In:Dependence

In:Dependence is the official FIEC podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches.

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Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry?

Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry?
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Phil Topham, Becky Thomas, Gavin Smith

Church governance can feel like a distraction from gospel ministry. How can we see it in its rightful place as part of that ministry itself?

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Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers

Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers
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John Stevens, Adrian Reynolds, Phil Topham

Why is a Gospel Coalition UK being considered? What are the implications of the gender services review? Why should we care about the PM's trainers?

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Youth Workers for Life

Youth Workers for Life
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Adrian Reynolds, Trevor Pearce

How can we reclaim the value of youth and children's work in its own right and invest to train and deploy life-long workers in this ministry?

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Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross

Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross
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John Stevens, Adrian Reynolds, Phil Topham

Is there something to say for being a boring leader? How is the secular world struggling to stay neutral? Why did King's Cross celebrate Ramadan?

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Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places

Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places
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Adrian Reynolds, Graham Thomson, Dawn Thomson

How can churches in diverse contexts work together to reach people in 'forgotten places' with the gospel? What might partnership look like?

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Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes

Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes
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Phil Topham, John Stevens, Graham Beynon

What is the definition of extremism vs free speech? How do we differentiate between guilt and consequences? How can we discern the truth of media?

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Church Ministry in a Global City

Church Ministry in a Global City
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Adrian Reynolds, Johnny Prime, Trevor Archer

What is so important about London? What is the church landscape like in the city? What are the opportunities for the gospel?

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When Your Children Don't Believe

When Your Children Don't Believe
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Adrian Reynolds, Paul Mallard

Having unbelieving children is a painful reality for many Christians. How can we hold on to gospel hope whilst dealing with the guilt and heartbreak?

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Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception

Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception
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Phil Topham, John Stevens, Adrian Reynolds

What can we learn from Alexei Navalny's life? What does chaos in Westminster teach us? How can we show that life is valuable from conception?

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Ministry Families and Church Life

Ministry Families and Church Life
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Adrian Reynolds, Richard Lacey, Carolyn Lacey

How can we protect family life when serving in church ministry? What changes when a ministry wife moves from voluntary to paid work in the church?

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Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective

Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective
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Adrian Reynolds, Trevor Archer

As Trevor Archer comes to stand down from serving at FIEC, he shares what he has found are the essential elements of a long-lasting ministry.

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Caring for Your Church Treasurer

Caring for Your Church Treasurer
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Adrian Reynolds, Manny Kemp

Why do church leaders need to care especially for their treasurers? How can they do it in a way that helps treasurers to grow and flourish?

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Why Do We Need Christian News?

Why Do We Need Christian News?
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Adrian Reynolds, Mike Judge

What is the value of keeping up with Christian news - both for church leaders and church members?

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Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools

Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools
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Phil Topham, Graham Beynon, John Stevens

How should leaders react to opposition? Where should Christians stand on capital punishment? Should secular schools make space for religious practice?

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Investing in Women in Ministry: Our Conferences for Women

Investing in Women in Ministry: Our Conferences for Women
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Adrian Reynolds, Elinor Magowan, Rachel Sloan

Conferences for women in ministry are invaluable opportunities to invest in and care for women who serve in the local church.

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The Ministry of Administration

The Ministry of Administration
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Phil Topham, Gavin Smith

Administration is a spiritual gift to serve the church. What is the role of an administrator in church life, and how can they be supported best?

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Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland

Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

What can we take from the Post Office scandal? How should we respond to conflict in Yemen? How could conversion therapy plans affect church ministry?

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Children's Ministry as Ministry

Children's Ministry as Ministry
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Adrian Reynolds, Ed Drew

How can church leaders encourage and support those who are working in our churches with children and young people?

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2023: Year in Review
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Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

A look back at the encouragements and challenges for FIEC and FIEC churches in 2023.

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Living in God's Two Kingdoms

Living in God's Two Kingdoms
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Adrian Reynolds, David VanDrunen

We are foreigners and exiles in this world. So, how do we help people in our churches think about how they live in and engage with the world?

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General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings

General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings
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Adrian Reynolds, Ros Clarke

What was voted for at the November General Synod? How can we pray and support friends in the Church of England?

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Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
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Graham Beynon, John Stevens, Phil Topham

How significant is the Church of England vote? How should we respond to another 'conversion therapy' bill? What can we learn from the reshuffle?

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Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland

Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland
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Adrian Reynolds, Rachel Sloan, Andy Hunter

What are the challenges and needs of gospel work in Scotland? How can people pray and support gospel work in the nation?

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Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

In a live episode, recorded at the 2023 Leaders' Conference, we discuss the Covid-19 inquiry, the conference, and take questions from the audience.

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In:Dependence

Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry?

Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry?–

Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers

Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers–

Youth Workers for Life

Youth Workers for Life–

Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross

Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross–

Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places

Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places–

Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes

Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes–

Church Ministry in a Global City

Church Ministry in a Global City–

When Your Children Don't Believe

When Your Children Don't Believe–

Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception

Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception–

Ministry Families and Church Life

Ministry Families and Church Life–

Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective

Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective–

Caring for Your Church Treasurer

Caring for Your Church Treasurer–

Why Do We Need Christian News?

Why Do We Need Christian News?–

Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools

Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools–

Investing in Women in Ministry: Our Conferences for Women

Investing in Women in Ministry: Our Conferences for Women–

The Ministry of Administration

The Ministry of Administration–

Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland

Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland–

Children's Ministry as Ministry

Children's Ministry as Ministry–

2023: Year in Review–

Living in God's Two Kingdoms

Living in God's Two Kingdoms–

General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings

General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings–

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone–

Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland

Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland–

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A–

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Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry?
–

Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers
–

Youth Workers for Life
–

Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross
–

Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places
–

Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes
–

Church Ministry in a Global City
–

When Your Children Don't Believe
–

Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception
–

Ministry Families and Church Life
–

Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective
–

Caring for Your Church Treasurer
–

Why Do We Need Christian News?
–

Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools
–

Investing in Women in Ministry: Our Conferences for Women
–

The Ministry of Administration
–

Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland
–

Children's Ministry as Ministry
–

2023: Year in Review
–

Living in God's Two Kingdoms
–

General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings
–

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
–

Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland
–

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A
–