This episode of Politics in the Pulpit is hosted by Eddie Boon, and features our special guest Andy Flannagan!
Andy Flannagan’s album “Drowning in the Shallow” was described as “near-perfect” by Cross Rhythms, but he remains disappointingly imperfect. He wrote the critically-acclaimed book “Those Who Show Up” which has inspired many normal people to get involved in politics and is now the Executive Director of Christians in Politics. Longing to see the church invest as much in the ‘dispersed’ as it does in the ‘gathered’, he is leading on releasing and equipping Christians to be influential in the spheres of culture for the Gather UK Movement. His songs “We seek your kingdom” and “Tears and Celebration” have been taking words of worship beyond the sanctuary into the civic space and gleaning huge use around the UK and beyond. He is now helping to co-ordinate the BOUNDLESS collective – songs by UK songwriters for the whole of life, not just Sundays. His worlds collided perfectly in 2022 when leading worship at the now famous National Prayer Breakfast that precipitated a change in Government.
This week, Eddie, Andy, and Roo explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 16th August.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Intro
- 08:25 - Genesis 45: 1-15
- 20:30 - Psalm 133
- 31:40 - Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32
- 34:35 - Matthew 15: (10-20) 21-28
Mentions
Those Who Show Up by Andy Flannagan
Christians in Politics – https://www.christiansinpolitics.org.uk/
Gather UK Movement - https://gathermovement.org/
