How can we see the bible through a progressive lens? For many of us who have deconstructed faith, or seen the bible used to harm or control, how can we reimagine our relationship with it? For this talk given at Oasis Church Bath, I explore the purpose and place of the bible in our lives.
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Apr
02
What is Progressive Christianity?
Progressive Christianity is an evolving part of the Christian faith, and one of the four defining characteristics of the church I lead – Oasis Church Bath. In this talk given at Oasis, I try to define what progressive Christianity is.
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Dec
02
You Are a Gift
A recorded version of the talk given at an LGBT+ Carol Service in Bath 2021, held in partnership between Oasis Church Bath, St Stephen’s Church and Christ Church. I focus on LGBT+ people as a gift to the world, as Christ was a gift from God to the world.
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May
02
What if…there’s a place for everyone?
What if there’s a place for everyone? As part of a ‘What If?’ speaking series at Oasis Church Bath I unpack one of the most radical stories of inclusion as told in Mark’s Gospel.
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Jan
02
What if…Rest is Resistance?
What’s the impact of holding a worldview that demands that we are always productive, measuring our worth according to our output? As part of a ‘What If?’ speaking series at Oasis Church Bath, I present the idea of ‘sabbath’ as a radical and restful resistance to our western system of consumption and productivity.
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Dec
02
Advent: Revolution
I kick off an advent podcast series at Oasis Church Bath by looking at how ‘revolution begins by believing the impossible’. I cover how revolution involves breaking rules, and that includes the self-imposed rules that limit and restrict us. Believing the impossible involves being a rule breaker, and moving beyond our fear.
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Apr
02
Self Care and Self Comfort
An important aspect of being human is self-care, but how does this differ from self-comfort? Should we always choose one over the other and how can we tell the difference? In this talk given at Oasis Church Bath I help us identify what can work for us as we aim to take care of ourselves.
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Mar
02
Emotional Maturity
In a speaking series for Oasis Church Bath on Being Human, I discuss emotional maturity – what is it, why does it matter, and how do we achieve it?
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Feb
02
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
In this speaking series at Oasis Church Bath on the parables of Jesus, I explored and unpacked the Parable of the Prodigal Son. How would a Jewish audience have understood this parable and what can we learn from it to apply to our lives today?
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Jan
02
We need to talk about…hell
What do Christians really believe about hell and where do these views come from? In this talk for Oasis Church Bath I attempt to expose some of the myths we’ve been led to believe and look at what the bible actually says. What kind of hope can we have for the future and how should this impact how we live now?
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Hub and Church Leader at Oasis Bath. Poet. Photographer/Film Maker. Communicator. Progressive Christian.
