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We’re the podcast of the Student Christian Movement, reflecting on justice, identity and discipleship since 1889. Pop the kettle on and gather round as we explore how to put our faith into action with the help of our lovely guests!
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This week we are joined by Matthew from FaithJustice and Sorrel- a member of SCM's General Council, and a key member of SCM's Disability Rights Campaign Group. Together we talk about how we respond to the government's plans for cutting disability benefits whilst increasing defence spending...Peace Pilgrimage – Walking Pilgrimage for Peacehttps://www.advicenow.org.uk/get-involved/what-changes-disability-benefits-are-happening-nowhttps://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/personal_independence_payment_pi_7/response/2989270/attach/3/Response%20FOI2025%2024990.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1Find your tribe | Join the Student Christian Movement community!
In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Charlotte, the director of Sabeel-Kairos UK, and Matthew from Faith Justice to discuss the genocide in Gaza, the Arms Trade and the UK's complicity. (This podcast was recorded on 23/06/25 any events or information after this date will not be accounted for in the recording).Sabeel-KairosGET INVOLVED - BOYCOTT | BDS MovementStop Arming Israel: 230 organisations demand action from Governments | Sabeel-KairosStop arming Israel | Sign our petition today | Oxfam GBPeace Pilgrimage – Walking Pilgrimage for Peace
This week we meet with Indigo, the president of SCM Exeter, and talk all about her project which uses collage art to shine a light on the topic of same-sex marriage within the Church of England.
Welcome back to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This episode, SCM CEO Rev. Naomi Nixon joins Faith in Action Project Worker Soph Day to talk all things Honest Church. Naomi shares where Honest Church began, how it has developed over time, and how the Disability History Month X Honest Church collaboration came to be. To find out more about Honest Church, head over to the Honest Church website!To read more about SCM's work this Disability History Month, head over to SCM's blog!Connect with SCM:InstagramTikTokFacebookBluesky
In this episode William is joined by Dean Detloff and Matt Bernico, hosts of the Magnificast. They discuss Christianity and leftist politics, the concept and place of solidarity, the relationship between theory and action and more. Magnificast on XMagnificast merch storeConnect with SCM on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William speaks with Nic Tall from together for the CofE about Church governance and politics within the Church of England, the importance of voting, living in love and faith and more.
Find out more about together for the CofE here.
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In this episode William speaks with Liddy Buswell from the Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CCND). They discuss the history of CCND, why faith should inspire us to campaign against nuclear weapons, and more. Find out more about CCND here. Join us this weekend at our national gathering (22nd of June) in London. Connect with SCM on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William is joined by Holly-Anna Petersen from Christian Climate Action to discuss the power and place of non-violent direct action in Christian political action. Additionally they discuss prayer as protest, the need for action on climate, engaging in democracy and politics beyond the ballot box and more.
Find out more about CCA here.
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In this episode William speaks with Liam Purcell from Church Action on Poverty about their work, what it means to be a Church of the poor, the power of solidarity and more. You can find out more about Church Action on Poverty here. Proletariat Christ with Adam Spiers mentioned in this episode. The Gospel in Solentiname by Ernesto Cardenal. Let's End Poverty Campaign.Connect with SCM on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William speaks with Rev. Luke Larner about his work as a priest in the Church of England, how faith relates to politics, the relevance of theology to politics, trade unions and more.
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For season 3 each episode is accompanied by a blog, this week's blog will release next Monday and can be found with all our SCM blogs here.
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In this episode William speaks with Dorothy Day's granddaughters Martha and Kate Hennessy. Dorothy Day was one of the founders of the Catholic Worker Movement (CWM) alongside Peter Maurin. The CWM was based on the principles of personalism and sought to "live in accordance with the justice and charity of Jesus Christ" through houses of hospitality, the Catholic Worker newspaper, and the establishment of farming communes. In this episode Martha and Kate share some of their experience in the Catholic Worker, its work today, and discuss political theology and practice.
Find out more about the CWM here.
For season 3 each episode is accompanied by a blog, this week's blog will release next Monday and can be found with all our SCM blogs here.
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Welcome to the first episode of SCM's new series on Christian Political Action. In this episode Faith in Action worker William talks to Rev. Dr. Doug Gay, a minister in the Church of Scotland, and senior lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow. William and Doug discuss everything from what we mean by political theology, to some of the history of the interaction between theology and politics.
For season 3 each episode is accompanied by a blog, this week's blog will release next Monday and can be found with all our SCM blogs here.
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In the final episode of our season on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, William speaks with Dr Dianne Rayson about her chapter Bonhoeffer in the Anthropocene: Ecoethics and Earthly Christianity in the book Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Theology, and Political Resistance. They discuss what it means to be living in the Anthropocene, the significance of Bonhoeffer's Christology for ecoethics, and the need for reconciliation not only with one another but with all other than human life. Connect with Di here. Buy the book here. Connect with SCM on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William speaks with Dr Eleanor McLaughlin about Bonhoeffer's concept of Unconscious Christianity and Eleanor's book Unconscious Christianity in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Late Theology. They discuss the differences between this and Bonhoeffer's religionless Christianity, compare unconscious Christianity with Karl Rahner's anonymous Christianity, and explore some of the dangers that come with categorising others as unconscious Christians. You can buy Eleanor's book here.Find more on Project Bonhoeffer here.Contact Eleanor here.Connect with SCM on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William speaks with Dr Lori Brandt Hale about her chapter The Interfaith Imperative: How Bonhoeffer Compels Interfaith Action in the book Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Theology, and Political Resistance. Find out more about the International Bonhoeffer Society here.You can buy the book here.Connect with us on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William speaks with SCM member Jack Woodruff about his experiences with the Iona Community volunteering at Iona Abbey and volunteering with the Northern leg of the Pilgrim Cross. They discuss themes of ecumenism, pilgrimage, and spiritual practice in relation to Christian community. Find out more about Iona here. Find out more about Pilgrim Cross here. Connect with us on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William reflects on Bonhoeffer's concept of religionless Christianity. Take a moment out of your day to reflect on this and pray with us. Sign up for our supporters event here. Connect with us on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode Faith in Action workers Phoebe and William discuss Phoebe's blog series on craftivism. They discuss different forms of craftivism, how it can be a spiritual practice and more.
Read the craftivism blog series on our website here.
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In this episode William speaks with Andrew Clark-Howard about his work considering Bonhoeffer, whiteness, and colonialism. We focus on his upcoming chapter due to be published with SCM press which considers the possibility of Bonhoeffer's "view from below" being from above. With specific reference to the settler justice and Christianity in Oceania. You can connect with Andrew on Twitter (X) here.You can find more on Andrew's current work and previous publications here. Connect with us on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
In this episode William speaks with Adam Spiers, one of the hosts of the Bread and Rosaries podcast and a SCM member. They discuss issues of poverty, class, and leftist politics in the UK. As well as discussing Bonhoeffer's proletariat Christ and the role of faith in politics. You can listen to Bread and Rosaries here. Connect with Adam on TikTok here. Connect with us on: Instagram X TikTok Facebook
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