Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans.

In the third episode of the series, they reach Romans 4 and discuss Abraham, trust, behaviour management and the importance of talking about the cross and resurrection.There's an Instant Preach on Romans 8:37-39 and a Jeneral Knowledge question about how to know God when we can't see him. Plus, Neil has been researching Bible translations, Jen has a new career in perambulation and Fiona is a year older. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

Paul and the Gift (John Barclay)

The Message of Romans - Bible Speaks Today (John Stott)

Phoebe: A Story (Paula Gooder)

Into the Heart of Romans (NT Wright)

Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life (Andrew Ollerton)

The Romans Course (Bible Society)

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Our next episode will be on Romans 5.

Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans.

In the third episode of the series, they reach Romans 3, and discuss circumcision, wrath, falling short of God's glory, righteousness, propitiation, penal substitutionary atonement and love. A lot to take in! There's an Instant Preach on Numbers 6:24-26 and a Jeneral Knowledge question about why there were so many people in the bible who had children with close relatives.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

Paul and the Gift (John Barclay)

The Message of Romans - Bible Speaks Today (John Stott)

Phoebe: A Story (Paula Gooder)

Into the Heart of Romans (NT Wright)

Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life (Andrew Ollerton)

The Romans Course (Bible Society)

Life Worth Living (Miroslav Volf et al)

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Our next episode will be on Romans 4.

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 8, thinking about our place in the universe and the place of children in worship. Plus Jen is under pressure to produce an Instant Preach and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from a young person about the word of God - is it Jesus? Is it the Bible? Is it both? 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

Paul and The Power of Grace (John Barclay)

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Our next episode will be about Psalm 40. 

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 1, thinking about trees, streams, postures and songs. Plus there are two new segments, some correspondence to catch up on and, obviously, news of Neil's book!

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

Paul and The Power of Grace (John Barclay)

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Our next episode will be about Psalm 8.

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

In the final episode of the season that taken us though the book of Acts, they discuss what they have learned and how they have changed by reading the book. Glover's Others is on Nebucadnezzer and there's a big reveal about the link. The final What's The Gen? of the season is a reminder to keep an eye on the Youthscape Translating God project. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Easter resources (SBS)

Gather Together (SBS/Youthwork Journeys)

Translating God (Youthlink)

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Season 6 of The Outspoken Bible will begin after Easter!

Follow Neil, Fiona and Jen as they reach the end of the book of Acts. They share  reflections on Act 28:11-31, where Paul travels to Rome and is subsequently placed under house arrest. Paul is still able to witness with many people during this time as they travel from far and wide to hear him share the gospel. Neil shares his Glover's Others and Jen shares some interesting research in Jen's Gen.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 28:11-31:

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

The Church of Scotland Jewish Christian Glossary (Church of Scotland)

A qualitative inquiry into Christian faith transmission in the family context (Sarah Holmes)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be reviewing the whole of Acts. 

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

This week they look at Acts 27:1-28:10 where Paul and companions are caught in a storm that lasts 14 days, and then shipwrecked. After some discussion of Lent resources, Glover's Other is on Luke, the author of this book and What's The Gen? is on some research and ideas from Youthscape. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 21:1-23:

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Let Me Go There (Paula Gooder)

Every Day Reflections (SBS)

Give Up Ten (Trussell Trust)

Beautiful Resistance (Jon Tyson)

Losing Heart (Youthscape)

Dear Theo (SBS)

Making a Mark in Mark (SBS)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 28:11-31

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

This week they look at Acts 24-26, wading into the weeds of Paul's trials before Felix, Festus and Agrippa. There are some podcast recommendations followed by a Glover's Other is on Caiphas, the high priest and What's The Gen? veers away from stats towards the importance of nurturing our own spirituality. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 21:1-23:

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Real Dictators podcast

Divine Nature podcast

The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God podcast

Beautiful Resistance (Jon Tyson)

Mark Yaconelli 

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 27:1-28:10

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

This week they look at Acts 21:1-23:35, as Paul sets off towards Jerusalem via some of the churches along the Mediterranean coastline.

Glover's Others is on Junia, a woman found in Romans 16:7, and What's The Gen? is bursting with stats. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 21:1-23:35

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Junia Is Not Alone (Scot McKnight)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 24-26.

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.

This week they look at Acts Chapter 20, with Paul saying an emotional goodbye to the church in Ephesus to set out for Macedonia. Before leaving, a tragedy occurs which leads to a miraculous display of God's mercy...

Glover's Others is on Thaddeus the little-known apostle, and What's The Gen? is all about Youth for Christ's Z to A of Faith and Spirituality.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 20

Youth for Christ - Z to A of Faith and Spirituality

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Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

Paul is now in Ephesians, a great centre of spiritual power in the ancient world. With references to the Epistle to Ephesians, discussion centres around the role of power and authority within the early church and the contemporary context. Glover's Others is on Herodias whose story is found in Mark 6, and What's The Gen? is all about Generation Alpha, from a report issued by OneHope. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 18.

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Rescuing the Gospel From The Cowboys (Richard Twiss)

Generation Alpha: Initial Insights (One Hope, 2023)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

This Hope Is For You (SBS daily podcast)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 20.

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

Having moved on from Athens, we now encounter Paul in Corinth where he lives for 3 years, working alongside a tent making couple called Priscilla and Aquila. Glover's Others is on Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, and What's The Gen? is about a piece of research commissioned by the Boys Brigade and Youthscape on youth culture trends. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 18.

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Listening to Young People (Boys Brigade/Youthscape, 2023)

Translating God (Youthscape, 2023-24)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

This Hope Is For You (SBS daily podcast)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 19.

Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans.

In this second episode of the series, they discuss Romans 2, and continue the exploration of the big themes of the book, addressing circularity, judgement and whether this chapter helps us think about those who have never heard of Christ. There's an Instant Preach on Philippians 1:6 and a Jeneral Knowledge question about how we know that the Bible is true. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

Paul and the Gift (John Barclay)

The Message of Romans - Bible Speaks Today (John Stott)

Phoebe: A Story (Paula Gooder)

Into the Heart of Romans (NT Wright)

Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life (Andrew Ollerton)

The Romans Course (Bible Society)

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Our next episode will be on Romans 3.

If you enjoy The Outspoken Bible - we'd love you to take a look at two more podcasts we have made for the Advent Season!

First: The Advent - written and performed by Fiona Stewart (yes, she of The Outspoken Bible) this Audio drama takes us through the waiting and the wondering, the light in the darkness of the advent season. Episodes are released daily.

Search for The Advent Spoken Out Listen to the full series on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Second: This hope is for you -  Brand new for 2023, daily readings and reflections to help us pause and consider why we too can have hope this Christmas season. 

Search - This Hope is for you

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Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

Paul finds himself waiting around in Athens and uses the opportunity to share the gospel in a new way in the marketplace and the Areopagus. There he uses the local poets and the statues he has seen to name the 'unknown god' as Jesus.  

Glover's Others is on Eli the priest found in and What's The Gen? is about the encouraging results of the Talking Jesus research.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 17:6-33

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Rescuing The Gospel From The Cowboys (Richard Twiss)

Huia Come Home (J. Ruka)

Talking Jesus research

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

This Hope Is For You (SBS daily podcast)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 18.

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

 Paul is revisiting the churches in Galatia when he encounters a block and an opportunity to bring the gospel to a new continent. There's a businesswoman, a slave and a jailer, and soon a new church is formed. Glover's Others is on Delilah in Judges 16 and What's The Gen? is all about The National Literacy Trust annual report on reading for pleasure.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins and Fiona Stewart.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 16:6-17:5

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Huia Come Home (J. Ruka)

Lydia (Paula Gooder)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 17:6-33

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

The Council of Jerusalem is a turning point for the early church. In this episode, the team delves into the story and contemplate how decision-making in Christ is fundamental to growth. Glover's Others is on Gad and What's The Gen? is all about Christmas resources. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins and Fiona Stewart.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 15:1-16:5

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Mission in Contemporary Scotland (Liam Jerrold Fraser) 

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 16:6-17:5

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch and tour around the eastern Mediterranean at the leading of the Holy Spirit. Opportunities and responses to the gospel abound, and there's discussion of prophecy, evangelism and how the gospel spreads. Glover's Others is on the topic of Baruch from Jeremiah 32 and What's The Gen? gives us some figures from 2014 on Bible reading by teenagers, and ponders the question of what's happened to these teenagers now they are in their 20s. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 12:25-14:28

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Poacher's Pilgrimage (Alastair Mcintosh)

Transforming Scotland (Barna)

Pass It On (The Bible Society)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 15:1-16:5

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

Saul, or Paul, has taken a step back from public life, but Barnabas is determined to find him. Meanwhile, a group of Jesus-followers in Antioch is gathering a reputation and nickname. Glover's Others is on the topic of Abimelech the outsider from Genesis 26 and What's The Gen? is all about the importance of peer evangelism.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 11:19-12:24

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 12:25-14:28

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

After Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, we're back with Peter as he raises a woman from the dead then travels on to Joppa for an encounter with Jesus on the roof of a house.

Glover's Others is about Amos and What's The Gen? 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 9:32-11:18

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Recast (Baptist Union of Scotland podcast)

How To Pray (Pete Greig)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 11:19-12:24

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

Following on from Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian on the Gaza Road, we return to Jerusalem, where a zealous pharisee named Saul of Tarsus is breathing out murderous threats against the church and is making a plan to head to Damascus in pursuit of the Christians there. But the Lord has other plans... 

Glover's Others is about a passage from Isaiah 12 and What's The Gen? is all about the Field Guide to the Bible.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 9:1-32

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Field Guide To The Bible

https://www.instagram.com/scottishbiblenow/

How We Read The Bible (Matt Laidlaw)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 11:19-12:24

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

In this episode we pick up the account after the martyrdom of Stephen, and learn about how the message of Jesus was propelled beyond Jerusalem and Judea and into Samaria. We follow the story of Philip -  discussing evangelism, inclusion and the provenance of 1st century souvenirs. 

Glover's Others is about Josheb-Basshebetha the Tahkemonite, Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite and Shammah son of Agee the Hararite, AKA the Three. What's The Gen? is all about role models and their importance in literacy.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 8:1-40

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

National Literacy Trust Role Models

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 9:1-43

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

In this episode we continue to hear of the persecution of the early church, this time through the martyrdom of Stephen. There's discussion of Stephen's preaching, the description of his face as being angelic and the response of the religious leaders.

There's also correspondence on all manner of topics, plus Glover's Others is about Hagar, the first person ever to name God in the book of Genesis. What's The Gen? shares 7 statements about Gen Z from a recent report into the spiritual state of the world's children. These are:

1. Diverse but avoid confrontation
2. Less religious (25% attend church each week but not hostile to church)
3. Authenticity and anonymity matter online (1 in 3 have finsta account)
4. Constantly connected (damaging mental health/sleep)
5. Entrepreneurs 
6. Self learning (watching videos, collaboration, creativity preferred ways to learn)

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 6:8-7:60

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

Spiritual State of the World's Children (OneHope, Inc. (2009))

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 8:1-40

Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans.

In this second episode of the series, they discuss Romans 1:18-32, and begin to explore some of the big themes of the book, addressing wrath, grace, spirituality, sexuality and sin. There's an Instant Preach on John 15:1 and a Jeneral Knowledge question on whether there is life on other planets. All the big topics!

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

Paul and the Gift (John Barclay)

The Message of Romans - Bible Speaks Today (John Stott)

Phoebe: A Story (Paula Gooder)

Into the Heart of Romans (NT Wright)

Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life (Andrew Ollerton)

The Romans Course (Bible Society)

God and The Gay Christian (Matthew Vines)

Unconditional (Justin Lee)

The Plausibility Problem (Ed Shaw)

Living Out website

Robert A.J. Gagnon

Theology in the Raw (Preston Sprinkle)

The Space Trilogy (CS Lewis)

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Our next episode will be about Romans 2.

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

This episode confronts us with the reality of opposition, as we move into the next section of the Acts of the Apostles. The team talks about the threat to the church through lack of integrity, persecution and distraction. Meanwhile, there's an update on the competition and the next Glover's Others is about Obed-Edom, an under-acknowledged character from 2 Samuel 6 and 1 Chronicles 13-16. What's The Gen? offers some thought on th importance of going with young people to events and residentials.

All that plus the correspondence is rolling in. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins and Fiona Stewart.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 4:32-6:7

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

A Non-Anxious Presence (Mark Sayers)

Young People and Performance Christianity in Scotland (abstract) (Vincett, Olson, Hopkins and Pain)

SU Holidays 

Magnitude

SU Equip

Abernethy Trust

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 6:8-7:60

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

As we move beyond Pentecost and into the early days of church growth there's an account of a healing that causes a great commotion. Meanwhile, Glover's Others is about Eli and What's The Gen? takes us to some research into intergenerational church.

Oh, and there's no correspondence, but we're confident you'll catch up in due course!

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 3:1-4:31

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)

A Jewish Christian Glossary (Church of Scotland)

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction (Norman Solomon)

Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland (BBC iPlayer)

Everything Happens For A Reason (Kate Bowler)

The Forgotten Talent: God's Ministry of Healing (Cameron Peddie)

Intergenerational Church webinar (Darren Philip)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 3:1-4:31.  

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

In episode 2 there's some catching up to be done and some correspondence to be read before Neil reveals another of his Glover's Others. Discussion then turns to Acts 2 - Pentecost. To draw things to a close Jen unpacks a n piece of research in What's The Gen?

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 2

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

Almost Christian: What The Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church (Kenda Creasy Dean)

EA interview with Kenda Creasy Dean

Hills of Aberfeldy (Ed Sheeran)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 3:1-4:31.  

Neil and Fiona are reunited with Jen Robertson for a new season of The Outspoken Bible. This term we're delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 

In episode 1 there's some catching up to be done and some correspondence to be read before Neil reveals another of his Glover's Others. Discussion then turns to Acts 1. To draw things to a close there's a new segment - What's The Gen? - where Jen opens up some recent thinking on Bible engagement with teenagers. All that and plenty of rabbit-hole to be explored!

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Acts 1

Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)

A Year of Biblical Womanhood (Rachel Held Evans)

Every Moment Holy (The Rabbit Room)

The Open Generation (Barna)

WTC Scotland (Kenny Innes)

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Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)

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Next time we will be talking about Acts 2.  

Five short episodes following the Easter account as told by Luke. Listen to hear the full text of Luke 22-24 read twice, with short a commentary to help you notice what you might not otherwise catch.

This episode was edited and engineered by Fiona Stewart. 

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Easter Outspoken is hosted by Fiona Stewart and Neil Glover. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Reader: Fiona Stewart Music: 'Paper Suns' (Instrumental) by Icelandia; 'Vesper' by Kisnou; 'Morning Light' (Instrumental) by Josh Garrels; 'II: The Great Alone' (Instrumental) by How Great Were The Robins (all licensed from Musicbed).

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Shownotes:

After Easter, we'll be discussing the Acts of the Apostles. 

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Five short episodes following the Easter account as told by Luke. Listen to hear the full text of Luke 22-24 read twice, with short a commentary to help you notice what you might not otherwise catch.

This episode was edited and engineered by Fiona Stewart. 

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Easter Outspoken is hosted by Fiona Stewart and Neil Glover. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Reader: Fiona Stewart Music: 'Paper Suns' (Instrumental) by Icelandia; 'Vesper' by Kisnou; 'Morning Light' (Instrumental) by Josh Garrels; 'II: The Great Alone' (Instrumental) by How Great Were The Robins (all licensed from Musicbed).

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Shownotes:

After Easter, we'll be discussing the Acts of the Apostles. 

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Five short episodes following the Easter account as told by Luke. Listen to hear the full text of Luke 22-24 read twice, with short a commentary to help you notice what you might not otherwise catch.

This episode was edited and engineered by Fiona Stewart. 

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Easter Outspoken is hosted by Fiona Stewart and Neil Glover. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Reader: Fiona Stewart Music: 'Paper Suns' (Instrumental) by Icelandia; 'Vesper' by Kisnou; 'Morning Light' (Instrumental) by Josh Garrels; 'II: The Great Alone' (Instrumental) by How Great Were The Robins (all licensed from Musicbed).

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Shownotes:

After Easter, we'll be discussing the Acts of the Apostles. 

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Five short episodes following the Easter account as told by Luke. Listen to hear the full text of Luke 22-24 read twice, with short a commentary to help you notice what you might not otherwise catch.

This episode was edited and engineered by Fiona Stewart. 

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Easter Outspoken is hosted by Fiona Stewart and Neil Glover. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Reader: Fiona Stewart Music: 'Paper Suns' (Instrumental) by Icelandia; 'Vesper' by Kisnou; 'Morning Light' (Instrumental) by Josh Garrels; 'II: The Great Alone' (Instrumental) by How Great Were The Robins (all licensed from Musicbed).

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Shownotes:

After Easter, we'll be discussing the Acts of the Apostles. 

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Five short episodes following the Easter account as told by Luke. Listen to hear the full text of Luke 22-24 read twice, with short a commentary to help you notice what you might not otherwise catch.

This episode was edited and engineered by Fiona Stewart. 

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Easter Outspoken is hosted by Fiona Stewart and Neil Glover. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Reader: Fiona Stewart Music: 'Paper Suns' (Instrumental) by Icelandia; 'Vesper' by Kisnou; 'Morning Light' (Instrumental) by Josh Garrels; 'II: The Great Alone' (Instrumental) by How Great Were The Robins (all licensed from Musicbed).

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Shownotes:

After Easter, we'll be discussing the Acts of the Apostles. 

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. For this block, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.

For the final episode in this mini-season, discussion begins with a question about how expectant we are to see miracles in the everyday. Conversation then turns to a discussion of the latter events of Elisha's ministry, where miracles abound. about the role of the prophet and the relationship between Elijah and Elisha as observed in 2 Kings 4:1-7:2. 

Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention along with the reminder of the prize on offer for the spotter of the sequence.  

After Easter, we'll be studying the book of the Acts of the Apostles. Join us then! 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Shownotes:

In advance of next term, you might like to invest in a copy of Love, Death and Resurrection - the whole New Testament in a form that sheds new light to a familiar story.

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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During Holy Week, listen out for 5 special episodes with reflections on the Easter story in Luke's Gospel.

After Easter, we'll be speaking our way through the Acts of the Apostles. 

Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans.

In this first episode of the series, they discuss the first 17 verses of Romans 1, setting the scene for why Paul might have written this letter, gaining an understanding of the church in Rome and highlighting some of the themes that will recur through the book. There's testimony of God at work at events across the summer, some correspondence about last season, an Instant Preach on Colossians 3:23 and a Jeneral Knowledge question on what God was doing before he created the world.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

Paul and the Gift (John Barclay)

The Message of Romans - Bible Speaks Today (John Stott)

Phoebe: A Story (Paula Gooder)

Into the Heart of Romans (NT Wright)

Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life (Andrew Ollerton)

The Romans Course (Bible Society)

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Our next episode will be about Romans 1:18-32.

Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. For this block, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.

After an opening discussion about passing on the mantle and succession planning, conversation moves to a discussion about the role of the prophet and the relationship between Elijah and Elisha as observed in 2 Kings 2.

Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention along with the reminder of the prize on offer for the first person to spot the sequence.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Shownotes:

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Next time we will be talking about the many miracles of Elisha as found in 2 Kings 4:1-7:2

Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. For this block, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.

After an opening question about driving technique, conversation turns to justice, mercy and evil as found in 1 Kings 21, 2 Kings 9:30-37, Hosea 1:1-5. There's an exploration of the role and reputation of Jezebel, and Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention along with the offer of a prize! 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Link to the passages discussed in this episode.

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Shownotes:

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Next time we will be talking about 2 Kings 2. 

Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. In episode 3, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.

After an opening question about how the team copes with failure and weakness, conversation turns to 1 Kings 19 where Elijah runs to Mount Horbeb and encounters the Lord. Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Link to 1 Kings 19.

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Shownotes:

The Secret History of Writing (BBC) - not currently available to view

Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Next time we will be talking about 1 Kings 21; 2 Kings 9:30-37; Hosea 1:1-5

Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. In episode 2, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.

After an opening question about mountain top pressure, conversation turns to 1 Kings 18 where Elijah confronts firstly the king's servant Obadiah, then King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Link to 1 Kings 18.

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Next time we will be talking about 1 Kings 19.

Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. In episode 1, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.

The episode begins with some introductions. Elaine explains about her role within SBS and the United Bible Societies, and shares what keeps her awake at night. Conversation then turns to 1 Kings 17 and the sudden arrival on the scene of the prophet Elijah. There's a new segment - Glover's Others - where Neil shares an insight into the life of a little known Bible character.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

Link to 1 Kings 17.  

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The Fifth Mountain (Paolo Coelho)

After (Bruce Greyson)

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Next time we will be talking about 1 Kings 18.

Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

This final episode of 2022 is a review of the year, with all three presenters discussing what they have learned form a year in John's gospel plus there's a preview of what's to come in 2023 on The Outspoken Bible.   

The final Glover's Off of the year is about a very specific Belfast shop, and is a hymn of praise to geekery. Jen's Gem is on indoor snowball fights and in-person intergenerational meet-ups.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

Stories of Light and Life (SBS)

Indoor snowballs

Contact details for Jen

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Light and Life resources

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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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Next time we will be launching into our series on Elijah, beginning in 1 Kings 17.  

Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

Glover's Off is about how an encounter with a national treasure leads to a thought about good news. Meanwhile, Jen's Gem is on the importance of preparation. 

In this episode, discussion reaches John 21, a chapter where a familiar voice echoing over the morning waters calls plenty from scarcity, faith from uncertainty, forgiveness from denial and a new beginning from the end.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

Stories of Light and Life (SBS)

Factfulness (Hans Rosling)

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Light and Life resources

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Next time we will be reflecting on a year of reading our way through John's gospel, and talking about what lies ahead in 2023 for Outspoken. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society. 

Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

Glover's Off is different this week as Neil poses a question to Jen and Fiona about how we maintain our desire to read the Bible when we find it difficult. Meanwhile, Jen's Gem is on the importance of creating an environment where doubt is allowed. 

In this episode, discussion reaches John 20, a chapter which begins early on the darkest of mornings with an unsettling discovery, and ends with a Spirit-filled breath of life.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

Stories of Light and Life (SBS)

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Light and Life resources

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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 21. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society. 

Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

Glover's Off is on the romance and delight of a Scottish ferry journey and Jen's Gem is a new book recommendation on the topic of preaching in an all-age environment. Meanwhile, as the discussion reaches John 19, there is conversation about the meaning of the cross, the brutality of Jesus' death and the identity and role of the other people in the chapter. John 19 is a chapter where the King of the Jews is crowned with thorns and nailed to a tree and, with a final breath pushed through parched lips, declares it is finished.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

Stories of Light and Life (SBS)

A Gospel For All Ages (David M Csinos)

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Light and Life resources

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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 20. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society. 

Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

Jen is back from Bolivia with tales to share, Glover's Off is about escapology and there's a Gem about making sure our relationships with young people grow with them.

The main subject for discussion is John 18, a chapter in which Light and Life is threatened by fearful lies, brutal power-play and pragmatic cynicism as darkness and death encroach. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

Stories of Light and Life (SBS)

The 21 Escapes of Alastair Cram (David M Guss)

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Light and Life resources

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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 19. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society. 

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms.

In this final episode of the series, they discuss Psalm 103. After some chat about summer events, holidays and correspondence, Neil has an Instant Preach on 1 Kings 19:11-13  and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question about how often people should read the Bible.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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Favourite Psalms (John Stott)

Living with the Psalms (John Bell)

My Rock, My Refuge (Tim Keller)

Sing Over Me (Porter's Gate)

Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening (Cynthia Bourgeault)

Invitation to Silence and Solitude (Ruth Hayley Barton)

Theology of the Old Testament (Walter Brueggemann)

God Has A Name (John Mark Comer)

Field Guide to the Bible

Paul and the Power of Grace (John Barclay)

The Romans Course (Bible Society)

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Our next episode will be about Romans 1.

Join Fiona, Neil and Gill for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

With Jen still away in Bolivia, Gill once again joins Fiona and Neil to discuss John 17, a chapter where the glory of Fatherly intimacy and eternal transcendence, the past, the future,  the here and now, and the eternity that contains it all come into focus. Glover's Off is about bridges, and proves more linked to the content of the conversation than anticipated, and Gill's jewel is on the usefulness discerning the sort of sacred pathway you enjoy. 

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

Sacred Pathways (Gary Thomas)

Stories of Light and Life (SBS)

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Light and Life resources

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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 18. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society. 

Join Fiona, Neil and Gill for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

After an introduction to Gill, Glover's Off is about the late Queen and the main discussion is on John 16, a chapter full of plain speaking, figurative illustration and prophetic anticipation. With no Jen to give us a gem, Gill has a jewel, about the power of story, and the role of older people in the lives of younger people.  

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

Dead Horse (Andy Squyres)

Bittersweet (Susan Cain)

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Light and Life resources

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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 17. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society. 

Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

This episode, which was recorded prior to the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, patron of Scottish Bible Society, leads in into the next Chapter of John's gospel.  Jen is preparing for her epic voyage to South America and Neil has been on holiday. Meanwhile, Fiona's been loafing around looking for someone to take Jen's place during September. Glover's Off is Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings. Jen's Gem is on the significance of having a tissue and listening to bullied teenagers. The main discussion is on John 15, a chapter which, like a vintage bottle of wine, is packed full of fruit, has complex notes and provokes deep conversation about love, hate and friendship.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

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Light and Life resources

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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 16. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society. 

Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights. 

Jen is preparing for her epic voyage to South America and Neil has been on holiday. Meanwhile, Fiona's been loafing around looking for someone to take Jen's place during September. Glover's Off is about braces and the joy of having them removed. Jen's Gem is about two superheroes with very different approaches to saving the world. The main discussion is on John 15, a chapter with a trio of big questions, a trifold description of Jesus and a tranche of trinitarian truth.

This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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Show Notes

The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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John For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)

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Light and Life resources

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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.

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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 15 You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society.