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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.
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Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
We're jumping into the Outspoken Bible stream for this Bible 2020 theme in order to tell you about a new series of interviews linked with Hope in Suffering.
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Welcome to Hope / Suffering – a new series of interviews where we ask the question – where do you find hope in times of suffering?
We've been talking to people from all over the world who have had very different life experiences, but who have all had to deal in one way or another with suffering in their lives.
And while the ways of suffering have been different, the place they look for hope is the same – they look to the Bible.
On this episode we talk to Mike Bassous. Mike lives in Beirut in Lebanon, which is where he was when we spoke to him. For the past 20 years has been at the Bible Society in Lebonon, and for fifteen of those years, he’s been the General Secretary . His role has taken him across the globe, and has visited over 60 countries. And while he has seen so much of the world, Lebanon has been his home all his life.
Mike talks about growing up during civil war, the day to day suffering of Lebanon, and the work Bible Society Lebanon are doing with refugees in the country.
You can find out more about the work Bible Society Lebanon is doing by visiting www.biblesociety.org.lb
For more on the theme of hope in suffering, go to www.scottish.bible/hopeinsuffering
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
We're looking at the theme of Hope in Suffering in today's Outspoken Bible.
Suffering is a reality in a broken world. Scripture acknowledges this reality, but points us to the transforming presence of God in our lives, regardless of our circumstances, and the words of hope he speaks over our world.
Join the cast as Neil squeezes in as many outdoor sporting analogies as he's able,and keep listening for the redemption of the word "season", but not "certainty".
Alongside today's podcast, Scottish Bible Society are putting together a series of resources including daily devotionals and a brand new interview series - "Hope in Suffering". Find out more at https://scottish.bible/hopeinsuffering
Our thanks to our Bible 2020 app users who provided the voices for the scripture readings.
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Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Many of the verses in this series seem very familier to the cast, but is that a help or a hindrence? Jen, Fiona and Neil consider why there are particular verses we hold onto throughout the Bible, no matter who we are.
Alongside the usual discussion, they are also offrailed by a vague memory of what scripture is quoted in Chariots of Fire, when.
You can find the answers here: Clip One | Clip Two
Our thanks to our Bible 2020 app users who provided the voices for the scripture readings.
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
In today’s episode, Fiona and Alasdair speak to Rev Canon Mike Parker. Mike is in Edinburgh at present but has lived in Beirut, Cyprus and Cairo, and has travelled extensively in the Middle East as a missionary. He is also a vicar in the Episcopal Church in Scotland.
In this interview, Mike reflects on today’s verses from Revelation 7:13-15, drawing on his knowledge of the global church to help us think about justice, reconciliation and joy amidst tribulation.
Today's reading is: Revelation 7:13-15
Show Notes:
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Today Fiona and Alasdair speak to Tara Devlin about Scotland’s relationship with Jamaica, the transatlantic slave trade and about how to respond to the cultural moment in which we find ourselves. Tara was Tearfund Scotland’s youth and young adults’ coordinator for many years, and since 2009/10 has been exploring mission opportunities in Jamaica, firstly with the Baptist Mission Society and more recently with Fusion Jamaica in Trench Town in Kingston.
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Today Fiona speaks to Ali MacDonald. Ali has been working with Scottish Bible Society's Trauma Healing Resources, and most recently leading sessions with "Beyond Disaster" a Bible-based resource that encourages us to bring our emotions to God in times of crisis.
Originally developed to address urgent needs in the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters, the contents are hugely helpful “spiritual first aid” for whenever we are struggling with things that have happened in our lives.
Today's reading is: Matthew 16:16-18
Show Notes
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Jen, Neil and Fiona are back and reading about the Holy Spirit during this short but fruitful series in the Bible 2020 app. In this episodes we have discussions of church upbringing vs biblical realities of the Holy Spirit, diversity in church expression, and variety of experiences of the Holy Spirit.
Our thanks to our Bible 2020 app users who provided the voices for the scripture readings.
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
On today's podcast we're delighted to be speaking to the new moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Little did Martin (or any of us) know when he stepped into the role, but as coronavirus turned the world upside down, his job description has had to be completely rewritten.
Martin speaks to us just after Pentecost Sunday, and during our Bible 2020 theme on the Spirit. He reflects on today's reading: John 16:7.
Read along with Martin on the Bible 2020 app:
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Show Notes
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
A short theme on Joy through the Psalms covered on Bible 2020 may at first seem out of place during this pandemic, but as Neil Jen and Fiona start talking, they look into what God is telling us about joy, suffering and justice through this songbook.
Join the cast as they reflect on the Psalms, their situation and what the church today can learn about what we sing about and how we go about singing with our church when we're on mute during a Zoom call.
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Show Notes
God's Concern - Five Days with Jonah
While We're At Home | Scottish Bible Society Resources
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Christina Allnutt is a teacher, a piper - and a long time friend of Fiona's (are you seeing a theme?)!
Fiona and Christina talk about what teaching looks like in the hub schools, trusting in God through the pandemic, and they reflect on today's reading.
Today's reading: Psalm 105:1-4
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Show Notes
God's Concern - Five Days with Jonah