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In this episode Dave sits down with our very own Dr Daniel McGinnis to talk about his new book "Missional Acts".  In this study of the Book of Acts Daniel analyses Luke’s story of the first Christians in light of ancient rhetorical conventions, concluding that Luke presents his stories to strengthen the missional commitment and practice of his readers.  The book analyses the missional content of Acts in four important categories: stimuli, structures, strategies, and suffering.  Daniel says: “Missional Acts has been more than 11 years in the making and I’m absolutely thrilled that it’s finally available.  If you’re interested in the book of Acts, the early church, or mission then this is the book for you!" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Missional-Acts-Rhetorical-Narrative-Apostles/dp/172527843X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=daniel+mcginnis&qid=1643817545&s=books&sprefix=daniel+mc%2Cstripbooks%2C112&sr=1-1

Ian Parkinson joins the podcast to share his wealth of expertise on all things Christian Leadership. Sharing insights from his book "Understanding Christian Leadership" along with many years of leadership in a variety of contexts this is a helpful introcution to some of the big ideas within the field.  https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334058748/understanding-christian-leadership In 2020 Ian Parkinson took on a newly created role within the Diocese of Sheffield as an Associate Archdeacon specialising in training Christian Leaders. After reading Law at Durham University Ian went on to train for ordained ministry at Wycliffe Hall Oxford during which time he also gained a BD from the University of London. After curacies in Hull and Middlesbrough he served as incumbent of Emmanuel Saltburn (York) and All Saints Marple (Chester), and was the first New Wine Regional Director for the North of England. From 2014 Ian joined the faculty of St Mellitus (St Aidans centre) Liverpool as an associate member to develop postgraduate teaching in Christian leadership. From January 2016 to October 2020 Ian was employed by Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) as a Leadership Development Specialist working in theological education. He has taught extensively in the area leadership studies in ten different TEIs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our Dayschool is currently open for registration and we will be back in person in Leeds City Centre. Join us for an accessible grounding in Christian Theology and see your relationship with God go deeper. https://leeds-school-of-theology.org/dayschool/ 

Dave and Theo talk about the hugely popular Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast from Christianity Today. We begin to try and think about how we can learn from the Mars Hill experience and what healthy church leadership cultures could look like.  Our Dayschool is open for registration and is back in person. To sign up head to the website https://leeds-school-of-theology.org/dayschool/

What makes us human? How do we understand what it means to be made in God's image and how does that affect how we answers questions of ethics, disability, sexuality, relationships and much more...

Welcome to Chat Theology! We have relaunched the podcast and have lots of exciting content and guests coming up, on this episode we look at the question of why study theology? So often it is seen as irrelevant, academic and boring but it doesn't have to be! (reuploaded due to audio error)

We sat down with James Barnett to chat about how his rule of life helps him grow as a disciple of Jesus. We discuss how to sustain your faith when you don't "feel it" and how important it is to be proactive and intentional.  James Barnett is a vicar at St Matts Leeds and is a member of the Order of St Cuthbert, a non residential religious order based on the Rule of St Benedict. 

In this episode Theo sits down (virtually) with the Rev Alex Shiells to discuss how his faith and theology interact with his passion for football. Alex has been following the controversy surrounding the takeover of Newcastle United and so we chat about how as Christians we could respond to ethical questions around the sports teams we support.   Alex is Assistant Vicar (curate) at Chris Church Worksop & St Lukes Shireoaks. He is also club Chaplain at Worksop town FC and can be found on twitter at @revalexshiells

In this second part Dave and Theo went through another set of great questions that had been sent in by students. In this episode we covered.  Does God know the future? Does prayer change anything? How do you deal with the questions that arise in study?  Should christian technologists be involved in bio-printing organs? 

Dave and Theo sat down with some questions from Students. In this episode we covered:  Why is Jesus called ‘everlasting Father’ in Isaiah 9:6?  Where does authority lie? With Jesus(all authority on heaven and earth has been given to me), Satan (the prince of this world), us? When Jesus did miracles, did he do them as the Son of God, or in the power of the Holy Spirit? 

We're back after a break for Christmas with a gem of a conversation with Hannah Pearson about her life in Holbeck in Leeds,  mission and discipleship in an urban setting and how inner transformation is crucial to the Christian life.  Hannah helps lead a community of Christians in Holbeck in South Leeds as part of Mosaic Church. She also heads up the Mosaic Church Discipleship Track. A year long course helping people grow in the walk with God through inner transformation. 

In this episode we're joined by Lighthouse West Yorkshire Pastor Katie Ojuwku for a conversation about her ministry with those on the margins. We get to know Katie and chat about why justice is so important to us, what is unique about the Church compared to other "service providers" and why she would like Julie Andrews to play her in a film of her life. 

In this episode we chat with Andrew about christian ethics, poverty, hope, visions of the future and public life. We really enjoyed our chats and sure you will too.  Andrew Grinnell has recently completed his doctoral work on the relationship between poverty and hope. He helps organise the Leeds Poverty Truth Commission and is involved in theological training and reflection around ethics and poverty in a variety of ways. 

In this Episode we chat with Alan about why its important to think deeply about the person of Jesus. We also touch on worship, how pastoral ministry and theology interrelate and generally have a fun time. Alan is the lead elder at York City Church. He and his wife Susanna moved to York from Brighton in 2008 when Alan joined the staff at City Church. Alan’s shady past involves five years as lead guitarist in the popular Christian band, Phatfish. He now leads the team of elders that lead City Church and is passionate about guitars, golf, Yorkshire ale and curry (probably in that order). He is currently studying for an MA in Theology at Durham University and is passionate about Thomas Aquinas. 

In this Episode we chat with Ian Galloway about how a theology of the end times enables us to live differently now. We talk about the rapture, the bodily new creation and the difference it all makes. We also touch on Ian's ministry in Newcastle and what he's learned in leadership.  Ian is the Founding Pastor of City Church Newcastle and is married to Heather, a local GP. Having come to Newcastle to study Medicine, Ian went on to plant what would become City Church. Ian loves teaching and serving other churches in the North East as well as reading, doing up houses, drinking good wine and scuba diving. The Galloways have five children and live in Newcastle. 

In this Episode we chat with Jon Swales about his ministry at Lighthouse, how that has shaped his theology and vocation and how he sees the church engaging in mission. We also wrestle with him about how as Christians who want to follow Jesus we look at the texts in the Old Testament which portray violence commanded by God.  In partnership with Jon and Lighthouse we are launching a new course: Mission, Theology & Ministry for the Margins. Jon shares some of his vision for the course on this episode and to find out more listen or head here.  Rev’d Jon Swales lives in Leeds and is married with 4 children. He heads up Lighthouse – a church for those who are battered and bruised by the storms of life and serves as a Team Vicar at St George’s Leeds. Jon has been a New Testament Tutor for Westminster Theological Centre having studied Theology at the University of Leeds , and Biblical Studies at both Sheffield University (M.A) and Trinity College, Bristol (MLitt, ADMT) and currently teaches Old Testament at St Hild theological college. Jon is passionate for the church to engage more fully its missional calling to reach out to the most vulnerable in society. 

This episode sees us sit down with our good friend David Lloyd for a practical discussion about worship. David draws on his study as well as his experience as a worship leader for Gateway Church in Leeds where he is an elder.

In this episode Dave and Theo caught up with Keith Jones who teaches church history for our 1st Year students. Keith is passionate about Bradford, transport and seeing the history of the church make a real difference to the everyday lives of Christian community and mission.   Dr Keith Jones was the Rector of the International Baptist Theological Seminary in Prague from 1998-2013.  He has extensive experience in theological higher education, administration and management. Keith's main areas of academic research are Baptist and Anabaptist life and thought as well as various streams of Christian worship and liturgy. He is President of the Baptist Historical Society, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and teaches in a number of UK theological institutions. 

In our second episode we have the Revd Canon Mark Powley as our guest. We didn't stick too tightly to our script and so expect New Testament, presence of God as well as science and cosmology. Mark  is Principal of St Hild College where he leads modules in New Testament, Preaching and Leadership. He is also completing a PHD at Kings College London reflecting on the presence of God in corporate worship.  

In our very first Leeds School of Theology Podcast one of our favourite teachers Sally Nelson chats with us about her story, church life, suffering and persecution and what exciting things she sees happening in theology at the moment.  Sally is Dean of Baptist Formation at St Hild College in Sheffield. She read chemistry at Jesus College, Oxford, and had a career in science publishing before pursuing theological education at London School of Theology and then Spurgeon’s College. She was ordained as a Baptist minister and has held pastorates in Watford and Wetherby as well as chaplaincy posts in hospice and hospital. Sally coordinates two reflective theology networks for Baptists in the north of England and edits the Baptist Ministers’ Journal and Scripture Union’s Encounter with God notes.    We hope you enjoy the episode, we enjoyed making it.