An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
I’ve been looking forward to reading Vicky’s first book ever since she shared, on Twitter, that she was writing one. Vicky Beeching may or may not be known to readers of this blog – I’veactually been engaging with her online … Continued
A few months ago, someone posed a question on a large facebook group that I’m part of around what podcasts would be good to listen to from a Vineyard perspective. Various suggestions were made – but they all seem to … Continued
One of the side-books that I found fascinating during my MA, and that I’ve been reading (on and off!) over the few years since, is John Inge’s brilliant and surprisingly readable exploratory essay, A Christian Theology of Place. Published by Ashgate, this … Continued
A slightly different version of this review will be published in the journal Churchman. Fundamentally, this book is a challenge for church leaders and preachers to have God’s heart for creation. I open this review with a quotation from near … Continued
This time next week (give or take the time difference, sorry!) I’ll have been sat through the first plenary and welcome and so-on for the 2018 gathering of the Society of Vineyard Scholars. I’m excited to have been invited to … Continued
Last Saturday night I was privileged to be at the Shepherds Bush Empire (for readers like me, apparently this is a relatively cool venue for a gig) ostensibly to hear Rend Collective, a Northern Irish worship band from Bangor of … Continued
After thoroughly enjoying myself presenting and discussing two recent papers, I’ve continued to dig and think about a range of theological topics. I’m excited to be presenting two more bits of thinking at two very different conferences. Firstly, next … Continued
After March’s Top Ten, here are ten things I’ve read in April 2018 that I think deserve a wider audience, or just a re-read. The Final Call of John Perkins. He’s 87. He’s starting his 8th career. And it is … Continued
One of my favourite things to do, much to the confusion of many, is to go along to theological conferences. Taking part in conversations, asking questions, meeting amazingly thoughtful people, and often exploring a new city or venue, is all … Continued
March has been a good month for reading – here are ten highlights. Interested in The Walking Dead? Even if you aren’t, you probably know people who are. Danielle Strickland has written a great book about this. Read my review … Continued
