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Church Society podcast

by Ros Clarke

Church Society is a fellowship contending to reform and renew the Church of England in biblical faith. The podcast is a weekly discussion featuring news and issues of interest to clergy and lay people, especially in the Church of England. Our channel also includes lectures and talks from our conferences and other events.

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Episodes

  1. Podcast S22E03: Anglican Heroes: Handley Moule

    Rob Brewis tells Ros Clarke about the life, work and ongoing influence of Handley Moule.

  2. Podcast S22E02: Church Society Council

    Podcast S22E02: Church Society Council by Ros Clarke

  3. Podcast S22E01: Reforming and Renewing the Church

    Lee Gatiss talks to Ros Clarke about his latest book, and the ways in which we can work with God in the task of reforming and renewing the church in biblical faith.

  4. Podcast S20E09: People change

    Rebecca Hunt introduces the subject and guests from her fringe event at the July 2026 General Synod. We hear a beautiful testimony to the reality of sexual transformation as well as the concerning proposals of the forthcoming conversion therapy bill.

  5. Podcast S20E08: Psalms 1-41

    Lee Gatiss learns from the author of the Hodder Bible Commentary on Psalms 1-41, Ben Sargent.

  6. Podcast S20E07: 1 and 2 Chronicles

    Lee Gatiss interviews Peter Lau, author of the Hodder Bible Commentary on the two books of Chronicles.

  7. Podcast S20E06: Anglican Heroes: Katherine Brandon

    Clare Heath-Whyte tells the story of Katherine Brandon's life through 16th century England and Europe.

  8. Podcast S20E05: How to create an online presence for local churches

    Tony Cannon talks to Jo Lewis, from Hailsham Parish Church, about how a local church can create an online presence, ideas for presenting the gospel and drawing people in, and some of the pitfalls to watch out for. Jo has a whole range of creative and practical ideas

  9. Podcast S20E04: Anglican Heroes: Hannah More

    Sarah Allen tells Ros Clarke about the life, conversion and service of the 18th Century Anglican, Hannah More

  10. Podcast S20E03: The Voice of the Established Church

    Ros Clarke talks to Graham Tomlin and Joshua Hordern about the book they have recently edited, A Voice in the Wilderness: Why should we listen to the Church of England? (SCM Press, 2026). They discuss the nature of having an established church and why we might want to resist disestablishment.

  11. Podcast S20E02: Three Deans

    Rural and area deans, Tim Edwards, Marc Lloyd and Shaun Morris tell Ros what they do and why it's important.

  12. Podcast S20E01: Anglican Heroes: John Stott

    Mark Meynell talks to Ros Clarke about 'Uncle John', his life, ministry and ongoing legacy around the world.

  13. Podcast S19E08: Philippians

    Lee Gatiss chats to Jonathan More, author of the Hodder Bible Commentary on the book of Philippians.

  14. Podcast S1910: Anglican Heroes: Lady Mary Vere

    Ros Clarke finds out about the life and faith of Lady Mary Vere from Lee Gatiss.

  15. Podcast S19E08: The Global Anglican

    Peter Jensen and Kirsten Birkett discuss The Global Anglican theological journal, and Peter gives us his thoughts on global Anglicanism more broadly.

  16. Podcast S19E07: Anglican Heroes: Hugh Latimer

    James Cary talks about the life and faith of Anglican reformer, Hugh Latimer, to Ros Clarke.

  17. Podcast S19E06: 1 and 2 Kings

    Lee Gatiss learns about 1 and 2 Kings from Nathan Lovell, author of the Hodder Bible Commentary on these books.

  18. Podcast S19E05: Synod Roundup (corrected)

    Lee Gatiss asks Ros Clarke about the events of General Synod last week.

  19. Podcast S19E04: Leviticus

    Katy Davis, author of the new Hodder Bible Commentary on Leviticus talks to Lee Gatiss about its relevance as Christian scripture today.

  20. Podcast S19E03: Anglican heroes: Josephine Butler

    Sarah Allen talks to Ros Clarke about 19th century social reformer, Josephine Butler.

  21. Podcast S19E02: Staying in the Church of England

    Lee Gatiss, Chris Moore and Ros Clarke discuss the realities, the challenges and the reasons for staying in the Church of England together.

  22. Podcast S19E01: Standing for General Synod

    Chris Moore, Amanda Robbie and Ros Clarke discuss their experiences of being on General Synod and offer their thoughts on who should consider standing for the 2026 elections.

  23. Conference Sermon: 1 John 4 v7-12: Tim Wambunya at JAEC 2025

    Conference Sermon on 1 John 4 v7-12 by Bishop Tim Wambunya, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

  24. Love your enemy: James Robson at JAEC 2025

    Talk on 'Love your enemy' by Revd Dr James Robson, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

  25. Love your neighbour: Steve Short at JAEC 2025

    Talk on 'Love your neighbour' by Revd Steve Short, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

  26. Pastoral Charge: 1 Timothy 6 v11-21: Lee Gatiss at JAEC 2025

    Pastoral Charge on 1 Timothy 6 v11-21: Pursuing Love, by Revd Dr Lee Gatiss, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

  27. Love the Lord your God

    Talk on 'Love the Lord your God' by Revd Dr Jason Ward, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

  28. Loved by God: Ros Clarke at JAEC 2025

    Talk on 'Loved by God' by Dr Ros Clarke, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference 2025 (Love).

  29. Podcast S18E10: Anglo-Catholicism

    Lee Gatiss and Ros Clarke discuss the ongoing influence of Anglo-Catholicism, co-belligerence and doctrinal differences.

  30. Podcast S18E09: Roman Catholicism

    Lee Gatiss and Ros Clarke discuss the ongoing heresies of the Roman Catholic church.

  31. Podcast S18E08: Anglican Heroes: J. C. Ryle

    Andrew Atherstone talks to Ros Clarke about the life, ministry and legacy of J. C. Ryle, the first Bishop of Liverpool.

  32. Podcast S18E07: James

    Lee Gatiss talks to Daniel Eng, author of a new commentary on the book of James, about the book's key themes and practical applications.

  33. Podcast S18E06: Anglican Heroes: William Wilberforce

    Jago Wynne tells Ros Clarke about the life, faith and work of William Wilberforce

  34. Podcast S18E05: Archbishop

    Lee Gatiss and Ros Clarke discuss the role of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the newly announced appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th person to hold that office.

  35. Podcast S18E04: Anglican Heroes: Charles Simeon

    Lee Gatiss tells Ros Clarke about Charles Simeon's life, ministry and lessons for today's church.

  36. Podcast S18E03: Nicea

    Mark Smith tells Lee Gatiss about the history, the myths, the theology and the legacy of the Council of Nicea in 325AD.

  37. Podcast S18 E02: Simon Vibert on Exodus

    Simon Vibert talks about his new commentary on Exodus.

  38. Podcast S18 E01: New books

    Lee Gatiss chats to Tony Cannon about Church Society’s new book offerings.

  39. Podcast S17E10: Kirsten Birkett on Proverbs

    Kirsten Birkett discusses with Lee Gatiss her new commentary on Proverbs in the Hodder Bible Commentary series.

  40. Podcast S17 E09 George Whitefield

    Ros Clarke and Lee Gatiss talk about the controversial and brilliant George Whitefield.

  41. Podcast S17 E08 Adam Thrift on Youth Ministry Today

    Tony Cannon chats with youth minister Adam Thrift, Associate Minister of All Saints Crowborough, about the challenges and joys of youth ministry today.

  42. Podcast S17 E07 : Thinking about the occult

    Tony Cannon and Kirsty Birkett talk about the dangers and fascination of the occult

  43. Podcast S17E06: Duties of Church Membership (iii)

    Tony Cannon and James Knowles chat about receiving Holy Communion, serving at church and in the community, and money.

  44. Podcast S17E05: Anglican Heroes: Richard Sibbes

    Emily Lucas tells Ros Clarke why the work of Richard Sibbes is so important to her personally and pastorally, as well as why he remains significant for the Church of England.

  45. Podcast S17E04: CS75

    Church Society is 75 years old! In this episode of the podcast we hear about some of its history and ongoing work from Andrew Atherstone, Gerald Bray and Lee Gatiss.

  46. Arthur Bennett on Reformed Spirituality (1983)

    This archive recording of Arthur Bennett (editor of The Valley of Vision and Church Society council member) is digitised from a cassette recording more than 40 years old. Please be aware that the sound quality reflects that!

  47. S17E03: Anglican Heroes: Richard Hooker

    Nigel Atkinson talks to Ros Clarke about Richard Hooker and his significance for the Church of England today.

  48. Ascension: Podcast S17E02

    Ed Moll talks to Ros Clarke about the 'Cinderella doctrine' of the ascension and why we should pay more attention to it.

  49. Podcast S17E01: Anglican Heroes: Thomas Cranmer

    Lee Gatiss talks to Ros Clarke about Archbishop Cranmer, his life, work and legacy for the Church of England today.

  50. Patronage: Podcast S16E10

    Lee Gatiss talks to Paul Darlington, the new Patronage Director of Church Society, as well as other directors and the secretary of our patronage board, the Church Society Trust.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Church Society is a fellowship contending to reform and renew the Church of England in biblical faith. The podcast is a weekly discussion featuring news and issues of interest to clergy and lay people, especially in the Church of England. Our channel also includes lectures and talks from our conferences and other events.

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Ros Clarke

Produced by Church Society

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