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Music Network: The Sound of Easter: a musical outreach in Austria
Two students share their experience of Operation Mobilisation’s musical outreach ‘The Sound of Easter’ in Austria, Easter 2019
Read morePolitics Network: Policy-making: the Good, the Bad and the Christian
Politics is all about policy, but what is policy? How should we think about it as Christians? What sort of policy should we pursue? All these questions and more are answered in this piece.
Read moreScience Network: The cross, the tomb, and the scientist
Easter is just around the corner. I know this because slowly but surely, everything is turning pastel-coloured. In most years this would be visible in the cheery yellow and pink shop window displays that appear in the centre of Cambridge, where I live, featuring bunnies and baskets of painted eggs. …
Read moreTheology Network: "Messiah" in the Old Testament (Introduction): The New Testament Interpretation of the Old
A series on the centrality of the concept of Messiah for the Old Testament. In the introduction, the New Testament is evaluated as a lens in which to understanding Old Testament theology.
Read moreTheology Network: "Messiah" in the Old Testament (Part 5): The Messiah as the New Moses
A series on the centrality of the concept of Messiah for the Old Testament
Read moreTheology Network: "Messiah" in the Old Testament (Part 7): The Messiah as the Corner Stone
A series on the centrality of the concept of Messiah for the Old Testament
Read moreTheology Network: For the Bible tells me so? The roles of faith and evidence in believing the Bible
Read moreTheology Network: The Theology of the End and the End of Theology
Dan Strange talks about how a well grounded eschatological mindset can provide the perspective and direction for theology that is not only faithful and thoughtful, but also relevant and eternally significant.
Read moreLaw Network: The Book of the Law Found
Read moreMusic Network: Being in the music world but not of the music world
A summary of Jonathan Girling’s Music Network talk at Word Alive 2019
Read moreMusic Network: Seeing every piece of music-making through the lens of the Gospel
Principles from Ted Turnau’s book ‘Popologetics’ applied to music-making
Read moreMusic Network: The tongue: the music student's most powerful instrument of all (Part 1)
Bible teaching on the power of the tongue, applied to the world of music
Read moreMusic Network: The tongue: the music student's most powerful instrument of all (Part 2)
More Bible teaching on the power of the tongue, applied to the world of music
Read moreMusic Network: Using musical analogies to explain the gospel
How using the language of the music world can help explain various Christian beliefs
Read moreMusic Network: A musician stands at the gate of the year
Thoughts on how to respond to the recent drastic diminishment of the music industry.
Read moreMusic Network: What is the role of trumpets in the Bible?
Some of the key ways in which the trumpet features throughout the Bible
Read moreMusic Network: A Life of Worship: Focusing the thing I love most towards the One I love most
Cambridge music student Hannah Patterson reflects on the online MN Autumn Gatherings 2020
Read morePolitics Network: The Tragedy of the Sexual Revolution: An Experiment in Rejecting Christian Moral Norms.
We believe that God gives us His Word for our good - what happens then when we reject biblically ethics and go our own way. We take a little look at the example of the sexual revolution to find out…
Read morePolitics Network: Zahawi's Defiance Shows the Need for the Gospel in our Politics
Following yet more scandals coming out of the Government, Adam provides some of his thoughts.
Read morePolitics Network: Should Christians Delight in the Law of the Lord?
What are we to make of the Old Testament Law as politically engaged Christians in 21st Century Britain? Ben helps us think through the Bible’s teaching on this matter.
Read morePolitics Network: The Big Questions Asked in the Corridors of Power
Former MP Jeremy Lefroy reflects on some of the big things he got asked during his time as a Parliamentarian.
Read morePolitics Network: Trusting in the Gospel as we Work in the Public Square
Former Politics Network member Josh takes a look at Acts 17 and what we can learn from Paul’s public defence of the Gospel in our political work.
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 3: The Fall
The third session in our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 4: The Days of Noah
The fourth session in our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 5: Israel and the Law
The fifth session in our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 6: Israel and the King
The sixth session in our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 7: The Exile
The seventh session in our series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 8: The Gospels
The eighth session in our series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’.
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 9: The Early Church
The ninth session in our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’.
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 10: The New Creation
The tenth session in our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’
Read morePolitics Network: Discussion - 'The Liturgy Of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of our Neighbour' by Kaitlyn Schiess
Here is a starter to get you chatting about Kaitlyn Schiess’ helpful book ‘The Liturgy of Politics’
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self - Carl Trueman (2020)
Here guest author, Tom Marsh, helps us to grapple with the content of Carl Trueman’s book ‘The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self’.
Read morePolitics Network: Confronting the Challenges Facing the NHS
How should we approach the NHS as Christians going forward into the 21st Century? A Doctor takes us through some of his thoughts…
Read moreScience Network: Scientific virtues and the fruit of the Spirit — Curiosity
Esther Fordwor reflects on curiosity as a virtue in scientific research.
Read moreScience Network: Scientific virtues and the fruit of the Spirit – Integrity
Andrew Rogers reflects on integrity as a virtue in science.
Read moreScience Network: Scientific virtues and the fruit of the Spirit – Kindness
Joycelyn Tan reflects on kindness as a virtue in research.
Read moreScience Network: Scientific virtues and the fruit of the Spirit – Peace
Zi Yang Chew writes about peace as a virtue in scientific research.
Read moreScience Network: Empiricism and the incarnation: how the scientific method helps us understand Christmas
How do you feel when you’re proven wrong about something? Imagine you’re sat around on Christmas afternoon, chatting about a family story from a few Christmases ago. You’re insistent that you remember things happening a certain way. But when the childhood photo album comes out, …
Read moreScience Network: If science explains the origin of the universe, do I still need God?
Speaking at a Science Network online event in October 2020, Dr Alexander Fink addresses the question: ‘If science explains the origin of the universe, do I still need God?’
Read moreScience Network: As a scientist, can I really take the miraculous claims of the Bible seriously?
Speaking at a Science Network online event in November 2020, Dr Denis Alexander addresses the question: ‘As a scientist, can I really take the miraculous claims of the Bible seriously?’
Read moreTeaching Network: Shaped by the Cross: What Difference Does it Make When We Teach in the Light of Jesus' Death?
Read moreTheology Network: "Messiah" in the Old Testament (Part 3): The Messiah as Perfect King
A series on the centrality of the concept of Messiah for the Old Testament
Read moreTheology Network: "Messiah" in the Old Testament (Part 4): The Messiah as Son of Man
A series on the centrality of the concept of Messiah for the Old Testament
Read moreTheology Network: "Messiah" in the Old Testament (Part 6): The Messiah as Servant of Yahweh
A series on the centrality of the concept of Messiah for the Old Testament
Read moreTheology Network: The Good News of the Trinity
Read moreTheology Network: Inspiration and reading for the meaning of 'the author.'
Alongside historical questions about the authorship of specific books of the Bible is a broader set of theological questions. How does inspiration shape how we think about the author(s) of Scripture? Which dimension of authorship do we look at to determine meaning in the text? God, the human …
Read moreTheology Network: The Status of Scripture in Theology from the Enlightenment
Read moreArts Network: Book Review of 'The Faithful Artist...'
Book Review of ‘The Faithful Artist: A Vision for Evangelicalism and the Art’ by Cameron J. Anderson. As an evangelical Christian working in the art world, I’ve sometimes felt like I’m in a strange lonely category of my own. Thankfully, the older I get, the more Christian artists I meet …
Read moreArts Network: Planning for the Term
Some suggestions and ideas to help you run your hubs
Read moreArts Network: Art and the Environment
Environmental Issues, the Arts, and the Christian Faith with Kaori Homma
Read moreArts Network: Being Human in the Art World
I have a background in fine art and a great love for artists. I’m also a follower of Christ. So my friend’s statement got me thinking. How has the way art depicts ‘what it means to be human’ changed over time? How should the truths of the Christian view of humanity shape my own creative practice?
Read moreArts Network: Feminism and the Arts (Part 1)
Alex Lucas discusses her arts practice at our November 2022 Interface Gathering
Read moreArts Network: Feminism and the Arts (Part 2)
A summary of Ellidh Cook’s discussion on the topic of feminism
Read moreLaw Network: Book Review: Good News for the Public Square
A review of Good News for the Public Square, ‘a Biblical framework for Christian Engagement’ in public life, published by the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship.
Read moreLaw Network: Lawyers fulfilling the Great Commission
Lyndon Lee, a LLB student at York shares his experience at SYL Conference
Read moreLaw Network: Pandemic diary: Following Jesus in the thick of it
Nicole Blunt, an LPC student, shares her legal and spiritual journey through Covid19
Read moreLaw Network: Intercession and the role of Christian lawyers
Read moreLaw Network: Book Review: The great divide
Book Review: The Great Divide by Mark Greene
Read moreLaw Network: God`s plan for the world
Read moreLaw Network: No Condemnation! The cross and God’s courtroom
Read moreLaw Network: The Discerning Lawyer
Read moreLaw Network: Get me the best!
Read moreLaw Network: Lessons from the Mount of Transfiguration for Christian Lawyers
The transfiguration of Christ was an extraordinary moment. Jesus, Moses, Elijah, Peter… what a marvelous encounter! This passage of the Bible has precious lessons for our routine as christian lawyers.
Read moreLaw Network: Making the most of your vacation scheme or work experience
Read moreLaw Network: Side by Side (2): Moving towards each other with the Spirit
Read moreLaw Network: Tending to your field – who has the Lord placed in yours?
Read moreMusic Network: Appendix to 'Beauty and the Bible'
An appendix to Becky Chevis’s article ‘Beauty and the Bible’
Read moreMusic Network: Beauty and the Bible
How the Bible speaks of ‘beauty’ and what this means for our music
Read moreMusic Network: Beauty, Begbie, and the Bible
Some ideas on the concept of beauty, as outlined in Jeremy Begbie’s book ‘A Peculiar Orthodoxy’
Read moreMusic Network: Discover and Develop: Experimental Music, Creation, and the Cultural Mandate
An argument for greater engagement with experimental music by Christians
Read moreMusic Network: How to respond to musical ineptitude
How to respond when we find ourselves faced with musical ineptitude in non-musicians
Read moreMusic Network: Keeping God at the centre of your practice time
Biblical reasons and practical advice for keeping God at the centre of your practice time
Read moreMusic Network: Money, mediocrity, and the myth of 'making it'
A lengthy article on career, calling, and contentment as a professional musician
Read moreMusic Network: A Biblical Basis for Music and the Performing Arts
The underlying biblical foundations for music
Read moreMusic Network: The Music of Heaven
Some thoughts on music in the new creation
Read moreMusic Network: The pursuit of community
Community, and why musicians need the church
Read moreMusic Network: The yonder of its vision
A brief blog sharing Herman Bavinck’s words on art from his opening chapter of ‘The Wonderful Works of God’
Read moreMusic Network: What has the gospel got to do with analysis?
How the gospel relates to the practice of musical analysis
Read moreMusic Network: What has the gospel got to do with musicology?
How the gospel relates to musicology
Read moreMusic Network: Worked examples of the 'Popologetics' analysis framework
An appendix, with four worked examples, to the resource ‘Seeing every piece of music through the lens of the gospel’
Read moreMusic Network: The means for witness: Stay Salt, part 1
Initial lessons on evangelism learnt from a musicians’ book club
Read moreMusic Network: It was Good - Making Music to the Glory of God
A review of ‘It was Good: Making Music to the Glory of God’, a book by various authors
Read moreMusic Network: Dripping with God - the inescapable subject of choral music
Questions for reflection or group discussion on a fascinating article written by an atheist choral singer
Read moreMusic Network: Five tips for making the most of Word Alive
Five top tips for making the most of Word Alive as a member of the UCCF Music Network
Read moreMusic Network: How to make the most of Forum
Tips on how to make the most of Forum, UCCF’s national Christian Union leaders training conference
Read moreMusic Network: The best ideas for lunchtime talks for music students
Three lunchtime-talk topics especially appropriate to the world of music
Read moreMusic Network: How can I best reach out with the gospel to other musicians?
Some key ways to make your outreach to musicians more effective, explained in under 5 minutes
Read moreMusic Network: Is music still good after the Fall?
How the Fall has affected music discussed in under 5 minutes
Read moreMusic Network: What is the Music Network's theology of music in a nutshell?
The MN’s theology of music explained in under 5 minutes
Read moreMusic Network: What music will be in the new creation?
Music in the new creation discussed in under 5 minutes
Read moreMusic Network: Journeying with the Music Network: an interview
An interview with American clarinettist Emily Kerski about her Music Network journey
Read moreMusic Network: Living distinctively: the 2019 Autumn Gatherings
Two music students share their reflections on 2019’s two MN Autumn Gatherings (north and south)
Read moreMusic Network: Living like Christ in the world of music
Reflections from University of Surrey music student Phil Chevassut on the Music Network’s 2021 Autumn Gathering on ‘Christlikeness’
Read moreMusic Network: Music and the Glory of God - Word Alive 2018
Three students’ perspectives on the MN training track at Word Alive 2018
Read moreMusic Network: Musical Forums - RNCM's Story
RNCM CU leader Nathan Fenwick tells of creative evangelistic endeavours during the CU mission week
Read moreMusic Network: My Forum experience: the music college student
RNCM violinist Nathan Fenwick shares his experience of Forum 2018
Read moreMusic Network: My Forum experience: the university music student
Oxford music student Josh Venables shares his experience of Forum 2018
Read moreMusic Network: The 'humble dignity' of our identity in Christ
Oxford music student Matthew Eldridge reflects on the 2022 Autumn Gathering on ‘identity’
Read morePolitics Network: Comfort is not the call
Read morePolitics Network: Compassion and Conviction - an Interview with the AND Campaign
We have been big fans of the AND Campaign for a while now so we sat down with founder and leader Justin Giboney to hear a little bit more about what they do.
Read morePolitics Network: Engaging with the Political Culture of Today
Christians are to engage with politics but what should this look like in the current political climate? In this blog post I outline five features of the current political culture and five responses by which Christians can speak of a better politics.
Read morePolitics Network: Getting on the Ladder
This resource outlines some graduate programmes that members of the Politics Network should think about if they are interested in a future career in politics.
Read morePolitics Network: God in the System - Parliament
Arguably society is becoming more secular, but at the heart of government God is very much still part of the system.
Read morePolitics Network: God in the System – Policy Process
The process of public policy formation can seem mysterious, but there is plenty of space for Christian influence.
Read morePolitics Network: God in the System - Uncertainty
In the midst of a pandemic Public Servants are grappling with how to deliver services into uncertain and volatile times; Christians have an important perspective on what the future holds.
Read morePolitics Network: Humble and Faithful: The Importance of Character
Civil Servant Adam Isaacs shares his reflections on a life of politics and how one makes a difference as they serve.
Read morePolitics Network: Pursuing Christ in the Law
This forms part of our series on faith in the public square which seeks to connect the gospel to politics, activism, community work, and wider social engagement. Criminal Defence Barrister, Stephen Akinsanya, shares how the gospel drives his work in the public square. We hope this will be a help to …
Read morePolitics Network: The Big Wide World
Graduating can be a tricky time for students with lots of new challenges and opportunities out there in the big wide world. We asked Politics Network alumnus Anna to share what she’s learnt in her first year of work.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics Network Discusses Artificial Intelligence
The Politics Network sat down with AI ethicist Patricia Shaw to learn about the political debates concerning AI and how the Bible might help us participate in these conversations.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics Network Discusses Climate Change
The Politics Network sits down with Simon Marsh, a conservationist, to chat about climate change and the relevance of the Gospel.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics Network Discusses Human Rights
The Politics Network chats to lawyer David McIlroy about human rights, where they come from, and what contribution Christianity has, and can, make to the cause going forward.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics Network Discusses Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery
We sat down with Alianore Smith of IJM to chat about the work they do in tackling human trafficking and modern day slavery.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics Network Discusses International Aid and Development
The Politics Network sat down with Baroness Cox to chat about her work in international aid and development and the way her Christian faith shapes all she does.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics Network Discusses Public Art
We sat down with Arts Network staffer Becca, to chat about the interactions between politics and art.
Read morePolitics Network: Why I Love The Politics Network
Chris Ringland, a former student, shares his experiences with the Politics Network and how it helped him prepare for life in the political sphere as a Christian.
Read morePolitics Network: Working in the Westminster Bubble
Former Parliamentary Researcher, Megan, shares lessons and themes from her time working for a Christian politician in the Westminster Bubble.
Read morePolitics Network: Advent in the EU
With corruption allegations rocking the EU this week, Adam gives his perspective from inside the storm.
Read morePolitics Network: Beyond the Pale
In this extra addition to the Making Headlines schedule, Tom looks in on what we might have to learn from Kate Forbes MSP’s campaign for the leadership of the SNP and the role of First Minister of Scotland.
Read morePolitics Network: Buckle Up: The Farce of 'Seatbelt Gate'
This week Tom gives his perspective on Risih Sunak’s fixed penalty notice.
Read morePolitics Network: Compassion for the Stranger
Elliot shares his musings based on the recent discussion around asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants.
Read morePolitics Network: Humility and the 45p Tax Rate
Contributor, Elliot Curryer, shares his reflections on the climb-down from the Chancellor on the proposed 40p top rate of tax.
Read morePolitics Network: Is the New Prime Minister a Reason for Hope?
This week, contributor, Claudia walks us through her thoughts and feelings surrounding the appointment of another new Prime Minister.
Read morePolitics Network: Living With the Consequences of our Decisions
Adam reflects on conversations between the EU and UK and what we might have to learn from this continuing political drama for our lives as Christians.
Read morePolitics Network: Repentance, Character, and the Windsor Framework
Adam looks at the changing UK-EU relationship in light of the Windsor Framework and asks what we could learn as believers from this attempt at resetting relations.
Read morePolitics Network: Showing Compassion, Even When the Courts Have Got it Wrong
Claudia reflects on Heidi Crowter’s rejected appeal in last week’s case regarding disability discrimination in abortion law.
Read morePolitics Network: Struck By the Cost of Living: A Nation in Crisis
Guest contributor Debs offers her perspective on the latest news about the ongoing Cost of Living crisis
Read morePolitics Network: The Age of Celebrity Politicians: How do we Avoid Superficial Political Engagement?
Nicola shares her thoughts based off of Matt Hancock’s time in the jungle.
Read morePolitics Network: The Coronation
Adam shares his observations of the UK’s first coronation of a new monarch since 1953.
Read morePolitics Network: The Lords Spiritual
Claudia shares her thoughts on the Lords Spritual and their place in our public life following Justin Welby’s recent contribution to the debate on the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill.
Read morePolitics Network: The Milk Has Spilt - Now What?
Claudia reflects on the relationship between the Church of England and the state in light of the recent discussion at General Synod.
Read morePolitics Network: The NHS at 75 and Hope Beyond
As the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday, Elliot shares his thoughts on this landmark occasion.
Read morePolitics Network: The Special Olympics
In light of the Special Olympics taking place in Berlin last week, Tom shares his reflections the legacy of this event.
Read morePolitics Network: Where’s the Compassion When it Comes to Asylum Seekers?
Nicola spends some time thinking through the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill
Read morePolitics Network: A Light to the Nations
Sir Gary Streeter MP shares some of his political testimony and how he seeks to serve God as an MP.
Read morePolitics Network: Being a Political Leader Outside the Promised Land
What does the boook of Daniel teach us about engaging in politics?
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: Against The Flow - John Lennox (2015)
In 2014 the former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams caused shockwaves when he declared his belief that Britain was now a ‘post Christian society.’
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: The Secular Creed - Rebecca McLaughlin (2021)
How do we understand the world around us? How do we share the gospel when people think Christianity is an active force for bad? Rebecca helps us think through all these questions and more in this short book. Review by Politics Network student, Lyza.
Read morePolitics Network: Are we the Bad Guys?
Former Relay Worker, Nathan, helps us think through how we might proclaim Christ in a world that thinks Christianity is a force of injustice.
Read morePolitics Network: How Christianity Transformed the World
We sat down with Sharon James to chat about her book ‘How Christianity Transformed the World’ and what we might learn for how we engage with the public square.
Read morePolitics Network: Meal With a Message: The Black Hole of Secularism
With thoughts on justice, morality, and the public good this is a good MWAM to get discussion going.
Read morePolitics Network: Proclaiming the Coming King (Part 2)
The gospel is the greatest of political messages, but we can’t have the kingdom without the king. What does might it look like to live with Jesus as king in our political engagement?
Read morePolitics Network: Proclaiming the Coming Kingdom (Part 1)
Listen back to the first of our two-part seminar series from Forum 2022. What relevance does the gospel have to a political world in despair?
Read morePolitics Network: Rabbit in the Headlights: Dealing with 'Those' Questions
At some point every Christian in politics will have to deal with ‘those’ questions. Tim Farron certainly did, and so we sat down to chat about what he learnt from his time in the media spotlight.
Read morePolitics Network: Rejecting the Secular Creed: Christianity as a Public Good
With books like Dominion by Tom Holland arguing that western morality is indellibly stamped by Christian ethics we explore how key Christian doctrines might provide life and liberty in an age hooked on the secular creed.
Read morePolitics Network: The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality
We sat down with Glen Scrivener about his most recent book ‘The Air We Breathe’ and what we can learn as Christians seeking to defend and celebrate our faith in the public square.
Read morePolitics Network: The Power of a Political Prayer
CARE’s Director of Advocacy and Policy reminds us of the importance and power of prayer.
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 1: Introduction
The first, introductory session to our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Politcal Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’
Read morePolitics Network: Awaiting the King Session 2: Creation
The second study in our Bible study series ‘Awaiting the King: The Political Narrative at the Heart of the Bible’.
Read morePolitics Network: Discussion - 'Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World That Says you Shouldn't' by Stephen McAlpine
Here is a little discussion guide to help you make the most of Stephen McAlpine’s excellent little book ‘Being the Bad Guys’
Read morePolitics Network: Discussion - 'Compassion and Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement' by Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler
Our discussion guide for the AND Campaign’s ‘Compassion and Conviction.
Read morePolitics Network: Discussion - 'How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age' by Jonathan Lehman
Some questions to get you started in thinking through Leeman’s ‘How the Nations Rage’
Read morePolitics Network: Discussion - 'The Abolition of Man' by C.S. Lewis
Here are some questions to help you dig into C.S. Lewis’ work ‘The Abolition of Man’
Read morePolitics Network: Discussion - 'The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality' by Glen Scrivener
Our discussion guide to help you get the most out of Glen Scrivener’s ‘The Air We Breathe’
Read morePolitics Network: Discussion - ‘The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims’ by Rebecca McLaughlin
Our discussion guide for leading a conversation on Rebecca McLaughlin’s ‘The Secular Creed’ book.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 8: Time
The eigth session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 1: Introduction
The first introductory session to our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 10: Unity
The tenth session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 2: Hope
The second session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 3: Ambition
The third session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 4: Foundations
The fourth session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 5: Challenges
The fifth session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 6: Service
The sixth session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 7: Suffering
The seventh session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: The Politics of Exile Session 9: Opposition
The ninth session of our ‘Politics of Exile’ series looking at how 1 Peter helps us think about politics today.
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: Awaiting the King - James K A Smith (2017)
Charlie Watkins reviews the finale of James K A Smith’s Cultural Liturgies series, Awaiting the King: Reforming Public Theology.
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: Being the Bad Guys - Stephen McAlpine (2021)
Politics Network Member, Lachlan, reflects on our recent book of the term ‘Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World That Says You Shouldn’t’ by Stephen McAlpine
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: God Created Humanism – The Christian Basis of Secular Values. Theo Hobson (2018)
A book review of Theo Hobson’s God Created Humanism - The Christian Basis of Secular Values.
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: Good News for the Public Square - Editor Timothy Laurence (2014)
Will Coombs helps us think through the content of Good News for the Public Square - a key book for anyone thinking about how Christians engage with politics in the UK.
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: Including the Stranger – David G. Firth (2019)
A review of ‘Including the Stranger: Foreigners in the Former Prophets’ by David G. Firth (2019)
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: The Abolition of Man - C.S. Lewis (1943)
Politics Network member, Bradley, reflects on C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man - one of the Reading Group’s book of the term in 2022.
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: The Liturgy of Politics - Kaitlyn Schiess (2020)
Politics Network member Bea, reflects on Kaitlyn Schiess’ book ‘the Liturgy of Politics’ and pulls out some pointers for us to learn from.
Read morePolitics Network: Book Review: To Change the World - James Davidson Hunter (2010)
A review of ‘To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World’ by James Davidson Hunter.
Read morePolitics Network: C.S. Lewis on the Politics of a Fallen Humanity
What do the writings of C.S. Lewis say about politics and governing in the fallen world we inhabit? Philip explores some of Lewis’ work and draws out some of the potential lessons for our modern society and political philosophy.
Read morePolitics Network: Culture Wars: The Fight for Justice
The fourth in a four-part series exploring a Biblical approach to justice through the lens of the so-called ‘culture wars’.
Read morePolitics Network: Gleaning and the Global Economy
Former Politics Network student, Evan, shares his thoughts on what the Old Testament principle of gleaning might mean for us today.
Read morePolitics Network: Just Distraction: What does the Bible say about Social Justice?
Given that justice is a core theme at the heart of the Bible how should we, as Christians, approach the topic of social justice? Here Katherine takes us through some of her thoughts.
Read morePolitics Network: Justice and the Role of Government
The second article in our series thinking about Biblical Justice, we explore what we are to expect and demand of our governments in this pursuit of justice.
Read morePolitics Network: Nationalism: The Need to Belong
David Koyzis returns to offer a Christian assessment of nationalism as a political philosophy.
Read morePolitics Network: The Christian Case for Conservatism
Former Conservative MP David Burrowes explores how his Christian faith underpins his political allegiance.
Read morePolitics Network: The Christian Case for Liberalism
Liberal Democrat MP and former party leader Tim Farron explores why he is a Christian and a liberal.
Read morePolitics Network: The Christian Case for Nationalism
Neil MacLeod, a pro-Scottish Independence Lawyer gives his thoughts on why he is a Christian and a nationalist.
Read morePolitics Network: The Christian Case for Socialism
Labour MP Rachael Maskell explores how her Christian faith underpins her political allegiance.
Read moreScience Network: Book review: God in the Lab
Ruth Bancewicz
Read moreScience Network: Discussion questions: God in the Lab
Read moreScience Network: Forum 2021: Living and speaking for Jesus in the world of science
Seminar recorded at Forum 2021
Read moreScience Network: Navigating the exam season
Read moreScience Network: Surviving the first term
You’ve arrived at uni. Freshers’ week is over, and the cycle of lectures, practicals and problem sheets is just getting started. It’s an exciting time, but somehow it seems like everyone else is finding your course much easier than you are. Feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt …
Read moreScience Network: Does science prove the Bible wrong on origins?
Read moreScience Network: Gen Z are changing the conversation about science and religion
Read moreScience Network: Is Christianity bad for the environment?
Cara Parrett tackles this question as part of our One Minute Apologetics series.
Read moreScience Network: Reaching the world for Christ through science
Read moreScience Network: Animal experiments: are they worth the cost?
A friend of mine once declared a slightly odd, but surprisingly reasonable, opinion: “If you wouldn’t be willing to kill the animal yourself, you shouldn’t eat its meat.”
Read moreScience Network: Book review: God, Stephen Hawking and the Multiverse
Hawking was not a man to avoid explaining complex ideas to the general public. His book ‘A Brief History of Time’, was a global bestseller, in spite of its theoretical cosmology theme. Hutchings and David Wilkinson’s book, ‘God, Stephen Hawking and the Multiverse’, follows in this tradition, …
Read moreScience Network: Book review: The Life We’re Looking For
The technology that surrounds us has given us incredible power, yet it so often leaves us personally unfulfilled. Our impersonal devices and their robotic efficiency may increase our impact on the world, but they can leave us feeling like robots ourselves and can hinder us from forming deep …
Read moreScience Network: Book review: The Lost World of Adam and Eve
What is Genesis 1-3 actually about? It’s an important question for theologians, for scientists seeking to reconcile Scripture with scientific accounts of humanity’s origins, and for all of us as we consider our identity as human beings and our place in the world. In his book The Lost World of Adam …
Read moreScience Network: Can Christians work in the arms industry?
A quick scan of any STEM careers fair confirms that which we see in headlines: war is big business. For many generations, the defence sector has been one of the primary employers of STEM graduates and this trend looks set to continue.
Read moreScience Network: Responding to Homo Deus: challenges for the 21st century
‘For the first time in history, more people die today from eating too much than eating too little; more people die from old age than infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide than are killed by soldiers, terrorists and criminals combined… If we are indeed bringing famine, plague and war …
Read moreScience Network: Hope in the global ecological crisis
At the start of each academic year, I ask my conservation biology students why they have chosen the subject and, more generally, why should people care about protecting nature? For many, they already have an understanding of the global ecological crisis and it seems obvious to them that urgent …
Read moreScience Network: Robert Boyle: the Sceptical Chymist
Today, scientists take pride in scepticism. It is the sort of quality which makes you good at science; questioning why things happen the way they do and not simply taking someone else’s word for it. Rightly so.
Read moreScience Network: Science and the quest for truth
At his trial, when Jesus was interrogated by the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, he replied, “For this reason I was born and for this purpose I came into the world – to bear witness to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me” (John 18:37). Pilate famously retorted, “What is truth?”
Read moreScience Network: The antivax movement: a Christian response
2020 will forever be known as the year that the world shut down. SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus, swept through nations at incredible pace, and the race to find effective protection against it was on. On the 8th of December, Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine was administered to its first recipient, Margaret …
Read moreScience Network: The eternal significance of a career in science
For some, the investment of energy in full time church work is held up as being of greater eternal value than pursuing a career in science. This can put a huge and misplaced amount of pressure on both Christians pursuing careers in science and in ministry.
Read moreScience Network: Book review: The Language of God
There have undoubtedly been many books written on the question as to whether one can be a Christian and a scientist (perhaps meaning can one be a Christian and yet use reason). Not having read them all, The Language of God stood out to me nonetheless as being a very readable, engaging, accessible, …
Read moreScience Network: Unselfish gardeners: Christianity and the environment
Human degradation of the natural environment is a great tragedy of our time. One of its major drivers is selfishness leading to over-consumption and waste. Despite growing concern about the environment, the majority of us struggle to forgo convenience and consumption for the long-term good of the …
Read moreScience Network: What does the gospel have to do with biology?
I didn’t study Biology for A Level. Didn’t get off to the best start, right? Somehow my Chemistry teacher persuaded me to apply for Biomedical Sciences and somehow, I made it. And I’m so thankful I did!
Read moreScience Network: What does the gospel have to do with geology?
In the centre of Zurich, Switzerland, there is a large church (a “minster”) with unusual windows. Unlike a traditional stained glass window, these panes are decorated with very thin slices of colourful rock.
Read moreScience Network: What does the gospel have to do with mathematics?
Conversation 1: “What do you study?” “Maths.” “Ah I love Maths!”
Read moreScience Network: What does the gospel have to do with physics?
Ok, let’s start with the classic stats. (They’re just so good.) There are at least one hundred billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
Read moreScience Network: What does the gospel have to do with psychology?
Psychology is a diverse subject. When I was a student, it was common for friends to joke about learning to read minds or give good life advice, but psychology is far more than that.
Read moreScience Network: What does the gospel have to do with science?
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ John’s pithy statement in chapter three of his Gospel is probably the most famous summary of the Christian message.
Read moreScience Network: Science and the God who speaks
The word of God, according to Hebrews 1, is the means by which God upholds all things. While recalling the word of God spoken by the prophets and proclaiming the Word in whom God “has spoken to us by His Son”, the prologue to Hebrews is completed by a reference to God’s word of power.
Read moreScience Network: Word Alive 2022: Science and the future of humanity
In every age, technology has shaped how we see ourselves. With this in mind, we’ll unpack what the Bible says about who God has made us to be.
Read moreTeaching Network: Nicky's Story: From the UK to Prague, to Harare Following God's Purposes
From the UK to Prague, to Harare Following God’s Purposes
Read moreTeaching Network: The Great Identity Crisis
Part Two in the series ‘Teaching Here and Now’
Read moreTheology Network: Christian Theology and the Academic Discipline
Read moreTheology Network: "Messiah" in the Old Testament (Part 2): God's Man as a Fulfiller of God's Purpose
A series on the centrality of the concept of Messiah for the Old Testament
Read moreTheology Network: The Bedrock of Christianity
This book from Justin Bass is a fantastic primer for discussion around the historicity of Jesus resurrection whether you’re looking to gain confidence in your apologetics or you want to run a reading group with those exploring the claims of Christianity.
Read moreTheology Network: The Place of Biblical Criticism in Christian Theology (Article Discussion)
Wenham’s helpful article is a great starting point for a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of ‘Biblical Criticism’ in biblical studies and theological formation. This resource provides a guide for discussing this article in a Theology Network hub or other small group …
Read moreTheology Network: Planning for the Year
Read moreTheology Network: Do you know the Bible?
How well do you know the Bible? Not as well as you’d like? Make this the year to cahnge that.
Read moreTheology Network: Glorifying God in the Tedious
Read moreTheology Network: Pursuing the Illogical Studies?
A primer for starting theological study at university.
Read moreTheology Network: The Importance of Being Earnest
There can be no more pressing question to be addressed by the theological student than that of how academic theological study proper is to be related to the everyday life of that same student as a Christian believer. The head-heart dilemma is peculiarly relevant to full-time theologians because the …
Read moreTheology Network: The Second Most Important Book You Will Ever Read
Theological students should reach for Machen’s little book every year to remind themselves that orthodoxy does not equate to obscurantism, but that there is something really at stake here in the struggle between orthodox, supernatural Christianity and everything else.
Read moreTheology Network: Example Event: The Word Became Flesh
Abi Gilbart-Smith reports back from an event held at the University of Cambridge to share the gospel with theology students around Christmastime. Could you put on a similar event at your university to help your friends hear the gospel?
Read moreTheology Network: How can I respond to Muslims’ Questions about the Trinity?
Read moreTheology Network: Speaking on Easter Hope
Often when we speak of the resurrection to our non-Christians we focus on the historical evidence that it happened. But what is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection? What hope does it hold for our non-Christian friends, and for you and me? Sam Alberry helpfully points us towards the hope …
Read moreTheology Network: A response to: Eight things we gain when we lose the virgin birth
Read moreTheology Network: An Introduction to the Fall and Sin
Read moreTheology Network: Archaeology and the Hebrew Exodus
Read moreTheology Network: Christian Uniqueness, Pluralism, and the "Theology of Religions"
Read moreTheology Network: Evaluating the Jesus Seminar
Read moreTheology Network: Finding the Right Hills to Die On, by Gavin Ortlund
Placing himself firmly (and I believe rightly) between two extremes, Ortlund’s book is a challenge to greater faithfulness to the grace and truth of the gospel, whatever your natural inclination. For many this book is only the start of the journey, but it is a road on which I hope that you will …
Read moreTheology Network: C.S. Lewis's Introduction to Athanasius' On The Incarnation
In his introduction to an English translation of Athanasius’ ‘On the Incarnation,’ Lewis encourages us to read all the Christian classics, and not just modern books about them. It is in reading books from other times that we are able to see the ‘thread’ of …
Read moreTheology Network: Introduction to the Doctrine of Scripture
When we say that the Bible is ‘the Word of God’, what we are actually claiming about it? It is to answer this question, which is both theological and also deeply practical and vital, that the branch of theology called ‘the doctrine of Scripture’ has been developed.
Read moreTheology Network: Perspectives on Paul, Justification, and the Law: an annotated bibliography
Read moreTheology Network: Reading Violence in the Old Testament
The violent texts of the Old Testament can be a source trouble for evangelicals reading the bible. In this article Ellidh Cook leads us through how we can approach these texts as Evangelicals, not only as texts that we can cope with, but as texts which glorify God and help us know, love and serve …
Read moreTheology Network: The Bedrock of Christianity, by Justin Bass
Justin Bass’s thorough yet accessible exposition of the facts surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus has provided an excellent new resource for students of theology and apologetics alike.
Read moreTheology Network: The Clarity of Scripture
Read moreTheology Network: The Historical Reliability of Mark's Gospel
It is impossible to prove that an ancient account is fully reliable, and the very fact that Mark’s Gospel records miracles is enough for some people to reject it as a reliable record. However, provided one is prepared to be open minded about the possibility of miracles, there are a number …
Read moreTheology Network: The Inerrancy of Scripture
Read moreTheology Network: The Logic of Penal Substitution
The notion of penal substitution goes to the very heart of the gospel, but it is often articulated in a way that is less-than-desireable and easy to be misunderstood and caricatured by its critics. J I Packer seeks to clear it up in this lecture.
Read moreTheology Network: The Messiah who was Cursed on a Tree
Read moreTheology Network: The Mystery of Suffering
When approaching the topic of suffering all of us come to the table bearing scars of one kind or another. We reflect on this issue united not only by common experience, but by the One who eternally bears the marks of his crucifixion.
Read moreTheology Network: The Power of Pictures in Christian Thought, by Anthony Thiselton
Thiselton has provided us with a fantastically readable textbook that acts as an exponent for the world of traditional academic hermeneutics whilst keeping a firm foot in practical ‘what does this mean’ biblical exegesis.
Read moreTheology Network: The 'Problem' of Sovereignty
The sovereignty of God has drawn out some of the deepest thinking from the Christian church. The classic question of divine sovereignty for the church has been the problem of injustice.
Read moreTheology Network: The Sufficiency of Scripture
Read moreTheology Network: The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ
Christians believe that Jesus is the unique Son of God in human flesh. However, some unbelievers, who may or may not believe Jesus existed, do not believe that Jesus was necessarily a wise or a particularly good man. Others, such as Muslims, think that Jesus was a prophet, along with other …
Read moreTheology Network: Theology of the Cross: Subversive Theology for a Postmodern World?
A major issue facing Christian theology today is the question of power. On the wider cultural level, the postmodern critique of thinkers such as Jean-François Lyotard, Jacques Derrida and especially Michel Foucault contains the charge that all claims to truth, including the claims of theology, are …
Read moreTheology Network: Engaging with Violence in the Old Testament
A recording of the Theology Network webinar addressing how we can read the violent texts in the Old Testament productively as evangelical theology students. Ellidh cook shares from her postgrad work on this, answers students questions and points us towards helpful principles for handling these …
Read moreTheology Network: What role ought the Bible to play in Christian Ethics?
The contemporary rediscovery of ancient sources of biblical exegesis makes an important contribution to the renewal of Christian ethics. This rediscovery is motivated by a dissatisfaction with modern critical commentaries on Scripture and by a desire to re-engage with the biblical text itself, …
Read moreTheology Network: Word Alive 2022: Hearing God's Voice in the Pages of Scripture
Catch up on the Theology Network seminars from Word Alive 2022
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