Great news! I've just signed a contract with Broadleaf Books to write the tentatively titled "Unapologetic: a queer Quaker approach to the Bible." I'm beyond thrilled.
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Why God’s wrath and vengeance is necessary
I’m sure there are many of my fellow Quakers who would say that wrath and vengeance cannot possibly be part of who God is, particularly the God revealed in the life of Jesus. But what if wrath and vengeance are actually necessary aspects of the Divine? What if divine anger and retribution are good things?
Join my online book group reading ‘A Testament of Devotion’ by Thomas Kelly
There are still some places left on my online book group which begins on Monday 23 June with live Zoom sessions at 19:00-20:30 (UK time) every Monday for six weeks. We'll be reading A Testament of Devotion, a classic of Quaker spirituality. You can sign up here: https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/book-group-a-testament-of-devotion-by-thomas-kelly/ Thomas Kelly (1893-1941) was a Quaker from… Continue reading Join my online book group reading ‘A Testament of Devotion’ by Thomas Kelly
In memory of Ben Whitehouse (1979-2025)
Content warning: death, homophobia In late 2022, my friend Ben went with his theatre bestie Beccy to see a musical about the televangelist Tammy Faye who died of colon cancer. This prompted Ben to get a check-up, after which he was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer. The cancer eventually killed him on 25 March… Continue reading In memory of Ben Whitehouse (1979-2025)
Pause for Thought: ‘What Makes Me Happy’ and ‘Mothering Sunday’
Catch me on BBC Sounds presenting two more Pause for Thoughts, on the themes of 'What Makes Me Happy' and 'Mothering Sunday': https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kyx5sp https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l0bcpv
Pause for Thought: My Desert Island Book
Catch me on BBC Sounds presenting another Pause for Thought, this time on the theme of 'My Desert Island Book.' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kw1fk5
Opportunities to work with me in 2025
I’ve got a number of exciting online engagements lined up for 2025. Do come and join me!
Interviewed on Quake It Up
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ollie for his excellent Quake It Up YouTube channel. We talked for quite a while about my new book The Spirit of Freedom. You can watch the interview hear: https://youtu.be/E6kPx2K8uTI?si=k0RmwS9w6NekEb8W
Thank you to my readers in 2024
Thank you for journeying with me this year by reading my work. Here’s a summary of my 2024 as a reader and writer.
Presenting Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2
I've recently presented Pause for Thought on Radio 2, in the early hours of 23 and 29 December, offering a Quaker perspective on Christmas and reflecting on the year gone by, They are available to listen to for a limited time here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kc6rc4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kffyrh
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