Nomad Podcast
365 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 402 ratingsFor more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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Malcolm Guite - Poems on the Passion (169)
March 27, 2018 11:12 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBPoet and priest Malcolm Guite helps us mark the death and resurrection of Jesus with poems from his series on the stations of the cross, and with his reflections on the Messianic Event. Nomad's David Blower responds to Malcolm’s poetry and thought in sound and song, and Kate Blower brings the Easter readings. Malcolm’s poems are published in the book Sounding the Seasons. Used with permission by Canterbury Press. We produce devotionals like this every month as bonus content for our su...
Thomas Oord - The Uncontrolling Love of God (N168)
March 01, 2018 16:42 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBProfessor Thomas Oord has spent years wrestling with the problem of evil. Why, if God is all powerful and all loving, is there so much evil in the world? This question has brought Thomas to the edge of his faith. In recent years, though, he has begun to consider a radical solution. Perhaps God can't stop evil? As shocking as this sounds, Thomas is careful to show how biblical this idea is, and just how much it looks like Jesus. Tune in for a mind bending episode! Interview begins at 11m 21...
Thomas Oord - The Uncontrolling Love of God (N168)
March 01, 2018 16:42 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBProfessor Thomas Oord has spent years wrestling with the problem of evil. Why, if God is all powerful and all loving, is there so much evil in the world? This question has brought Thomas to the edge of his faith. In recent years, though, he has begun to consider a radical solution. Perhaps God can't stop evil? As shocking as this sounds, Thomas is careful to show how biblical this idea is, and just how much it looks like Jesus. Tune in for a mind bending episode! If you want more from Noma...
Georgia May - Can Radical Hospitality be Too Radical? (N167)
February 22, 2018 13:40 - 1 hour - 77 MBGeorgia May's parents had an open-door policy. Literally. Most of the time the front door of their home was left open, so that people would feel welcome at any time. Consequently, Georgia grew up with a house full of people who's didn't feel they had a family of their own. This radical approach to hospitality led to many lives being transformed. But Georgia also knows first hand what can happen when radical hospitality goes wrong. So we ask her, when is radical too radical? Interview begin...
Jayme Reaves - Safeguarding the Stranger (N166)
February 09, 2018 08:42 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBJayme Reaves grew up in a home and a church that weren't safe environments. This later led to a passion to study and experience true hospitality. Through her study of church history and her experiences in the former Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland, she discovered that the hospitality we're called to goes way beyond simply welcoming the stranger. Instead we're called to protect the stranger. Tune in for an enlightening and challenging conversation. Interview begins at 9m 45s If you want ...
Brad Jersak - The Orthodox Way (N165)
January 24, 2018 11:16 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBBrad Jersak was in town recently, so we took the opportunity to quiz him about why his faith journey led him to the Eastern Orthodox Church. Despite many Western Christians being only vaguely aware of this ancient Christian tradition, it is increasingly influencing our beliefs. So we ask Brad, could the Orthodox Church be a home for spiritual nomads? If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this ...
John Swinton - Becoming Friends of Time (N164)
January 09, 2018 09:25 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBJohn Swinton is a Scottish theologian and founder of the University of Aberdeen's Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability. After years of work as a mental health nurse, John became an academic in order to process all that he'd learnt. And my word has he learnt a lot! His book Dementia: Living in the Memories of God, and Becoming Friends of Time are packed full of fascinating and vital insights about what we must learn from people with disabilities about what it means to be human and ...
Elaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - At the Margins (N163)
December 22, 2017 11:33 - 17 minutes - 12 MBHere's the final part of our four-part Advent Devotional series. This time philosopher and theologian Elaine Storkey reflects on Advent in the context of those on the margins. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams finishes the Advent readings, and David Benjamin Blower closes things out with his unique style of music and songs. If you want more Nomad Devotionals, you're in luck as we produce one a month. Head over to our Patreon page for more information. If you want more from ...
Elaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - Good News to the Poor (N162)
December 15, 2017 14:14 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIt's week three of our four-part Advent Devotional series. This time philosopher and theologian Elaine Storkey considers how Advent might be Good News to the Poor. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams continues to work his way through the Advent readings, with the help of Kate Blower. And David Benjamin Blower continues to bring the music and song. So good! If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other peo...
Elaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - Peace Across Borders (N161)
December 09, 2017 10:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBHere's the second part of our four-part Advent Devotional series. This time philosopher and theologian Elaine Storkey bases her reflection around the idea of Peace Across Borders. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams again brings the readings along with Kate Blower, and David Benjamin Blower brings the music and songs. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then re...
Elaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - Liberation (N160)
December 02, 2017 17:24 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBIf you're one of our Patreon supporters, you'll already be familiar with our Nomad Devotionals. Every month we ask a guest to reflect on a topic, and we unpack it with music, song, readings, and prayers. For Advent we thought we produce a four-part Devotional and make it available to everyone. So for the next four Sundays you can expect a reflection from feminist philosopher and theologian Dr. Elaine Storkey, and the former archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams will be contributin...
Dave Randall - Songs that Change Society (N159)
November 23, 2017 08:57 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBDave Randall has played guitar for some huge acts, including Faithless, Dido and Sinead O'Connor. As he's reflected on his career and the industry he's been a part of, he has begun to see the huge potential of music to change society. This prompted him to write the excellent book Sound System: The Political Power of Music. So if you're interested in pondering how the songs we sing might help us not just love God, but also love our neighbour, then tune in! This episode ends with Ibrahim Qas...
Muhanad Al Qaisy - Palestinians and Ploughshares (N158)
November 09, 2017 09:52 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBMuhanad Al Qaisy's grandfather, grandmother and seven children were driven from their home in Palestine and into a refugee camp in 1948. Nearly 70 years later, the family is still struggling to make a life in the same camp. So we ask Muhanad what he sees as signs of hope. Interview starts at 11m 10s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, a...
Muhanad Al Qaisy - Palestinians and Ploughshares (N158)
November 09, 2017 09:52 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBMuhanad Al Qaisy's grandfather, grandmother and seven children were driven from their home in Palestine and into a refugee camp in 1948. Nearly 70 years later, the family is still struggling to make a life in the same camp. So we ask Muhanad what he sees as signs of hope. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are...
Nick Spencer - Doing Good: The Future of the Church? (N157)
October 23, 2017 08:54 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWell, this is it, Dave Ward's final episode. After six years of podcasting, he's decided to go on to other things (probably something to do with horses...). In his final episode, we're chatting with Nick Spencer, the Director of Research at Theos Think Tank, and author of The Evolution of the West: How Christianity Has Shaped Our Values. And we're asking him, what difference has Christianity really made to society, and what indications are there that it has a hopeful future? Interview...
Nick Spencer - Doing Good: The Future of the Church? (N157)
October 23, 2017 08:54 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWell, this is it, Dave Ward's final episode. After six years of podcasting, he's decided to go on to other things (probably something to do with horses...). In his final episode, we're chatting with Nick Spencer, the Director of Research at Theos Think Tank, and author of The Evolution of the West: How Christianity Has Shaped Our Values. And we're asking him, what difference has Christianity really made to society, and what indications are there that it has a hopeful future? If you wa...
Ruth Dearnley, Julia Pugh and Hannah Flint - Stop the Traffik (N156)
October 09, 2017 11:15 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBA recent report into human trafficking revealed that the problem is significantly worse than previously thought. In fact, it is believed that in the UK alone, every large town and city will have trafficked people in it who are effectively enslaved, and many of us are unwittingly coming into contact with trafficked people every day. So we speak with three people - Ruth Dearnley, Julia Pugh and Hannah Flint - committed to finding signs of hope in this seemingly bleak situation. For more inf...
Elizabeth Edman - Queer Virtue (N155)
September 22, 2017 08:46 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBElizabeth Edman believes she has learnt more from the LGBTQ community about what it means to be a Christian, than she has from the Church. Why? Well, she believes the church has forgotten what it means to be scandalous, to struggle for identity and to expand its boundaries to include the marginalised. And so the Church needs to learn from the gay community - and other marginalised groups - that have embraced these virtues. Tune into the podcast for an insightful and challenging conversation!...
Elizabeth Edman - Queer Virtue (N155)
September 22, 2017 08:46 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBElizabeth Edman believes she has learnt more from the LGBTQ community about what it means to be a Christian, than she has from the Church. Why? Well, she believes the church has forgotten what it means to be scandalous, to struggle for identity and to expand its boundaries to include the marginalised. And so the Church needs to learn from the gay community - and other marginalised groups - that have embraced these virtues. It's an insightful and challenging conversation! Interview starts a...
Malcolm Guite - Finding God with the Poetic Imagination (N154)
September 08, 2017 08:56 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBMalcolm Guite is a poet, priest and theologian. Years of inhabiting these roles has led him to the belief that we're relying far too much on reason and thought in the formation of our faith, and are overlooking the significance of the 'poetic imagination'. He believes that we can find deep truth in the imagination and that poetry can bring our faith alive in a way that nothing else can. It's a fascinating and hope-filled conversation! Interview begins at 6m 50s If you want more from Nom...
Walter Brueggemann - Kingdom vs. Cash? (N153)
August 23, 2017 07:50 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBI know, we only just interviewed Walter Brueggemann! But he's just brought a book out entitled Money and Possessions and we've still got unresolved questions after our chat with Justin Welby on that subject. So why not spend another hour in the digital presence of one of the great biblical scholars of our time?! And as you'd expect, it was an hour chock-full of wisdom and insight. Interview started at 6m 53s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook an...
Walter Brueggemann - Sabbath as Resistance (N152)
August 10, 2017 09:33 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWalter Brueggemann is widely considered to be one of the most influential theologians of our time. So who better to help us get a handle on the idea of the Sabbath. Especially as he wrote the fascinating and insightful Sabbath as Resistance. That's right, Sabbath is so much more than simply taking a day off, it's an intentional and creative act of resistance. Interview starts at 10m 8s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're...
Shane Claiborne - A Faith Not Worth Fighting For (N151)
July 24, 2017 11:34 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBShane Claiborne has been an inspiration to many ever since his book The Irresistible Revolution came out, with its 'What if Jesus really meant what he said' message. For the last 20 years Shane has been trying to live out Jesus's message in a deprived area of Philadelphia, where he founded the new monastic community, The Simple Way. This journey has led him to a commitment to non-violence, 'from womb to tomb', which has been tested on many occasions. So tune in for a challenging and counter...
Richard Beck - Why We Don't Love Like Jesus (N150)
July 07, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIt's pretty clear what Jesus was about. Love you neighbour (and if that's not challenging enough, love your enemies) was at the top of his manifesto. So why do we find it so hard to follow his example? Professor of Psychology at Abilene University, Richard Beck, doesn't think the issue is a lack of understanding. We know what we're meant to do. Instead, Richard thinks the issue is a psychological one. And it's to do with a misplaced psychology of disgust. Tune in for a truly fascinating conv...
Brian Zahnd - How to Deconstruct Without Quitting Church (N149)
June 22, 2017 08:22 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn many ways Brian Zahnd is like many of Nomad's guests in that he deconstructed (although he doesn't like that term) what he came to see as a very narrow faith, and reconstructed something much deeper and broader. The difference with Brian, though, is that he went through this process while pastoring a mega-church. So we asked him, how can you lead a church, or indeed be a member of a church, when your faith is changing and you feel like you're in a very different place from everyone else. ...
Justin Brierley - Is Reason Relevant? (N148)
June 06, 2017 09:08 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBEvery now and then we like to interview a fellow podcaster who, like us, is creating a space for an open and honest exploration of the Christian faith. And Justin Brierley is one such person. Over the last 11 years he's been producing Unbelievable?, on which he moderates conversations between Christians and people from others faiths and none. So firstly I took the opportunity to see if he suffers from the same podcaster insecurities that I do. Then we dug into whether apologetics - the rati...
David Blower - Spirit, Soil and Sojourner (N147)
May 31, 2017 07:37 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBAs much as we love some good old fashioned theological cut-and-thrust, we're increasingly aware that if this journey is going to be sustainable, it's got to be an holistic one. So each month we'll be producing Nomad Devotionals, through which we'll be experimenting with readings, prayers, liturgies and songs. We're making the first one free to everyone, so you can decide whether you're interested in joining us on this leg of the journey. If you are, then head over to Patreon and donate $5 or...
Rowan Williams - The Problem of Prayer (N146)
May 24, 2017 08:02 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWhat actually is prayer? What happens when we do it? What difference can it make, if any, to the events and circumstances we find ourselves in? Should we expect to sense God in prayer, or perhaps even hear him communicate to us? And if so, why do so few of us ever seem to have these sorts of experiences. For many of us, these questions, and others like them, have led us to a place of disillusionment and prayerlessness. And yet we still yearn for the deep, rooted, holistic connectedness th...
Greg Boyd - The Crucifixion of the Warrior God (N145)
May 08, 2017 08:20 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBGreg Boyd is back on the show. This time he's tackling the tricky issue of violence in the Old Testament. How is it, for example, that the God revealed in Jesus loves his enemies and lays down his life for them, when the God we see in the Old Testament seemingly thinks nothing of killing his enemies? What does this tell us about the nature of God, and the nature of the Bible? Greg is certainly the man to ask, as he's just published a 1492 page book on this very subject, The Crucifixion of t...
Mark Vernon - Living on the Edge of the Circle (NS35)
May 03, 2017 08:17 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBAt our recent offline Gathering, Mark Vernon - former Anglican Priest, turned atheist, turned Christian agnostic - led us in a Buddhist inspired meditation. To get the full benefit from this, you might want to sit near some other people (e.g. in a cafe, the library, or park, etc.) as it's all about how we perceive ourselves in relation to others. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this jou...
Mark Vernon - The Art of Uncertainty (N144)
April 28, 2017 08:38 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis podcast comes to you from Nomad's first offline Gathering. We had a great weekend of food, drink, conversation, music and meditation. We also interviewed Mark Vernon. Mark was an Anglican priest but developed deep doubts about the faith. His subsequent journey took him through atheism, agnosticism, through ancient Greek philosophy, to a Christian faith that sees doubt and uncertainty as integral parts. Interview starts at 8m 39s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, a...
Nomad Gathering - Live Q&A (N143)
April 21, 2017 07:14 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWe recently invited the beloved listener to Nottingham for Nomad's first offline get-together. It was a splendid weekend of conversation, interviews, music, food and drink. And we recorded some of it for you. First up is a Q&A we did on the Friday night, where David Benjamin Blower asked us about the Nomad story and what impact the last few years of podcasting has had on our faith. Personally, I think we're much better at interviewing people than we are at being interviewed, but nevertheless...
Is Christianity Good News for Animals? (N142)
April 05, 2017 08:06 - 2 hours - 83.8 MBWe recently travelled to the Creature Conference in London, where we spent the day pondering the question 'Is Christianity Good News for Animals?'. Animal welfare used to be seen as an important expression of the gospel for leaders such as Spurgeon, Wesley, C. S. Lewis and many others. But more recently it seems to have dropped off the Church's agenda. So we asked theological ethicists Prof. David Clough, and Christian leaders Tony Campolo, Steve Chalke, Ruth Valerio, and founder of the anim...
Tom Wright - The Day the Revolution Began (N141)
March 24, 2017 09:26 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBWith Easter fast approaching, we thought it was about time we had a fresh look at the central symbol of our faith, the cross. And who better to help us than one of the world's most respected and influential theologians, Professor N. T. Wright. So we ask Tom how through the cross Jesus's revolution began, and why after 2000 year does it often look like the revolution is struggling to transform the world. Interview starts at 6m 23s David Benjamin Blower's album The Book of Jonah is availa...
Alastair McIntosh - The Ancient Art of Soulful Travel (N140)
March 13, 2017 10:20 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBFor those of us who have been through some kind of faith deconstruction, spiritual practices often take on a new significance, as we seek to connect with God without what often feels like restrictive doctrinal and organisational frameworks. Scottish theologian and activist Alastair McIntosh recently wrote Poacher's Pilgrimage about a soulful journey he took across the Islands of the Outer Hebrides. So we invited him on the podcast to explore with us the importance of the ancient practice of...
Brian Draper - Lent and the Transforming Power of Stillness (NS34)
March 01, 2017 09:05 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLent is upon us once again. A wonderful counter-cultural season where we reflect on those things we might need to give up. So we asked Brian Draper to send us something that would help guide us through this time. And he came up trumps with a reflection on the transforming power of stillness. So tune in if you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and frazzled, and join us as we commit to intentional stillness through Lent. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us o...
Justin Welby - Dethroning Mammon (N139)
February 23, 2017 08:53 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBWe've been wanting to do an episode on money for a while now, so when the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby put pen to paper and wrote his first book - Dethroning Mammon - all about the dangers of money, we seized upon the opportunity and headed off for Lambeth Palace. We asked the Archbishop what his life experience has taught him about money and how it shapes what we value and where we place our identity. Tune into the podcast for a honest, humble and insightful conversation. Inte...
Barbara Glasson - Baking and Weaving a Community (N138)
February 08, 2017 09:57 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn both Liverpool and Bradford, Barbara Glasson has drawn together communities that have provided safe, honest, authentic spaces for the poor, marginalised, disillusioned, and people from other faiths and none. As well as being a spiritual home for these people, she believes they have an important message for the mainstream church. So we ask Barbara how she formed these communities, and what wisdom she has gained along the way. So tune in for a conversation full of insight, challenge and hum...
Rachel Mann - A Trans-Woman Meets a Queer God (N137)
January 23, 2017 10:27 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBPriest, poet and feminist theologian, Rachel Mann is a trans-woman. From an early age she had a profound sense that her body didn't reflect her gender. After a long, frustrating and painful journey she emerged into the woman she is today. We ask Rachel to look back over this transition and reflect on what it means to be human, what place gender has in our identity, and what she's learnt from seeing the word through male and female eyes. Tune into the podcast for a fascinating and challenging...
Richard Beck - The Devil for Doubters and the Disenchanted (N136)
January 10, 2017 12:38 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWhat are 21st Century educated, questioning Christians supposed to make of the Devil and evil spirits? Are they literal spiritual beings who spend their time trying to lure us into sinful acts? Or should we see them as metaphors for social injustices that we need to confront? We ask professor of psychology, author and blogger Richard Beck. Tune into the podcast for a conversation full of insight, wisdom and honesty. Interview begins at 6m If you want more from Nomad, check out our webs...
Nicola Slee - Come as a Girl (NS33)
December 21, 2016 09:10 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIt's that time of the year again! We thought we'd have a week off interviewing, and so we've arranged a little Christmas reflection for you. Nicola Slee is a feminist practice theologian and poet who is currently director of research at The Queen's Foundation of Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham. In this podcast, Nicola reflects the implications of Jesus being born a girl. Now there's something for you to ponder over your mince pies and mulled wine! If you want more from Noma...
Sally Smith - A Holy Welcome (N135)
December 08, 2016 09:13 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBSally Smith joins us for part 3 of our Welcome the Stranger series. In this episode we hear about the fascinating and inspiring story that emerged when Sally opened the doors of her dying church to asylum seekers and refugees. She's seen large numbers come to faith, she's reunited mothers with their children, she's personally housed refugee families, and her church has become a hub for work with the most vulnerable in Stoke. Interview starts at 6:41 If you want more from Nomad, check ou...
Dave Smith - Clothing the Naked Jesus (N134)
November 24, 2016 09:32 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBOur regular listeners will remember our Welcome the Stranger refugee special where we looked at the crisis through the eyes of a Syrian refugee and a refugee charity worker. The aim was to raise awareness and money through the sale of David Benjamin Blower's album Welcome the Stranger. On this week's podcast, we're looking at the crisis through the eyes of Dave Smith who decided to do something about it, and start The Boaz Trust, a charity that works with destitute asylum seekers. If what D...
Michael and Lisa Gungor - Music for Doubters and the Disenchanted (N133)
November 08, 2016 11:26 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBGungor - a multi-grammy nominated Christian band - were the toast of the evangelical worship scene. That is until it became clear that Michael was having significant doubts about his faith. This did not go down well among evangelicals, to say the least. So we talk with Michael and his wife Lisa about the impact this faith deconstruction had on their music, their careers and, more significantly, their marriage. Interview starts at 4m 55s. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website...
Brian McLaren - The Great Spiritual Migration (N132)
October 20, 2016 07:53 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBBrian McLaren has a knack for articulating what many of us are feeling. For a decade he has been the voice of those Christians who are concerned about, for example, the Church's overemphasis on doctrinal belief, its lack of inclusivity, and its lack of concern for the many global issues we are facing. In his latest book - The Great Spiritual Migration - he draws together all these themes into a manifesto for a new Christian movement, one that seeks nothing less than the healing of the wo...
Mark Yaconelli - The Transforming Power of Stories (N131)
October 07, 2016 08:30 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBMark Yaconelli is - among many other things - a storyteller. Such is his belief in the power of stories that he founded The Hearth, a gathering of local people who simply share their own stories. Mark has seen this simple gathering profoundly impact his local community. So we ask Mark why it is that stories can have this effect, and what role stories played in his own 'dark night of the soul'. So tune into the podcast to rediscover the ancient practice of storytelling. Interview begins at ...
Kester Brewin - The Church and Other Means of Escape (N130)
September 22, 2016 09:10 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBKester Brewin was founder of one the UK's most creative and innovative alternative worship communities, Vaux. He went onto write The Complex Christ, a critically acclaimed book calling for an emerging Church. But over the following years he began to realise that Christianity was just another means of trying to escape his childhood pain. Tune into the podcast for a challenging and important critique of the Christian faith. Interview starts at 8m 15s If you want more from Nomad, check out...
Paula Gooder - A Spirituality for the Whole Person (N129)
September 09, 2016 07:54 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBChristianity can be quite a disembodied faith. Muslim's have prayer positions, Hindu's have yoga, Buddhists have Tai-Chi, whereas Christians tend to pray with little more than a bowed head. We ask theologian Paula Gooder why Christians have separated the spiritual from the physical, and what damage this has done for the faith. And we ask how our faith might be reshaped if we approached it in a more holistic and embodied way. Interview starts at 6m 10s If you want more from Nomad, check o...
Brian Draper - Mindfulness: The Doorway to the Soul? (N128)
August 23, 2016 09:33 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBMindfulness has exploded in popularity over recent years, with seemingly every other community centre, school, health service and therapist offering it. But what benefit, if any, does it offer the follower of Jesus? Author, speaker and retreat leader, Brian Draper, believes it has a vital role in Christian spirituality, but only as a doorway to something much deeper, embodied and life-giving. Interview starts at 8m 30s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on...
Roger Mitchell - Jesus and the Politics of Love (N127)
August 10, 2016 09:42 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWith the dust just beginning to settle after Britain's decision to leave the European Union, we thought we'd take the opportunity to look at our relationship with politics. Was Jesus political? Should Christians engage in party politics, or be a prophetic voice from the margins? We bring these, and many other questions to political theologian Roger Mitchell. So tune in for an insightful and challenging conversation! If you want more from Roger, check out his books The Fall of the Church...