The Outspoken Bible

Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans. In this second episode of the series, they discuss Romans 2 , and continue the exploration of the big themes of the book, addressing circularity, judgement and whether this chapter helps us think about those who have never heard of Christ. There's an Instant Preach on Phil...

Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans. In this second episode of the series, they discuss Romans 1:18-32 , and begin to explore some of the big themes of the book, addressing wrath, grace, spirituality, sexuality and sin. There's an Instant Preach on John 15:1 and a Jeneral Knowledge question on whether there i...

Season Seven of The Outspoken Bible sees Fiona, Jen and Neil take on the challenge of discussing Paul's epistle to the Romans. In this first episode of the series, they discuss the first 17 verses of Romans 1, setting the scene for why Paul might have written this letter, gaining an understanding of the church in Rome and highlighting some of the themes that will recur through the book. There's te...

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms. In this final episode of the series, they discuss Psalm 103. After some chat about summer events, holidays and correspondence, Neil has an Instant Preach on 1 Kings 19:11-13  and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question about how often people should read the Bible. This episode was engineere...

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms. In this episode, they discuss Psalm 51, a psalm of repentance and restoration. Jen has an Instant Preach on Zechariah 4:10 and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from Daniel who asks why God gives humans free will. This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins. ------- Show N...

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms. In this episode, they discuss Psalm 42, thinking about what it means to thirst after God. Plus Fiona has an Instant Preach on 1 Peter 5:7 and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from a young person about why Jesus doesn't come back now. This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Hi...

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms. Join the team for the much anticipated Outspoken LIVE, with an episode of The Outspoken Bible recorded in front of an audience in Aberfeldy on Sunday 2 June 2024. After some correspondence, and some interaction with the room, Neil faces the challenge of an Instant Preach on Zephaniah 3:1...

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms. In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 40, thinking about what it means to be pulled out of the slimy pit. Plus Fiona has an Instant Preach and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from a young person about reading your Bible. This episode was engineered and edit...

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms. In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 8, thinking about our place in the universe and the place of children in worship. Plus Jen is under pressure to produce an Instant Preach and there's a Jeneral Knowledge question from a young person about the word of God - i...

Back for a sixth season, Neil, Fiona and Jen are delving into Jesus' songbook to discuss a selection of Psalms. In the first episode of this shorter season, they discuss Psalm 1, thinking about trees, streams, postures and songs. Plus there are two new segments, some correspondence to catch up on and, obviously, news of Neil's book! This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins. -------...

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. In the final episode of the season that taken us though the book of Acts, they discuss what they have learned and how they have changed by reading the book. Glover's Others is on Nebucadnezzer and there's a big reveal about the link. The final What's The Gen? of the season is a remi...

Follow Neil, Fiona and Jen as they reach the end of the book of Acts. They share  reflections on Act 28:11-31, where Paul travels to Rome and is subsequently placed under house arrest. Paul is still able to witness with many people during this time as they travel from far and wide to hear him share the gospel. Neil shares his Glover's Others and Jen shares some interesting research in Jen's Gen.  ...

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. This week they look at Acts 27:1-28:10 where Paul and companions are caught in a storm that lasts 14 days, and then shipwrecked. After some discussion of Lent resources, Glover's Other is on Luke, the author of this book and What's The Gen? is on some research and ideas from Youthsc...

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. This week they look at Acts 24-26 , wading into the weeds of Paul's trials before Felix, Festus and Agrippa. There are some podcast recommendations followed by a Glover's Other is on Caiphas, the high priest and What's The Gen? veers away from stats towards the importance of nurturi...

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. This week they look at Acts 21:1-23:35, as Paul sets off towards Jerusalem via some of the churches along the Mediterranean coastline. Glover's Others is on Junia, a woman found in Romans 16:7, and What's The Gen? is bursting with stats.  This episode was engineered and edited by Ai...

Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. This week they look at Acts Chapter 20, with Paul saying an emotional goodbye to the church in Ephesus to set out for Macedonia. Before leaving, a tragedy occurs which leads to a miraculous display of God's mercy... Glover's Others is on Thaddeus the little-known apostle, and What's...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.  Paul is now in Ephesians, a great centre of spiritual power in the ancient world. With references to the Epistle to Ephesians, discussion centres around the role of power and authority within the early church and the contemporary context. Glover's Others is on Herodias whose story is found in...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.  Having moved on from Athens, we now encounter Paul in Corinth where he lives for 3 years, working alongside a tent making couple called Priscilla and Aquila. Glover's Others is on Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, and What's The Gen? is about a piece of research commissioned by the Bo...

If you enjoy The Outspoken Bible - we'd love you to take a look at two more podcasts we have made for the Advent Season! First: The Advent - written and performed by Fiona Stewart (yes, she of The Outspoken Bible) this Audio drama takes us through the waiting and the wondering, the light in the darkness of the advent season. Episodes are released daily. Search for The Advent Spoken Out Listen to t...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.  Paul finds himself waiting around in Athens and uses the opportunity to share the gospel in a new way in the marketplace and the Areopagus. There he uses the local poets and the statues he has seen to name the 'unknown god' as Jesus.   Glover's Others is on Eli the priest found in and What's T...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.   Paul is revisiting the churches in Galatia when he encounters a block and an opportunity to bring the gospel to a new continent. There's a businesswoman, a slave and a jailer, and soon a new church is formed. Glover's Others is on Delilah in Judges 16 and What's The Gen? is all about The Nati...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.  The Council of Jerusalem is a turning point for the early church. In this episode, the team delves into the story and contemplate how decision-making in Christ is fundamental to growth. Glover's Others is on Gad and What's The Gen? is all about Christmas resources.  This episode was engineered...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.  Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch and tour around the eastern Mediterranean at the leading of the Holy Spirit. Opportunities and responses to the gospel abound, and there's discussion of prophecy, evangelism and how the gospel spreads. Glover's Others is on the topic of Baruch from J...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.  Saul, or Paul, has taken a step back from public life, but Barnabas is determined to find him. Meanwhile, a group of Jesus-followers in Antioch is gathering a reputation and nickname. Glover's Others is on the topic of Abimelech the outsider from Genesis 26 and What's The Gen? is all about the...

Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.  After Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, we're back with Peter as he raises a woman from the dead then travels on to Joppa for an encounter with Jesus on the roof of a house. Glover's Others is about Amos  and What's The Gen?  This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee H...