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The Plumb Line
by The Cats
Two women called Cat, plumbing the depths and the shallows of culture and measuring the stuff of life against God's truth. Usually in the car. Often with guests.
Episodes
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The One where Cat finally made it to America
In this episode, we talk alot about Cat S's recent trip to Texas. We salivate over Chic Fil A Sauce, and then we, as usual, wang on and on and on. Support the show
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Before we go: Hamish and Lizzie
They're justified and they're ancient and they're... Cat S's parents! We ask Lizzie and Hamish what they've learned over the course of the christian life, becoming christians in their 30s, friendships, evangelism in later life, and whether retirement is all cruises and M&S food. It's a good one...
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WDPDAD - JJ
Come and listen to 'friend of the stars' JJ as he gives us a whistle stop tour of his life so far... Support the show
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The One about Football
In this episode Cat regales us with tales of the difference between different types of bras and we talk about the end of the Euros. Support the show
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The One about the Eco-Panic
We're both hot in this episode. Support the show
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The One in the spare half-hour
In this episode, we have a quick catch up! Support the show
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The One where we're both glum
we're a bit sad in todays about several things which all become clear throughout the episode. Support the show
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The One about Britain's Strictest Headmistress
today we talk about the recent documentary about Britians strictest school, love bombing, church abuse...just a few light topics! Support the show
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The One about the Church Weekend Away
In this episode we talk about our recent jolly on the CWA. Support the show
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The One where we keep calm because KAREN SOOLE is on
Join us as we talk to Karen Soole about her new book: Liberated. Support the show
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WDPDAD? Georgie
Join us as we talk to Georgie about owning a wine bar and cafe. Support the show
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The One about Cubing and The Law
In this episode we talk about how Cat W has become a cuber and Cat S a reader of Leviticus. Support the show
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What do people do all day? The Life of a Lady Trucker
Join us for the first in our new series: what do people all day? In our first episode we speak to Rowena, a Lady Trucker from up North who lets us in on all the secrets of a successful trucker. Support the show
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The One After our Awful Autumnus
Join us once again as we dangle our plumbs in plenty of quality output! Support the show
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The One where We're Back
In this episode we FINALLY get back in the car and talk nonsense for a while. Support the show
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The Doctrines that made me: Stui & Katherine
Stui and Katherine talk about Sovereignty. Support the show
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The Doctrines that made me: Val
In this episode Val talks to us about the doctrine of Adoption. Support the show
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The Doctrines that made me: Andrew
In this episode Andrew - husband of Cat S! - talks to us about the doctrine that made him. Support the show
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The Doctrines that made me: Ian
In this episode we talk to Ian about Christ's return, hot tubs and boring Christians conferences. Support the show
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The Doctrines that made me: Jo
In this mini-series Jo talks to us about the Doctrine of Sin and then leads us to consider her salvation as she Plumb Crumbles Love Island. Support the show
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The Doctrines that made me: Ben
Ben speaks to us about the Doctrine of God, specifically Impassibility. Support the show
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A Summer Goodbye
A good bye for summer. Support the show
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Shielded by a Cup of Tea
To really buck the plumb trend, we finally bring you an episode full of words like 'joy' and 'blessing', Cat S once again blatantly avoids committing to a best friendship with Cat W and she reveals that she's got a podcasting hat. And sometimes she puts it on. We talk to these ladies all about…
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With All Her Mind: Dr Sharon Dirckx
In this episode we talk to Dr Sharon Dirckx about her book, 'Am I just my brain?' Support the show
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The One about Radio
In this episode, Plumb friend Chloe Wilson joins us in a tell-all episode on the glamourous life of Christian Radio Presenting. Chloe is a presenter UCB2 radio, a Christian and fellow (to Cat S) Ginger. We Plumb Chloe's depths for some expert trade advice and in turn, she pretends that she…
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The One about How Boring Church Is
In this episode we talk about Stephen Kneale's recent article about church being boring. We talk about some his conclusions and then Cat S leashes a torrent of librarian-induced propaganda about the necessity of libraries. Plumb crumbles Cat S: The Librarian by Allie Morgan Cat W: The Studying…
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The One about Exhibitionism (sort of)
After over a year we finally got to record in person in the car in our fave (ie convenient) pub carpark. We talked about topless sunbathing, exhibitionism, hid from some passers-by and made the usual hash of plumb crumble - plum hash, anyone? PS Anyone else love Thelma and Louise? No, I feel an...
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The One about Gospel Unity
In this episode we speak to Ben and Ben about Gospel Unity. We talk about what it is, what it isn't, what is the cost involved? Is it too great and does it come at the expense of true Gospel work? Are we too comfortable with our definition of Gospel Unity? Support the show
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Mercy Drops: Wrestling with my thoughts - Dr Sharon Hastings
In this episode we are privileged to be joined by Dr Sharon Hastings to talk about her journey with coming to terms with a diagnosis of a psychotic illness. We hear a bit about her story and then talk about some of the questions we had after we had read her book. We have a good discussion about...
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With All Her Mind: Dr Amber Bowen
In this episode, we continue our series 'With All Her Mind' where we talk with women in academia about their work and experiences. Amber Bowen tells us all about her academic trajectory and then we get down to the nitty gritty of everything Kierkegaard. Support the show
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Mercy Drops: The One with Lela Burbridge
In this episode we talk to Lela who has survived and endured a harrowing life in the slums of Uganda. Lela's book Ashes of a Childhood is the remarkable story of Lela's journey out of a life of abuse and pain. Support the show
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The One about Plumb Crumbles
In this episode we have extended Plumb Crumble time and announce our next Patreon evening. Plumb crumbles Over The Wall which puts on camps for children with a range of limiting health conditions När livet inte följer manus by Sophie Dow Morgan's Wonderland the world's first ultra-accessible…
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With All Her Mind:Val Hobbs
In this episode we talk to the twitter-infamous Val Hobbs. We talk to her about how lonely it can feel to be a woman, Christian and academic and Val teaches us about what 'Theolinguistics' means. She give us a crash course in language and inconsistent living, and tells us about her new book, An...
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With All Her Mind: Sydney Tooth
Sydney Tooth kicks off With All Her Mind, conversations with women applying their gifts in the world of academia. Sydney is a Pauline scholar who has worked all over Scotland and is about to take up the post of Lecturer in New Testament and Greek at Oakhill College. We talk about the…
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Mercy Drops: The One with Jonny Wicks
This weeks episode is a Mercy Drops conversation with Jonny Wicks who blogs at My Dadventures. Jonny's wife Rachel died suddenly 2 years ago and Jonny became a working, widowed single Dad. You may need your tissues for this one - we did - but you will love the secure gospel hope that Jonny rests…
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The One about the Legacy of Church Abuse
In this episode we talk to two of our own pastors. We ask them about what we should think of the ministry, books and teaching of those - such as Ravi Zacharias - who have had a very public and shameful fall from grace. Should we burn all their books and try out hardest to forget any of the...
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The One about Who's in Charge
In this episode we talk about the things that remind us of each other: spoiler is pic n mix and pies. We demonstrate how professional we have become when Cat S asks Cat W to ask her a question to move the podcast on. We talk a little bit about Secondary school places and then this weeks hot…
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The One about Baby Loss
In this episode we're joined by Jonny and Joanna Ivey who share their experience of unexpectedly losing a baby, late in pregnancy. Their book, Silent Cries: Experiencing God's Love After Losing a Baby (IVP) is bound to be a blessing to many so join us to find out more about it and hear their…
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The One about Maud
In this episode we talk to Amy Mantravadi. Amy is the author of the Chronicles of Empress Maud. We talk to Amy about what we can learn from history, how her faith intermingles with the writing of historical fiction, and most importantly, is Ron Swanson right? Was all history pre 1776 a mistake? A...
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The One about Parenting Autistic Children
In this episdoe we are joined by Sophie Killingley, friend of the podcast and parent of two autistic children. Sophie tells us about her kids and what day to day life looks like for her. We talk a bit about inclusive church and how faith informs parenting decisions when parenting neuro-diverse...
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The One about 'women's' books.
In this episode we talk about a recent Twitstorm over a 2-page spread that was featured in a Christian book publishers magazine. Needless to say, lots of people had lots to say ranging from views of outright shock and horror to not feeling like there are enough books aimed at making sure women…
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The One about Gospel Words
In this episode we talk about Gospel Words for non-key workers. In the wake of finding out that most of us are not 'key workers', we have a discussion about what God thinks of our work if we're just 'normal' people. We then finish off with our Big Announcement - in case you missed it, you can now...
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Knowing Me, Knowing Cat
Two years later, by some miracle, The Plumb Line is still going! We're so grateful to all of you listeners, old and new, for you support! In this episode, we attempt to interview one another as a bit of an introduction for those we don't know personally. We hope you enjoy a little snippet of us...
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The One about COVID (with someone that knows what they're talking about)
In this episode we talk with our friend James who is a doctor, specialising in Infectious Diseases, at a local Sheffield hospital. He tells us about what the hospital is like to work in at this time, what the COVID jab was like and how COVID, medicine and his faith collide during this…
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The One about Vital Church Ministry UK
As church leaders and cultures continue to make headline for systemic failures, cover-ups and abuses of all kinds, you won't want to miss our first episode of 2021. We talk to Wade Thompson of Vital Church Ministry UK about how they help to provide churches going through transition and crisis. We...
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The One about Scotch Eggs
WE'RE BACK!!!!! In this episode we talk about scotch eggs and Cat S implores us to get ourselves down to waitrose to experience a Chorizo scotch egg. Cat W, alternatively, tries to convince us all to join Christian Twitter. We gradually move onto something worth talking about light and hope at...
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The One about Joyful Noise
In this episode we talk to 4 members of a musical collective called Joyful Noise (NB not the movie musical or the Canadian rock/fusion band). These classical music-denying folk are trying their hand at being Britain's next big thing on the Christian music scene. Not really, they're just trying to...
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The One about Pandemic Evangelism
In this episode we talk to friend of women (and men, apparently) and Christian powerhouse of evangelism, Nay Dawson. Nay shares some of inspirational ideas and ways to reach out to people at this time of real need. She shares some highs and lows and gives us a little insight into her Christian…
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The One with 10ofThose
In this episode we talk to Bethan from the 10ofThose team about some of the books on offer from them this Christmas. Bethan helps us to sort all of the gifts we might need to buy this year; there really is something for everyone! Books for Children My Bible Animals Storybook by Dandi Daley…
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The One About Christmas Shopping
In this episode we talk all things Christmas gifts. We give you some of our favourite places to shop and to buy gifts - we keep it local, ethical and good quality! This is not sponsored, we're not on commission, we haven't got any freebies. These are just things we like! The shops and sellers we...
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Two women called Cat, plumbing the depths and the shallows of culture and measuring the stuff of life against God's truth. Usually in the car. Often with guests.
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Two women called Cat, plumbing the depths and the shallows of culture and measuring the stuff of life against God's truth. Usually in the car. Often with guests.
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