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In conversation with…

29 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago -

'In conversation with...' is our new podcast series with Bishop Rachel and senior clergy in conversation with each other and people from organisations across the diocese exploring the lives of others, the challenges, the happy times, the struggles and discovering inspirational stories. This is an ongoing fortnightly series, new for the Anglican Diocese of Gloucester in 2020. Churches and leaders throughout the Diocese of Gloucester will be involved in producing episodes.

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Episodes

Holding the key, Episode #1 ~ Andrea Coomber and Pia Sinha

June 17, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, led a visit to the Netherlands to discover more about their criminal justice system as she continues with her commitment to inspire alternatives to prison in England and Wales. In this podcast Bishop Rachel, Pia Sinha (CEO of the Prison Reform Trust) and Andrea Coomber (Chief Executive for the Howard League for Penal Reform), reflect on what they learnt during the visit and their key takeaways from the meetings that took pla...

Episode 20: Young people and mental health

May 30, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Bishop Rachel Treweek visits the Cotswold School to talk to two young people there; Sam (y13) and Maya (y11). They are joined by Helen Ford of NHS Gloucestershire, programme Director for the Development of Children's Mental in Gloucestershire, and Jodi Carter, Deputy Head for Cotswold School. 

Episode 19: caring for the countryside: in conversation with farmers from Gloucestershire

February 08, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Speaking with Bishop Rachel in this podcast, are three local Young Farmers: Marita from Brookthorpe, Charles from Winchcombe and Cam from Horton; and Jenni a farmer from Elmore. The group discuss current issues faced by farmers, and suggest practical ways for people to help their local farming community as well as care for the countryside.

Episode 18: Human Sexuality. [2/2]

November 09, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Bishop Rachel speaks with a number of people about the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources. Involved in this second conversation are the Revd Tudor Griffiths, and the Revd Jo Pestell.

Episode 17: Human Sexuality. [1/2]

November 09, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Bishop Rachel speaks with a number of people about the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources. Involved in this initial conversation are the Revd Bob Callaghan, trans activist Harry Williams, The Revd Ilsa and her partner Rachel.

Episode 16: The Domestic Abuse Bill; What do we welcome and where does it need to do more?

October 20, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Bishop Rachel enters into conversation with Nicole Jacobs, the Designate Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, and six women in key roles who welcome the domestic abuse bill and yet also long for more as the Bill returns to the House of Lords for the second reading. In conversation: Nicole Jacobs, Designate Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales Robyn Andréo-Boosey, Co-director, IC Change and Manager, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne’s Preventing Violence Against Women...

Black Lives Matter. [Part 3/3] Bishop Rachel with Ade, Juliet, Margaret and Simi

September 29, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Part three of three. This episode brings together participants from the first two podcasts in the BLM series, to reflect and discuss the issues in one group. Bishop Rachel is in conversation with Ade, Juliet, Margaret and Simi; exploring issues of race, ethnicity and diversity, particularly within the Church. 

Black Lives Matter. [Part 1/3] Bishop Rachel with Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki

September 29, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Part one of three. In this episode Bishop Rachel enters into conversation with four black Christians in the Diocese of Gloucester – Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki – two adults and two young people, about the impact of Covid-19 on the BAME community, the murder of George Floyd and our failures as a Church regarding racial justice.

Black Lives Matter. [Part 2/3] Bishop Rachel with Juliet, David and Margaret

September 29, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Part two of three. In this episode Bishop Rachel enters into conversation with three white Christians in the Diocese of Gloucester – Juliet, David and Margaret, to discuss responses to the BLM movement within various church communities.

Podcast Episode 12: Navigating these Times. Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Revd Hilary Ison, Dr Alexander Kent, and Ramani Leathard

August 18, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

A trauma specialist, a cartographer and an expert in global disaster relief … Exploring how we navigate through a landscape of trauma towards a place of hope, Bishop Rachel talks to The Revd Hilary Ison, a member of the Project Team exploring ‘Tragedy and Congregations’; Dr  Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographical Information Science at Canterbury Christ Church University; and Ramani Leathard, Head of Asia, Christian Aid.

Episode 12: Navigating these Times. Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Revd Hilary Ison, Dr Alexander Kent, and Ramani Leathard

August 18, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

A trauma specialist, a cartographer and an expert in global disaster relief … Exploring how we navigate through a landscape of trauma towards a place of hope, Bishop Rachel talks to The Revd Hilary Ison, a member of the Project Team exploring ‘Tragedy and Congregations’; Dr  Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographical Information Science at Canterbury Christ Church University; and Ramani Leathard, Head of Asia, Christian Aid.

Episode 11: Singleness. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar

August 11, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Bishop Rachel talks with the Reverend Canon Dr Sandra Millar about living life as a single person, particularly during lockdown.

Episode 10: Rest. Archdeacon Hilary and Bishop Robert.

July 27, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

Aaaaand ... rest. It's harder than it sounds, isn't it? In this episode, Bishop Robert talks with Archdeacon Hilary Dawson about rest, about letting go, and finding a rhythm of life which serves us, so that we may serve others.

Episode 9: Lockdown for young people. Bishop Rachel with Malindi, Emily, Libby, Barrie, Dan and Daniel

July 14, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

How are young people dealing with change and uncertainty during lockdown? Bishop Rachel talks to five teenagers from our worshipping communities, along with Barrie Voyce (Leader of Illuminate Stroud and the key lead on future plans for youth ministry in the Diocese of Gloucester).

Episode 8: Living on a rollercoaster. Archdeacons Hilary and Phil.

June 29, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

How are we doing?! No, really. How are we doing. In this episode, The Ven Hilary Dawson talks with The Ven Phil Andrew about managing, or failing to manage, the emotional rollercoasters of life and leadership during lockdown.

Episode 7: Black Lives Matter. Bishop Rachel with Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki

June 10, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode Bishop Rachel enters into conversation with four black Christians in the Diocese of Gloucester – Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki – two adults and two young people, about the impact of Covid-19 on the BAME community, the murder of George Floyd and our failures as a Church regarding racial justice  

Episode 6: Lockdown for those inside the prison service. Bishop Rachel with Suzy Diamond-White

June 09, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

With the impact of Covid-19 prisons across the country are facing many different challenges, so what does ‘lockdown’ look like for one particular woman’s prison? Bishop Rachel (who is the Church of England Bishop for Women’s Prisons), talks to Suzy Diamond-White, Governor of HMP Eastwood Park, based in the Diocese of Gloucester, to discuss the impact Covid-19 has had on the staff, women and the running of the prison. They also talk about the need for society to think differently about sendin...

Episode 6: Kept in the dark. Bishop Rachel with Suzy Diamond-White

June 09, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Bishop Rachel (the Church of England Bishop for Women's Prisons), talks to Suzy Diamond-White, Governor of HMP Eastwood Park, to discuss the problems facing the female inmate cohort in these times, and the changes being fought for in the House of Lords. This recording was made a month ago, and since it was made, women in prison have still not had face-to-face contact with their children. 

Episode 5: Visiting without visiting - Bishop Robert with Dean Stephen

June 01, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

In this episode, Bishop Robert Springett is joined by Dean Stephen Lake, to discuss being present and visiting people in a time when we can neither be present ... nor visit people! 

Episode 5: Visiting without visiting. Bishop Robert with Dean Stephen

June 01, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

In this episode, Bishop Robert Springett is joined by Dean Stephen Lake, to discuss being present and visiting people in a time when we can neither be present ... nor visit people! 

Podcast Episode 4: In the face of devastation - Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Nelson Trust about domestic abuse

May 26, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. As those who have experienced the love of God in Jesus Christ we are called to join in with the work of the kingdom of God as we pray for the Holy Spirit to be at work within us, between us and around us bringing transformative healing, justice, peace and new life. This is the backdrop for these conversations with Bishop Rachel which reveal not only the devastation of broken relationship but also the restorative power of love and care. In this f...

Episode 4: In the face of devastation - Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Nelson Trust about domestic abuse

May 26, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. As those who have experienced the love of God in Jesus Christ we are called to join in with the work of the kingdom of God as we pray for the Holy Spirit to be at work within us, between us and around us bringing transformative healing, justice, peace and new life. This is the backdrop for these conversations with Bishop Rachel which reveal not only the devastation of broken relationship but also the restorative power of love and care. In this f...

Episode 4: In the face of devastation. Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Nelson Trust about domestic abuse

May 26, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. As those who have experienced the love of God in Jesus Christ we are called to join in with the work of the kingdom of God as we pray for the Holy Spirit to be at work within us, between us and around us bringing transformative healing, justice, peace and new life. This is the backdrop for these conversations with Bishop Rachel which reveal not only the devastation of broken relationship but also the restorative power of love and care. In this f...

Episode 3: Faith in troubled times. Archdeacon Phil & Bishop Rachel

May 19, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this third podcast episode, Archdeacon Phil talks with Bishop Rachel, about how our faith can be affected by troubled times. The two discuss life, hope and struggles, detailing the past few months and how it has affected them personally.

Episode 3: Faith in troubled times - Archdeacon Phil & Bishop Rachel

May 19, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this third podcast episode, Archdeacon Phil talks with Bishop Rachel, about how our faith can be affected by troubled times. The two discuss life, hope and struggles, detailing the past few months and how it has affected them personally.

Episode 2: Light and Dark - VE Day 75th anniversary

May 12, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Bishop Rachel joins a group of people who remember the celebrations around VE Day in 1945, and interviews them via a Zoom call. The recording, made during the 75th anniversary of VE Day, explores stories from members of our Diocesan worshipping communities.  Discussing the crucial role of light, peace and hope in a place of darkness, Bishop Rachel asks questions about the extraordinary experiences people had around the time of the end of the Second World War. One participant comments, "......

Episode 2: Light and Dark. Stories from VE Day 1945

May 12, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Bishop Rachel invited some of the members of St Kyneburga to join her for a virtual tea party over Zoom to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Over tea, people shared memories of VE Day in 1945. This is the 2nd podcast episode of our ongoing series. Discussing the crucial role of light, peace and hope in a place of darkness, Bishop Rachel asks questions about the extraordinary experiences people had around the time of the end of the Second World War. One participant comments, "... in...

Episode 2: Light and Dark - stories from VE Day 1945

May 12, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Bishop Rachel invited some of the members of St Kyneburga to join her for a virtual tea party over Zoom to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Over tea, people shared memories of VE Day in 1945. This is the 2nd podcast episode of our ongoing series. Discussing the crucial role of light, peace and hope in a place of darkness, Bishop Rachel asks questions about the extraordinary experiences people had around the time of the end of the Second World War. One participant comments, "... in...

Episode 1: Dean Stephen Lake and Archdeacon Hilary Dawson

May 04, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MB

The Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, Stephen Lake, speaks with Archdeacon Hilary Dawson about these extraordinary times, and the impacts on the Church and their work. This is the first podcast of an ongoing fortnightly series, new for the Anglican Diocese of Gloucester in 2020. Churches and leaders throughout the Diocese of Gloucester will be involved in producing episodes; we'll find out about different projects, organisations, partnerships and inspirational stories, as well as hearing from se...