In:Dependence

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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Holocaust Memorial, David Fletcher, and the Catholic Jubilee

Holocaust Memorial, David Fletcher, and the Catholic Jubilee

Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

Why is it important to remember the holocaust? How can we respond to another church abuse scandal? Are there true believers in the Catholic church?

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On the North of England

Joel Murray , Andy Hunter

The sparse yet diverse nature of Cumbria and the North East of England provides opportunity for gospel partnerships between local churches.

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Responding to Evil, Trump's Orders, and The Traitors

Responding to Evil, Trump's Orders, and The Traitors

Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

How can we think wisely about stories of evil? Should we hold church and political leaders to the same standard? What can we learn from The Traitors?

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Lessons from Leaders Who Left

Lessons from Leaders Who Left

Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

The past year has had several stories of leaders who left their leadership positions which can give us lessons to learn for leadership in church life.

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Californian Fires, Fact Checkers, and Joe Rogan

Californian Fires, Fact Checkers, and Joe Rogan

Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

How do fires illustrate biblical ideas? What do we need to beware of on social media? What can we learn from Wes Huff's Joe Rogan podcast episode?

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2024: Year in Review

Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

What have been the trends in the world and in church life during 2024? How can they help us look forward to 2025?

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Fall of Assad, Netflix's Mary, and a Scrabble Champion

Fall of Assad, Netflix's Mary, and a Scrabble Champion

Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

What impact will Assad's fall have for Christians? Should we engage with biblical stories in pop-culture? Can we have the words without the heart?

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Public Square Debates, Abuse in the Church, and Disqualifying Demeanors

Public Square Debates, Abuse in the Church, and Disqualifying Demeanors

Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

How should we conduct debates in the public square? Could abuse happen in FIEC churches? Should past actions disqualify you from present service?

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Makin Report, Donald Trump, and Gladiator II

Makin Report, Donald Trump, and Gladiator II

Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

How can we reflect on the Makin Report? Is the US election result good for the gospel? Can we watch Gladiator II?

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On the West Midlands

Joel Murray , Paul Mallard

Churches are working together to reach the growing population of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

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The Budget, US Elections, and Infinite Monkeys

The Budget, US Elections, and Infinite Monkeys

Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

What implications will the budget have for churches? Should you vote for a rock or a hard place? Can monkeys type Shakespeare?

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Mission Partners from Across the Atlantic

Mission Partners from Across the Atlantic

Adrian Reynolds , Andy Rees , Greg Spencer

What could a gospel partnership between a church in the UK and a church in Mississippi look like?

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Evangelism Conference, Obesity Crisis, and Church Votes

Evangelism Conference, Obesity Crisis, and Church Votes

Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

What encouragements came from the Evangelism Conference? Should we lose weight through medicine? What can the Tory vote teach us about church votes?

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A Small Part of the Worldwide Church

A Small Part of the Worldwide Church

Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

The Lausanne Congress gathered 5,000 evangelical leaders from around the world. What lessons can UK church leaders learn from it?

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Middle East Conflict, Church Abuse, and Catastrophising

Middle East Conflict, Church Abuse, and Catastrophising

Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

How do we keep praying for the Middle East? What lessons are there from recent church abuse scandals? Why should we try to stay optimistic?

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On Hampshire and Dorset

Joel Murray , John Samuel

From large urban churches to tiny rural churches across the south coast, each needs encouragement to persevere and boldness to reach the unreached.

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On Yorkshire

Joel Murray , Daniel Grimwade

The densely populated cities and the smaller rural communities in Yorkshire need the same gospel but for it to be shared in different ways.

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Evangelical Unity, Escalation of War, and Assisted Suicide

Evangelical Unity, Escalation of War, and Assisted Suicide

Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

How do evangelical church leaders work together? How can we pastor people in the midst of war? How should churches respond to assisted suicide?

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On South Wales

Joel Murray , Gareth Lewis

The Christian heritage of South Wales has declined, but there remains great opportunity for the gospel. We must pray for workers for the harvest.

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Grenfell Blame, Keir Starmer's Realism, and Paralympic Inspiration

Grenfell Blame, Keir Starmer's Realism, and Paralympic Inspiration

Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

How holistic should our care of the flock be? How do you lead with bad news? What do the Paralympics teach us about church life?

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On Suffolk

Joel Murray , Mark Howson

God is at work in Suffolk as churches work together and reach new areas with the gospel.

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On North Wales

Joel Murray , Ben Midgley

The landscape, history, and language of North Wales make church ministry there distinct from other areas. Our Director for North Wales explains more.

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Holiday Theology, Equal Olympics, and Dudley-Smith's Hymns

Holiday Theology, Equal Olympics, and Dudley-Smith's Hymns

Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

Why are holidays important? Have the 2024 Olympics been equal? What is the legacy of Timothy Dudley-Smith?

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Southport Violence, Olympic Offence, and Pastoral Transparency

Southport Violence, Olympic Offence, and Pastoral Transparency

Phil Topham , Andy Hunter

How should we respond to the news in Southport? What is there to learn from the Olympic Games? How transparent should we be in pastoral matters?

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In:Dependence

Holocaust Memorial, David Fletcher, and the Catholic Jubilee

Holocaust Memorial, David Fletcher, and the Catholic Jubilee

On the North of England

Responding to Evil, Trump's Orders, and The Traitors

Responding to Evil, Trump's Orders, and The Traitors

Lessons from Leaders Who Left

Lessons from Leaders Who Left

Californian Fires, Fact Checkers, and Joe Rogan

Californian Fires, Fact Checkers, and Joe Rogan

2024: Year in Review

Fall of Assad, Netflix's Mary, and a Scrabble Champion

Fall of Assad, Netflix's Mary, and a Scrabble Champion

Public Square Debates, Abuse in the Church, and Disqualifying Demeanors

Public Square Debates, Abuse in the Church, and Disqualifying Demeanors

Makin Report, Donald Trump, and Gladiator II

Makin Report, Donald Trump, and Gladiator II

On the West Midlands

The Budget, US Elections, and Infinite Monkeys

The Budget, US Elections, and Infinite Monkeys

Mission Partners from Across the Atlantic

Mission Partners from Across the Atlantic

Evangelism Conference, Obesity Crisis, and Church Votes

Evangelism Conference, Obesity Crisis, and Church Votes

A Small Part of the Worldwide Church

A Small Part of the Worldwide Church

Middle East Conflict, Church Abuse, and Catastrophising

Middle East Conflict, Church Abuse, and Catastrophising

On Hampshire and Dorset

On Yorkshire

Evangelical Unity, Escalation of War, and Assisted Suicide

Evangelical Unity, Escalation of War, and Assisted Suicide

On South Wales

Grenfell Blame, Keir Starmer's Realism, and Paralympic Inspiration

Grenfell Blame, Keir Starmer's Realism, and Paralympic Inspiration

On Suffolk

On North Wales

Holiday Theology, Equal Olympics, and Dudley-Smith's Hymns

Holiday Theology, Equal Olympics, and Dudley-Smith's Hymns

Southport Violence, Olympic Offence, and Pastoral Transparency

Southport Violence, Olympic Offence, and Pastoral Transparency

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