UTC Podcast

Our understanding of mission shouldn’t be seen as merely one activity of the church, but the very essence of the church's identity rooted in the Missio Dei.  But what are the characteristics of that identity?  What are the theological foundations and practical expressions of a missional church?  Rick Hill oversees the Council for Mission in Ireland within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.  In this episode, he joins Rev Gordon Best to explore what it means for a local church to be missionally-minded; and how congregations can participate in contextually appropriate mission initiatives that reflect a commitment to the gospel, faithfully embodying the mission of God in everyday life.
 
UTC Podcast is a production of Union Theological College, Belfast
Produced, directed and edited by Jonny Davidson
Email: podcast@union.ac.uk

What does the Bible say about sport? And how can Christians enjoy sport virtuously while also recognising the difference between appreciation and devotion?
Prof Michael McClenahan (UTC Principal) and Dr Graham Shearer (UTC Lecturer in Theology) are joined by Prof Drew Gibson (Faith, Hope & Sport podcast) to explore these questions and more, in the interest of how Christians can enjoy the good gift of sport in its proper place.
 
UTC Podcast is a production of Union Theological College, Belfast
Directed, produced and edited by Jonny Davidson
Email: podcast@union.ac.uk
 
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This year marks the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s translation of the New Testament.  Dr Stephen Moore (Union Theological College, Belfast) discusses its significance with Dr Peter Williams (Tyndale House, Cambridge), as well as the desired characteristics of a courageous biblical scholar.
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For many people, Revelation is considered to be less approachable than other books of the Bible. Navigating all of the strange imagery, symbolic language and depictions of heavenly visions that have sparked endless for centuries can be overwhelming for readers. 
However, as Prof Gordon Campbell explains to Dr Stephen Moore, the starting point should be to view Revelation as a coherent work of literature in its own right.  Join us, as Gordon outlines why Revelation continues to fascinate him after years of researching the book, and why despite being a challenging text, the book of Revelation has much to offer believers today.

One aspect of Union Theological College’s mission is to equip ministry students for ordained ministry in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.  However, there may be those who don’t know exactly how ministers are trained at UTC.  UTC Principal, Prof. Michael McClenahan, chats to our recently appointed Dean of Ministerial Studies and Development, Rev Gordon Best, to glean a few useful insights into ministry training and community life at Union Theological College.