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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 Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
In Outspoken Conversations this week, Fiona Stewart talks to Jonny Somerville. Jonny works for Scripture Union Ireland and is the creative force behind Nua - a beautifully crafted series of films on apologetics for teenagers (and beyond!). Jonny was in Scotland in February at a launch event for Nua:Origins, a new set of films aimed at a younger audience.
They talk about the new series (launching on 21st April) as well as his personal relationship with the Bible. This episode was recorded before lockdown.
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Fiona, Jen and Neil look at the Easter passages that are part of the Bible 2020 reading plan.
In part one it's time to adjust to a new way of meeting - everyone's in lockdown, and finding that there's no better way to think about our current situation than in the light of what happened in the lead up to good Friday. So from Aberfeldy, Rutherglen and Glasgow, there is some sombre reflection on how this season’s readings have been speaking the truth of God’s word into the reality of God’s world.
Listen in, download the app, and join the cast on the app as we speak the words of Easter together for the whole earth to hear.
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Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Episode Five of the Outspoken Bible was recorded before the world changed - before the world had to isolate because of coronavirus. We want to keep the podcast going during this time, and future episodes will begin to reflect our current situation. But through it all, God's word remains the same. So join Fiona, Jen and Neil in a conversation that feels like a lifetime ago, discussing the latest theme of Bible 2020 - His Kingdom Comes. Perhaps more than ever, it’s vital for us to know God as King, and become aware of his Kingdom growing around us.
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IOS: https://bible.scot/bible-2020-appstore
Android: https://bible.scot/bible-2020-android
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Today we launch a new arm of the Outspoken Bible - Outspoken Conversations! Over the year, alongside regular chats with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson, host Fiona Stewart is getting in touch with a variety of people for whom the Bible has been life transforming. She speaks to them about their life, their work, and how God's word influences everything they do.
First up Fiona speaks to Laura Young, aka Less Waste Laura!
Laura is a climate change activist and blogger. Laura has been tracking her progress in trying to live more sustainably through social media and blogging, and has developed a following of ordinary people looking to see how they can make the world a better place by the small decisions they make every day. Laura is also a Christian, and sees the Bible as the source for her environmental activism.
SHOW NOTES:
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Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
In episode four of The Outspoken Bible, Fiona Jen and Neil have started reading about how God reveals himself to humanity through Jesus. There's also discussion of how best to share your faith online, what carols the cast would ban from Christmas services, and navigate how we talk about God when we're talking about God.
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Android: https://bible.scot/bible-2020-android
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
In episode 3 Fiona Stewart, Jen Robertson and Neil Glover take another deep dive into the passages in the latest section of Bible 2020. After some mildly hysterical chat about what they’d like to see more of on the video wall, they share some suggestions for creating a regular habit of Bible reading, before turning to the idea of Love.
Love is about feelings and words, but it’s also about practicality. How do we respond to God’s love for us? How do we show love for one another in such a way that people find Jesus? And why is it that God’s love is most evident in the lives of those who are powerless and weak?
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Learning to Read recommendations
Lectio 365
Bible In One Year
Bible 2020 Family Resources
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The Outspoken Bible is a podcast from Bible 2020, an initiative from Scottish Bible Society
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Join host Fiona Stewart alongside Jen Robertson and Neil Glover as they read and speak the words of the Bible together in 2020.
In this episode, Jen, Neil and Fiona talk about the latest section of Bible 2020 readings, focussing on the character of God as he reveals himself in his word.
How much is our view of God influenced by our culture or Greek mythology? How does God describe himself? And do we misunderstand Jesus? Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New Testament? And for those of us living in 21st century Scotland, how does God choose to reveal himself in a context where Christianity is a minority faith?
Meanwhile, there are some recommendations of how to read more deeply on the subject, we’re introduced to a man called Marcion, and we learn what Jen keeps in her downstairs toilet.
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Learning to Read recommendations
God Has A Name | John Mark Comer
Knowing God | J.I. Packer
Christian Theology: An Introduction | Alister E. McGrath
The Bible Project | https://thebibleproject.com
Bible 2020 Family Resources
Download from Scottish Bible Society
The Outspoken Bible is a podcast from Bible 2020, an initiative from Scottish Bible Society.
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Welcome to the Outspoken Bible. Join host Fiona Stewart (Foolproof Creative Arts), alongside Jen Robertson (Scottish Bible Society) and Neil Glover (minister, Aberfeldy Parish Church) as they read and speak the words of the Bible together in 2020.
In this episode, Jen, Neil and Fiona introduce themselves and tell us what qualifies them to be outspoken about the Bible. Find out how they’re getting on with using Bible 2020 and get some top tips on how to make the most of using the app.
Does it make a difference to read Scripture out loud? What do we learn about God when we realise that nothing happens without a word being spoken, and how do these verses influence our view of creation, environmentalism and God’s relationship with human beings? And what are we going to do about it?
The Outspoken Bible is a podcast from Bible 2020, an initiative from Scottish Bible Society.
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SHOW NOTES
Download the Bible 2020 app
Watch the Apollo 8 Genesis reading
Bible 2020 Family Resources
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
A podcast from the global movement Bible 2020 - join Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson as they speak the words of the Bible together, and speak about what that means to them and to the world in 2020.