Church Unboxed: Recent Episodes
Sarah Teibo
Church Unboxed is not your average faith-based Podcast. It's not for church-goers who are easily offended. It's not a shallow synopsis of contemporary culture. We're uncovering the issues that have been swept under the rug and listening to people how have felt marginally and sometimes even ignored. Chruch Unboxed tackles the topics that Christians are too scared to talk about. Sarah Téibo will be joined by guests each week to share their experiences. The purpose of the show is not to tell people what to think but Sarah is on a mission to shake up the tidy little box we've put the church th
In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo tackles the difficult topic of divorce with Tracey-Jane Campbell. Tracey's early experiences of child abuse and domestic violence prompted a journey of personal study and reflection of her own thought and behaviour, how these were impacted and shaped by these traumas and the road to healing and freedom.
This has led to the founding of 'The Outlet House Safe Space for Women’, an intimate ministry operating in homes and via small group retreats that seek to see women healed, and restored in the love of Christ.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo along with guest Ian Henderson - Founder of the Naked Truth Project, tackle one of the most evaded topics in christian circles - Porn. Ian, along with his organisation are committed to helping people to Kick The Habit. He is a gifted communicator and regularly speaks at conferences nationally and internationally.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is discussing the murky business of politics, joined by Andy Flannagan, a former doctor, singer-songwriter and political activist who can be found in UK churches, the sweatshops of Bangladesh and the house of parliament lobbying for social change.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by Tim Farron, a lifelong non-conformist Protestant as well as British politician who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2015 to 2017. He has also served as Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by The Right Reverend David Peterson was in 2017 ordained as the youngest black priest in the Church of England. This led to him becoming a radio host, tv presenter, author, musical artist and Team Vicar in the Grays Thurrock Team Ministry.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo tackles the not so popular topic of 'Rest'. We are joined by Jonathan Bugden, author and thought leader with a background working in the Christian Music Industry. Formerly the head of Integrity Music Europe, Jonathan has a range of insights on music, media and discipleship in the fast-paced digital age. He is now enjoying a more balanced existence with time for prayer, reflection and investing in people.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by Samuel Leeds, Multi-Millionaire Property Investor, Best Selling Author, and International Speaker. Samuel has been investing in property since 2009 and has been involved in over 400 property transactions, with his largest property investment to date being his Castle, acquiring an estimated end valuation of £6.35 million. As a passionate philanthropist, Samuel started the ‘Samuel Leeds Foundation’ under which he carries out his charity work, including his current partnership with the Ugandan Government building schools in which he insists financial education will be taught.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by Carmen Carrol, media personality, public speaker and author of the book 'Pathways To Healing: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Adult Pain of Sibling Estrangement'. Carmen tells the story of her life from the age of six into her late forties, being a victim of verbal and emotional abuse leading to an estranged relationship and how she overcame it all
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo unpacks the topic of the pandemic and its impact on the Church. We're joined by Luke Munns, worship leader, songwriter, music producer and director of The Lakehaus Studios and WorshipCollective.co based in Brisbane, Australia.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by Anj Khuttan, a lawyer and recovered alcoholic who works with a ministry of women through her weekly bible study which helps other recovered alcoholics seeking to progress the kingdom of God.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by Loulita Gill whose journey of trauma, abuse and mental health struggles caused her to seek help and find healing through therapy - something the Christian community often frowns upon. Loulita who holds a Masters degree in Practical Theology, whilst also being a graphic designer and singer/ songwriter is married with three sons and lives in the UK
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by Canadian-born, US-based singer Melissa Hale discussing how her Yoga practice inadvertently made her find Jesus and true healing. Melissa hasn’t always been a church-goer, in fact she used to be a Buddhist and Yoga teacher. As a young adult she suffered serious issues with her mental health which led to her being diagnosed as bi-polar.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed Sarah Téibo is joined by Penny Lyon, Gloucestershire-based lead singer of blues/jazz/gospel group ‘Out Of The Ashes’. Penny who suffered several miscarriages - 10 to be precise - shares her story of coping with the grief of loss through miscarriages and what role faith and the church played in her journey to healing
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In this episode of Church Unboxed, Sarah Téibo unpacks why abortion is a vital issue that the church needs to engage with and respond to. She is joined by Dave Brennan whose organisation - Brephos (https://www.brephos.org) - works to equip churches on speaking about and responding to abortion.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed, Sarah Téibo unpacks racism in the church and is joined by Baptist minister Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana, who amongst other things, is on the Christian Aid working group of black majority church leaders exploring the intersection of climate justice and racial justice and has created a useful compilation of resources on race relations and climate justice - https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/recommended-reading-by-one-people-comission
In this episode of Church Unboxed, Sarah Téibo is joined by Jeremy Neely, Nashville based musician who shares his story of church hurt, pain, rejection, substance abuse and finding joy and healing through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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In this episode of Church Unboxed, Sarah Téibo is joined by Pete Dawson, Church Leader at Ivy Church in Manchester who believes today’s cancel culture could be the reason too many Christians are scared to talk about Jesus.
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