A podcast host, a pastor and a guest walk into a bar…
A podcast host, a pastor and a guest walk into a bar… and invite you to join them! Each episode, we take a big question and try to find the funny side – and try to understand it just a little bit better, too. Join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram @nowtheresathought or email us at nowthereisathought@gmail.com
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Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar. For the very first time, it’s a stage with a live audience! Thanks to Christians in Science for the invitation to appear at their 80th anniversary conference. My name is Louise, and I am your podcast host. I am joined - also for the very first time - by Rev. Matt Davis, Ministry Area Leader for Mynydd Bedwellte in mid Wales, and by astrophysicist and theologian ...
Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by Gavin from Believing Science and Christians in Science but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and Gavin the biophysicist to walk into a bar and talk about discover...
Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by Gavin at Believing Science but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and science communicator Sarah Moring from God and the Big Bang. We walk into a bar to ask, “What do kids think a...
Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and marine biologist Cara Parrett to talk turtles, toddlers and teenagers. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m a...
Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and geneticist Dr Denis Alexander to ask ‘Does Dawkins make people atheist?’ L...
Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and Dr Ruth Bancewicz, a biologist/church engagement specialist to talk about biology, art and inspiring w...
Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and conservation scientist and kids communicator Steph Bryant to ask questions about questions....
Welcome to the Now There's a T H O U G H T bonus podcast. There was no game in this month's full episode so here's one from our archived material with the marvellous Matt and Davinder from the Faith Experiment. Grab a very short drink and enjoy. Welcome to the bar!
Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church The Faith Experiment:Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by ChaplaincyPlus but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. Today, a podcast host, several pastors, a charity exec and a scientist walk into bar and invite you to ask us anything! It’s the one with the Science and Faith in the Second City gang, hosted by Andy Waddams. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’l...
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and Matt and Davinder Gardner from the Faith Experiment to talk… well… faith. And experiments. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drinks…
The Faith Experiment
Welcome to Christmas Dinner at the Now There’s a T H O U G H T Bar! OK, so it’s not actually a bar, it is mine and Chris’s kitchen but it contains beer, good food (if I do say so myself) and great company so it’ll do just fine. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and our own editor and producer Chris Davis for Christmas dinner. Welcome to the T H O U G H T...
**ANNOUNCEMENT** Tell us what you find weird about Christmas by Friday 9 December 2022 and we might feature your idea on our podcast and even send you a little Christmas present! It could be something in your household, something from a particular country or region or something about Christmas in general. Make it weird and make it true! Message us on Instagram @nowtheresathought or email us at nowtheresa...
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and mental health nurse-turned-theologian Rev Prof John Swinton to talk intellectual disabilities, mental health and God. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
John’s references: T...
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a kindly provided office at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains coffee and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and theologian Dr Bethany Sollereder to talk about suffering. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy you...
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s Dr Sharon Dirckx’s kitchen but it contains coffee and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and former brain scientist and current author and speaker, Dr Sharon Dirckx. Welcome to the T H O U G H T Bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES SPECIAL
Ok, so it’s not a juice bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains a variety of fruit and some good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and Si Poole from Christians in Sport to ask, “Why do people live their lives around running about in fields?” Welc...
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and science magician Dr Matt Pritchard to talk about wonder. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
Matt’s resources: Wordsonwonder.com @sciencemagician on Instagram, TikTok and Twi...
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and environmentalist, theologian, social activist and author Canon Dr Ruth Valerio. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
Ruth’s resources: Science and Faith in the Second City tal...
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and eminent geologist Professor Hugh Rollinson. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
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