An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
This represents an initial stab – things I’ve read, touched on, reviewed, been told about, and so on. I’m always up for feedback – and would love to hear your suggestions… Regular readers will know that I am something of … Continued
At the recent VCUKI 2017 Theology Symposium, ‘Just Theology’, the brilliant Kate Colemanspoke powerfully on mission, diversity and leadership. She began with a poem, playing this video: This is a poem that is apparently well known – yet I’d not … Continued
If you’ve been reading my blog since its heady days at university, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of the work of James K. A. Smith. I loved his ‘Letters to a young Calvinist‘, which I still recommend, and … Continued
Given my academic and personal interests in this question, I have been looking forward to getting around to reading Mark Meynell’s contribution to The Good Book Company’s excellent ‘Questions Christians Ask’ series; What makes us human? And other questions about God, … Continued
Sometimes, one has a bit of writers block – managing only to pump out some book reviews and recaps, roundups and so on. At other times, you need the feel of the wind on your face to open your eyes … Continued
This short, readable little book in The Good Book Company’s ‘Talking Points’ series is a helpful primer for conservative/orthodox Christians on the contentious topic of transgender issues. Without wanting to give away the content of this very short book (just … Continued
Most months of the year, I try to share a list of things that have really affected my thinking. This ties in to my 2017 reading challenge – to read, mark and learn a number of texts beyond my normal literary … Continued
I am looking forward to presenting a very tentative debut paper at the SST 2017 Conference at the University of Nottingham. My paper sits in the Sacramentality, Liturgy and Theology stream, and echoes a number of my interests at this … Continued
One of the stories that has been poking in and out of our collective consciousness – because, apparently, rich white people arguing about which should do what in global power is more important than showing welcome and seeking peace for … Continued
A the end of last week Mr Donald J Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America. Some people will celebrate. Other people will cry. I believe a significant majority will reluctantly stare at their … Continued
