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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.
Episodes
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. For this block, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.
For the final episode in this mini-season, discussion begins with a question about how expectant we are to see miracles in the everyday. Conversation then turns to a discussion of the latter events of Elisha's ministry, where miracles abound. about the role of the prophet and the relationship between Elijah and Elisha as observed in 2 Kings 4:1-7:2.
Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention along with the reminder of the prize on offer for the spotter of the sequence.
After Easter, we'll be studying the book of the Acts of the Apostles. Join us then!
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Elaine Duncan. 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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Shownotes:
In advance of next term, you might like to invest in a copy of Love, Death and Resurrection - the whole New Testament in a form that sheds new light to a familiar story.
Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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During Holy Week, listen out for 5 special episodes with reflections on the Easter story in Luke's Gospel.
After Easter, we'll be speaking our way through the Acts of the Apostles.
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. For this block, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.
After an opening discussion about passing on the mantle and succession planning, conversation moves to a discussion about the role of the prophet and the relationship between Elijah and Elisha as observed in 2 Kings 2.
Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention along with the reminder of the prize on offer for the first person to spot the sequence.
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 Elaine Duncan. 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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Shownotes:
Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Next time we will be talking about the many miracles of Elisha as found in 2 Kings 4:1-7:2
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. For this block, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.
After an opening question about driving technique, conversation turns to justice, mercy and evil as found in 1 Kings 21, 2 Kings 9:30-37, Hosea 1:1-5. There's an exploration of the role and reputation of Jezebel, and Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention along with the offer of a prize!
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 Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
Link to the passages discussed in this episode.
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Shownotes:
Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Next time we will be talking about 2 Kings 2.
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. In episode 3, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.
After an opening question about how the team copes with failure and weakness, conversation turns to 1 Kings 19 where Elijah runs to Mount Horbeb and encounters the Lord. Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention.
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 Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
Link to 1 Kings 19.
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Shownotes:
The Secret History of Writing (BBC) - not currently available to view
Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Next time we will be talking about 1 Kings 21; 2 Kings 9:30-37; Hosea 1:1-5
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. In episode 2, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.
After an opening question about mountain top pressure, conversation turns to 1 Kings 18 where Elijah confronts firstly the king's servant Obadiah, then King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Glover's Others brings another little known Bible character to our attention.
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 Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
Link to 1 Kings 18.
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Next time we will be talking about 1 Kings 19.
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Season 5 begins with a six episode block of conversation about Elijah and Elisha. In episode 1, Neil and Fiona are joined by Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society.
The episode begins with some introductions. Elaine explains about her role within SBS and the United Bible Societies, and shares what keeps her awake at night. Conversation then turns to 1 Kings 17 and the sudden arrival on the scene of the prophet Elijah. There's a new segment - Glover's Others - where Neil shares an insight into the life of a little known Bible character.
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 Elaine Duncan. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.
Link to 1 Kings 17.
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The Fifth Mountain (Paolo Coelho)
After (Bruce Greyson)
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Next time we will be talking about 1 Kings 18.
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights.
This final episode of 2022 is a review of the year, with all three presenters discussing what they have learned form a year in John's gospel plus there's a preview of what's to come in 2023 on The Outspoken Bible.
The final Glover's Off of the year is about a very specific Belfast shop, and is a hymn of praise to geekery. Jen's Gem is on indoor snowball fights and in-person intergenerational meet-ups.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. 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 For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)
Stories of Light and Life (SBS)
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Light and Life resources
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Next time we will be launching into our series on Elijah, beginning in 1 Kings 17.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights.
Glover's Off is about how an encounter with a national treasure leads to a thought about good news. Meanwhile, Jen's Gem is on the importance of preparation.
In this episode, discussion reaches John 21, a chapter where a familiar voice echoing over the morning waters calls plenty from scarcity, faith from uncertainty, forgiveness from denial and a new beginning from the end.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. 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 For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)
Stories of Light and Life (SBS)
Factfulness (Hans Rosling)
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Light and Life resources
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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Next time we will be reflecting on a year of reading our way through John's gospel, and talking about what lies ahead in 2023 for Outspoken. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society.
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights.
Glover's Off is different this week as Neil poses a question to Jen and Fiona about how we maintain our desire to read the Bible when we find it difficult. Meanwhile, Jen's Gem is on the importance of creating an environment where doubt is allowed.
In this episode, discussion reaches John 20, a chapter which begins early on the darkest of mornings with an unsettling discovery, and ends with a Spirit-filled breath of life.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. 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 For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)
Stories of Light and Life (SBS)
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Light and Life resources
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 21. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society.
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Join Fiona, Neil and Jen for the fourth season of The Outspoken Bible as they talk their way through the gospel of John in pursuit of old truths and fresh insights.
Glover's Off is on the romance and delight of a Scottish ferry journey and Jen's Gem is a new book recommendation on the topic of preaching in an all-age environment. Meanwhile, as the discussion reaches John 19, there is conversation about the meaning of the cross, the brutality of Jesus' death and the identity and role of the other people in the chapter. John 19 is a chapter where the King of the Jews is crowned with thorns and nailed to a tree and, with a final breath pushed through parched lips, declares it is finished.
This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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Show Notes
The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. Each episode consists of a main section where the three contributors discuss a Bible passage, a 'Glover's Off' section where Neil shares something that is giving him pause for thought in parish ministry, and a 'Jen's Gem' where Jen shares a helpful application or resource for anyone working in youth and family ministry. 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 For Everyone Part 2 (Tom Wright)
Stories of Light and Life (SBS)
A Gospel For All Ages (David M Csinos)
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Light and Life resources
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Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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If you're reading along with us, then next time we'll be talking about John 20. You can order copies of Light and Life from Scottish Bible Society.