Jubilee Plus

Abi Thomas

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Jubilee Plus

We’re expectant for a fresh move of God’s power at work across the UK, bringing mercy and justice into the very DNA of our churches, raising leaders from all backgrounds, and sparking seeds of revival. We recently gathered in Liverpool and online for our 14th Churches that Change Communities conference and we will be releasing content recorded on the day throughout the month of December. Find this and more on the Jubilee Plus podcast.

3 DAYS AGO

Voice Raisers: Justice-Carriers with Chris Duerden

Welcome back to our special series for the Jubilee+ podcast, called Voice Raisers. In these episodes we’re going to explore the Bible’s call for Christians to be change-bringers. Today we are going to hear from Chris Duerdon, the Jubilee+ Projects and Operations Manager and she’s going to explore with us about seeking justice whilst also holding on to mercy, with some great examples! This content was originally recorded for the Churches That Change Communities conference 2024.

14 min
9 JAN

Voice Raisers: Mercy-Bringers with Natalie Williams

Welcome to our new special series called Voice Raisers. Each of these episodes focuses on a part of the Bible’s call to be change-bringers to the people in our communities. Today’s message comes from Natalie Williams, the CEO of Jubilee+, and author of the amazing book 'Tis Mercy All. On Friday 10th January the ’Tis Mercy All Audiobook is launched, read by Natalie herself. You can buy it here, or wherever you get your audiobooks. Do recommend it to your friends who would love to dig deeper into the often overlooked spiritual discipline of mercy. Natalie touches on some of the themes of the book in today's episode, originally recorded for the Churches that Change Communities Conference.

16 min
21/12/2024

Working to Empower: Matt Parfitt and Ben Topliss

Our episode today comes with a health warning, it may change your life! Matt Parfitt and Ben Topliss share with us God’s vision for people in poverty; not just relief but release. How can we provide pathways for people to come out of poverty, and stay out? Matt Parfitt gave up his career as a teacher to set up Grace Enterprises, while Ben is the leader of Grace Church Nottingham. We hear how the businesses they have set up have brought more than just jobs to the people in their community. This is a talk from the Churches that Change Communities Conference, held in Liverpool in November.

39 min
20/12/2024

A Place to Belong: Rachel Wilson and Dr Naomi Fox

In today's seminar Rachel Wilson from Jubilee+ explores the relationship between poverty and learning disabilities, and draws on great work being done by churches around the country to help change the odds for individuals and families. Finishing with an interview with Dr Naomi Fox, the pioneer and CEO behind UK charity, Growing Hope. Rachel lives in Eastbourne with her husband Andrew and three children. The couple drew on their personal experience of raising children with autism in a book titled ‘The Life You Never Expected: Learning to Thrive while Parenting Children with Special Needs’. Rachel has a heart for the vulnerable and marginalised, and for serving churches which reach and welcome those most in need.

57 min
19/12/2024

Sick Society: Andy Knox

Today’s seminar, recorded at the Churches that Change Communities in Liverpool, is from Dr. Andy Knox. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a GP and healthcare leader, Andy delves into how inequality and injustice are fuelling a healthcare crisis and how we can invest in hospitality, and being hosted and be part of God’s plan for the restoration of all things. But it’s not all bad news. Andy brings a hopeful message, offering insights into the antidote that can help us build a kinder, fairer society where everyone can thrive. Andy shares from his vast experience, including his work as Associate Medical Director for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, his teaching role at Lancaster University, and his thought leadership at the King’s Fund and NHS Assembly. Buy Andy’s important book Sick Society here.

42 min
18/12/2024

Generation Justice: Charlie MacDonald and Dan Glover

We are joined by Charlie MacDonald and Dan Glover to talk about Gen Z, or Generation Z, who are typically defined as people born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s. How can Generation Z’s passion for justice inspire the rest of the church, and how can we connect with them, and help them to connect that to the God of justice who we serve? Charlie MacDonald oversees schools work for London City Mission as well as being part of the Jubilee+ core team. Dan grew up in Brighton and has lived in Hastings for the past eight years and is the Youth Pastor at the brilliantly named King’s Church 1066! Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019%3A1-10&version=NIV

48 min
17/12/2024

Mission Mapping: Tom Grant

As part of our special series featuring seminars from the Churches that Change Communities Conference we will hear from Tom Grant, a great communicator with a passion for urban church ministry and community transformation. Tom is the Head of Proximity, a new resource hub designed to empower the urban church. He’s also the minister of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in North Liverpool. In this episode, Tom introduces us to Mission Mapping, a practical tool to help you and your church better understand and serve your neighbourhood. Whether you’re new to your area or have lived there your whole life, mission mapping can help uncover what’s special about our communities and highlight opportunities for bringing hope and transformation. You can download the Mission Mapping tool at proximityhub.org where you can also sign up to get more support and resources.

38 min
16/12/2024

A View From Westminster: Alasdaire Duerden

We’re joined by Alasdaire Duerden today, for his seminar at the Churches that Change Communities Conference. As our nation faces an array of challenges—from housing and education to mental health and local council funding—Alasdaire helps us to consider how the Church can respond with hope and light. Alasdaire is a civil servant with over 30 years of experience working to improve outcomes for disadvantaged families, children, and young people. He is currently leading the delivery of a £70m programme designed to improve systems for those with special educational needs. Alasdaire is part of City Church Sheffield.

54 min

TRAILER

Welcome to the Jubilee Plus Podcast!

A few months before the pandemic, Jubilee+ published a booklet called A Deepening Crisis? Though we had a strong prophetic sense that life was about to become even harder for those in poverty, we couldn’t foresee what would cause this to happen. In the three years since then, the landscape of poverty in our nation has changed dramatically. Our social justice activities have had to adapt, sometimes repeatedly, in light of the pandemic, and now many in our communities are facing the devastating impact of the cost of living crisis. It sounds bleak, but we are not without hope. We’re expectant for a fresh move of God’s power at work across the UK, bringing mercy and justice into the very DNA of our churches, raising leaders from all backgrounds, and sparking seeds of revival. We believe our time together at our 12th Churches that Change Communities conference will be really significant, as we gather leaders and activists to be renewed afresh for the challenges ahead. The day will include worship, teaching and ministry, and our prayer is that you will leave envisioned, equipped and encouraged. Book onto at the conference here. Here on the Jubilee Plus Podcast Abi Thomas will be bringing you bonus material from the conference from some of the incredible teachers and activists. Our first full episode will be available on the 12th November. If you are in Milton Keynes, why not say hello! MUSIC: Living in the shadow (feat. Samu'el) from Let Him Reign by Owen O'Brien Used with permission and with our thanks!

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We’re expectant for a fresh move of God’s power at work across the UK, bringing mercy and justice into the very DNA of our churches, raising leaders from all backgrounds, and sparking seeds of revival. We recently gathered in Liverpool and online for our 14th Churches that Change Communities conference and we will be releasing content recorded on the day throughout the month of December. Find this and more on the Jubilee Plus podcast.

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Abi Thomas
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