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Thoughts of a Vicar on the latest Christian news. monoingles.substack.com

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General Synod’s LLF Vote What Was Decided — And What Wasn’t!

Last week General Synod voted to conclude the Living in Love and Faith process. Headlines quickly declared that the Church of England had “abandoned” same-sex blessing plans. But what was actually decided? And what does the vote really mean for the future direction of the Church? In this podcast, I walk carefully through the motion, the amendments, and the vote by Houses. We look at what passed, what failed, why the bishops voted as they did, and how different media outlets framed the outcome. More importantly, we ask the deeper question beneath the sexuality debate: what does this moment reveal about authority, Scripture, unity, and the coherence of the Church? This was not a final theological settlement. It was the end of one synodical phase and the beginning of another. The debate has not disappeared. It has shifted form. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

10 min
FEB 6

Who Decides What Gets Preached in Church?

This week, reports emerged that clergy in the Diocese of London are being encouraged to address anti-racism in sermons as part of a wider racial-justice initiative. While Christians are called to love our neighbour and oppose racism, this raises a deeper question: what must always remain at the centre of Christian preaching?In this podcast, I look at the facts behind the story, reflect on the biblical foundations for justice and unity, and consider why the apostles insisted that the ministry of the Word must remain central to the life of the Church. We also think about what this means for local parishes, faithful preaching, and the future of the Church of England. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

11 min
JAN 30

New Archbishop - What We Did and Didn't Hear!

In the days leading up to the confirmation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, a series of interviews set out her priorities and vision for the Church of England. Much was said about unity, care, listening, safeguarding, and healing. And much of it was said sincerely. But moments like this also teach us by what is left unsaid. In this podcast, I reflect carefully on the language used in those interviews before the confirmation, the themes that were emphasised, and the quiet absence many faithful Christians felt. This is not about motives, personalities, or outrage. It is about what the Church names at moments of direction-setting, and why the gospel of Jesus Christ cannot simply be assumed. I explore what biblical hope actually is, why proclamation matters alongside pastoral care, and how faithful local churches continue their work even when the national Church feels distant. In a time of confusion, the call is not to shout louder, but to remain steady, clear, and faithful. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

9 min
JAN 30

Step By Step – Psalm 119:105

God rarely reveals the whole road at once. The psalmist reminds believers that God gives enough light for the next faithful step. This verse encourages trust and obedience when direction feels partial but God’s presence is sure. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

4 min
JAN 23

When a Church Process Ends Without a Theological Answer!

In this podcast, I look carefully at what the House of Bishops is saying as the Living in Love and Faith process comes to a close, what is being concluded, and what is being deferred into future Synods, working groups, and legislation.I explore why a process can end without theological resolution, how that ambiguity travels beyond Synod into parish life, worship, formation, and family conversations, and how faithful Christians can understand the season the Church of England is now entering.I also reflect on what faithfulness looks like in a time of extended discernment and invite clergy and laity to consider standing for General Synod as an act of service and stewardship for the faith entrusted to us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

10 min
JAN 21

The Abortion Crisis Nobody's Talking About

In 2023, nearly one third of pregnancies in the UK ended in abortion. That single fact should give us pause.In this podcast, I look carefully at the latest abortion figures and ask what they reveal, not just about policy or economics, but about how we now understand life, responsibility, and compassion. This is not a culture-war rant, and it is not aimed at condemning women. It is a pastoral and biblical reflection on a moment that should sober the Church and call us back to faithfulness.I explore the generational cost of abortion, the pressures many women face, the Church’s historic teaching on the sanctity of life, and the need for a response marked by truth, mercy, and real support. Above all, I ask what it means to live faithfully as Christians when something has quietly become normal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

8 min
JAN 19

When Saying ‘Jesus’ Makes People Uncomfortable—and How We Respond

What happens when someone calmly names Jesus in public, and the room shifts?In this video, I reflect on a recent BBC News interview in which 18-year-old rapper DC3 named Jesus Christ as his greatest hero, and the reaction that followed. Not to stir outrage, assign motives, or fuel culture-war narratives, but to ask a deeper question: why are we still surprised when the name of Jesus makes people uncomfortable?Jesus warned his followers that this would happen. The challenge for Christians is not spotting discomfort, but deciding how we respond when it surfaces. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

8 min
JAN 15

Living in Love and Faith - What Now?

This podcast is for those who feel clear about what is happening in the Church, but also tired by it. It reflects on what faithfulness looks like in seasons of uncertainty — not as withdrawal, but as steadiness rooted in Christ. I talk about why clarity does not always bring peace, why not everyone is called to fight every battle, and how Scripture gives us permission to remain faithful without becoming brittle, reactive, or exhausted. This is not a call to disengage. It is a call to attend to the right things: prayer, Scripture, and the responsibilities God has actually given us, in ordinary parishes and ordinary weeks. The future of the Church will not be decided only in meetings and statements. It will also be shaped by the kind of Christians we become in the meantime. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

6 min

Thoughts of a Vicar on the latest Christian news. monoingles.substack.com

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2024 - 2026
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