Beste Roots For Churches podcasts (2024)

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Episode 6: The intersection of science and faith - exploring big questions, with Sarah Moring from God and the Big Bang 33:28

15d ago33:28

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In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith and science with Sarah Moring from God and the Big Bang (GatBB). Sarah encourages us to step into the gap between church teaching and the science curriculum to create a place where children and young people can ask their big questions, blending scientific exploration and faith formation. The epi…

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Episode 5: Dementia friendly church, with Debbie Thrower 57:45

22d ago57:45

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Debbie Thrower, the founder of Anna Chaplaincy, is an Anglican licensed lay minister and former broadcaster. She shares statistics on the rising rate of dementia in an aging society, highlighting the urgent need for churches to consider how we care for those with dementia. Anna Chaplaincy, which is part of BRF Ministries, came into existence out of…

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Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence and the Church, with James Poulter 46:45

23d ago46:45

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This episode seeks to dismantle some popular misconceptions about AI and demystify its implications for churches. James Poulter shares his insights on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential benefits for churches. AI can provoke curiosity or fear, so he explains in simple terms how large language models like ChatGPT work and how …

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Episode 3: Choosing hymns in worship - the challenges and joys, with Gillian Warson 36:28

23d ago36:28

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Join us in our latest episode of the Roots Podcast where we sit down with Gillian Warson, a professional musician and part of the team of contributors who offer song suggestions for Roots' subscribers each week. We delve into the enduring relevance of hymns in worship, their historical and contemporary contexts. We discuss the thought process behin…

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Episode 2: Moving from accessibility to belonging, with Mark Arnold 40:52

1M ago40:52

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Melanie Cave speaks with Mark Arnold, Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints. They discuss accessibility and the inclusion of Autistic people, as well as children and young people with additional needs, in ways that better foster connection and belonging. We also preview the new Roots' Visual Timetable for churches launching in 2024. V…

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Episode 1: Starting youth work from scratch, with Chris Curtis 17:16

2M ago17:16

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Melanie Cave speaks with Chris Curtis, CEO of YouthScape, about how to start youth ministry when you have very few or no young people. Starting from scratch is possible!Door Roots for Churches