Kyria Podcast

Debra Reid - Author, Tutor, was Director of Undergraduate Studies at Spurgeon's College, London, until its closure in July 2025.Piece Five – “Subversive influence” How did biblical women resist evil and confront injustice?Shining a light on bold women who spoke out and whose actions changed Israel’s law and history. Featuring the stories of Queen Esther, the Exodus midwives and Zelophehad’s daughters, this blog/episode highlights courageous and tenacious women who changed the game for future generations.

Revd Dr Canon Sharon Prentis - Canon Theologian for the Anglican Church of Bermuda, Kyria Council of ReferencePiece Four- “Too good to be true?” Is Proverbs 31 the unattainable woman leader? A closer look at the woman depicted in Proverbs 31 and whether she can be held up as a relevant standard for us today. Unpacking the original translation, this exposition reveals a woman who leads the way in business, community, and influence.

Michelle Nunn - Revd Michelle Nunn, Principal and CEO of Regents Theological College Piece 3- Do we overlook women leaders in the Old Testament? Drawing from Judges, and 2 Kings especially, this piece explores how God intentionally raised up women who exercised significant influence within their families, tribes, and nations. Focusing on Deborah and Huldah, the blog highlights how their national and spiritual leadership demonstrates key marks of God’s anointing and appointment.

Revd Helen Paynter PhD- Director, Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, and Tutor in Biblical Studies, Bristol Baptist College Piece Two – “In the Beginning” Did God design men to lead and women to follow?A deep dive into Genesis 1-3, exploring how the creation narrative depicts co-leadership before the fall and how the curse derailed God’s original design.

Think Again 1 – Can we read the Bible better? Interview with Dr Lucy Peppiatt Dr Lucy Peppiatt - President Systematic Theology and Spiritual Formation WTCPiece One – The Whole PictureCan we read the Bible better? -How to understand and discern the meaning of key texts in light of the overarching metanarrative of scripture that speaks to the equality of men and women and their roles in God’s mission.

Think Again matters because the Bible tells a bigger story than restrictive frameworks allow. From Genesis to Revelation, God calls and sends women alongside men. This series reads difficult passages carefully without letting a few contested texts override the wider biblical witness to shared vocation, mutual authority, and Spirit-gifted leadership.Terran Williams -Co-founded Nova Church in Cape Town, South Africa, and the A2 Movement, Author of What’s So Amazing About Scripture. currently completing a PhD on Priscilla and Aquila, whose co-leadership model shapes the way he leads alongside his gifted wife, Julie. Together, they are also raising five children.

Debra Reid - Author, Tutor, was Director of Undergraduate Studies at Spurgeon's College, London, until its closure in July 2025.Piece Five – “Subversive influence” How did biblical women resist evil and confront injustice?Shining a light on bold women who spoke out and whose actions changed Israel’s law and history. Featuring the stories of Queen Esther, the Exodus midwives and Zelophehad’s daughters, this blog/episode highlights courageous and tenacious women who changed the game for future generations.

Revd Dr Canon Sharon Prentis - Canon Theologian for the Anglican Church of Bermuda, Kyria Council of ReferencePiece Four- “Too good to be true?” Is Proverbs 31 the unattainable woman leader? A closer look at the woman depicted in Proverbs 31 and whether she can be held up as a relevant standard for us today. Unpacking the original translation, this exposition reveals a woman who leads the way in business, community, and influence.

Michelle Nunn - Revd Michelle Nunn, Principal and CEO of Regents Theological College Piece 3- Do we overlook women leaders in the Old Testament? Drawing from Judges, and 2 Kings especially, this piece explores how God intentionally raised up women who exercised significant influence within their families, tribes, and nations. Focusing on Deborah and Huldah, the blog highlights how their national and spiritual leadership demonstrates key marks of God’s anointing and appointment.

Revd Helen Paynter PhD- Director, Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, and Tutor in Biblical Studies, Bristol Baptist College Piece Two – “In the Beginning” Did God design men to lead and women to follow?A deep dive into Genesis 1-3, exploring how the creation narrative depicts co-leadership before the fall and how the curse derailed God’s original design.

Dr Lucy Peppiatt - President Systematic Theology and Spiritual Formation WTCPiece One – The Whole PictureCan we read the Bible better? -How to understand and discern the meaning of key texts in light of the overarching metanarrative of scripture that speaks to the equality of men and women and their roles in God’s mission.

Terran Williams is an avid surfer with a passion for building bridges between God’s Word and our world. He is the author of What’s So Amazing About Scripture, the Amazon-bestselling How God Sees Women, and I Will Build. After decades of planting and leading churches, he recently co-founded Nova Church in Cape Town, South Africa, and the A2 Movement, a global family of churches inspired by Acts 2. He is currently completing a PhD on Priscilla and Aquila, whose co-leadership model shapes the way he leads alongside his gifted wife, Julie. Together, they are also raising five children.

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading as a student.Join our co-host and CEO, Amy Summerfield, as she leads a discussion and hosts stories and learning about leading as a student. Amy is joined by this week's guests, Beth Duder (YFC Head of Year Out), Esperance Nyandwi (President of CU Cardiff University) and Judith Holmes (Previous Co-President of Durham Intercollegiate Christian Union and Gap Year Intern at Edinburgh City Mission).Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading in the Education Sphere.Join our host and Kyria's CEO, Amy Summerfield and our brilliant guest speakers Zara Muirhead, Founding Director, Love Literacy (www.love-literacy.com) Sharon Bell, Chief Executive, Services For Education (www.servicesforeducation.co.uk) (leadersphere.co.uk) and Leah Boden, Educator and Writer (www.leahboden.com)⁠.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading in the family and home sphere. Join our host Amy Summerfield (CEO Kyria Network) and our lovely guest speakers; Tania Bright (CEO Home for Good), Lizi Long (Senior Leader Freedom Church)⁠ as together they discuss how we can make our home and family spheres work and how we can do this from a healthy place.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast.Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading in the Church sphere. Join our host Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network Fiona Stewart (writer, performer and creative consultant, Maria Rodrigues (Premier Christian Radio) and Tobi Olujinmi ( Media Executive and International speaker)Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading in the Church sphere. Join our host Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network Angie Lendon,(Kyria North Leader, Manager and Consultant for Temple Spa) Oge Austin Chukwu (Leadership and Executive Coach /www.reach-coaching.com,Mok Properties Limited and co-founder Sheerah Network) Ruth Walker (Chair Bethany Christian Trust, Evangelical Alliance Board, Kyria Scotland, Kyria CofR Member) and (Victoria Gordon Group Area Manager for Temple Spa)Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast.Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading in the Church sphere. Join our host Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network Tracy Wild -CEO of Langley House Trust, Diane McWilliam- Freelance Community Development Practitioner, Church Advisor for Cinnamon Network, Kyria Scotland Team Member and Shirley Berry- Company Champlain, Head of Counselling and Wellbeing and Head of Foundation for a 30 min leadership conversation around finance and fundraisingContact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast.Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading in the Church sphere. Join our host Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network and the amazing Ps Catherine De Souza (dominicandcatherine.com) Rev. Kath Pickering (stgeorgeslincoln.org.uk) and Ps Shirene Agbelusi (Associate Pastor www.elim-coventry.org.uk)Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading with a disability.We want to encourage you to make time for this important conversation. Diversity and inclusion should matter to us as leaders, so let's make time to do some learning and unlearningJoin our co-hosts Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network and Lisa Leonce (www.efil-coaching.com) anf  the amazing Maria Grazia Zedda www.linkedin.com/in/mariagraziazedda), Leonore Lord-Patterson (Founder truemeasure.co.uk) and Kay Morgan-Gurr(Co Founder additionalneedsalliance.org.uk)Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leadership in Study and Theology.   Join our host co hosts Bev Murrill (Kyria Founder) Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network and the amazingLucy Peppiatt, PhD, Principal, Systematic Theology (wtctheology.org.uk)Revd Dr Sharon Prentis, Dean of Ministry St Mellitus College (stmellitus.ac.uk)Tania Harris- (PhD, MA.Min, B.Ed, Cert IV TAA) is a pastor, speaker, author, practical theologian and the (Founding Director of God Conversations www.godconversations.com)Rev Professor Jacqueline Grey -Professor Of Biblical Studies- Jacqui is Dean of Theology and Professor of Biblical Studies, specialising in hermeneutics and Old Testament studies. Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading in the creative sphere. Join our host Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network and the amazing Josie Gambell (Director christiancreativedirectory.com) Velveta Thompson (beracahmusic.co.uk) and Fiona Stewart (Creative Director foolproofcreativearts.com) for an inspirational leadership conversation. Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Every month, a panel of inspiring contributors will bring encouragement and wisdom around a particular leadership theme. You're listening to a pre-recorded Facebook live event with a 30min conversation around leading a charity. Join our host Amy Summerfield CEO Kyria Network and the amazing Lynn Swart (CEO of www.newdayunited.org) Anneta Prem (CEO of www.aneeta.com/freedomcharity/) and Bekah Legg (CEO www.restored-uk.org) for an inspirational leadership conversation. Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. How do we stay mentally and emotionally healthy as leaders? Have a listen to these 3 minute Top Tips from the wonderful @aliknight05 who is part of our Kyria Northern Ireland team as she shares more. Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on how to carry responsibility well as leaders with the brilliant @odeleharding who is our National Leader for Kyria Scotland. A great listen.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on navigating the Menopause with Angie Lendon. A brilliantly practical and supportive listen. Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on how to be a just leader with @adom otoo from @ijm_uk with her great tips that are freeing and wise. Check it out!Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to these wise and freeing 3 min Top Tips on leadership with @revlisa_holmes who is the Deeper Church Lead from @scottishbaptist Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to this brilliant 3 min Top Tips on public speaking and presenting with the knowledgeable Cathy Madavan:1/ It's not all about you2/ Practice makes progress3/ It's no just what you say, it's the way you say itCheck out more from Cathy at: www.cathymadavan.comContact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. How do we cultivate joy and maintain rhythms of celebration and gratitude in our lives and our leadership? Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips from @catherine_desouza Senior Pastor @citychurchcardiff and Kyria's National Leader for Wales as she shares more.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Prioritising prayer is a key distinctive for any follower of Jesus and it’s a essential component for us to lead with Christ at the centre.  Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on with @ingridnuara as she shares her encouragement and wisdom about how we can prioritise prayer in our lives and our leadership.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips with @fionacstewart from @foolproofcreative as she shares about vocal presentation. Some excellent tips for public speaking here.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to these excellent 3 min Top Tips on Co-Leadership with our Kyria National Leader for Wales and Senior Leader @citychurchcardiff , Catherine De Souza @catherine_desouzaContact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on Time Management with our brilliant CEO Amy Summerfield @kyrianetwork , Head of Development of @skylark.international and leader @zeochurch. A great listen for effectively managing your time as a leader!Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on what healthy vulnerability looks like in our leadership with Kate Middleton @communik8ion from @mindandsouluk. This brings much needed wisdom and is a must listen.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on staying faithful in leadership and ministry with the brilliant Martha Inch @marthainch who leads @hubchurch. Excellent words of wisdom here.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips about how we can cultivate creativity in our leadership with the brilliant @josiehannahgamble director @christiancreativenetworkuk and @christiancreativedirectory and owner of @gamble_designs. Have a listen and check out these excellent organisations for Christian creatives.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips with Angie Lendon who shares such great and vital advice about how we can avoid burnout in our leadership. Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to these brilliant 3 min Top Tips on how to get clarity in our calling with Rev Kate Coleman @revdrkatecoleman from @nextleadershipuk which provides leadership services and development programs.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to these brilliant 3 min Top Tips on how to engage with the Bible from @sianwynrees who is head of Bible Society @bible_society in Wales and part of our Kyria Wales Core Team.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on navigating friendships as a leader by Odele Harding, our national leader for Kyria Scotland. Odele speaks into the loneliness of leadership and our need for good friendships, sharing her wisdom on how to get us started.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Grace Marshall @gracemarshallninja, where she encourages us to be a light, not a star. Just brilliant!Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on How To Have Healthy Relationships in Leadership. Our wonderful CEO, Amy Summerfield, shares the brilliant analogy of a compass to help us relate well as leaders.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on Choosing Your Commitments, by our Operations Assistant, Samara Noblett. If you feel overstretched and overcommitted, then this one is for you!To help you follow along, her three main points shared are:1/ Determine your goals and direction for the year2/ Map out your commitments and identify which ones match your goals3/ Decide if any commitments need to be dropped and intentionally choose which ones you'll invest in going forwardsContact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips brought to you by Karen Tullett @kazzibag, Director of Community Impact at @theedgestuff. She shares some great practical advice on how to enter the new year well.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips on Having A Cracking Advent with Cathy Madavan. Some brilliant and practical tips: 3 people, 2 positives and 1 prayer. Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to our 3 min Top Tips with the brilliant Karen Tullett, who shares practical and helpful ways to celebrate, process and move forwards from the year that has just been. A great listen!Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Check out these fantastic 3 minutes of wisdom about how you can grow in your leadership as an emerging leader from Marie Aitken who works for Alpha UK and leads @girlcandaily. Check out @girlcandaily for more inspiration and encouragementContact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to these amazing 3 minute tips from @judith.hx about leading as a student. Judith Holmes was the previous Co-President of Durham Intercollegiate Christian Union and now Gap Year Intern at Edinburgh City Mission.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Kyrianetwork.com Podcast. Have a listen to these amazing Top Tips from @lisa_leonce_coach (Kyria Diversity and Inclusion Director, CEO and Founder of efiL-Coaching, Co-Founder @sheerahnetwork) about how to challenge injustice.Contact Kyria Networkwww.kyrianetwork.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @kyrianetwork Email us at [email protected]