I've some exciting news that readers of my blog may like to hear.
Some exciting news
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Presenting the BBC Radio 4 Daily Service on Friday 22 April
If you'd like to listen to me on the radio, I'll be presenting the BBC Radio 4 Daily Service on Friday 22 April at 9.45 BST, BBC Radio 4 LW.
My book has a publication date
I am delighted to announce that my first book 'Quaker Shaped Christianity' will be published on 22 November 2022, priced at £7.99.
Thank you to my readers in 2021
Dear readers, I hope that wherever you are reading this, you are safe and well. Here’s a short reflection on my reading, writing and thinking in 2021, and a big ‘thank you’ for reading the results.
My new book has a cover
I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for my new book "Quaker Shaped Christianity"!
My first book – ‘Quaker shaped Christianity: How the Jesus story and the Quaker way fit together.’
I'm delighted to announce that I've just signed a contract with a publisher for my first book - 'Quaker shaped Christianity: How the Jesus story and the Quaker way fit together.'
What does ‘Quaker Faith and Practice’ say about sin and evil?
In ‘Quaker Faith and Practice’ (Qf&p), the ‘book of discipline’ of Quakers in Britain, there is no chapter dedicated to sin or evil. Quakers are not known for their sin-talk. Early Quakers would accuse the Calvinists of ‘preaching up sin’. In Qf&p, there are Edgar B Castle’s words that ‘to contemplate evil is a poor way of becoming good’ (26.69). However, Qf&p does have quite a bit to say about sin and evil, and I’ve put this summary together as part of my work on Quakers and racism.
Theology as Ministry – my journey with Jürgen Moltmann
Where theology is concerned, Quakers find themselves pulled in two directions. We shy away from the idea of theology, yet we can’t stop ourselves from doing it.
Thank you to my readers in 2020
Dear readers, I hope that wherever you are reading this, you are safe and well. This post is a short reflection on my writing, reading and thinking in 2020, and a big ‘thank you’ for reading the results. This year, perhaps more than ever, I’m thankful for books. In those times when the pandemic sapped… Continue reading Thank you to my readers in 2020
Stronger Together – a Quaker reflection on Pride
In case any of my readers missed it, back in July I wrote a piece for the Woodbrooke learning blog called 'Stronger Together – a Quaker reflection on Pride'. In it I reflect on some of the ways I've been effected by lockdown. You can read it here. [Featured image photo by Steve Johnson on… Continue reading Stronger Together – a Quaker reflection on Pride
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