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The official FIEC podcast, where you'll hear discussions and interviews on church leadership, theology, and current affairs from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests. The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical (FIEC) is a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.

  1. 5h ago

    Health, Safety, and Loving One Another

    Health and safety is an important issue for all church leaders as a way to help us care for and love one another. Health and safety is not just a box-ticking exercise, nor a necessary response to interfering authorities. A proper regard for people's well-being goes to the heart of Christian ministry. As church leaders, we should be invested in it, and glad to be - seeing it as a positive way of caring for and loving others. In this episode of In:Dependence, Becky Thomas, FIEC's Director for Church Governance, joins Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) to talk about risk, keeping people safe, and why we should all be on board. Show notes Church Policies and Templates (FIEC)Protecting People (FIEC)Risk Assessment templates (FIEC)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 00:00 - The importance of keeping people safe 02:52 - Health and safety is for every church leader 09:38 - Eliminating risk? 14:30 - Re-using and refining risk assessments 18:01 - First steps towards health and safety 21:47 - Communicating health and safety to the church 25:00 - Using templates 27:46 - Help and resources for health and safety

    Health, Safety, and Loving One Another

  2. Sep 4

    Big Church Festival, Andy Burnham's Style, and JD Vance's End Times // In the News

    How do we reconcile tragedy at Christian events? When is style too much over substance? Does the Antichrist walk among us? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past weeks and lessons we can learn from them for church leadership. Show notes FIEC Leaders' Conference 2026 (FIEC)Rising Lights 2027 (Rising Lights)Planters conference (FIEC)Journeys conference (FIEC)Church leads tributes for man killed at festival (BBC)Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics (BBC)Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP (BBC)JD Vance says he’s doing ‘God’s work – and if that leads to the end times, OK’ (The Guardian)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 00:00 - FIEC update 06:57 - Big Church Festival tragedy 13:29 - Andy Burnham and style or substance 19:07 - Keir Starmer and moving on 23:16 - JD Vance and the end times

    Big Church Festival, Andy Burnham's Style, and JD Vance's End Times // In the News

  3. Aug 3

    Pour Out Your Hearts (FIEC Leaders' Conference 2026)

    God who delights in those who "pour out their hearts to him" (Psalm 62:8). Explore what this means in church life at the 2026 Leaders' Conference. In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) talk about the FIEC Leaders' Conference and why we chose the theme of prayer for 2026. Show notes Dates: Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 November, 2026Tickets: £285 per person when booking before 6 OctoberFind out more and book: https://fiec.org.uk/events/leaders-conference-2026 About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 00:00 - What is the FIEC Leaders' Conference? 02:48 - 2026 theme: Pour Out Your Hearts 07:00 - Seminars, marriage MOT track, drop-ins, and more 09:17 - After-event: leading a prayerful church 10:58 - How will the conference help you with prayer?

    Pour Out Your Hearts (FIEC Leaders' Conference 2026)

  4. Jul 27

    A Northern PM, Death Sentences, and World Cup Happiness // In the News

    What does the PM's northern office teach us about mission? What is a gospel response to the death penalty? Does football bring happiness? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past weeks. Show notes: Rising Lights 2027 (FIEC)Leaders' Conference 2026 (FIEC)Navigate Church Planting Challenges Together (cohorts) (FIEC)Behind the scenes at Number 10 as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister (BBC)What does Manchester think of new Number 10 North? (BBC)Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in UK, granted posthumous conditional pardon (The Guardian)Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football' (BBC Sport)England and France players lauded for praying together after World Cup thriller (The Independent) About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 00:00 - Giving thanks for holidays 02:49 - FIEC update 09:49 - Andy Burnham, Prime Minister 16:00 - Valuing the whole UK 19:18 - Ruth Ellis' death sentence and the gospel 27:18 - The World Cup and happiness

    A Northern PM, Death Sentences, and World Cup Happiness // In the News

  5. Jul 10

    The Leader as Preacher (with Colin Smith)

    We all value good preaching and want to encourage it in our churches. How do preachers develop and grow in this skill for the sake of the gospel? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) is joined by Colin Smith (Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible) to talk about preaching. Colin shares his preaching experiences, advice, and encouragement from 46 years of pastoral ministry in London (Enfield Town Community Church) and Chicago (The Orchard Church). Show notes Open the Bible (Open the Bible) About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 00:00 - Introduction 03:59 - Developing a preaching style and strategy 12:12 - Pace in preaching 15:25 - Variety in preaching God's word 18:24 - Using commentaries when preaching 22:13 - Preaching different genres 24:38 - A weekly pattern for preaching 29:33 - Stand out sermons

    The Leader as Preacher (with Colin Smith)

  6. Jul 3

    'Conversion Therapy' Again, Ben Stokes, and Dressing Correctly // In the News

    Should church leaders be fearful of another "conversion therapy" ban? How can you leave your role well? What should preachers wear? In this episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news and what lessons we can learn for church leadership. 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)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 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?

    'Conversion Therapy' Again, Ben Stokes, and Dressing Correctly // In the News

  7. Jun 25

    The Leader as Steward (with Colin Smith)

    Church leaders can be described as stewards of the mystery of God and his church. How does this description help leaders in their ministry? In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Associate National Director) is joined by Colin Smith (Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible) to discuss the parable of the faithful manager in Luke 12:42-48. This episode was recorded at the 2026 European Leadership Forum where Colin preached from this passage. In this episode, he helps to unpack a little more of the parable and see how it applies - in both its warnings and encouragements - to leaders serving in our churches. Show notes Open the Bible (openthebible.org.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 00:00 - Introducing Colin Smith 03:48 - Church leaders are stewards 07:29 - The parable of the faithful steward 11:03 - The temptation to be harsh 13:43 - The temptation to self-indulgence 17:00 - Stewarding your time 21:16 - Serving food at the proper time 23:49 - Stewarding in the light of the Lord's return 26:43 - Advice for faithful stewards

    The Leader as Steward (with Colin Smith)

  8. Jun 19

    Choosing Leaders, Adoption & Abortion, and Banning Social Media // In the News

    What is the best way to choose our leaders? How do we pastor those impacted by adoption and abortion? Is social media that bad for us? In this episode, Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, and John Stevens discuss stories in the news from the past weeks and what lessons we can learn from them for church leadership. Show notes: FIEC Leaders' Conference 2026 - earlybird price ends 20 July (FIEC)Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win (BBC)Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions (BBC)How will Starmer’s social media ban work? (The Telegraph)Japanese fans deliver incredible gesture after World Cup clash with Netherlands (Independent)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders. Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. 00:00 - FIEC update 03:56 - Andy Burnham: MP or PM? 14:54 - Forced adoptions, abortion, and supporting pregnant mothers 19:46 - Pastoring people impacted by adoption and abortion 23:42 - Social media ban for under 16s 31:35 - Culture change from rules and laws

    Choosing Leaders, Adoption & Abortion, and Banning Social Media // In the News
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The official FIEC podcast, where you'll hear discussions and interviews on church leadership, theology, and current affairs from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests. The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical (FIEC) is a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.

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    FIEC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    267
  • Rating
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