The Hopeful Activists' Podcast

The stories of 3 successful campaigners and their campaigns, one in Northumberland, one in Cambridge and a nationwide campaign in Malawi. Thanks to: Dr David Golding ncl.ac.uk/nes/staff/profile/davidgolding.html#background www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18706477.government-rejects-opencast-mine-proposed-banks-mining-druridge-bay/ Jacqui Cho https://blog.cambridgehub.org/meet-the-winner-jacqui-cho-...

In our new series will hear encouragements that it's possible to continue our activism, even during a second lockdown, as we have started in the UK this week. We begin this week by speaking to Helen and Jared Hodgson, from Hope at Home. http://www.hopeathome.org.uk   Twitter @_hopeathome_ Facebook @hopeathome.org.uk Call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or fill out an online form...

This week we are bringing you something different - we are joining in with podcast feeds across the world to bring you Everybody Now, a podcast about climate emergency in a time of systemic injustice and a global pandemic. Everybody Now Climate Emergency and Sacred Duty We’ve caused a turning point in the Earth’s natural history. Everybody Now is a podcast about what it means to be human on the th...

Abi and Sarah Small dive into the controversial area of where evangelism and social action meet. With contributions from Krish Kandiah, Deirdre Brower Latz, Simon Guillebaud, Joel Edwards, Richard Reddie, Amy and Ben Woodfield and Chris Lane.

Richard Reddie is the author of Martin Luther King Jr History Maker. He tells Abi how Dr King inspired his own work for justice and inclusion. https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/martin-luther-king-jr-3975550.html https://ctbi.org.uk/new-ctbi-director-of-justice-and-inclusion/

With a simple home-made sign Andrew spread a message of love and hope across the world. We hear his stories of everyday activism. You can buy Andrew's book here: https://www.eden.co.uk/faith-hope-and-mischief/ You can join the Hopeful Activist's Community here: https://praxiscentre.org/community/ And you can find out about the Praxis Labs here: https://praxiscentre.org/labs/

HUGE thanks to Dr J for allowing us to use his music on this episode. It's all taken from his album Journey, which is available at https://drjpresents.bandcamp.com now stop reading this and go and buy it! Thank you so much to Dr J, Rachel Mander, Alison Dennis, Danielle Wilson, Sophie Gower and Sam Ward for sharing your lockdown lessons with us. Tracks used: Leaving Orphanhood Behind, Belong, Nigh...

Abz Adekeye is a youth pastor and specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for young people aged 11-25. Abi spoke to her about how she has supported young people and her advice to all of us to care for our mental health at this time. Twitter @abziea encounterchurch.uk/youth

A fascinating interview with Shermara Fletcher about grassroots community organising, bringing about local transformation and political change. To hear more from Shermara and others involved in community organising visit: www.theology-centre.org.uk/category/just-church-podcast/ The Open Table: https://www.stgeorgeintheeast.org/the-open-table Twitter: @ShermaraFletche @publicseymour @opentablesge @...

Augustine Tanner-Ihm is the winner of this years Theology Slam! Abi celebrates with him and Augustine shares why the theology of race is so vital today and how to recover from abuse and stay passionate for Jesus. The Theology Slam 2020 Final is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn4WuoboBLw Theology Slam is a collaboration between SCM Press, Church Times, London Institute for Contemporary...

Chris Gillies presents a reflection on redemptive practice in our working lives, whether that’s working for money, or the many other ways that you are using your time. It’s a deep reflection, and we would love to hear your responses to it! Chris Gillies spent 36 years working in financial services and shares some of his fascinating story on the LICC website, where you can also find some amazing re...

Abi talks to worship leader and songwriter Lucy Grimble about where justice and worship meet. Lucy has gifted the song "Goliath" written with Mitch Wong to International Justice Mission and you can buy it here: ijmuk.org/goliath and find out more about Lucy Grimble here: http://lucygrimble.com The group Lucy recommends, Common Hymnal, can be found here: commonhymnal.com Music used with permission.

Dante Stewart (Stew) speaks to Abi about the ongoing fight against racism in the United States. 8 days since the death of George Floyd protests against racism and police brutality have spread across the USA and the world. Stew tells Abi about how a "theology of rage" can help us navigate this pivotal moment. www.dantecstewart.com Twitter @stewartdantec For more on rage as a spiritual virtue: sojo....

Abi and Rich discuss the new Tearfund report "The World Rebooted". The world is on pause for many of us, and we have time to dream and plan with God a brighter future after Covid-19. Tearfund's work "The World Rebooted" can be found here: tearfund.org/reboot For Alex Evan's work on grief, "This Too Shall Pass" visit: collectivepsychology.org

Mick Kane, live-in chaplain at Nazarene Theological College in Manchester brings us a deep reflection on lament, hope and creativity. Twitter @mick_k86 @NTC_Manchester https://nazarene.ac.uk http://redletterchristians.org.uk Tiktok: mickkane7

Hannah and Rich reflect on a powerful interview from Krish Kandiah on fostering and adoption and the challenge that churches need to address. For more information about Home for Good: https://www.homeforgood.org.uk You can purchase Krish's books here: https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/searches/krish_kandiah.html For more wisdom from Krish visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgSjA9r-wZPVkWTW77LWyA

For over 15 years Alan Storkey has been researching disarmament. Abi met Alan at New Wine and they spoke about the folly of war, and how Christians can play a part in ending the arms trade. http://www.alanstorkey.com

Happy Easter from everyone at The Praxis Centre for Hope and Activism. Natalie Williams from Jubilee Plus and Kings Church in Hastings shows us how mercy is a thread through Jesus' whole life and how Easter gives us hope that his mission can live on through us! @natwillnatter Jubilee-plus.org  @jubileeplus Facebook and Insta: /jubileeplus Books from Natalie: A Church for the Poor (2017) and T...

A special episode for Good Friday with Natalie Williams from Jubilee Plus and Kings Church in Hastings. An amazing reflection on God's mercy, and our invitation to share it. @natwillnatter Jubilee-plus.org  @jubileeplus Facebook and Insta: /jubileeplus Books by Natalie: A Church for the Poor (2017) and The Myth of the Undeserving Poor (2014), plus A Call to Act (2020, available to pre-order (...

Carol found her creative streak as a child as a way to process her feelings around her Mum's mental health struggles. Carol now writes music for her groups for children and adults and sees God at work through her as she brings love and hope to people around her. For more information about Raise visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2537464216526522/ https://raise4all.wordpress.com Additional musi...

"Creativity attached to a cause is like a super-power." Josie Gamble from Christian Creative network is calling on the church to re-embrace creativity and creative people. Colse Leung has used his skills to create Bristol Threads, providing a space to bring positive stories to the surface. "Change is happening across the city in small and beautiful ways." For more information on Bristol Threads an...

If you are looking for ways to support those in need in your community during the Coronavirus outbreak then supporting families with children on free school meals is a great place to start. If schools close in the UK over the next weeks those children will be particularly vulnerable. Within a square mile of Beth Myring's church there are 700 children who receive free school meals. During the holid...

As toilet rolls and hand gel disappear from the shelves what should a Christian's response to the Coronavirus Pandemic be? Krish Kandiah talks to Abi about radical hospitality with a 2nd Century precedent. How do we balance risk with support for the most vulnerable? Please follow the medical advice given in your location as we look out for those opportunities to be radical (but not reckless!), and...

Micah Purnell has a love/hate relationship with advertising - admiring the craft of advertisers, but concerned about the impact on society of being saturated with images that negatively impact our self-esteem. He crosses over between art and design making images that benefit our soul, promote virtues and make us think. To see Micah's work visit micahpurnell.com For more information about the Theol...

Part 2 of our interview with Sarah Corbett, the award-winning campaigner with 30 years’ practical experience as an activist. Sarah found feeling like an "activist robot" exhausting. As an antidote to burnout she found a way to use her creativity to protest in a careful, thoughtful way - using gentleness to bring lasting transformation. We talk about how to engage well with social media, not demoni...