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The Outspoken Bible is a conversation amongst three friends about the Bible. In each episode, presenters Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson discuss the tricky bits, the joyful bits and bits they want to apply to their lives.

The Outspoken Bible is presented by Fiona Stewart, with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson.

The Outspoken Bible is an initiative from Scottish Bible Society. Find out more at https://www.scottishbiblesociety.org.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.6 • 32 Ratings

The Outspoken Bible is a conversation amongst three friends about the Bible. In each episode, presenters Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson discuss the tricky bits, the joyful bits and bits they want to apply to their lives.

The Outspoken Bible is presented by Fiona Stewart, with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson.

The Outspoken Bible is an initiative from Scottish Bible Society. Find out more at https://www.scottishbiblesociety.org.

    Season 5 Episode 26 | Acts 28:11-31

    Season 5 Episode 26 | Acts 28:11-31

    Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.
    In the penultimate episode of the season that taken us though the book of Acts, they discuss Acts 28:11-31, the end of the book. Does the story Peter out? What is Luke's intention? What is God's intention? Glover's Others is on Mary and What's The Gen? points us to some forthcoming events and resources, and some qualitative research.
    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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    Show Notes
    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 
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    Acts 28:11-31
    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)
    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)
    Gather Together (youthwork event)
    All Together At Easter (resources)
    A Jewish-Christian Glossary (Church of Scotland)
    Qualitative Inquiry into Christian Faith Transmission in a Family Context (Dr Sarah Holmes)
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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)
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    Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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    Next time we will be reviewing the series with some reflections on Acts. 

    • 1 hr
    Season 5 Episode 25 | Acts 27:1-28:10

    Season 5 Episode 25 | Acts 27:1-28:10

    Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.
    This week they look at Acts 27:1-28:10 where Paul and companions are caught in a storm that lasts 14 days, and then shipwrecked. After some discussion of Lent resources, Glover's Other is on Luke, the author of this book and What's The Gen? is on some research and ideas from Youthscape. 
    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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    Show Notes
    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 
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    Acts 21:1-23:
    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)
    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)
    Let Me Go There (Paula Gooder)
    Every Day Reflections (SBS)
    Give Up Ten (Trussell Trust)
    Beautiful Resistance (Jon Tyson)
    Losing Heart (Youthscape)
    Dear Theo (SBS)
    Making a Mark in Mark (SBS)
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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)
    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)
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    Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 28:11-31

    • 1 hr
    Season 5 Episode 24 | Acts 24-26

    Season 5 Episode 24 | Acts 24-26

    Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.
    This week they look at Acts 24-26, wading into the weeds of Paul's trials before Felix, Festus and Agrippa. There are some podcast recommendations followed by a Glover's Other is on Caiphas, the high priest and What's The Gen? veers away from stats towards the importance of nurturing our own spirituality. 
    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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    Show Notes
    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 
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    Acts 21:1-23:
    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)
    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)
    Real Dictators podcast
    Divine Nature podcast
    The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God podcast
    Beautiful Resistance (Jon Tyson)
    Mark Yaconelli 
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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)
    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)
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    Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 27:1-28:10

    • 1 hr
    Season 5 Episode 23 | Acts 21:1-23:35

    Season 5 Episode 23 | Acts 21:1-23:35

    Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.
    This week they look at Acts 21:1-23:35, as Paul sets off towards Jerusalem via some of the churches along the Mediterranean coastline.
    Glover's Others is on Junia, a woman found in Romans 16:7, and What's The Gen? is bursting with stats. 
    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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    Show Notes
    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 
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    Acts 21:1-23:35
    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)
    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)
    Junia Is Not Alone (Scot McKnight)
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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)
    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)
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    Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 24-26.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Season 5 Episode 22 | Acts 20

    Season 5 Episode 22 | Acts 20

    Neil, Fiona and Jen are back, delving into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting.
    This week they look at Acts Chapter 20, with Paul saying an emotional goodbye to the church in Ephesus to set out for Macedonia. Before leaving, a tragedy occurs which leads to a miraculous display of God's mercy...
    Glover's Others is on Thaddeus the little-known apostle, and What's The Gen? is all about Youth for Christ's Z to A of Faith and Spirituality.
    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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    Show Notes
    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 
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    Acts 20
    Youth for Christ - Z to A of Faith and Spirituality
    Infographic

    • 1 hr
    Season 5 Episode 21 | Acts 19

    Season 5 Episode 21 | Acts 19

    Neil, Fiona and Jen delve into the Acts of the Apostles where the strapline 'Go! Go! Go!' seems fitting. 
    Paul is now in Ephesians, a great centre of spiritual power in the ancient world. With references to the Epistle to Ephesians, discussion centres around the role of power and authority within the early church and the contemporary context. Glover's Others is on Herodias whose story is found in Mark 6, and What's The Gen? is all about Generation Alpha, from a report issued by OneHope. 
    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.
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    Show Notes
    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 
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    Acts 18.
    Acts For Everyone (Tom Wright)
    The Message of Acts: To The Ends of the Earth (John Stott)
    Rescuing the Gospel From The Cowboys (Richard Twiss)
    Generation Alpha: Initial Insights (One Hope, 2023)
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    Love, Death and Resurrection resources (SBS)
    This Hope Is For You (SBS daily podcast)
    Bibles for Bairns appeal (SBS)
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    Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org.
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    Next time we will be talking about Acts 20.

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

revterryt ,

This is now my morning go to podcast

Really enjoying this podcast. Listening to back numbers and have been encouraged to start an exploration of Acts. Looking forward to Acts 5

issymacd ,

Thank you

I just love the Outspoken Bible and eagerly await the next episode. I always learn and I am usually challenged by the discussion as you bring the passage to life. . I sometimes feel that I am in the midst of the conversation and occasionally want to but in or say Amen but always you take me deeper into the passage. Thank you for taking the time to prepare and record the podcast. I know that you are very busy people.
Isabelle Macdonald

ShinySista ,

Outspoken Bible

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