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The Outspoken Bible is a conversation amongst three friends about the Bible. In each episode, presenters Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson discuss the tricky bits, the joyful bits and bits they want to apply to their lives.
The Outspoken Bible is a conversation amongst three friends about the Bible. In each episode, presenters Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson discuss the tricky bits, the joyful bits and bits they want to apply to their lives.
Episodes

Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Season 9 Episode 8 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 9-10
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.
The story continues in 1 Samuel 9-10 with the calling of Saul, a man who on first look appears to be the perfect choice to be king. We explore calling, gifting and the importance of trusting in God.
There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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1 Samuel for You Tim Chester
1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis
BBC Radio 4 Daily Service (Rev Neil Glover)
Walk With Me (John and Pauline Bagg)
Glimmers - For A Time Like This (Partick Trinity Church of Scotland)
The Familiar Stranger (Tyler Staton)
My Sheep Have Ears (Cath Livesey)
Leaders Eat Last (Simon Sinek)
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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In our next episode, we'll continue by hearing about the dark violent times in 1 Samuel 11-13.

Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Season 9 Episode 7 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 4-8
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.
We continue the story with discussion of the ark, the Philistines and the tragic demise of Eli and his family, as the glory of the Lord departs from his people in 1 Samuel 4-8.
There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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1 Samuel for You Tim Chester
1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis
Practicing the Way John Mark Comer
Huia Come Home Jay Roka
Empire Podcast Episode 291 History of Gaza (part 1)
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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In our next episode, we'll continue by hearing about the dark violent times in 1 Samuel 9-10.

Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Season 9 Episode 6 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 2:12-4:1
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.
We continue the story with the account of Eli and his sons, and the calling of the boy, Samuel as discovered in 1 Samuel 2:12-4:1.
There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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1 Samuel for You Tim Chester
1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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In our next episode, we'll continue by hearing about the dark violent times in 1 Samuel 4-8.
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Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Season 9 Episode 5 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 1-2:11
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.
We begin with a woman who longs for a child, and rejoices in an answered prayer as discovered in 1 Samuel 2:1-11.
There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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1 Samuel for You Tim Chester
1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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In our next episode, we'll continue by hearing about Samuel and Eli in 1 Samuel 3-4:1
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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Christmas Outspoken 2025 | Magi and the Star | Matthew 2:1-13
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
4 shorter Christmas episodes reflecting on angelic encounters, dreams, and the extraordinary breaking in to the ordinary.
Each episode includes the passage three times, some discussion and a prayer. Through listening, or watching, we pray that you will encounter God afresh this Christmas.
In Episode 4 we explore Matthew 2:1-13.
This episode was filmed at The Podcast Studio, Glasgow and was edited by Fiona Stewart.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Christmas Outspoken 2025 | Shepherds and the Heavenly Host | Luke 2:8-20
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
4 shorter Christmas episodes reflecting on angelic encounters, dreams, and the extraordinary breaking in to the ordinary.
Each episode includes the passage three times, some discussion and a prayer. Through listening, or watching, we pray that you will encounter God afresh this Christmas.
In Episode 3 we explore Luke 2:8-20.
This episode was filmed at The Podcast Studio, Glasgow and was edited by Fiona Stewart.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Christmas Outspoken 2025 | Joseph and the Dream | Matthew 1:18-25
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
4 shorter Christmas episodes reflecting on angelic encounters, dreams, and the extraordinary breaking in to the ordinary.
Each episode includes the passage three times, some discussion and a prayer. Through listening, or watching, we pray that you will encounter God afresh this Christmas.
In Episode 2 we explore Matthew 1:18-25.
This episode was filmed at The Podcast Studio, Glasgow and was edited by Fiona Stewart.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Christmas Outspoken 2025 | Mary and Gabriel | Luke 1:26-38
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
4 shorter Christmas episodes reflecting on angelic encounters, dreams, and the extraordinary breaking in to the ordinary.
Each episode includes the passage three times, some discussion and a prayer. Through listening, or watching, we pray that you will encounter God afresh this Christmas.
In Episode 1 we explore Luke 1:26-38.
This episode was filmed at The Podcast Studio, Glasgow and was edited by Fiona Stewart.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Season 9 Episode 4 | Prophecies of Hope 4 | Isaiah 8:19-9:7; 11:19
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Prophecies of Hope is a short series considering four Old Testament prophecies that point us towards the birth, life and death and resurrection of Jesus.
Each episode Fiona, Jen and Neil will consider what the verses meant when they were first spoken, how they shape the understanding of who the promised Messiah would be and what they tell us about Jesus, who, of course, is the fulfilment of the expectation of the anointed king, saviour and Lord.
In Episode 4 we explore Isaiah 8:19-9:7; 11:1-9.
There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and '90sToNow'.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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In our next episode, we'll be beginning a new series on Samuel, Saul and David. We begin with the promise of a child to Hannah in 1 Samuel 1-2.

Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Season 9 Episode 3 | Prophecies of Hope 3 | 2 Samuel 7
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Prophecies of Hope is a short series considering four Old Testament prophecies that point us towards the birth, life and death and resurrection of Jesus.
Each episode Fiona, Jen and Neil will consider what the verses meant when they were first spoken, how they shape the understanding of who the promised Messiah would be and what they tell us about Jesus, who, of course, is the fulfilment of the expectation of the anointed king, saviour and Lord.
In Episode 3 we explore 2 Samuel 7.
There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and '90sToNow'.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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In our next episode, we'll be discussing Isaiah 8:19-9:7.
