Are you looking for podcasts featuring activists, thinkers, community organisers and theologians who will challenge and inspire you? Here are some exciting UK-based podcasts we’re happy to commend to you.
The Hopeful Activists’ Podcast (Praxis Centre for Hope & Activism) will inspire you with bold stories from Christian activists – people who have embraced the ancient call to action and who will inspire us to do the same. We hear how well-known (and lesser known) projects started, and explore the stories of the practitioners, theologians, and pioneers involved.
Keeping Going {ProximityxHopefulActivists} – The Hopeful Activists' Podcast
The Passionists present The Common Era Podcast:
This is Common Era, a podcast where we bring two guests around our table to delve into questions about spirituality in an age of change. In the second season, they’re hosting a conversation between Annmarie Lewis, a leading business, youth and justice consultant, and Matshidiso, a composer, songwriter and podcaster with a background in human rights law.
The series is produced by Passionists, a Catholic monastic order in the UK. Passionist monks have a particular focus on social justice, finding ways to express practical solidarity with those who are oppressed and suffering; a 300-year-old community that shares a great deal of DNA with new monastic movements of today.
‘Common Era: Spirituality in an Age of Change’ is on the Passionists’ YouTube channel, or the audio-only version is available on all major podcast platforms, such as Spotify, Apple or Google.
Nomad Podcast: Hope-filled conversations with theologians, activists & contemplatives.
Brian McLaren – Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart (N329) – Nomad Podcast
- Brian McLaren – Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart (N329)
- Thomas Oord – Reimagining the Divine After Omnipotence (N328)
- Jon Bilbrough (aka Wilderthorn) – Soundscapes and Sacred Spaces (N327)
- Elizabeth Oldfield – Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times (N326)
- Keith Giles – The Secret Sayings of Jesus (N325)
(G)race Podcast (Heartedge): Conversations about God and race with Azariah France-Williams, Winnie Varghese and guests.
18. Anthony Reddie: "Professor Reddie, I can see why Azariah quotes you all the time… I will too!" – HeartEdge | Grace
- 18. Anthony Reddie: "Professor Reddie, I can see why Azariah quotes you all the time… I will too!"
- 17. Lanecia Rouse Tinsley: “I wanted to create a table where people could fully show up as themselves and experience the life, the joy, the healing…”
- 16. Augustine Tanner Ihm: "People who decide to come to your church… you've got to give them good food."
- 15. Jeff Chu: "Our hope is not for ourselves…”
- 14. Kim Jackson: "The work of the gospel is beyond the walls of the church…"
Inclusive Gathering Podcast: A Red Letter church in Birmingham committed to Jesus, justice and radical inclusion. Weekly talks are recorded as podcasts and regularly address what Jesus has to say about racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion and liberation.
Hidden Disability & Inclusion – Inclusive Gathering Talks
Susanna Wesley Foundation Podcast: SWF promotes dialogue, support research, and create resources in the areas of leadership and organisation for religious institutions and faith communities, with an emphasis on enabling participation and building community through transformative change. Their ultimate aim is to help to combine faith and practice, and to participate in the mission of God in the world.
Across the Pond (Red Letter Christians & Premier Radio): Red Letter Christians co-founders Shane Claiborne & Tony Campolo host the long-running Across the Pond radio show on UK Premier Radio. Across the Pond offers commentary on the Way of Jesus in the world today and features some UK guests as part of the programme.
