'Conversion Therapy' Again, Ben Stokes, and Dressing Correctly
Should church leaders be fearful of another "conversion therapy" ban? How can you leave your role well? What should preachers wear?
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In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), John Stevens (National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news and what lessons we can learn for church leadership.
00:00 - FIEC update
02:52 - Revisiting a ban on 'conversion therapy'
12:45 - Facing repeated opposition
19:36 - Ben Stokes and leaving badly
27:45 - What should church leaders wear?
Show notes
- Leaders' Conference 2026 (FIEC)
- Rising Lights 2027 (FIEC)
- Local Conference videos (FEIC)
- Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban (BBC)
- Ben Stokes: England captain reveals 'tough' decisions behind international retirement and why it is 'best thing' for him (Sky Sports)
- Angela Tilby: How clergy dress sends a message (Church Times)
- Pastoral Attire with Kyle McClellan (Practical Shepherding podcast)
In:Dependence is the official FIEC podcast for local church leaders, where you’ll hear conversations on helpful topics from the FIEC staff team and guests.
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Podcast music: Drifting by Future Infinite.
