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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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Dec 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2025
1hr 3 min
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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Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
24 min
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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Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
18 min
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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Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
19 min
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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Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
20 min
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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Dec 6, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
1hr 3 min
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.
Nov 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
57 min
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.
Nov 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
1hr 1 min
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 2 we delve into Micah 5 and Isaiah 60:1-7.
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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John Stott: The Making of a Leader (Timothy Dudley Smith)
John Stott: A Global Ministry (Timothy Dudley Smith)
The Journey of the Magi (TS Eliot)
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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 2 Samuel 7.
Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025
49 min
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.
We begin at the beginning with Genesis 3:14-21.
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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The Living Philosophy of Simone Weil (You Tube introduction)
Jesus The Teacher Within (Laurence Freeman)
Genesis for Normal People (Peter Enns)
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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 Micah 5 and Isaiah 60:1-7.
Oct 4, 2025
Oct 4, 2025
40 min
This special episode of The Outspoken Bible was recorded live at the SU Scotland Magnitude Festival in July 2025 at Lendrick Muir.
Letters for Life is the title of Season Eight of The Outspoken Bible, and of the special publication created for the Festival. Join Fiona, Jen and Neil as they discuss Philippians 2 along with a hall packed with young people, and a few not so young!
'The Cloud' is the story of Dundee girl, Mary Slessor, and in 90sToNow Jen answers the question, 'Is faith easier or harder as you get older?'
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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The Bible Project (Philippians)
The Message of Philippians (BST) (Alec Motyer)
Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters (Tom Wright)
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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