RECAST

We are joined on this ReCast episode by Ken Benjamin ( @kenlenben on Twitter)  of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity . You can find more of the resources Ken discusses on the podcast here . You can contact Glenn  and Lisa  via their emails. Find the Baptist Union on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .  You can sign up for Connect newsletter here and find all the other information ab...

We are joined on this ReCast episode by Martyn Link, Martyn has worked in many areas of business at senior executive level.  He is currently working for a charitable organisation and is consulting for other organisations. .  Martyn is also one of the co-founders of Thrive Scotland , a ministry looking to support people in their workplaces.  You can contact Glenn  and Lisa  on their emails. Find th...

We are joined on this ReCast episode by Rich Robinson, Rich is the founder of Catalyse Change , an author and spiritual entrepreneur.  Rich joins Lisa and Glenn to talk about his chapter in the recent book Red Skies looking at leadership in the church into the future.  You can order Red Skies from most book shops, you can get it in bulk from the Mx organisation  here  and you can also get the e-bo...

We are joined on this ReCast episode by Neil Macmillan, Church Planting Director for the Free Church of Scotland. Neil talks with Lisa and Glenn about church planting, evangelism, developing leaders and the beauty of the church.  You can contact Glenn  and Lisa  on their emails. Find the Baptist Union on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .  You can sign up for Connect newsletter here and find all t...

Glenn chats with Lina Toth on this mini-pod about her most recent book "Singleness and Marriage After Christendom".  You can purchase the book from the publishers here and in bookstores and other online retailers.  These mini-pods are short podcasts with our contributors to our Canopy summer program.  They are a great chance to refresh your mind on what was said or catch up on what you missed. 

Dave Richards of P's and G's church in Edinburgh chats with Glenn in this mini-pod about the importance of church planting for the future of the church in Scotland.   These mini-pods will be short podcasts with our contributors to our Canopy summer program. They are a great chance to refresh your mind on what was said, or catch up on what you missed. 

In this mini-pod, Lisa is joined by Lynette Brooks of Kintsugi Hope to talk mental wellbeing and the church.  These mini-pods will be short podcasts with our contributors to our Canopy summer program.  A great chance to refresh your mind on what was said or catch up on what you missed. 

Andrew Clarke from the Baptist Union chats with Glenn in this mini-pod about the Lead Acadamey learning communities and an upcoming taster day.  You can sign up for the taster day here . You can get more information about the Baptist Union's learning communities here.  You can email Andrew on andrew@scottishbaptist.org.uk

In the second of our mini-pods, John Mackinnon joins Glenn to talk about evangelism and John's work with The Word One to One and A Passion for Life   These mini-pods will be short podcasts with our contributors to our Canopy summer program.  A great chance to refresh your mind on what was said, or catch up on what you missed. 

In the first of our summer mini-pod series Rachel Conway-Doel joins Lisa to discuss her work with BMS.   These mini-pods will be short podcasts with our contributors to our Canopy summer program.  A great chance to refresh your mind on what was said, or catch up on what you missed. 

We are joined on this ReCast episode by Martin Hodson, General Director of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Martin talks with us about the vision for Increase  that is shaping our Union for the future.  You can contact Glenn  and Lisa  on their emails. Find the Baptist Union on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .  You can sign up for Connect newsletter here and find all the other information about t...

Faith and Scott Brennan of Aidan and Hilda Community join us to share their wisdom on spiritual rhythms and how they can help us to live more balanced lives.  We also spend time talking about their move from local church ministry to living on the Holy Island and how we can address "internal busyness".  You can find out more about Aidan and Hilda and the retreat houses on their website, www.aidanan...

Professor John Swinton joins Lisa and Glenn to continue the conversation around mental health and wellbeing.  John brings some remarkable insights as we wonder what a particularly Christian approach to mental health and wellbeing might be.  John recommends his book Resurrecting the Person His other books can be found here .   You can find out more about Sanctuary Mental Health here .  

Ruth Rice joins Lisa and Glenn to talk about Wellbeing, leadership and church.   You can find more about Renew Wellbeing on their website You can get Ruth's new book, the A-Z of Wellbeing from most booksellers including here

Patrick Regan, CEO of Kintsugi Hope, joins Glenn and Lisa on this episode of the RECAST.  The conversation covers resilience, "bouncing forward", the church's relationship with mental health and uncovering Patrick's secret fear of dolphins!  Learn more about Kintsugi Hope here and purchase Patrick's latest book on his website here Patrick can be found on Twitter @PatrickReganKH

Welcome to the first episode of our rebooted podcast. We have a new name, a new look, a new format and a new host.   This first taster episode looks at the importance for leaders and others of taking a retreat in the midst of the challenges we have faced.   Hosted by Glenn Innes and Lisa Holmes. 

Tim Giovanelli is a baptist pastor in Sydney Australia.  He is pastor of Manly Life Church This conversation was recorded for use in a seminar at the Baptist Union of Scotlands canopy event.   You can find the seminar here . 

Baptist minister, Darnell Starks joins the podcast to help us begin to think about some of the issues of race and racial injustice.  Links mentioned in this podcast: MIGcast on twitter  

Peter Lynas, UK director of Evangelical Alliance, joins us to share some observations and insights on how and what the church is doing during this period of lockdown and crucially how the church might reset itself as we begin to think about what might be on the other side of this crisis.  Links referred to in this episode:  Evangelical Alliance Evangelical Alliance Coronavirus Resources Reframe Co...

Scott Brennan is the team leader of Lighthouse Church in Prestonpans on the outskirts of Edinburgh.  Scott joins the MIGcast to share some thoughts on mission and evangelism in this strange time.  Links mentioned in this episode:  Lighthouse Central Church The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Scott's Blog

Rev Aimee Aitken, pastor of Leslie Baptist Church, joins us to reflect on the challenges of pastoring in this time of crisis.  Articles referred to in this episode: Aimee in the Baptist Times NT Wright on Lament.

Baptist Union of Scotland General Director Martin Hodson joins us to discuss some of his thoughts on the current situation in Scotland and how Baptist Union churches are responding. 

In our current crisis, many churches are going online, most of us in a hurry.  Over the next few episodes we are going to gather stories of what people are doing and how they are getting on.   This episode looks at Adelaide Place Baptist Church , Hillview Community Church  and Portobello Baptist Church   and how they each approached this challenge and what lessons they have learned.   If you have...

This episode is the final part of our three part conversation with Brian Sanders of the Underground Network. We talk about what micro-churches can and do look like in practice, we discuss Brian's reading habits and discuss some of the books he has found most influential over the past year.  Brian started a network of churches in the Tampa area, the Underground Network, and is now based in Dublin....

This episode is the second part of our three part conversation with Brian Sanders of the Underground Network. We talk about what a micro church is and how it is an idea or practice that might help the church in the post-christendom western world. We also explore issues around discipleship and mission.  Brian started a network of churches in the Tampa area, the Underground Network, and is now based...