Here Emma Pavey reviews Thomas Jay Oord’s new book The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence (2023 SacraSage Press). Thomas Jay Oord is an ordained minister and theologian in the Wesleyan, Holiness, and Church of the Nazarene traditions and is from the USA [Edit: see here]. Writing about open and relational theology, his […]
Podcast 14: The No Normal
The No Normal: Neurodiversity and youth in the Church In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by James Carver and James Blackhall for a conversation about neurodiversity and disability in the church, particularly focusing on intergenerational opportunities. Listen to the episode here or via most of the usual podcast […]
Crafting Hope Together: new programme for ministers
In brief: The Susanna Wesley Foundation is funding a series of three ecumenical gatherings for ordained ministers to reflect on their roles, share experiences, explore relational dynamics, discernment, and authenticity, fostering hope and connection within a supportive community. Crafting Hope Together In challenging times and with challenging roles, it is helpful to take time to […]
Podcast 13: The Real World
The Real World: intergenerational and technological balance in a climate crisis In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by Dr Elin Kelsey, Jonathan Nobrega and Abhay Singh Sachal for a conversation about intergenerational challenges and potential in tackling climate change. We also discuss the use of technology and how […]
Book review: This Sacred Life
This Sacred Life: Humanity’s Place in a Wounded World by Norman Wirzba (Cambridge University Press 2021). Review by Emma Pavey. ******** In his book This Sacred Life, Norman Wirzba seeks to address three questions: where are you, who are you and how should you live? He seeks to consider these alongside each other, a grounded […]
Hopepunk theology
Hopepunk: a reflection on our podcast
Podcast 12: Listening to echoes of hope
Listening to echoes of hope: Evidence-based climate stories and a hopepunk God In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by Dr Steven van den Heuvel and Dr Elin Kelsey for a conversation about the evidence-based hope, and how it interweaves with theology to change the narrative around climate change […]
Podcast 11: Crafting hope with churches in a climate crisis
What is in your hands? Crafting hope with churches in a climate crisis In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by Hannah Fremont-Brown and Dr Steven van den Heuvel for a conversation about the place of hope in theology and work with churches around the climate crisis. Listen to […]