Episode 26 - Grief, Hope... and Teddy Bears: Simon Thomas, Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch. Big Church Festival Pt 2

TV sports presenter Simon Thomas joins me on The Big Church Festival podcast stage to share his love of football and faith. He also talks about the death of his wife Gemma and how faith in Christ helped him put the pieces of his life back together.

In part 2 I’m joined by the 'Teddy Bear Ladies' - Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch - stars of the BBC 'Repair Shop' show. They share their love of crafting and how mending treasured toys reflects their own adult journeys to Christian faith.

Visit the episode page on my website to listen to the full episode, and watch the Simon Thomas interview video!

WATCH / LISTEN EARLY! Episode 27 - John Lennox: Engaging Atheism, Defending Faith

John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at the University of Oxford.

John joins me to talk about his life and legacy - finding faith during 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, his life in academia, speaking in the USSR and debating the 'new atheists' such as Richard Dawkins & Christopher Hitchens.

You can watch (or listen to) the interview right now - two weeks early - as a monthly silver or gold level supporter via Patreon or US Tax-Deductible Giving.

Speaking about The Surprising Rebirth, at Spanish River Church

During my recent tour of the USA, I had the privilege of speaking at the culmination of the Spanish River Church planting summit, about The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. You can watch my presentation from 27 mins into the video of their World Impact Sunday service.

Join me at the NATIONAL YOUTH MINISTRY WEEKEND, Birmingham, UK - Sat 15 Nov

I'll be giving a keynote address at Youthscape’s annual gathering of youth and children’s workers, taking place 14-16 Nov in Birmingham.

 https://www.youthscape.co.uk/nymw/home

Book to join online: RESPONDING TO THE REBIRTH CONFERENCE, London, UK - Sat 22 Nov

A very special day long event I'll be co-hosting with Glen Scrivener of Speak Life at All Souls Church, London. Special guests include Prof John Lennox, Paul Kingsnorth and Elizabeth Oldfield. Gathered with hundreds of Christians we'll be exploring the new opportunities for mission as 'the tide turns'.

In-person tickets are sold out, but you can book in to watch the livestream!

http://rebirthconference.net/

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Justin Brierley.