Interviews exploring intergenerational ministry, worship, preaching, theology, the Bible, children’s and youth groups. Roots produces weekly lectionary based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages. Find out more at www.rootsforchurches.com
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Episode 12: Welcoming children to Communion, with Mary Hawes
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Communion is a profound way to experience God's presence and feel included in a church community. This episode explores the importance of involving children in this sacrament and addresses potential barriers that may prevent their participation. Revd Mary Hawes joins Melanie to discuss the theological and practical considerations of all-age communi…
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Episode 11: Uncomfortable questions: the Middle East conflict through the lens of Scripture, with John Parr
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The current conflict between Hamas, Israel, and now Hezbollah, regularly fills our news screens. As we intercede for peace in our church prayers, the Psalms and Old Testament readings often seem to endorse Israel’s return to possess the land and God's triumph over Israel's enemies. This raises the uncomfortable question: Does Scripture validate Isr…
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Episode 10: Education Sunday and how churches can serve schools and colleges, with Sarah Lane Cawte
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Melanie and Sarah discuss how your church can build relationships with schools, colleges and universities in your community. We survey the historic relationship of churches in education and share many ideas for ways to serve schools and connect with students and colleges. Find out more about Education Sunday and the resources available to help your…
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Episode 9: How should the Church engage with politics, with Andy Flannagan
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Andy Flannagan is a singer-songwriter and the director of Christians in Politics. Melanie and Andy discuss why Christians should engage with politics, while combatting the cynicism that pervades our society. Andy gives a framework for how the Church can engage with politics, building relationships and praying for local politicians, not just in the …
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Episode 8: Supporting young minds - mental health strategies for churches, with Dr Kate Middleton
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Whether it's anxiety, exam pressure, or managing big emotions and overwhelm, children and young people have a lot to deal with. Melanie and Revd Dr Kate Middleton discuss the importance of churches creating safe spaces for children and young people to have open conversations about their emotions and experiences. Churches must engage with issues aro…
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Episode 7: Disability language and theology, with Rev Katie Tupling
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Reverend Katie Tupling helps us think about language and theology of disability in the Church. Drawing from her own experience living with cerebral palsy, Tupling unravels the complex relations between disability, faith and societal attitudes. We discuss the crucial role language and liturgy play in churches to creating inclusive spaces where disab…
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Episode 6: The intersection of science and faith - exploring big questions, with Sarah Moring from God and the Big Bang
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In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith and science with Sarah Moring from God and the Big Bang (GatBB). Sarah encourages us to step into the gap between church teaching and the science curriculum to create a place where children and young people can ask their big questions, blending scientific exploration and faith formation. The epi…
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Episode 5: Dementia friendly church, with Debbie Thrower
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Debbie Thrower, the founder of Anna Chaplaincy, is an Anglican licensed lay minister and former broadcaster. She shares statistics on the rising rate of dementia in an aging society, highlighting the urgent need for churches to consider how we care for those with dementia. Anna Chaplaincy, which is part of BRF Ministries, came into existence out of…
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Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence and the Church, with James Poulter
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This episode seeks to dismantle some popular misconceptions about AI and demystify its implications for churches. James Poulter shares his insights on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential benefits for churches. AI can provoke curiosity or fear, so he explains in simple terms how large language models like ChatGPT work and how …
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Episode 3: Choosing hymns in worship - the challenges and joys, with Gillian Warson
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Join us in our latest episode of the Roots Podcast where we sit down with Gillian Warson, a professional musician and part of the team of contributors who offer song suggestions for Roots' subscribers each week. We delve into the enduring relevance of hymns in worship, their historical and contemporary contexts. We discuss the thought process behin…
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Episode 2: Moving from accessibility to belonging, with Mark Arnold
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Melanie Cave speaks with Mark Arnold, Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints. They discuss accessibility and the inclusion of Autistic people, as well as children and young people with additional needs, in ways that better foster connection and belonging. We also preview the new Roots' Visual Timetable for churches launching in 2024. V…
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Episode 1: Starting youth work from scratch, with Chris Curtis
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Melanie Cave speaks with Chris Curtis, CEO of YouthScape, about how to start youth ministry when you have very few or no young people. Starting from scratch is possible!द्वारा Roots for Churches
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Find out why Roots for Churches is launching a podcast and what you can expect.द्वारा Roots for Churches
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