In this episode, we welcome Iona Hindes from the Centre for Public Health and Policy at Queen Mary University of London. Iona is an anthropologist studying the unequal impacts of Covid-19 policies on maternity healthcare experiences. She introduces three ideas, how they have challenged her, and what they have allowed her to see differently: 1) Seri…

Our union with Christ is a blessed truth and all the more dear to us as we see his holiness, our sinfulness, and his heart towards sinners. Pastor Jeff preaches from Revelation 1:9-20.

Pastor Luke preaches from Revelation 1:4-8, including a praise to Jesus for all that He has done for God's creation.

Revelation is the only book in the bible that carries a special blessing for reading and obeying it. Pastor Jeff preaches from Revelation 1:1-3.

In this episode of Thinking In Between, we welcome Elspeth Davies. Elspeth is an anthropologist finishing her PhD at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on social and ethical dimensions surrounding efforts to diagnose risk and prevent cancer. On this episode, she shares three ideas that have shaped her work and thinking: The notion of…

Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 10, the final chapter of the book, which seemingly takes us in an unusual direction.

There were numerous feasts and celebrations built into the Jewish year by God so that the people would remember him. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 9:20-32.

How we treat those who treat us well is never so revealing of our hearts as how we treat those who treat us poorly. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 9:1-19.

Pastor Luke preaches from Esther 8:1-17, which has one of the greatest reversal stories in all the bible.

Death Without Weeping, Extimacy, and Biopolitics (Esca van Blarikom) On this episode of Thinking In Between, we welcome Esca van Blarikom, who is a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell University in New York State. Esca is an anthropologist who recently completed her PhD exploring the experiences of working-age adults with physical and mental co-exis…

There are several instances of substitution going on in the narrative, none more dramatic than the substitution of Mordecai for Haman. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 7:7-10.

Will Esther reveal her identity as a Jew, who have been slated for annihilation? Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 7:1-6.

There is only one person who God has exalted over all His creation: Jesus. Pastor Luke preaches from Esther 6:1-14.

May God save us from replacing him with anything else, including ourselves. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 5:9-14.

Totality, Edward Said, and Tensions in Global Health (Aida Hassan) On this episode of Thinking In Between, we welcome Aida Hassan, who is a PhD student at the Centre for Public Health and Policy, Queen Mary University of London. Aida's research on global health draws on insights from international relations and political sociology. Today, she share…

We prepare for the future based on the assurance of God's loving care for us, and we trust him with the outcome. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 5:1-8.

Will Esther have courage that is deeply rooted in God's providence? Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 4:1-17.

Haman wants to destroy all the Jewish people living in Persia, but we see that much more destruction will come as a result. Pastor Luke preaches from Esther 3:1-15.

The gracious sovereign hand of God always at work through his divine providence, and His timing is always perfect. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 2:19-23.

The only way we can ever be transformed into the glorious goal God intends for us is through his power and grace. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 2:1-18.

While Xerxes' actions should have brought shame and Vashti's integrity honour, due to the structure of their civilization the reverse happens. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 1:10-22.

All the glitz and glamour of the finite appears glorious until it is examined in light of the infinite. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 1:1-9.

God has a beautiful plan, and it will come to pass in His time. Rejoice in Him, for He is great, and He is good! Pastor Jeff preaches from Haggai 2:20-23.

Community Up Research Values, Online Interviewing, and Advocacy (Cervantée Wild) On this episode of Thinking In Between, we are joined by Cervantée Wild who is a research fellow at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. Cervantée is from New Zealand and her research journey began within a research group…

Our Fellowship National President, Mr. Steve Jones, preaches on "Love That Stoops" from 2 Samuel 9:1-13.

God is always glorious, even when we don't see it. Pastor Jeff preaches from Haggai 2:1-9.

André Dumas preaches on "Godly Fear" from Haggai 1:12-15.

Critical Theory, Multiplicity, and Deleuze and Guattari (Jackie Walumbe) Welcome back to the podcast! Our guests now come from beyond our research group and university, so we have a new name to reflect this - "Thinking In Between". Our format and focus remain the same: exploring big ideas shaping researchers at the borderlands of social science and…

What is our priority, God or ourselves? Pastor Jeff preaches from Haggai 1:1-11.

The end is coming! Pastor Luke preaches from Daniel 12.

Kings come and go, but the King of Kings rules and reigns forever and ever. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 11.

God has ultimately defeated our enemy on the cross by cancelling out the legal debt that is against us. Pastor Luke preaches from Daniel 10:1-21.

Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 9:24-27 about God's full, complete, and final redemptive plan.

God loves to bless us with some of His understanding so we can know Him more deeply and trust Him more fully. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 9:20-23.

We have much to learn about prayer from Daniel. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 9:1-19.

How should we think, according to God's word, about preparing for future events? Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 8:15-27.

Everything that God's word says about both the past and the future is true. We ought to persist in faith, knowing that God has a plan to redeem all of creation in time! Pastor Luke preaches from Daniel 8:1-14.

Systems Theory, Dialectical Critical Realism, and Boundary Spanning (Sophie Spitters) Sophie Spitters is a Research Associate in the APOLLO Social Science team at Queen Mary University London, and will soon be taking up a new role within an interdisciplinary team at the University of Birmingham. She speaks about her journey from physics to psycholo…

May our hearts be settled and our eyes fixed on Jesus, rather than on the rampant sinfulness and arrogant recklessness of those around us and in positions of power and authority. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 7:15-28.

Celebrate Jesus' deity with us as Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 7:13-14.

God is resolved to fulfill His plan as an outflow of His character and nothing can thwart Him. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 7:9-12.

We can find all our confidence for our future in God. Pastor Luke preaches from Daniel 7:1-8.

It is difficult to consistently follow God. Nonetheless, may Daniel's example encourage us to faithfully follow God in the days ahead. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 6.

Designing Interactions, The Body Multiple, and Living a Feminist Life (Alison Thomson) Alison Thomson is a Senior Lecturer in Patient Public Involvement and Public Engagement in Science in the Wolfson Institute of Population Health at Queen Mary University of London. Alison has a background in design and a brilliant example of her work bringing a d…

May we treasure God above all things and live life according to His wisdom in all things. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 5:13-31.

Belshazzar flaunts his belief that God either does not exist or is irrelevant. Pastor Jeff preaches from Daniel 5:1-12.

As we look ahead to a new year may we continue to do what we have attempted to do last year: keep our eyes fixed on Jesus! Pastor Jeff preaches from 1 Timothy 4:16.

Pastor Jeff preaches from Jeremiah 31:31-34, which introduces to us a new covenant where things will be made new, starting with human souls and moving outward.

Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who leads, guides, feeds, and ministers to God's people. Pastor Luke preaches from Ezekiel 34.