This week, we’re joined by Robin Silson, Free Church of Scotland minister and church planter in Winchburgh, as he shares his journey into ministry and the vision behind planting a gospel-centred church in one of Scotland’s fastest-growing new towns. Robin speaks about the opportunities and challenges of church planting in a rapidly developing community, the importance of relational ministry, and how the gospel shapes every aspect of church life from the ground up. 👉 Visit https://freechurch.org to learn more about the work of the Free Church of Scotland. 💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with future episodes!—#HealthyGospelChurch #FreeChurchofScotland #RobinSilson #ChurchPlanting #Winchburgh #NewTowns #GospelMinistry #ReformedChurch #LocalMission #ChurchLeadership #Podcast #HealthyChurch

This week, we’re joined by Esther Dickson, Scotland Team Leader for UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship), an organisation committed to giving every student the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Esther shares her passion for student mission, the unique challenges and opportunities facing university ministries today, and how local churches can partner more meaningfully with students and CU leaders. Esther calls the church to see students not as a separate mission field, but as vital members of the church now. 👉 Visit https://freechurch.org to learn more about the work of the Free Church of Scotland. 💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with future episodes! — #HealthyGospelChurch #FreeChurchofScotland #UCCF #StudentMinistry #UniversityMission #EstherDickson #ChristianStudents #CampusMinistry #GospelPartnership #ReformedChurch #Podcast #ChurchLeadership

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Diane Langberg, internationally renowned psychologist, speaker, and author of Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. Dr. Langberg brings decades of wisdom and pastoral insight to a deeply important conversation about power, trauma, and the witness of the Church. With grace and clarity, she challenges us to consider how we use power in our churches and how true gospel ministry must reflect the character of Christ. 👉 Visit https://freechurch.org to learn more about the work of the Free Church of Scotland. 💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with future episodes! You can also watch the episode on YouTube! 📺 — #HealthyGospelChurch #FreeChurchofScotland #DianeLangberg #RedeemingPower #ChristianPodcast #ChurchAbuse #TraumaInformedChurch #PowerAndAuthority #HealthyChurch #ReformedChurch #Podcast #ChurchLeadership

Our guest this week is Mairi Murchison.   Mairi is a Gospel Worker in Merkinch Free Church, Inverness. In this episode she shares her story and why she felt called to support church planting in one of Scotland's most deprived areas.   And for the first time you can now watch the episode as well on YouTube! 📺   -- freechurch.org   #church #christian #freechurch

Paul grew up in Wales and worked as a dentist for ten years before studying theology at Moore College in Sydney. Married to Shiona they have four children. After leading a church in the US they moved back to the UK in 2009 and now live in Edinburgh where he is Lead Pastor at Charlotte Chapel. Paul is an enthusiastic supporter of Welsh rugby, Scottish dancing, live music and eco-houses. -- freechurch.org#church #christian #freechurch

In this episode of the Healthy Gospel Church podcast, we’re joined by Rev. Dr Lee Gatiss, Director of Church Society and a leading voice in evangelical Anglicanism. We explore key issues shaping the Church of England today — from the impact of liberal theology on church life, to the structures that define Anglicanism, and the vital role of systematic theology. Dr Gatiss also reflects on the evolution of preaching and what it means to live a life pleasing to God. Whether you're inside or outside the Anglican tradition, this wide-ranging conversation offers insight, clarity, and challenge. Rev. Dr Lee Gatiss is a theologian, author, and Director of Church Society. He lectures and writes extensively on Anglican history, theology, and biblical exegesis.--freechurch.org#church #christian #freechurch

This week, we welcome David's brother, Rev. Dr Ian Meredith, to the podcast. Ian is currently the vicar of St Mary's in Portchester, which is part of the Church of England.    Topics this week: - The Evolution of the Free Church of Scotland - Reflections on the Charismatic Movement - The Role of Worship - The Concept of Parish in a Modern Context - Keys to Church Growth - Class and Church Dynamics   More about St Mary's Church: https://www.stmary-portchester.org.uk/   https://www.freechurch.org #fcos #freechurch #scotland

Our guest this week, Rev. Ivor Macdonald, has recently been appointed as the Director of the Centre of Rural Ministry. Ivor unpacks some of the vision for the Centre and his hopes for rural ministry in Scotland.    Conversation topics:   - The Centre for Rural Ministry - Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Scotland - The Future of Rural Churches and Communities Engagement   Centre for Rural Ministry: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567716792282   https://www.freechurch.org #fcos #healthygospelchurch #scotland

This week's Healthy Gospel Church Podcast guest is Rev. David Moore. David is a minister in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and currently serves in Belfast.   Topics Include:   ➡ Celtic Heritage and Language ➡ The Benefits of Being Presbyterian ➡ William Still and Gilcomston ➡ Ministry in Northern Ireland ➡ Engaging with Different Communities ➡ Building Relationships Across Divides   https://www.freechurch.org   #fcos #freechurch #freechurchofscotland #healthygospelchurch

Our guest today is Tim Clemens, the lead pastor of Grace City Church in Sydney, Australia.  This episode's topics include: Pathway to Minister and Church Planting City Ministry in Australia Evangelism Strategies Prayer Culture and Community Engagement Vision and Philosophy of Preaching https://www.freechurch.org #healthygospelchurch #church #christian 

We are delighted to have Kathy Keller as our first guest in this new series.  Kathy formerly served as assistant Communications Director for Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. She is the author of Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles: A Case for Gender Roles in Ministry and co-author with her late husband, Tim Keller, of The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God. Navigating Grief and Mourning Facing the Reality of Death The Role of Memory and Reminiscing The Dynamics of Ministry Partnership The Journey of Faith and Calling Reflections of Tim Keller's Legacy https://www.freechurch.org #freechurch #scotland #healthygospelchurch

We are delighted to welcome Canon J. John to the Health Gospel Church podcast this week.   J.John is an Evangelist, minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer. He has been in ministry for four decades. He has spoken in towns, cities and universities in 69 countries. J.John lives near London in England. He is married to Killy and is a father and grandfather.   Contact the show: communications@freechurch.org Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org #healthygospelchurch

Our guest this week is Rev. Dr Paul Blackham.  Leading since the summer of 2021, Jonathan, and the Blackham family, has been a part of Church plants around the country for the past decade. But at the centre of this life and current ministry is a love of Jesus, throughout all the bible! Ordained in 1997, Paul served at All Souls Langham Place as Associate Minister for theology until 2008, and has since led church plants in both Lancashire and South Wales. Writer of the Book by Book study guides and series co-presenter, Paul was one of the original trustees of Biblical Frameworks, the charity that administers and funds the series. He is also author of ‘The Great Unknown’ by Christian Focus publications.   Paul's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prblackham   Contact the show: communications@freechurch.org Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org #healthygospelchurch

Our guest this week is Graeme Shanks. Originally hailing from Glasgow, Graeme is married to Alex and they have 3 girls Chloe, Grace and Eve. Having qualified as a solicitor and worked in Commercial Property for a few years upon graduation he joined Bruntsfield Evangelical Church staff team back in 2012 and has been our Pastor since 2017. He has studied at both the Cornhill Training Course and latterly at Edinburgh Theological Seminary. In his spare time he enjoys most sports and is a long suffering fan of Airdrieonians and West Ham United. Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org #healthygospelchurch

Our guest today is Hannah Nation. Hannah Nation is a writer, editor, and content strategist. She currently serves as the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology and as the Content Director for China Partnership. She has published in Christianity Today, the Gospel Coalition, Comment, and Plough. ​Her topics of interest are: urban Chinese house church movements; print and digital textual communities; historic global Christianity; and the history of women and the church. China Partnership: https://chinapartnership.org Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/

Chris Smart joins us this week on the Health Gospel Church Podcast. Chris was born and grew up in the Scottish Highlands. Chris' family didn't grow up in the church, but when he was 18 he went to study Chemistry in the city of Aberdeen and there through the witness of a fellow student, came to faith in Christ. After about a year he began to sense God’s call to ministry finishing his Chemistry degree and worked briefly in an oil laboratory. This was followed with six months teaching English in Peru, before returning to Scotland where he studied for a further three years in Edinburgh at the Free Church of Scotland College. Chris spent his first years of ministry working mainly in a deprived area of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where many people with addictions came to faith in Christ. During his time in the north of Scotland Chris was also a chaplain to the local prison and served on the financial, strategic and missions boards of the Free Church of Scotland.  Chris is married to Yazmin from Columbia and they have two sons, Joshua and Matthew.   In July 2017 Chris and his family moved to Tampa.  The opportunities for the Gospel in the north of Tampa is huge with a fast-growing population and along with a really committed group of believers in Hope Church.   Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/  

Our first guest of the new season is Derek Lamont.   Derek has ben a minister for 33 years spending 22 of them in the centre of Edinburgh as minister of St Columba's Free Church. During his time there St Columba's planted four new churches and now Derek has decided to get stuck in himself and plant a new church in Leith. Derek is married to Catriona with four grown-up kids – two of whom live in America, the other two are married and work for churches in Edinburgh. Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org   Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/

This week's guest is Rev. Alex MacDonald.   Alex was brought up in the Highlands of Scotland and is a former Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland, having served as minister in Bishopbirggs Free Church, Bon Accord Free Church and Buccleuch Free Church.   This week's theme is "A Life in Ministry"   Topics include: Highland Clearances  Tackling Social Issues in Preaching  Right to Life  Christians in Politics   Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org/ Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/

This week's guest is Confex Makhalira.   Confex Makhalira is an ordained minister and a missionary of Mission to the World (MTW). Currently, he is serving as a pastor and church planter of Christ Presbyterian Church in Blantyre, Malawi. He is married to Mwai, and together they have two amazing daughters.   This week's theme is "The Church in Africa"   Topics include: African Presbyterianism  David Livingstone Prosperity Gospel African Perspectives on Theology    Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org/ Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/

This week's guest is Anne MacDonald.   Anne is the Student and Young Adults Worker at Bon Accord Free Church in Aberdeen.    This week's theme is "Students and Young People"   Topics include:  Women in ministry  When to employ a youth worker   Issues facing young people today  How do we make disciples?   Finding a balance between church service and family life   Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org/ Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/