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Discussion on current events relating to justice and peace from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). JPIT is Baptists Together, the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church working together for peace and justice.

  1. 06/13/2025

    10 Minutes on the Comprehensive Spending Review: Insights and Implications

    Join Alex Clare-Young and Paul Morrison from the Joint Public Issues Team as they delve into the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and its impact on government departmental budgets over the next three years. The episode explores the implications of the CSR on poverty, local government funding, and international development, highlighting the significant reductions in the aid budget. Through detailed analysis, Alex and Paul discuss the justice-related aspects, including the continuation of the poverty and resilience fund for local authorities, while raising concerns about the limitations and potential consequences of the current plans, particularly the insufficient focus on tackling wealth inequality and poverty.

    12 min

  2. 04/03/2025

    10 minutes on The Spring Statement

    In this episode of 10 minutes on (or 16 minutes on!) Florence interviews Paul Morrison about the Spring Statement. They focus on the changes to the Benefit System and the impact on poverty in the UK. For more on the Spring Statement head to our blog: https://jpit.uk/response-to-the-spring-statement

    15 min

  3. 03/03/2025

    10 minutes on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

    Welcome to 10 minutes on, a podcast from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). The 5th of March is the International day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation awareness.  Steve Hucklesby speaks to JPIT intern Florence about what this means, and  They mention two treaties, the Nuclear Non-proliferation treaty (NPT, 1968) and the more recent Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW, 2017) Steve explains the status of these nuclear treaties at this time global tensions with the US, Europe and Russia. The discussion also covers the impact of Trump, implications for the UK and what a christian response could be.   For more of JPIT's work on peacemaking head to: - jpit.uk/peacemaking And for JPIT's work on modern warfare head to: - jpit.uk/foa

    12 min

  4. 02/12/2025

    10 minutes on Rural Mental Health Week

    Listen to Sarah, Helen and David discuss Rural Mental Health Week, and provide valuable questions and advice to ensure that mental health is a top priority in rural spaces.   Useful Links: Farm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies - YellowWellies.org  #MindYourHead campaign week 10-16 Feb Methodist rural mission & ministry page - Rural Mission & Ministry - The Methodist Church FCN website & helpline number – Contact FCN - Farming Community Network Feel free to get in touch with Sarah directly – hulmes@methodistchurch.org.uk   Find us on: * X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/public.issues * Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues * YouTube youtube.com/publicissues * Website jpit.uk/

    23 min

  5. 01/16/2025

    10 Minutes on Peace and Arms with Bishop William Kenney

    This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Bishop William Kenney, Titula Bishop of Midica. Bishop Kenny is a long-term opponent of nuclear weapons and advocate for peace and justice, bringing a Catholic perspective.    Resources: Bishop William Kenneys work "Called to be Peacemakers" JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.   Find us on: * X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/public.issues * Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues * YouTube youtube.com/publicissues * Website jpit.uk/

    12 min

  6. 12/18/2024

    10 Minutes on the role of the Church in Disarmament

    This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, Human Rights and Disarmament advocate at the World Council of Churches.   Resources: World Council of Churches: oikoumene.org JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.   Find us on: * X/Twitter x.com/publicissues * Instagram instagram.com/public.issues * Facebook facebook.com/jointpublicissues * YouTube youtube.com/publicissues * Website jpit.uk/

    9 min
  7. 10 minutes on the assisted dying bill

    11/20/2024

    10 minutes on the assisted dying bill

    With Westminster Parliament's second reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on 29th November, Steve Tinning and Nathan McGuire unpack the bill’s context, ethical implications, and how JPIT denominations are responding.   Read More: https://jpit.uk/assisted-dying-bill-2024

    16 min

  8. 11/06/2024

    10 minutes on the US Election with Steve Hucklesby

    This episode is on the results of US Presidential Election, released this morning. In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team speak to Steve, JPIT's policy advisor on International Affairs. They discuss the US Presidential Election, and the implications this will have for both the US, and the rest of the world. Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/nov/06/us-presidential-election-2024-donald-trump-kamala-harris-latest-news-updates https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cj3ergr8209t Find us on: X/Twitter: x.com/publicissues Instagram: instagram.com/public.issues Facebook: facebook.com/jointpublicissues YouTube: youtube.com/publicissues Website: jpit.uk

    11 min
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Discussion on current events relating to justice and peace from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). JPIT is Baptists Together, the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church working together for peace and justice.

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  • Creator
    Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT)
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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