Faithful North Podcast
1) Engaging with other faiths
We live in a multi-faith world. So how do we as the church remain present in diverse areas, and engage positively with other faiths? Revd Jenny Ramsden, Diocesan Interfaith Adviser, and the Revd Mark ...Show More
2) The interns scheme with Joanna, Miriam and Toby
Rachel and David are joined by three guests, Joanna, Miriam and Toby, who are each a part of the interns scheme in the Diocese of Leeds. In this conversation, Joanna, who heads up the scheme, talks ab...Show More
3) Youth Work with Ollie Greenfield
Ollie Greenfield, a church youth worker in the diocese, joins the podcast to talk all things young people and the church. Ollie shares how he became a youth worker and talks with David and Rachel abou...Show More
4) A conversation with Fr Gary Waddington
Rachel and David are back for a second season! They are joined by Fr Gary Waddington, Team Rector at St Wilfrid’s Church, Harrogate. In this first conversation of the new season, Gary shares his faith...Show More
5) Running the Diocese with Jonathan Wood
What is a diocesan secretary? What do they do exactly and how do you end up as one? In this episode Rachel and David are joined by Jonathan Wood, the secretary and chief executive of the Diocese of Le...Show More
6) Responding to God's call with Derek Walmsley and Graeme Blackwell
Graeme Blackwell, an Ordinand in the Church of England, and the Revd Canon Derek Walmsley, Diocesan Director of Ordinands & Vocations, both join the podcast. The focus of the episode is vocations and ...Show More
7) Lay ministry with Alison Grant
The podcast welcomes Alison Grant, someone who is currently training to become a Licenced Lay Minister in the Diocese of Leeds. Rachel and David have a conversation with Alison about her personal jour...Show More
8) Challenging faith with Robb Sutherland
The Revd Robb Sutherland, vicar of Mixenden and Illingworth, shares a conversation with our hosts Rachel and David. Robb explains some of his background, his love of rock music and the challenges he f...Show More
9) Environment with Jemima Parker
Jemima Parker, Environment Officer for the Diocese of Leeds, joins the podcast. She shares a conversation with David and Rachel, talking about the global problem of climate change. Jemima explores wha...Show More
10) Disability and inclusion with Katherine-Alice Grasham
Rachel and David are joined by Katherine-Alice Grasham, the Disability Officer for the Diocese of Leeds. In this first conversation, Katherine-Alice explains her role and the work she does to support ...Show More