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In:Dependence FIEC
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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Majority Government, Churches for Sale, and McIlory's Reconciliation // In the News
How can we lead fairly when one group has a majority of power? Why are church buildings in Scotland being sold off? How does Rory McIlroy's marriage reflect the gospel?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the news over the past fortnight.
Show notes
FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
Impassioned Question Time audience puts leaders on the spot (bbc.co.uk)
General Election: How to Think Christianly (fiec.org.uk)
How Christian charities and churches can engage in politics (edwardconnor.com)
Hundred of Scottish churches up for sale as UK turns away from Christianity (telegraph.co.uk)
What All Churches Can Learn from Scotland's Census (fiec.org.uk)
Rory McIlroy’s divorce off before US Open as couple resolve differences (theguardian.com)
Post Office campaigner Alan Bates given knighthood - but insists there's still 'work to do' (news.sky.com)
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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00:00 - Introduction & FIEC news
07:06 - General election swing?
18:38 - Church of Scotland church buildings for sale
24:04 - Rory McIlroy's reconciliation
29:04 - Sir Alan Bates -
General Election: How to Think Christianly (with Simon Calvert)
A surprise general election brings with it temptations to grumble and divide. How can we help our churches to think "Christianly" about the election as they come to vote? How can we keep unity even when our political opinions may differ?
On this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Simon Calver (The Christian Institute) to discuss the general election, biblical principles on voting, and how to disagree well with other Christians.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
Some sad news about our Director, Colin Hart (christian.org.uk)
The Christian Mind: How Should a Christian Think?, Harry Blamires (amazon.co.uk)
Election Briefing 2024 (christian.org.uk)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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00:00 - Introduction
02:16 - Remembering Colin Hart
04:12 - Thanking God for the UK government
07:54 - The privilege of voting in an election
12:53 - Teaching biblical principles about voting
20:47 - Complexity in politics and policies
24:00 - Keeping unity through an election -
Living in a Technological Age (with Nathan Weston)
How can we help those in our churches to flourish as they live as believers in an age of technology? How can leaders set an example in their living with technology?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Nathan Weston (Moorlands Church, Lancaster) to discuss technology, its effect on our lives, and how we can disciple people to live well in a society full of technology.
You can watch a video of this podcast and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
A Theology of Technology (fiec.org.uk)
Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age (crossway.org)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Instagram
Facebook
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00:00 - Introduction
04:39 - Living with technology as church leaders
15:52 - Redeeming technology in our lives
20:11 - Pastoring people with a better vision for technology
27:06 - Helping parents with technology -
D-Day 80, Election Debates, and Rob Burrow // In the News
What reflections are there to be had from the D-Day anniversary? How can we learn from the TV election debates? What can we take from Rob Burrow's heroism and friendship?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the big stories in the news over the past fortnight.
Show notes
ChristChurch Harborough Sermon Library (christchurchharborough.org.uk)
FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
Donald Trump Found Guilty (twr.org.uk)
In pictures: Events commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day (bbc.co.uk)
General Election 2024: Key moments from first TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer (news.sky.com)
Rob Burrow: Rugby league great urges people 'don't waste a moment' in final message (skysports.com)
Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over Leeds marathon finish (bbc.co.uk)
'Strong argument Southgate got big calls right' (bbc.co.uk)
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Instagram
Facebook
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00:00 - Introduction and FIEC news
04:48 - D-Day 80th anniversary
09:46 - The power of eye-witness testimony
13:08 - Rishi Sunak leaves D-Day ceremony early
18:20 - Election debates and murky promises
24:41 - Rob Burrow: "live in the moment"
29:53 - Gareth Southgate's difficult decisions -
Sport on Sundays (with Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid)
How can biblical principles help us flourish as Christians in a society that values sporting activities on Sunday mornings?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graham Daniels (Christians in Sport) and Jonny Reid (Christians in Sport and Town Church Bicester) to discuss the challenges that Sunday sport presents for churches, the importance of the gathered church, and the biblical principles that we can hold out to help believers flourish.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
Why church is so important for sportspeople (christiansinsport.org.uk)
Should I play sport on a Sunday? (christiansinsport.org.uk)
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Instagram
Facebook
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00:00 - Introduction02:37 - Sport on Sunday is here to stay05:25 - The importance of gathering together15:21 - When your children want to play on Sunday morning18:38 - Mission on Sunday mornings22:08 - Sport on Sunday for church leaders24:14 - Principles before application27:14 - Teaching the importance of church to children -
Pastoring Through a General Election
As we approach a general election, we need to help those in our churches to be confident in God's sovereignty, to be prayerful, and to be thoughtful in decision-making.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Justin Gill (FIEC IT Manager) discuss the lead-up to the 2024 general election, how Christians should think about voting, and how church leaders can pastor their churches through the vote.
Show notes
Thinking faithfully about politics - survey results (eauk.org)
General election - Evangelical Alliance (eauk.org)
engaGE24 - CARE (engage24.org.uk)
General Election 2024 - Christian Institute (christian.org.uk)
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Instagram
Facebook
X
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Praise for a fair democracy
09:18 - General election quiz!
14:08 - Do the polls tell a true story?
16:36 - Should Christians focus on ethical issues when voting?
23:49 - Pastoring the church through the election
29:54 - Should Christians vote for Christian candidates?
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