | |
How should the contemporary church engage with postmodernism? And what constitutes a successful church? Is there any encouragement for churches with small congregations and limited resources? Jane, Mike and Stephen discuss the church and mission, and also ask if there can ever be forgiveness without repentance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 47 - Darwin and Christianity | 01 Jul 2009 | 00:33:49 | |
Nick Spencer, the author of 'Darwin and God', joins Graham, Mike and Jane, to discuss the relationship between Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution and the Christian faith. On the 150th anniversary of the publication of 'On the Origin of Species', Nick explores Darwin's own faith and the impact of Darwin's theories on Christian theology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 46 - The Bible: Translation, Contradiction, and Inspiration | 02 Jun 2009 | 00:29:55 | |
Mike, Jane and Chris explore the strengths and weaknesses of different translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, the New International Version, and The Message. The team also addresses the question of what we are to make of apparent contradictions in the Bible. Can all such passages be reconciled with one another? Or are they reflections of the different concerns of their authors? And, finally, did the Holy Spirit reveal truths to the Church Fathers that hadn't been revealed earlier to the apostles? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 45 - The Love of God, and Universal Salvation | 23 Apr 2009 | 00:31:18 | |
What do we understand by the 'unconditional love of God' for ourselves and for others? Does it affect how we live? And does the good news of Jesus Christ mean that everyone will ultimately be saved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 43 - Christianity and Ecology | 01 Apr 2009 | 00:37:43 | |
GodPod’s resident theologians are joined by Dave Bookless and Will Campbell-Clause from the Christian environmental organisation A Rocha. What might it mean for us to be stewards of creation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 44 - The Bible in Church and at Home | 19 Mar 2009 | 00:43:31 | |
Nicky Gumbel, vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, joins Graham, Mike and Jane to discuss the use of the Bible in public preaching and in personal spirituality. How are our different personality types suited to various approaches to spirituality? How can church leaders use the Bible in preaching and pastoral ministry? And what is the place of interpretation in our approaches to the Bible? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Godpod 42 - Prayer and the 24-7 Movement | 22 Jan 2009 | 00:40:59 | |
Graham, Mike and Jane discuss prayer with Pete Greig, a founder member of the 24-7 Prayer movement and Director of Prayer at HTB. Covering the history of the movement, they look at the growth of new monasticism and the uniting of prayer with social justice. And what are we to do with unanswered prayer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 41 - Ethics and Forgiveness | 18 Dec 2008 | 00:44:10 | |
Nigel Biggar, Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford, joins the GodPod team this week. How might Christians approach debates about ethical issues, such as euthanasia and abortion, in the public square? And what about the place of forgiveness and reconciliation between communities in troubled areas like Northern Ireland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 182 | "Special Guest" Revd Dr James Hawkey | 04 May 2023 | 00:31:41 | |
In this special episode of GodPod, +Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams are joined by Revd Dr. James Hawkey. Jamie is the Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey and Chair of the Westminster Abbey Institute. He is also the Chaplain to HM The King. Together they discuss the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 40 - Theology and the City | 01 Dec 2008 | 00:39:20 | |
The resident theologians are joined by Luke Bretherton, Senior Lecturer in Theology and Politics, and Convenor of the Faith and Public Policy Forum at Kings College, London. Luke explores what contemporary urban spirituality might look like, and the team discuss the relationship between church and state in US politics, in the light of Barack Obama’s victory in the American presidential elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 39 - Christian Vegetarianism… and Old Testament Law | 10 Nov 2008 | 00:26:00 | |
Should Christians be vegetarians for ethical reasons? The regular team debates this, and the question of how Old Testament laws fit into New Testament ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 38 - The Legacy of Jesus, and the Nature of Prayer | 16 Oct 2008 | 00:34:55 | |
Why didn’t Jesus write his own Gospel? Chris Tilling joins Graham, Mike, and Jane again to discuss the legacy of Jesus in the writing of the New Testament, the sending of the Holy Spirit, and the institution of the sacraments. And can God answer the prayers of people who wouldn’t consider themselves Christians, or who follow other faiths? How might we think about the intercession of saints? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 37 - Christian Faith and Patriotism | 28 Sep 2008 | 00:35:55 | |
Stephen Backhouse joins the resident theologians to discuss patriotism and citizenship in the context of the Christian faith. Who exactly is our neighbour? Author of a report for the Christian think tank Theos entitled ‘Red, White, Blue… and Brown: Citizens, Patriots and the Prime Minister’, Stephen explores the insights of the Danish philosopher-theologian Søren Kierkegaard on the relationship between nationalism and the Christian faith. And in this discussion of church and state, there is a new addition to the team – Chris Tilling, New Testament lecturer at SPTC, who joins the GodPod regulars for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 36 - The Orthodox Church and the Holy Spirit | 12 Jun 2008 | 00:45:50 | |
Andrew Walker, Professor of Theology and Education at King’s College London, joins Graham, Mike, and Jane to discuss ecumenicism and the Holy Spirit. Taking us through the debates and councils of the early church, Andrew explains the background to the different understandings of the nature of the Holy Spirit between the eastern and western churches. He also adds a personal note, talking about his own journey of faith and his membership of the Orthodox Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 35 - Souls, Poverty and the Church, and the Apocrypha | 06 Jun 2008 | 00:34:15 | |
Andy Emerton, Director of St Paul’s Theological Centre, joins the GodPod team for the first time. The team open the discussion this week with consideration of Christian ideas about souls and physicality, in contrast with Platonic and Gnostic thought. They continue with the issue of poverty and the church, and go on to look at differences in approaches to the Bible between the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestants churches, particularly the canonicity of the Apocrypha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 34 - Theology and the Workplace | 02 Jun 2008 | 00:31:04 | |
Our resident theologians discuss faith in the workplace with financier Ken Costa, Chairman of Lazard International and a Director of Alpha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 33 - Prayer | 03 Mar 2008 | 00:29:31 | |
Graham, Mike and Jane offer us an insight into their own spiritual walks, chatting about how they themselves approach prayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 32 - Theology and Public Life: Religion, Politics and Society | 02 Mar 2008 | 00:40:01 | |
Paul Woolley, Director of Christian think tank Theos, joins Graham and Mike to discuss the place of religion in secular society and matters of environmental and medical ethics. They consider the growth of the global church, as well as the privatisation of faith in the context of secular humanism and world religions. How should Christians be involved in the political sphere and the criminal justice system? And how does what we believe about life after death influence what we think about cremation or burial practices, the donation of organs to medical science, and our stewardship of the environment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 31 - Sanctification and Scripture | 01 Mar 2008 | 00:33:21 | |
Graham, Mike and Jane consider the different approaches of the Catholic and Protestant Churches to personal transformation, looking at the place of sacraments and the doctrine of Purgatory. They also address questions of the reliability of the Bible and the revelation of God in scripture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 181 | "Special Guest" Dr Mark Scanlan | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:36:26 | |
In this episode of GodPod, Graham, and Jane are joined by Dr Mark Scanlan. Mark is Tutor in Youth Ministry at St Mellitus College. Together they discuss youth culture and how the church can best engage young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 30 - Worship | 29 Feb 2008 | 00:37:20 | |
Tim Hughes, worship leader at HTB and formerly of Soul Survivor, joins our resident theologians to discuss worship in the local church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 29 | The Doctrine of God and Worship | 29 Feb 2008 | 00:42:09 | |
The regular team are joined by David Hillborn, Director of the North Thames Ministerial Training College, in considering a panoramic sweep of theological issues. The doctrine of God is high on the list, with subjects such as the nature of Jesus and the Trinity among the subjects discussed, as well as the death of Christ and life after death. And bringing this particular discussion to a conclusion, the team discuss our calling to worship God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 28 | The Sovereignty of God, and Scripture | 23 Jan 2008 | 00:35:30 | |
Does God get what he wants all the time? How do his will and our freedom fit into the course of history, and how does prayer affect situations? Graham, Mike and Jane also look at the authority of the church as an institution and the canonicity of scripture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 27 | Summer Reading and Souls | 29 Oct 2007 | 00:37:07 | |
Following a relaxing break, Graham and Jane tell us about their summer reading: Harry Potter and Richard Dawkins. They’re later joined by Mike and Amy Orr-Ewing to discuss the place of our souls and memory after death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 26 | GodPod on Tour | 05 Sep 2007 | 00:39:21 | |
Graham and Mike take the GodPod on tour to St George’s, Holborn, in central London, where they grapple with a vibrant range of theological questions from the congregation. Joined by curate Lizzie Wolfe, they discuss everything from the nature of Christ, to the relevance of tithing and Old Testament Law; and from the atonement to the existence of hell. And Mike puts his finger on the most crucial question of all… where exactly are the biscuits? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 25 | Poverty and Social Justice | 14 Jun 2007 | 00:38:38 | |
Matthew Frost, director of the Christian development agency Tearfund, joins Graham, Mike and Jane to talk about poverty and social justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 24 | Theology and Public Life: Immigration and Just War | 13 Jun 2007 | 00:38:32 | |
Nick Spencer, Director of Studies at the Christian think tank Theos, joins Graham, Mike and Jane to debate the ethics of Christian approaches to immigration and military conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 23 | The Gospel and the Old Testament | 12 Jun 2007 | 00:36:10 | |
What is ‘the Gospel’ and what do we make of the Old Testament? Amy Orr-Ewing from the Zacharias Trust, an author, apologist, and church leader in south-east London, joins Graham, Mike and Jane to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 22 | 22 May 2007 | 00:22:35 | |
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| GodPod: 20 | A Response to Richard Dawkins | 20 May 2007 | 00:40:00 | |
Joanna Collicut-McGrath, psychologist and theologian, joins Graham and Mike to talk about her response to the work of atheist writer Richard Dawkins. Her book, The Dawkins Delusion?, was co-written with her husband Alister McGrath, and was published following the appearance of Dawkins’ bestselling book The God Delusion. In this GodPod, Joanna also addresses the question of generational sin and the role of prayer ministry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 180 | "Special Guest" Luke Bretherton | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:35:08 | |
In this episode of GodPod, Graham and Jane sit down with Professor Luke Bretherton. Luke is a Professor of Moral & Political Theology at Duke University. Together they discuss democracy, humanism and what it means to be made in the image of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 19 | Forgiveness, New Creation… and Hamsters in Heaven | 19 May 2007 | 00:40:00 | |
What do we do when forgiveness is offered but not received? Might we still be able to fall into sin in the new creation? And do animals go to heaven? Graham, Mike and Jane get their teeth into a few meaty questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 18 | The Alpha Movement | 18 May 2007 | 00:33:50 | |
Nicky Gumbel, vicar of HTB, joins Graham, Mike and Jane to discuss the Alpha Course and its global impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 17 | Israel, and the Rapture | 17 May 2007 | 00:47:20 | |
Tom Wright returns to talk about Israel as the historical people of God and as the modern political state. What is the place of the Jewish people and the land of Israel in the promises of God, from creation to new creation? Tom, Mike and Jane also discuss the ‘Rapture’, and the impact of how we think about ‘the end times’ on the ways we live, how we treat the world, and how we engage with political concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 16 | The Gospel of Judas | 16 May 2007 | 00:33:10 | |
Tom (N.T.) Wright, Bishop of Durham and an internationally respected New Testament theologian, joins Mike and Jane to discuss the Gnostic Gospel of Judas. Looking at the Gospel in its historical context, Tom addresses its relationship to the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord, in the 21st century, as in the 1st? And what do the Gnostic and canonical gospels have to say about the place of women? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 15 | The Church in China and Russia | 15 May 2007 | 00:29:50 | |
Reflecting on their recent visits to China and Russia, while Mike is left running the place, Graham and Jane discuss the global church. Graham relates his experience of the Alpha course in the Orthodox Church, while Jane talks about the state and underground churches in China, covering subjects such as persecution and church growth, and the relationship between secular authorities and the church. The team also consider guidance, calling, and spiritual discernment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 14 | Providence and God’s Action | 14 May 2007 | 00:32:10 | |
Graham, Mike and Jane turn their attention to the question of God’s plans for our lives. What are his promises to us, and to the Church as the people of God? And why does God sometimes seem to sit back and allow bad things to happen to us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 13 | Spiritual Gifts | 02 May 2007 | 00:39:30 | |
From prophecy to speaking in tongues, and healing to administration, the Apostle Paul talks at length in his first letter to the Corinthians about the Gifts of the Spirit. Graham and Mike are joined by HTB Associate Vicar Archie Coates in fielding questions from the floor about spiritual gifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 12 | Evangelism, Salvation, and the Image of God | 01 May 2007 | 00:34:40 | |
How might we live as Christians with loved ones in our families who don’t share our faith? Graham, Mike, and Jane are joined again by Rod Green in thinking about individual salvation and the salvation of households. What is the place of evangelism and prayer in the family? And what does it mean for our identity and self-esteem to know that we are made in the image of God? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 11 | Providence, Salvation, and Election | 23 Apr 2007 | 00:31:50 | |
Rod Green, a former student at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford and now a curate at Christ Church Spitalfields in London, is this week’s special guest. What is the nature of God’s action in our lives, and does he ever call us to do things that are bad for us? Are we predestined? And does God choose us or do we choose him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 10 | Alister McGrath in Discussion | 19 Apr 2007 | 00:36:40 | |
Alister McGrath joins Graham, Mike and Jane to discuss issues raised by prominent secular atheists such as Richard Dawkins. What can we say about the character of God as portrayed in the Bible, and what is the relationship between the Old Testament and the New? What about the relationship between science and faith? Joined by students from St Paul’s Theological Centre, Alister also considers revelation in scripture, in Jesus, and in the natural world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod 179 | Theological Figures - Basil The Great | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:27:27 | |
In this episode of GodPod we continue the new mini-series, 'Theological Figures' This time, the home team discusses Basil The Great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 9 | Evangelicalism and Postmodernity | 17 Apr 2007 | 00:36:40 | |
Jon March joins Mike and Jane again to talk about evangelicalism, postmodernity and church leadership in the 21st century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 8 | Creation, the Origin of Evil, and Prayer | 16 Apr 2007 | 00:28:55 | |
Why did God create the world? And why has God allowed Satan to exist? Jon March, a curate at HTB, joins Mike and Jane to debate the origin of the world and of evil… and to discuss the important question of whether or not it’s legitimate to pray for your football team to win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| GodPod: 7 | Election, Forgiveness, and the Name of God | 13 Apr 2007 | 00:30:16 | |
Is God fair? Why does he seem to choose some people and not others? And if we can ‘just forgive’ each other, why can’t God just forgive us, without Jesus having had to die for our sins? Graham, Mike and Jane discuss the doctrines of election and atonement, and also talk about the Name of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||