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For Ace Week 2025 we ran 'Ace & Faith' - an online panel discussion between people of faith who identify under the Asexual or Aromantic umbrella. A massive thank you to Ace Space LDN, our wonderful panellists, Abi, Gaby, Aryam, and Rachel, and our attendees for making the event so special!  Understanding Asexuality: www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/understanding-asexuality/Ace Space LND: www.instagram.com/acespaceldn/?hl=en Imaan: The UK's leading LGBTQ Muslim Charity: imaanlondon.wordpress.com/ SCM: movement.org.uk

This week we are joined by Matthew from FaithJustice and Sorrel- a member of SCM's General Council, and a key member of SCM's Disability Rights Campaign Group. Together we talk about how we respond to the government's plans for cutting disability benefits whilst increasing defence spending... Peace Pilgrimage – Walking Pilgrimage for Peace https://www.advicenow.org.uk/get-involved/what-changes-disability-benefits-are-happening-now https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/personal_independence_payment_pi_7/response/2989270/attach/3/Response%20FOI2025%2024990.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1 Find your tribe | Join the Student Christian Movement community!

In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Charlotte, the director of Sabeel-Kairos UK, and Matthew from Faith Justice to discuss the genocide in Gaza, the Arms Trade and the UK's complicity. (This podcast was recorded on 23/06/25 any events or information after this date will not be accounted for in the recording). Sabeel-Kairos GET INVOLVED - BOYCOTT | BDS Movement Stop Arming Israel: 230 organisations demand action from Governments | Sabeel-Kairos Stop arming Israel | Sign our petition today | Oxfam GB Peace Pilgrimage – Walking Pilgrimage for Peace  

In collaboration with the Peace Pilgrimage we are meeting with JustMoney Movement's Rosie, to discuss the DSEI arms trade, and how our banking and personal finances could be contributing to the machine of war. With thought-provoking discussions and actions you can take to promote peace! Peace Pilgrimage – Walking Pilgrimage for PeaceBetter pensions campaign - JustMoney Movement Banking - JustMoney MovementBank WellSwitch to an Ethical Bank | Student Christian MovementThe Power Of Your Pension | Student Christian Movement

Welcome back to the SCM Podcast! This week, PhD student Sarah Pritchard joins Soph to discuss 'The Fat Female Body and the Shame of Diet Culture'. Sarah shares how she came to discern her PhD focus and what she has found out so far! Connect with SCM ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook Connect with Sarah Bluesky Read Sarah's work 'Pregnancy and Birth: Critical Theological Conceptions' is ⁠available to purchase from SCM Press⁠.

This week we are joined by Thomas Niblett, an SCM member and now care assistant at L'Arche. L'Arche is a community of people with and without intellectual disabilities living and working together. Thomas is a part of their new Soulful Internship: The Soulful Internship | L'Arche. Listen to us chat about what it means to be truly equal, challenging stereotypes and the struggles of working in the care industry.

Welcome back to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This episode, Rev. Jide Macaulay, CEO of House of Rainbow, joins Soph to talk about their ministry, the challenges they have faced, and finding joy in our daily lives. Reverend Jide Macaulay is the visionary behind House Of Rainbow CIC, where he serves as Founder & CEO. He is a prominent figure, openly embracing his identity as a gay British-Nigerian, born in London. With a profound commitment to Christianity, he has been a ministersince 1998, serving as a Priest, Pastor, and Preacher. Beyond his spiritual pursuits, he is a multifaceted individual, showcasing his talents as an inspirational speaker, author, poet, and HIV Positive Activist. Reverend Macaulay's educational accomplishments are impressive, with a degree in Law, a master's degree inTheology, and a post-graduate certificate in Pastoral Theology. His dedication to the cause extends to various organisations, where he actively contributes his expertise and leadership. Notably, he serves as Patron for ReportOUT & One Body One Faith, Co-Chair for One Voice Network, and Chair for INERELA Europe, contributes as Expert Advisor at UNAIDS Reference Group on HIV and Human Rights, further exemplifying his compassionate nature and commitment tocommunity service. Connect with SCM Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Bluesky⁠ ⁠Facebook Connect with Rev. Jide Macaulay Instagram Facebook TikTok Connect with House of Rainbow Website Instagram Facebook Seeking Support? If you are seeking support with any issues raised in this episode, please contact House of Rainbow or The LGBT Foundation.

This week we meet with Indigo, the president of SCM Exeter, and talk all about her project which uses collage art to shine a light on the topic of same-sex marriage within the Church of England.

Welcome back to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This episode, Faith in Action Project Worker Soph is joined by Movement Organiser Phoebe to talk about what community means to them. Talking all things theatre, coming together, and cake, Soph and Phoebe shares something that is important to them both; bringing together the people around them. Connect with SCM: Instagram TikTok Bluesky Facebook

Welcome back to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This episode, SCM CEO Rev. Naomi Nixon joins Faith in Action Project Worker Soph Day to talk all things Honest Church. Naomi shares where Honest Church began, how it has developed over time, and how the Disability History Month X Honest Church collaboration came to be. To find out more about Honest Church, head over to the Honest Church website! To read more about SCM's work this Disability History Month, head over to SCM's blog! Connect with SCM: Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky

Welcome to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This Episode, Movement Organiser Phoebe is joined by Faith in Action Project Worker Soph to discuss what Faith in Action means to her. Soph shares stories of creating community through her sporting endeavours, starting in her new role at SCM, and her interests in different areas of theology. To find out more about what Soph's been doing while at SCM, head over to our blogs! Connect with SCM: Instagram TikTok Facebook X

In this special episode William interviews theologian Thomas Jay Oord at our live supporters and members event which happened in Leeds in August this year. They discuss Tom's recent trial in the Church of the Nazarene for his advocating for full LGBTQ+ inclusion as well as aspects of open and relational theology. You can find out more about Thomas Jay Oord and his work here. This is William's last episode with SCM as he moves on to begin his training for ministry in the Church of Scotland alongside his PhD at the University of Glasgow. Stay up to date with William's journey on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode William is joined by Dean Detloff and Matt Bernico, hosts of the Magnificast. They discuss Christianity and leftist politics, the concept and place of solidarity, the relationship between theory and action and more. Magnificast on X Magnificast merch store Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode William speaks with Nic Tall from together for the CofE about Church governance and politics within the Church of England, the importance of voting, living in love and faith and more. Find out more about together for the CofE here. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode William speaks with Liddy Buswell from the Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CCND). They discuss the history of CCND, why faith should inspire us to campaign against nuclear weapons, and more. Find out more about CCND here. Join us this weekend at our national gathering (22nd of June) in London. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode William is joined by Holly-Anna Petersen from Christian Climate Action to discuss the power and place of non-violent direct action in Christian political action. Additionally they discuss prayer as protest, the need for action on climate, engaging in democracy and politics beyond the ballot box and more. Find out more about CCA here. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode William speaks with Liam Purcell from Church Action on Poverty about their work, what it means to be a Church of the poor, the power of solidarity and more. You can find out more about Church Action on Poverty here. Proletariat Christ with Adam Spiers mentioned in this episode. The Gospel in Solentiname by Ernesto Cardenal. Let's End Poverty Campaign. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode William speaks with Rev. Luke Larner about his work as a priest in the Church of England, how faith relates to politics, the relevance of theology to politics, trade unions and more. Connect with Luke on X here. For season 3 each episode is accompanied by a blog, this week's blog will release next Monday and can be found with all our SCM blogs ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

In this episode William speaks with Dorothy Day's granddaughters Martha and Kate Hennessy. Dorothy Day was one of the founders of the Catholic Worker Movement (CWM) alongside Peter Maurin. The CWM was based on the principles of personalism and sought to "live in accordance with the justice and charity of Jesus Christ" through houses of hospitality, the Catholic Worker newspaper, and the establishment of farming communes. In this episode Martha and Kate share some of their experience in the Catholic Worker, its work today, and discuss political theology and practice. Find out more about the CWM here. For season 3 each episode is accompanied by a blog, this week's blog will release next Monday and can be found with all our SCM blogs ⁠here⁠. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

Welcome to the first episode of SCM's new series on Christian Political Action. In this episode Faith in Action worker William talks to Rev. Dr. Doug Gay, a minister in the Church of Scotland, and senior lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow. William and Doug discuss everything from what we mean by political theology, to some of the history of the interaction between theology and politics. For season 3 each episode is accompanied by a blog, this week's blog will release next Monday and can be found with all our SCM blogs here. Connect with SCM on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠