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GodPod is a regular podcast from St Mellitus College. Theologians Graham Tomlin, Mike Lloyd, Jane Williams and the occasional guest speaker get together to discuss burning issues of God, theology, life and much more, over a supply of coffee and biscuits. Do you have a question for the team? Email it to godpod@htb.org.
What is ‘good’ hope? Does God show up in tangible ways? How can we work for a better world, without burning ourselves out? These are just some of the questions that Dr Selina Stone helps Graham, Jane and Micheal to ponder in this episode of GodPod.
Selina is currently at Durham university but has just been appointed Lecturer in Theology and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh, remarkably making her the first black female theologian to have obtained a lectureship in a British University. She is also the host of ‘Sunday School for Misfits’ podcast and author of ‘Tarry Awhile’, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book for 2024 – which can, and should, be read all year round.
Join us for this honest, profound and hope-filled conversation.
For Selina’s book: Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith
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This episode is a little bit special.
Recorded live as a part of HTB’s 2024 Leadership Conference, GodPod’s Graham Tomlin interviews Dr Johannes Hartl. Johannes is a philosopher, theologian, spiritual leader, musician and author, dealing in topics of meaning, connectedness, beauty and faith. He is also the founder of the House of Prayer in Augsburg and, more recently, Eden Culture.
Graham and Joahnnes, joined by a live audience, speak of the self, language, how the transcendent is understood in our cultural moment and the power and beauty of prayer. This conversation is diverse and rich, and absolutely not to be missed.
For more from Johannes: Homepage - johanneshartl.org
For Johannes’ talk on the LC main stage (along with other curated highlights for the event): LC24 — Leadership Conference
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We’re back again.
In this, the second episode of the re-launched GodPod, Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams (no Mike
today, but rest assured – he’ll be back soon) are joined by Roger Bretherton, Associate Professor of
Psychology at the University of Lincoln, accredited clinical psychologist and regular writer for Seen
and Unseen.
Together, Jane, Graham and Roger discuss the many places where faith and psychology meet –
talking through the nature of humility, mindfulness, grace, self-esteem, community and character
formation. This is a discussion brimming with wisdom, and therefore, not to be missed.
For Roger’s book: Being Mindful, Being Christian: A guide to mindful discipleship: Amazon.co.uk:
Joanna Collicutt, Roger Bretherton, Jennifer Brickman: 9780857217295: Books
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GodPod is back.
In this, the first episode of the re-launched podcast, Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams and Micheal Lloyd are joined by Prof. Nigel Crook, an expert in AI and robotics. Together, they discuss their hopes and fears when it comes to the impact that AI is about to have on society and culture, as well as our obsession with our own image and our constant desire to ‘play God’.
For Nigel Crook’s book on the subject: Rise of the Moral Machine: Exploring Virtue Through a Robot's Eyes
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In the final episode of the year, +Graham reflects on the story of GodPod so far and looks forward to some exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. Thank you to all our listeners and supporters for your generosity and for joining us as we explore theology, life and so much more. If you’d like to give to help build the future of GodPod, you can do so by visiting www.seenandunseen.com/godpod.
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In this episode of GodPod, +Graham, Jane, and Mike take a look back over the last 180+ episodes and pick their favourite ones. Over the next few months we will be sharing these episodes again.
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In this shorter episode of GodPod, Graham and Jane look back and look forward in the life of GodPod. GodPod is taking a little pause and will return as an exciting partnership between St Mellitus College (stmellitus.ac.uk) and Seen & Unseen (www.seenandunseen.com).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode of GodPod we continue the new mini-series, 'Theological Figures' This time, the home team discusses Basil The Great.
In this episode of GodPod, Graham, Jane, and Mike are joined by Joseph Diwakar, Tutor and Lecturer in Church History at St Mellitus College. They discuss the importance of studying theology alongside history and explore some global perspectives of church history.
In this episode of GodPod, the home team is back together (in person!) for the first time in 3 years! In this “Christmas Special” the team discusses the time of Advent in waiting for Christmas and how Christmas fits in a secular culture.
In our latest episode of GodPod, the home team are joined by special guest Dr Anna Westin discussing her book: Embodied Trauma and Healing: Critical Conversations on the Concept of Health.
This episode is a first for GodPod! Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams are joined by three young people from London for a conversation about how the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth impacted their life, as well as what encourages them to go to church and what their conversations are like at school.
Launching a new mini-series. In this episode of GodPod, the home team begins a four-part mini-series on Theological Figures, beginning with Saint Augustine.
In this episode of GodPod the home team chat to Revd Canon Steve Benoy, Canon Missioner at Peterborough Cathedral, about the Natural History Museum's Dinosaurs at the cathedral, and they tackle some of the questions raised by exhibit guests.
In this episode of GodPod the home team answer some of your questions! If you'd like the team to discuss one of your questions, please email godpod@htb.org
This special episode of GodPod was recorded as part of the Generous Orthodoxcy lecture series, sponsored by the McDonald Agape Foundation.
Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Dr Jane Williams and Dr Emily Kempson host Revd Dr Katherine Sonderegger, The William Meade Chair of Systematic Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary. They have a discussion following her lecture on 'The Christological Nature of Sacrifice’.
In this episode of GodPod the home team has their fourth discussion on the Creeds. This time the team looks at The Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, with the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified… has spoken through the Prophets.
In this episode of GodPod the home team are joined by Revd Dr Mark Scarlata to discuss his latest book. Together they have a fascinating discussion about one of the most overlooked books in the Old Testament: Leviticus. They discuss everything from holiness, sacrifice and the rock badger. You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Journey-through-World-Leviticus-Sacrifice/dp/1666713724/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1649018653&refinements=p_27%3AMark+Scarlata&s=books&sr=1-2
In this episode of GodPod, the home team has their third discussion on the Creeds. In this episode, they explore the article on Christology: 'One Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father'
In this episode of GodPod Graham and Jane are joined by Revd Dr. Matthias Grebe. Matthias is Tutor and Lecturer in Theology at St Mellitus College. Together they discuss why a pastoral perspective on suffering is so important.
In this episode of GodPod, the home team enjoy a discussion with a special guest, Dr. Renie Chow Choy about her latest book 'Ancestral Feeling: Postcolonial Thoughts on Western Christian Heritage'. You can purchase the book here.
In this episode of GodPod the home team have their second conversation in our mini-series on the Nicene Creed. This discussion focuses on the first part of The Creed and what is says about God, The Father.
In this episode of GodPod the home team (Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams & Michael Lloyd) begin a mini series thinking about one of the most important documents in history: the Creeds.
In this episode of GodPod the home team (Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams and Michael Lloyd) meet together to discuss ‘The Bond of Peace’. This book emerged from a series of lectures at St Mellitus College on the topic of Generous Orthodoxy funded by The McDonald Agape Foundation. In this episode the team help us explore how we can see and speak of God clearly and live well in this world. You can purchase The Bond of Peace here: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/exploring-generous-orthodoxy
In this GodPod Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams, and Michael Lloyd are joined by Paul Woolley as they explore the life and ministry of John Stott in this, his centenary year
In this episode of GodPod Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams discuss how Christians can confidently engage with their culture and become a ‘cultural witness’.
Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams and Michael Lloyd muse over questions about why God doesn’t make himself more obvious and how returning to the spiritual disciplines can help us get through the pandemic.
In this GodPod, Graham, Jane and Mike are joined by Katherine Sonderegger, the William Meade Chair of Systematic Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary, for a fascinating discussion on Christ’s hiddenness and presence in the pandemic and at all times.
In this episode of GodPod the home team answer some of your questions! In this edition they discuss the role of Stephen in scripture and the place of the sacraments in the pandemic. If you'd like the team to discuss one of your questions, please email godpod@htb.org
In this GodPod the home team are joined by Will Willimon from Duke University for an interesting discussion on hearing God speak in sermons and the role of preaching.
In this one, the usual team is joined by Professor John Swinton from the University of Aberdeen to think about questions of suffering and evil raised by the COVID pandemic, the experience of the absence of God, and how to find Jesus in the storm of mental health affliction
GodPod team invite Maurice Glasman back for part 2 of a fascinating discussion on the importance of the local church and how it can be seen as the embodiment of love is a desecrated world.
In this GodPod the home team have a fascinating discussion with Lord Glasman on the significance of place and the vital role the church plays within civic rights.
(Sorry for any issues with the quality of audio this time as we continue to record over zoom. Thank you for bearing with us)
In this GodPod, the home team, Graham, Jane and Mike discuss the relationship between prayer and theology, and Graham’s latest book: “Why being yourself is a bad idea: And other countercultural notions
This one’s a bit special. It’s a slightly longer Godpod than usual, but well worth sticking with it, as the regular team are joined by author and historian Tom Holland to discuss his remarkable book “Dominion” The Making of the Western Mind” on the radical and far-reaching impact Christianity has had on western culture.
In the light of the death of George Floyd, Jane and Graham are joined by Sharon Prentis, Intercultural Mission Enabler and Dean of BAME affairs in the Anglican diocese of Birmingham UK, to discuss why Christians should care about the sin of racism, and why every church needs to be multicultural.
The questions are rolling in, and Mike and Graham are joined by Jane Williams for the first time. What does it mean to be baptised, and what is the relationship between the sacrament of baptism and our salvation? What do we think about the practices of infant and adult baptism? And, on a different note… how do dinosaurs fit into the Christian account of creation?
Where does evil come from? And what happens when we die? Graham Tomlin and Mike Lloyd dive straight in with two of life’s biggest questions on this, the first GodPod.