In Conversation with Jennie & Mark
Tune in to In Conversation with Jennie & Mark, a fun and engaging podcast where two lively vicars share their thoughts on the Bible passages they’ll be exploring in church next Sunday. With a light-hearted approach, they dive into the scripture, offering fresh insights, quirky reflections, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re preparing for Sunday service or simply looking for a thought-provoking and enjoyable listen, this podcast is the perfect way to get inspired and find joy in God’s word. Join the conversation and see what’s on their minds this week!
Episodes
43 episodes
In Conversation with Jennie & Mark - Luke 17.5-10: Are we all just worthless slaves?
Join Mark & Jennie with their friend Linzi as they look at a surprising parable from Jesus, and making trees walk into the sea!
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21:40
In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 16:19-end The (un)deserving poor
'They made a bad choice.' We look at Luke 16:19-end and discuss society's attitude to the poor and the choices we all have.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 16:1-13 How to win friends and influence people
We take a look at Luke 16:1-13 and ask whether Jesus is really encouraging us to be dishonest!
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 15:1-10 Lost and Found
When 'Lost and Found' is more than a lost property box at church. We discuss the two parables in Luke 15:1-10 and consider whether they are reckless or relatable.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 14:25-33 Counting the cost
"Stop telling me to get rid of my stuff, Jesus!" Join us as we discuss whether mission should be about selling a comfortable Christian life or inviting people on an extremely difficult but very exciting adventure.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 14:1,7-14 Jesus or Debrett's
Jesus and his seating plan. Join us as we discuss Debrett's, humility and the difference between hospitality and charity.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 13:10-17 Playing By The Rules
Join us as we discuss how it must feel to be bent double for 18 years, what binds us today, what it means to be set free and...the big question...was the synagogue leader right?!
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 12:49-56 Divine Division
Join Jennie & Mark as they look at what Jesus means when he talks about bringing division rather than peace.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 12:32-40 - Its it the End of the World (or is it?)
Join Jennie & Mark as they take a look at Jesus' message that we need to be alert for what might comes next (and what that means for our money!)
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 10:25-37 - Who is my neighbour and do they live next door?
Join Jennie & Mark as they take a look at one of Jesus' most well known parables - The Good Samaritan. Why it can be challenging to think that our neighbours live next door.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 9.51-end - Excuses, Excuses (and calling down Fire from Heaven!)
We all make excuses, but what does Jesus have tosay about them? Join Jennie and Mark as they look at Jesus' challenging teaching (and that he doesn't think calling down fire from heaven is a good idea!)
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Luke 8.26-39
Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac. This weeks Gospel reading is a great story of freedom from oppression - but it leaves Jennie & Mark with some questions. How should we read it today?
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: John 16:12-15 - Trinity Sunday: 'It's a Mystery!'
Join Jennie & Mark as they try get somewhere with preparing for Trinity Sunday (with a bit of help from Augustine!)
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Acts 2:1-21 - Pentecost: 'God is as close as your next breath'
Join Jennie & Mark as they reflect on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. What does it mean to say that 'God is as close as your next breath'?
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Acts 16:16-34 - Freedom and Captivity: Paul & Silas in Prison
Join Jennie & Mark as they look at what happens when Paul & Silas get to Philippi. But who is in captivity and who is really free?
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Acts 16:6-15 - The Man from Macedonia, Lydia and Purple Cloth
Join Jennie & Mark as they look at why Paul is wandering around Asia Minor and what happens next to take them in a new direction (and who they find when they get there).
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Acts 11:1-18 - Peter's Vision and Why it Matters
Jennie & Mark look at why the story of Peter's Vision is repeated twice - and why it is so important for us today.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: John 10.22-30 - The Sheep and the Shepherd's Voice
Join Jennie & Mark as they look at Jesus' description of the sheep with the shepherd (with references to New Forest Ponies and the family pet!).
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark - Easter - An Idle Tale? Luke 24:1-12
Jennie & Mark take a look at the Disciples reaction when the Women bring the news of the empty tomb as they prepare for the great celebration of Easter.
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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark - The Tension in Palm Sunday: Luke 19:28-40
What is going on when Jesus enters Jerusalem in the Palm Sunday Triumphal entry? Join Jennie & Mark as they look at this reading for the start of Holy Week.
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The Anointing: When Worship Gets Scandalous
"Leave her alone." Three simple words from Jesus that still give us goosebumps today. When Mary broke open a jar of perfume worth a year's wages and poured it over Jesus' feet, using her hair to wipe them, she created a scandal. The intimate ac...
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Help it’s Mothering Sunday! 1 Samuel 1:20-28
This week Jennie & Mark look at some of the challenges and joys of Mothering Sunday, with the story of Hannah and Samuel. Ending with a powerful reflection on Mothering Sunday: 'The Wide Spectrum of Mothering' by Amy Young.
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Episode 20
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Why Do Bad Things Happen? - Luke 13:1-9
Join us as we look at the gospel reading for Lent 3, where Jesus addresses the tragedies of his day.
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Episode 19
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