The Project Violet Podcast

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Project Violet is investigating women’s experiences in ministry whilst developing women ministers. It seeks to understand more fully the theological, missional, and structural obstacles women ministers face in the Baptist community in Great Britain and identify ways forward. These podcasts share some of the findings of the project. See also the website www.projectviolet.org.uk

  1. 10/28/2025

    S3 Episode 6 - David Mayne and Mark Fairweather-Tall

    How have Regional Associations responded to the requests for change emerging from Project Violet.  David Mayne and Mark Fairweather-Tall talk about the responses in their Associations and the way in which some associations are collaborating to support each other in implementation.

    32 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    S3 Episode 5 - Ken Benjamin Part 2

    Ken Benjamin digs deeper into the experience of leading larger churches with Ali Summers, Lisa Holmes and Ellen Wild.

    24 min

  3. 10/14/2025

    S3 Episode 4 - Ken Benjamin Part 1

    Larger Baptist Churches are less likely to have a woman as lead minister.  Ken Benjamin talks with Ali Summers, Lisa Holmes, Ellen Wild about why that is and their experiences of leading larger churches.

    32 min

  4. 10/07/2025

    S3 Episode 3 - Beth Powney

    A group of Baptist Regional Associations are working together to provide leadership development for women ministers.  In this episode Beth Powney talks about what is planned and how it builds on the original MagnifyYou programme.

    23 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    S3 Episode 2 - Claire and Brian Nicholls

    How do churches ensure they act fairly and in line with their beliefs when recruiting ministers?  This episode looks at resources prepared by Claire Nicholls and Brian Nicholls drawing on their experience as Regional Ministers.

    37 min

  6. 09/23/2025

    S3 Episode 1 - Ruth Moriarty

    How do churches make decisions in a way that includes all their members?  This episode explores the work done by Ruth Moriarty on Slow Wisdom and shows how it is supporting the changes requested by Project Violet.

    23 min

  7. 05/18/2024

    S2 Episode 15 - Carol Bostridge

    This episode introduces Carol Bostridge who at the time of her research was a Regional Minister within London Baptist Association.  She is now retired and busy!  Carol’s research was about the way in which a woman’s marital status affected her experience of ministry.

    8 min

  8. 05/17/2024

    S2 Episode 14 - Afi Kirk

    This episode introduces Afi Kirk who is pastor at Blackheath and Charlton Baptist Church in London.  Afi researched the financial barriers to training and accreditation for women whose calling is recognised.

    8 min
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Project Violet is investigating women’s experiences in ministry whilst developing women ministers. It seeks to understand more fully the theological, missional, and structural obstacles women ministers face in the Baptist community in Great Britain and identify ways forward. These podcasts share some of the findings of the project. See also the website www.projectviolet.org.uk

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
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