60 acast.com Conversant Podcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/conversant en Conversant Theology, culture, mission, church, bible, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit Conversant Conversation in theology, church, culture and mission.

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]]> false Conversant info+67977184673aa382e1d3911b@mg-eu.acast.com 67977184673aa382e1d3911b conversant episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1737978119165-b4158952-8f87-48bc-a282-e19819e9f155.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/conversant Conversant Podcast Can my kids play football on a Sunday | Episode 2 | David Oakley Can my kids play football on a Sunday | Episode 2 | David Oakley Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:05:00 GMT 1:05:23 68f0b84a8548da74526b5afe false https://conversantpodcast.carrd.co/ 68f0b84a8548da74526b5afe 67977184673aa382e1d3911b Conversations in theology, church, culture and mission full 2 2 David Oakley is a retired semi-professional football player - now senior pastor of Bridge Community Church, Bury St. Edmunds - www.bridgecommunitychurch.co.uk.

In this episode Mark speaks to David about what God thinks about sport, how can it be used as a bridge for the gospel and should my kids play sport on a Sunday?


Last book - Being human - https://beinghumanlens.com/book


Ambassadors Football - https://ambassadorsfootball.org

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]]> David Oakley is a retired semi-professional football player - now senior pastor of Bridge Community Church, Bury St. Edmunds - www.bridgecommunitychurch.co.uk.

In this episode Mark speaks to David about what God thinks about sport, how can it be used as a bridge for the gospel and should my kids play sport on a Sunday?


Last book - Being human - https://beinghumanlens.com/book


Ambassadors Football - https://ambassadorsfootball.org

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]]> Intercultural church in a divided world | Episode 1 | Anderson Moyo Intercultural church in a divided world | Episode 1 | Anderson Moyo Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:05:00 GMT 1:06:40 68d55b6d136216b12f3574af false https://conversantpodcast.carrd.co/ 68d55b6d136216b12f3574af 67977184673aa382e1d3911b Conversations in theology, church, culture and mission full 2 1 It's series two of Conversant Podcast and this week Mark speaks to Anderson Moyo. Anderson leads Sheffield Community Church and Faith Ministries Europe. He also teaches on KST's Missiology and Ecclesiology modules. Mark and Anderson talk about 'reverse mission' and how to lead multicultural church.

Sheffield Community Church - https://www.sheffieldcommunitychurch.com/



Last book you read:

Kingdom Conspiracy by Scot McKnight https://share.google/4XhqTL7V0GDkQVFZN


David Bosch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bosch


Polyphonic God: Exploring Intercultural Theology, Churches and Justice - https://share.google/unPWy48DCnRPpPrgn


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk or check out our website www.conversantpodcast.carrd.co



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]]> It's series two of Conversant Podcast and this week Mark speaks to Anderson Moyo. Anderson leads Sheffield Community Church and Faith Ministries Europe. He also teaches on KST's Missiology and Ecclesiology modules. Mark and Anderson talk about 'reverse mission' and how to lead multicultural church.

Sheffield Community Church - https://www.sheffieldcommunitychurch.com/



Last book you read:

Kingdom Conspiracy by Scot McKnight https://share.google/4XhqTL7V0GDkQVFZN


David Bosch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bosch


Polyphonic God: Exploring Intercultural Theology, Churches and Justice - https://share.google/unPWy48DCnRPpPrgn


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk or check out our website www.conversantpodcast.carrd.co



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www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> <![CDATA[A Quiet Revival? Is the tide turning? | Episode 7 | Sam Gill & Simon Shaw ]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 14:23:55 GMT 1:06:21 682738cd696b5d1232ff9a63 false https://shows.acast.com/conversant/episodes/682738cd696b5d1232ff9a63 682738cd696b5d1232ff9a63 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 7 The Quiet Revival, Bible Society - https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival


Sam Gill - River Church - www.instagram.com/weareriver.church/

Simon Shaw - Synergy - www.synergysphere.org, The Source - www.thesourceuk.com


Last book you read

Sam - SAS Rouges 

Simon Shaw - Jesus and the Powers Tom Wright



Practicing the Way - https://www.practicingtheway.org/


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk

If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

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]]> The Quiet Revival, Bible Society - https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival


Sam Gill - River Church - www.instagram.com/weareriver.church/

Simon Shaw - Synergy - www.synergysphere.org, The Source - www.thesourceuk.com


Last book you read

Sam - SAS Rouges 

Simon Shaw - Jesus and the Powers Tom Wright



Practicing the Way - https://www.practicingtheway.org/


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk

If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> <![CDATA[Jesus died, so what?! | Episode 6 | Part 2 | Michael Wadsworth & Greg Whittick]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 33:58 681209ecf3c711a5d001daa8 false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 681209ecf3c711a5d001daa8 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 6 This week is part 2 of Marks chat with Michael and Greg. They teach KST's Christology module and they shared on the narratives of Atonement and what really happened through Jesus death, resurrection and ascension


Last book you read?

Greg - Gustaf Aulen Christus Victor - https://g.co/kgs/1YCGLHK


Michael - hasn't read it yet!



Joel B. Green and Mark D. Baker - Recovering the scandal of the cross - https://g.co/kgs/AFdkFRc


Scott McKnight - A Community called Atonement - https://g.co/kgs/jXWnicS


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk

If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

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]]> This week is part 2 of Marks chat with Michael and Greg. They teach KST's Christology module and they shared on the narratives of Atonement and what really happened through Jesus death, resurrection and ascension


Last book you read?

Greg - Gustaf Aulen Christus Victor - https://g.co/kgs/1YCGLHK


Michael - hasn't read it yet!



Joel B. Green and Mark D. Baker - Recovering the scandal of the cross - https://g.co/kgs/AFdkFRc


Scott McKnight - A Community called Atonement - https://g.co/kgs/jXWnicS


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk

If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> <![CDATA[Jesus died, so what?! | Episode 6 | Part 1 | Michael Wadsworth & Greg Whittick]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:35:53 GMT 45:57 680babc3cd7fb773549a45e0 false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 680babc3cd7fb773549a45e0 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 6 This week, following easter, Mark spoke to Michael and Greg. They teach KST's Christology module and they shared on the narratives of Atonement and what really happened through Jesus death, resurrection and ascension


Last book you read?

Greg - Gustaf Aulen Christus Victor - https://g.co/kgs/1YCGLHK


Michael - hasn't read it yet!



Joel B. Green and Mark D. Baker - Recovering the scandal of the cross - https://g.co/kgs/AFdkFRc


Scott McKnight - A Community called Atonement - https://g.co/kgs/jXWnicS


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk

If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> This week, following easter, Mark spoke to Michael and Greg. They teach KST's Christology module and they shared on the narratives of Atonement and what really happened through Jesus death, resurrection and ascension


Last book you read?

Greg - Gustaf Aulen Christus Victor - https://g.co/kgs/1YCGLHK


Michael - hasn't read it yet!



Joel B. Green and Mark D. Baker - Recovering the scandal of the cross - https://g.co/kgs/AFdkFRc


Scott McKnight - A Community called Atonement - https://g.co/kgs/jXWnicS


If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk

If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> The Prosperity Gospel and the Book of Job! | Episode 5 | Rev Dr Pete Myers The Prosperity Gospel and the Book of Job! | Episode 5 | Rev Dr Pete Myers Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 1:07:24 67fe7f7377ffc5d97c0aa6d3 false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 67fe7f7377ffc5d97c0aa6d3 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 5 This week Mark speaks to Lutheran Pastor Rev Dr Pete Myer about the book of job and what it has to say about the prosperity gospel.



Last Book:

The proper distinction of law and gospel - https://g.co/kgs/xQsqkJg


Favourite Christian:

Vigilantius - https://g.co/kgs/JnE5LZE



If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk


If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> This week Mark speaks to Lutheran Pastor Rev Dr Pete Myer about the book of job and what it has to say about the prosperity gospel.



Last Book:

The proper distinction of law and gospel - https://g.co/kgs/xQsqkJg


Favourite Christian:

Vigilantius - https://g.co/kgs/JnE5LZE



If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk


If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> <![CDATA["The Empire Strikes Back" | Episode 4 | Anderson Moyo]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 59:32 67f3d70be8676925926fa397 false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 67f3d70be8676925926fa397 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 4 This week Marks to Anderson Moyo. Anderson leads Sheffield Community Church and Faith Ministries Europe. He also teaches on KST's Missiology and Ecclesiology modules. Mark and Anderson talk about 'reverse mission' and how to lead multicultural church.


Sheffield Community Church - https://www.sheffieldcommunitychurch.com/


Asbury University Revival - https://www.asbury.edu/about/revival-history/outpouring/


Last Book - Invitation to world missions - Timothy Tennent - https://g.co/kgs/cBvgE25

Favourite Christian - John Wesley - https://g.co/kgs/bHWmsvC




If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk


If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> This week Marks to Anderson Moyo. Anderson leads Sheffield Community Church and Faith Ministries Europe. He also teaches on KST's Missiology and Ecclesiology modules. Mark and Anderson talk about 'reverse mission' and how to lead multicultural church.


Sheffield Community Church - https://www.sheffieldcommunitychurch.com/


Asbury University Revival - https://www.asbury.edu/about/revival-history/outpouring/


Last Book - Invitation to world missions - Timothy Tennent - https://g.co/kgs/cBvgE25

Favourite Christian - John Wesley - https://g.co/kgs/bHWmsvC




If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk


If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> <![CDATA[How theology impacts everyday life | Episode 3 | Noah & Steph Morris]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT 50:14 67c1e0995c185beda4290d17 false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 67c1e0995c185beda4290d17 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 3 This week Mark interviewed current KST second year students Steph and Noah. They give some insight into how theology has impacted their everyday life. Noah and Steph run a bespoke furniture business . find out more at noahmorrisbespoke.co.uk or on Instagram @noahmorrisbespoke


Noah

Last Book - The Lord of Rings - Two Towers

Favourite Christian - Jonathan & Melissa Helser - https://g.co/kgs/zHUWJ8M


Steph

Last Book - Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth - Christopher L. Heuertz - https://g.co/kgs/2hPtjWR

Favourite Christian - Steffany Gretzinger - https://g.co/kgs/aYP8xj2



If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk


If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> This week Mark interviewed current KST second year students Steph and Noah. They give some insight into how theology has impacted their everyday life. Noah and Steph run a bespoke furniture business . find out more at noahmorrisbespoke.co.uk or on Instagram @noahmorrisbespoke


Noah

Last Book - The Lord of Rings - Two Towers

Favourite Christian - Jonathan & Melissa Helser - https://g.co/kgs/zHUWJ8M


Steph

Last Book - Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth - Christopher L. Heuertz - https://g.co/kgs/2hPtjWR

Favourite Christian - Steffany Gretzinger - https://g.co/kgs/aYP8xj2



If you have a question for Mark get in touch on mark@conversantpodcast.uk


If you want to find out more about King's School of Theology

www.kingstheology.org - where you can also sign up for an intro session.

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]]> <![CDATA[4 tensions in transforming culture | Mark Mumford & Rich Cummings | Part 2]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT 38:12 67b5bf5a5033e3e15aeda227 false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 67b5bf5a5033e3e15aeda227 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 2 This week the King's School of Theology Transforming Mission team are discussion 4 tensions that churches face in transforming culture today. This episode is part two where we discuss the final two tensions - Church in weakness vs a church with power & Building a better world vs. Being a better church.


Resources:

Shardlake by CJ Sansom - https://g.co/kgs/iygstU6

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt - https://g.co/kgs/b6Mh6va

The Disciple: On Becoming Truly Human by Lucy Peppiatt - https://g.co/kgs/VgBP59U

Dare to Believe by Terence Ascott- https://www.sat7uk.org/product/dare-to-believe-by-dr-terence-ascott/

Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William Henry Willimon - https://g.co/kgs/chRYw1p

The crucified God by Jürgen Moltmann - https://g.co/kgs/JE9q9JA

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]]> This week the King's School of Theology Transforming Mission team are discussion 4 tensions that churches face in transforming culture today. This episode is part two where we discuss the final two tensions - Church in weakness vs a church with power & Building a better world vs. Being a better church.


Resources:

Shardlake by CJ Sansom - https://g.co/kgs/iygstU6

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt - https://g.co/kgs/b6Mh6va

The Disciple: On Becoming Truly Human by Lucy Peppiatt - https://g.co/kgs/VgBP59U

Dare to Believe by Terence Ascott- https://www.sat7uk.org/product/dare-to-believe-by-dr-terence-ascott/

Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William Henry Willimon - https://g.co/kgs/chRYw1p

The crucified God by Jürgen Moltmann - https://g.co/kgs/JE9q9JA

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]]> <![CDATA[4 tensions in transforming culture | Mark Mumford & Rich Cummings | Part 1]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:15:00 GMT 45:52 67b5af68d24f7fcce85129d9 false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 67b5af68d24f7fcce85129d9 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 2 This week the King's School of Theology Transforming Mission team are discussion 4 tensions that churches face in transforming culture today. This episode is part one where we discuss the first two tensions - Personal Salvation vs. Transforming Society & Church on the margins vs. Church at the centre.

Resources:

Shardlake by CJ Sansom - https://g.co/kgs/iygstU6

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt - https://g.co/kgs/b6Mh6va

The Disciple: On Becoming Truly Human by Lucy Peppiatt - https://g.co/kgs/VgBP59U

Dare to Believe by Terence Ascott- https://www.sat7uk.org/product/dare-to-believe-by-dr-terence-ascott/

Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William Henry Willimon - https://g.co/kgs/chRYw1p

The crucified God by Jürgen Moltmann - https://g.co/kgs/JE9q9JA

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]]> This week the King's School of Theology Transforming Mission team are discussion 4 tensions that churches face in transforming culture today. This episode is part one where we discuss the first two tensions - Personal Salvation vs. Transforming Society & Church on the margins vs. Church at the centre.

Resources:

Shardlake by CJ Sansom - https://g.co/kgs/iygstU6

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt - https://g.co/kgs/b6Mh6va

The Disciple: On Becoming Truly Human by Lucy Peppiatt - https://g.co/kgs/VgBP59U

Dare to Believe by Terence Ascott- https://www.sat7uk.org/product/dare-to-believe-by-dr-terence-ascott/

Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William Henry Willimon - https://g.co/kgs/chRYw1p

The crucified God by Jürgen Moltmann - https://g.co/kgs/JE9q9JA

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]]> Is the Bible Authoritative? | Greg Whittick Is the Bible Authoritative? | Greg Whittick Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT 56:18 67b48d3dd7f65bb0459fe71a false https://www.kingstheology.org/ 67b48d3dd7f65bb0459fe71a 67977184673aa382e1d3911b full 1 1 Today, Mark interview KST lecturer and Church Leader, Greg Whittick bout the authority of the Bible.


Resources:

Jonathan Bernier - https://g.co/kgs/PRgJegF

Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury - https://g.co/kgs/SnwBLpY

Clapham sect - https://g.co/kgs/1Q1MSmB

KST Tutors - https://www.kingstheology.org/about/the-kst-tutors/

Tom Wright Scripture and the Authority of God - https://g.co/kgs/EEeAncD

Tom Wright - 5 acts article - https://ntwrightpage.com/2016/07/12/how-can-the-bible-be-authoritative/

David and Solomon Coin - https://theweek.com/speedreads/579891/10yearold-discovers-rare-coin-king-david-israel

Hezikiah pottery - https://aleteia.org/2022/11/05/new-archaeological-evidence-of-biblical-king-hezekiah-found-in-jerusalem

Richard Bauckham - Jesus and the eyewitnesses - https://g.co/kgs/9Kq3sWX

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]]> Today, Mark interview KST lecturer and Church Leader, Greg Whittick bout the authority of the Bible.


Resources:

Jonathan Bernier - https://g.co/kgs/PRgJegF

Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury - https://g.co/kgs/SnwBLpY

Clapham sect - https://g.co/kgs/1Q1MSmB

KST Tutors - https://www.kingstheology.org/about/the-kst-tutors/

Tom Wright Scripture and the Authority of God - https://g.co/kgs/EEeAncD

Tom Wright - 5 acts article - https://ntwrightpage.com/2016/07/12/how-can-the-bible-be-authoritative/

David and Solomon Coin - https://theweek.com/speedreads/579891/10yearold-discovers-rare-coin-king-david-israel

Hezikiah pottery - https://aleteia.org/2022/11/05/new-archaeological-evidence-of-biblical-king-hezekiah-found-in-jerusalem

Richard Bauckham - Jesus and the eyewitnesses - https://g.co/kgs/9Kq3sWX

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