Student Christian Movement Podcast

In this episode William speaks with Liam Purcell from Church Action on Poverty about their work, what it means to be a Church of the poor, the power of solidarity and more. You can find out more about Church Action on Poverty here . Proletariat Christ with Adam Spiers mentioned in this episode. The Gospel in Solentiname by Ernesto Cardenal. Let's End Poverty Campaign. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode William speaks with Rev. Luke Larner about his work as a priest in the Church of England, how faith relates to politics, the relevance of theology to politics, trade unions and more. Connect with Luke on X here . For season 3 each episode is accompanied by a blog, this week's blog will release next Monday and can be found with all our SCM blogs ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . Connect with SCM on: ⁠...

In this episode William speaks with Dorothy Day's granddaughters Martha and Kate Hennessy. Dorothy Day was one of the founders of the Catholic Worker Movement (CWM) alongside Peter Maurin. The CWM was based on the principles of personalism and sought to "live in accordance with the justice and charity of Jesus Christ" through houses of hospitality, the Catholic Worker newspaper, and...

Welcome to the first episode of SCM's new series on Christian Political Action . In this episode Faith in Action worker William talks to Rev. Dr. Doug Gay, a minister in the Church of Scotland, and senior lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow. William and Doug discuss everything from what we mean by political theology, to some of the history of the interaction...

In this episode Phoebe documents the Pilgrimage for Palestinians that took place on Sunday 28th of April in London which was hosted by Christian Aid Collective . CA Collective are a community of 18-30 year-old Christians who care about dignity, equality, justice and love. The Pilgrimage for Palestinians journeyed from Lambeth Place to Westminster stopping at various arms manufacturers to be a witn...

In the final episode of our season on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, William speaks with Dr Dianne Rayson about her chapter Bonhoeffer in the Anthropocene: Ecoethics and Earthly Christianity in the book Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Theology, and Political Resistance. They discuss what it means to be living in the Anthropocene, the significance of Bonhoeffer's Christology for ecoethics, and the need for reconciliati...

In this episode William speaks with Dr Eleanor McLaughlin about Bonhoeffer's concept of Unconscious Christianity and Eleanor's book  Unconscious Christianity in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Late Theology.  They discuss the differences between this and Bonhoeffer's religionless Christianity, compare unconscious Christianity with Karl Rahner's anonymous Christianity, and explore some of the dangers that co...

In this episode William speaks with Dr Lori Brandt Hale about her chapter The Interfaith Imperative: How Bonhoeffer Compels Interfaith Action in the book Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Theology, and Political Resistance. Find out more about the International Bonhoeffer Society here . You can buy the book here . Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode William speaks with SCM member Jack Woodruff about his experiences with the Iona Community volunteering at Iona Abbey and volunteering with the Northern leg of the Pilgrim Cross. They discuss themes of ecumenism, pilgrimage, and spiritual practice in relation to Christian community. Find out more about Iona here . Find out more about Pilgrim Cross here . Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode William reflects on Bonhoeffer's concept of religionless Christianity. Take a moment out of your day to reflect on this and pray with us.  Sign up for our supporters event  ⁠here⁠ .  Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode Faith in Action workers Phoebe and William discuss Phoebe's blog series on craftivism. They discuss different forms of craftivism, how it can be a spiritual practice and more. Read the craftivism blog series on our website here . Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this episode William speaks with Andrew Clark-Howard about his work considering Bonhoeffer, whiteness, and colonialism. We focus on his upcoming chapter due to be published with SCM press which considers the possibility of Bonhoeffer's "view from below" being from above. With specific reference to the settler justice and Christianity in Oceania. You can connect with Andrew on Twitter (X) here ....

In this episode William speaks with Adam Spiers, one of the hosts of the Bread and Rosaries podcast and a SCM member. They discuss issues of poverty, class, and leftist politics in the UK. As well as discussing Bonhoeffer's proletariat Christ and the role of faith in politics. You can listen to Bread and Rosaries here . Connect with Adam on TikTok here . Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X...

We are kicking off 2024 with a meditation. Join William as he shares some reflections from Bonhoeffer's doctoral work Sanctorum Communio. What does it mean to live with and for others? What is Church-community supposed to look like? Bonhoeffer calls us to radical love in community, empowered by the spirit and possible only through faith in Christ. Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

In this Christmas special the SCM staff team discuss all the most important questions about Christmas. Is die hard a Christmas movie? What are our favourite Christmas hymns? Weird Christmas traditions, the muppets Christmas carol, the meaning of advent and more. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and new year and the SCM podcast will be back in 2024. Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X...

In this episode William speaks with Rev. Dr. Craig Gardiner about his book Melodies of a New Monasticism: Bonhoeffer's Vision, Iona's Witness . They discuss Christian community, the active and contemplative Christian life and Bonhoeffer's idea of polyphony as a metaphor for Christology and Christian community. You can purchase Melodies of a New Monasticism from SCM Press here . Connect with us on:...

In this episode our Faith in Action worker William is joined by Chris Manktelow from the Young Christian Climate Network. They discuss why Christians should take part in climate activism, some of YCCNs past campaigns and how Bonhoeffer's theology and life can inform climate activism. You can find more about YCCN or get involved in continuing their work here . If you are interested in continuing th...

This is the second episode recorded for the purpose of reflection, meditation and personal prayer. In this episode William reflects on Bonhoeffer's concept of the Cost of Discipleship. Find a comfortable space, put your headphones in, and join us for a time of reflection today. Connect with us on: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook

In this episode our Faith in Action worker, William, speaks with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer McBride. Jennifer is the associate rector of formation at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Atlanta and the President of the International Bonhoeffer Society. Today we discuss her book Church for the World: A Theology of Public Witness . In the book, Jennifer argues for the practice of public repentance as a form...

In this bonus episode Naomi Nixon, SCM’s CEO, talks about the upcoming session of the General Synod of the Church of England. Prayers of Love and Faith, which are essentially proposed blessings for same sex marriages, are on the agenda and Naomi and William try to navigate the choppy waters of how the CofE is approaching these discussions. We also talk about how we can take care of ourselves and e...

In this episode our Faith in Action workers, William Gibson and Phoebe Edmonds discuss their first day employed by SCM, where they took part in a peace pilgrimage to protest the DSEI arms fair. Phoebe shares about what faith in action means to her, as well as discussing the significance of pilgrimage as a form or protest, the importance of community in peace activism, how Bonhoeffer relates to pea...

Welcome to season 2 of the SCM Podcast. This is the first in a series of podcasts considering the life and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Throughout the season there will be three types of episodes: Theological, including discussions with scholars and theologians about Bonhoeffer. Activist, conversations with SCM members and Christian political activists. And, devotional, providing you a space t...

Join us as we chat with Augustine Tanner-Ihm! Augustine grew up in Chicago, Illinois and has worked in Education, Human and Family Services, missions and Churches. He is currently a postgraduate theology student and ordinand at Cranmer Hall,  St. John's College, Durham. He is also a 2020 Theology Slam finalist. Rob and Augustine chat about Black Lives Matter, systemic racism in the US an...

Join us as we chat with SCM's Convenor of General Council, Tom Packer-Stucki! Tom is a linguist, cat-lover and organiser of clip-art dogs (intrigued? So were we!) Emma and Tom chat about how Tom got involved with SCM, making a space on campus for Christians who don't fit into the usual mould, and how the author of Ecclesiastes got things spot on.  **Please note that this was recorded before t...

Rob hangs out in the Pioneer Center in Kidderminster for a chat with this year's keynote speaker from Known by Name (SCM's 2020 National Gathering) the legendary Revd Kate Harford! We ask Kate about chaplaincy and the church, what inspired her to write her keynote talk, and some of her other inspirations! Tune in to find out more about the Metropolitan Community Church, and why the story of Joseph...