Even more tea vicar?: Recent Episodes
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Revd Dr Janet Anderson-MacKenzie discusses tea drinking and the health and future of the church in the UK. Find out the interviewees favourite cup of tea, how they respond to the statement 'Christianity in the UK is not dying but sleeping' and what are their favourite things which begin with T. If you like tea and/or theology this is the podcast for you!
Phill was one of the key people looking after things whilst Janet was away on Sabbatical, they discuss church, being ordained and whether you should let small children use nails and hammers in your craft activities...for the dubious honour of 'being Janet' for 13 weeks he gets to be episode 100...
Ian and Janet talk about their family, Christianity and their differing views on monogamy
Janet and Christina talk about Makaton and PEX in worship, Corsham and why Christina likes to go to new wine
Janet, Martin and Mike talk about church, football and spend a lot of time discussing if church leaders should wear robes and whether it is possible to sell a church building...
Janet and Bethan discuss acting, challenges for young people, growing up in a Christian home and her mum's faith when battling cancer
Spot the Captain's hat, Chris and Janet talk about being a Christian at sea, driving the ship and the Doulos and Logos Hope Mission Ships
Rod and Janet talk about the Church of England, rural and town churches, why you can't actually close a church, and why you might want to...
Janet and David talk about the Wednesday congregation at Corsham Baptist Church and how it sits alongside the Sunday Congregations
Mary and Janet talk about life with a Sea Captain husband, the OM ships, church in the UK, debt advice...
Janet and Alison talk about community, church, teenagers and a good thing to come out of universal credit.
Nigel and Janet talk about the PR of Christianity, Taekwondo, Teenagers and living in Bristol
Alice and Janet discuss Art, London, rural living and what it's like to be a young Christian. Alice has a cold so many thanks for still seeing me...
Janet and Dan talk about old times, youth work, the Church of England and chocolate pizza
In a really noisy cathedral coffee shop Janet and David discuss a church which might appear to be anxious, ministry and whether 'passion' is a good thing...
Julie and Janet talk about church, tea, training, being ordained and the breadth of the Church of England
Clare and Janet talk about God's call on our lives to be generous, Earl Grey Tea and Turtles
Janet and Tim talk about old times, language used in the church, parenthood and scouting
In a really, really noisy place Ian and Janet talk about talking and listening, the samaritans, young carers and what it takes to make a difference
Janet and Huw talk about the religious aspects of football, social responsibility in advertising, the church and tea of course
Steph and Janet talk about their time at school and contemporary education and faith in schools
Adam and Janet talk about young people, the church of the future and things which would make a difference...
Charlotte and Janet discuss Christian Aid, Church welcome, their travels together, and tea.
Janet and Tom talk about the plans for the 2021 census, trampolines, technology and the church...
Shady's Granny spent many years as a magistrate and we talk about rehabilitation, reformation and probation and domestic violence. A serious podcast but also a quick trip down memory lane. Whilst I was waiting to go to Shady's Granny's house we sat on the sofa, I did some audio editing and Shady did some serious snoozing.
Shady's mummy needs to stay anonymous for good professional reasons so Shady agreed to be in the photo. We discuss our history and psychology, particularly the definitions of delusion and helpful religious experience
Lindsey is an archaeologist using archaeology to promote discussions around death and dying. Janet and Lindsey talk about death and religion, and tea.
Janet and Catharine talk about church, tea, special needs children, Africa and telling the story
Janet and Mary talk about Wiltshire, broadcasting, podcasting and churches providing support for small children and their carers.
David and Janet talk about Physics and being a Christian, Multiverses, Time and Glasgow, on a gale filled morning in Glasgow
Janet and Lord Davies discuss rationalism, religion, Methodism, social mobility, education and the perils of drinking too much tea.
On a very noisy House of Lords Terrace Janet and Lord John Selborne discuss the church, the environment, cathedrals and the purpose of the House of Lords
In the garden on a Sunday evening Vanessa a tired vicar speaks to Janet about life, the church, being a vicar
Jerry and Janet discuss tea schedules, healthy exit of full time ordained ministry, good work practice and parish ministry
Janet and Louis go to the field which was once Croydon Airport. This is where Janet's Dad wanted to be remembered, so Louis interviews Janet about her Dad, and the airport.
Louis and Janet talk about Corydon, CYFA, Tea, music and how the church represents itself...
Beth and Janet talk about the Church Army, tea and the Xplore evangelism course. Bit of road resurfacing also creeps in...
Simon (Janet's cousin) and Janet talk about church and family life, 1970s camper vans and youth work.
Janet and Gareth discuss Christians Against Poverty, how they helped turn Gareth's life around and how he now works for them helping others transform their lives
Sarah and Janet sit in Sarah's surprisingly noisy wood in Yorkshire, drink tea and discuss church, cycling, rituals around death and how ancient texts and the archaeological record tie up in interesting ways
Janet was so excited to chat to Claire again she forgot the selfie...
They talk about fresh expressions, inherited church, children and other things...
In a very noisy White Horse in Hertingfordbury Peter and Janet talk about church, school, the Church of England and roses...
Photo of Nick and I in 1988 I think? Janet and Nick discuss education, assemblies, and church on Sundays...
A short but important episode because we were keen for it to be lunchtime and I couldn't see the counter on the recorder. Lana talks about the guides she works with, the issues that face them and the church now and in the future.
Vanessa and Brian talk to Janet about church, what life is really like with two jobs and two young children, and communication with families.
Kathy and Janet talk about Ceilidhs, Girlguiding and freedom of choice about paid employment and child rearing
Caroline and Janet talk about tea, church, the London Marathon, Lego and being a geek...
Abby is now event director for Spring Harvest, also experienced actor, teacher and mum. Janet and Abby talk about tea, church and women in leadership.
James is a Reading University Student and son of Louis Counter whom Janet has known for a very, very long time. James is a Climbing Chemist, Christian Union member Motor Racing fan...
Janet literally grabbed Jeremy after the 50th Anniversary National Star College dinner in Gloucester Cathedral and asked him some questions and he asked her some too... huge thanks to Jeremy Vine...
Vicky and Janet talk about what encouraged Vicky along to Alpha courses years ago, and explore what it means for Vicky to feel invited and encouraged to go to church with a young family.
Stephen and Janet chat in a noisy cafe (where they first met) about tea, cycling, late 1980s evangelicalism, if society or the church have made the 'best' progress with morality (and how it is possible to have an 'illegal' vocation). With a brief introduction about Cambridge.
Nick and Janet think about old times on CYFA house parties, faith progression, sermons and the ordination of women
Janet talks to Sam Griffiths pastor of Wellington Baptist church about tea, nurturing your children in ministerial families, and the joys and challenges of town ministry.
Wiz and Janet talk about tea, gin, lay minister training and being prepared for death...
Phil used to live in Box, he is almost the same age as Janet. He likes history, theology, his wife Rhoda and their dog Pip who can be heard softly padding around in the audio. Until recently Phil was vicar of six rural parishes in Wiltshre and now he lives in Devon with Rhoda and a small menagerie...
Janet asks Bishop Stephen (Chelmsford) the usual questions, a difficult ecclesiological question about evangelicalism and catholicity, and what is the best thing about Essex.
Louise and Janet talk about fun, serious stuff, Christianity and the church. Including some difficult diversions down memory lane.
Linda is the principle designate of The Deanery Academy which will be the new Church of England Secondary School in Swindon. Their first intake will be September 2019, listen to Linda as she talks to Janet about the school, her passion for teaching, sport and Christian Spirituality
Elizabeth and Janet discuss theology, training for ministry, the church and choosing words - the audio is a little 'poppy' I now know why and it shouldn't happen as badly again.
Ben has a cuppa with Janet in the kitchen of BBC Wiltshire, recorded after a long breakfast show they talk about tea, the news, the church and Ben's favourite thing beginning with T.
Janet and Juliette discuss children's spirituality, london churches and country churches with rusty staples in the orders of service.
Janet speaks to the Hajela's about the church, their life as a mixed faith family, and how their faith has informed their medical practice over the last nearly 60 years.
Claire and Janet chat about old times in Somerset, what it means to be part of community and what it means to be church.
Janet and Neil try to remember when they first met (sometime in 1989), the most fun they have ever had, your Dad being a famous theologian and what's happening to Christianity in the UK today, and why Neil's favourite tea smells like whisky.
Nathalie and Janet talk about, tea, Japan, the church, gender and faith discrimination and an incident in a Japanese traditional hot baths...
Justin, professional radio presenter, working for Premier Christian radio we discuss, tea, multiverse theory and encouraging people to come to church...
Cup of tea with Pete, ex Box resident now living in Dunster, in deepest rural Somerset.
Robin gets a lift from Chippenham station to the Pound Arts Centre in Corsham in exchange for drinking tea with me and chatting about my questions...
Hopefully I will work out how to turn the photo around...Listen to me chat to the Rt Revd Dr Lee Rayfield about tea, God, the church and dinosaurs...