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In:Dependence FIEC
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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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Assassination Attempts, Changes from Government, and Resigning After Success // In the News
Did strong rhetoric lead to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump? How do you deal well with change? What can we learn from Gareth Southgate's resignation?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
Update on Affinity and The Gospel Coalition UK (affinity.org.uk)
Seminar Options at the 2024 Leaders' Conference (fiec.org.uk)
Trump rally shooting: Ex-president injured in assassination attempt at rally that leaves spectator and gunman dead (news.sky.com)
Labour’s first week: Eight key plans, and the challenges ahead (bbc.co.uk)
Strictly to give stars chaperones after complaints (bbc.co.uk)
Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain (skysports.com)
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 and FIEC update
08:59 - Assassination attempt on Donald Trump and strong rhetoric
15:28 - Quick changes from the new UK government
20:34 - Allowing change to happen
24:02 - Issues for church leaders to be aware of from the King's Speech
26:20 - Chaperones to check behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing
31:50 - Gareth Southgate resigning after success -
What to Expect at the 2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference
Our Leaders' Conference this year is exploring healthy church leadership by looking to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and learning to love like Jesus.
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director) and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss what you can expect from the conference: the theme, the programme, the speakers, the seminars and tracks, the venue, and the post-conference event.
Book before the end of September to get an advance discount.
Show notes
2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference - book now (fiec.org.uk)
The Ministry of Administration (with Gavin Smith) (fiec.org.uk)
The Church Office (thechurchoffice.co.uk)
Practical Shepherding (practicalshepherding.com)
The Unhurried Pastor, Brian Croft (thegoodbook.co.uk)
You can 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
00:30 - What is the Leaders' Conference?
05:02 - Who is the conference for?
06:24 - Brian Croft
08:38 - Bible teaching on the Good Shepherd
11:42 - Seminar sessions
18:16 - New seminar tracks for new and experienced church leaders
23:34 - Gathering in Blackpool
25:58 - New post-conference event -
General Election Results, 'Conversion Therapy' Bans, and Baton Passing // In the News
What do the general election results mean for church leaders? What might a 'conversion therapy' ban look like? What can leaders learn from Joe Biden and the upcoming US election?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North of England) discuss the results of the 2024 general election and other stories in the news over the past weeks.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
Realising Justification (with Glynn Harrison) (fiec.org.uk)
Starmer vows to serve whole UK as new Labour PM (bbc.co.uk)
Navigating new laws on Conversion Practices: A Pastoral Approach to Compassion and Legal Compliance (thepastorsheart.net)
Donald Trump and Joe Biden: The key moments in the first US presidential election debate (news.sky.com)
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
05:17 - Do the election results display a divided country?
12:06 - Christians in Parliament
13:38 - Responding to the election on Sunday morning
22:25 - Proposals for 'conversion therapy' bans
33:07 - US election debate and passing on the baton -
The Beauty of Intergenerational Church (with Graeme Shanks and Rachel Sloan)
The diversity of the local church is a beautiful and unique thing. The different generations in our churches offer an opportunity to grow in faith together and witness to the world around.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graeme Shanks (Bruntsfield Evangelical Church, Edinburgh) and Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry and Women's Ministry Coordinator at Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh) to discuss how an intergenerational church shows the beauty of the church to those around, how that works out in practice, and first steps towards becoming truly intergenerational.
Show notes
Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for The Future, Jean Twenge (amazon.co.uk)
From Generation to Generation, Graeme Shanks (fiec.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
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00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - The beauty of the church
08:50 - Generations in the church
14:51 - Intergenerational church in practice
20:57 - Moving from cross-generational to inter-generational
26:00 - The importance of listening well
28:28 - The witness of intergenerational church
32:01 - First steps towards intergenerational church -
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:
Instagram
Facebook
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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:
Instagram
Facebook
X
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
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