Student Christian Movement Podcast
We’re the podcast of the Student Christian Movement, reflecting on justice, identity and discipleship since 1889. Pop the kettle on and gather round as we explore how to put our faith into action with the help of our lovely guests!
Episodes
Cat and Fr Jarel chat about our response as Christians and the Church to the injustice we see all around us. What is ours to do, when there is so much to be done?
Amy Claire Bowen, AKA Pink Dress Pilgrim, is a queer Christian and craftsperson who set off last October on a nine-month pilgrimage from Hillfield Friary in Dorset to Holy Island in Lindisfarne and beyond. In her own words, through this pilgrimage Amy Claire is "learning to listen to the world around [her], and seeking God in all things".
Cat, SCM's Faith in Action Project Worker, caught up with Amy Claire in March as she travelle...
Amy Claire Bowen, AKA Pink Dress Pilgrim, is a queer Christian and craftsperson who set off last October on a nine-month pilgrimage from Hillfield Friary in Dorset to Holy Island in Lindisfarne. In her own words, through this pilgrimage Amy Claire is "learning to listen to the world around [her], and seeking God in all things".
Cat, SCM's Faith in Action Project Worker, caught up with Amy Claire in March as she travelled through Lon...
Eurovision, Queerness, and Christianity with Lisa-Jayne Lewis!
Lisa-Jayne is one of the most sought after Eurovision & Junior Eurovision Song Contest specialist broadcasters in the UK, and also contributes to other TV and social commentary with her additional expertise in end-of-life and post-mortem empowerment and the intersectionality of queer identities and Christian faith. An ordained minister who served as a chaplain at th...
The Joint Public Issues Team and the Student Christian Movement partnered to facilitate this webinar exploring the ethical and justice debates around generative AI on 23rd April 2026. How does AI relate to justice? How do we tackle its political and ethical questions such as human rights, job security, and warfare? What is our responsibility as Christians who care about people and planet, living in a digital world?A panel of speake...
In our churches and universities, working-class voices are too often excluded, or need to be translated to fit a middle-class default. Whether it’s the pressure to mask an accent in a seminar or Bible reading at church, the unwritten rules of academic and church culture, or the exhaustion of balancing a degree with a job (or two) on the side, classism creates invisible barriers to both belonging and faith.
At SCM, we beli...
Cat from SCM and Gaby from Ace Space LDN continue the conversation started at our Ace & Faith panel from last October. In this episode they chat all things asexual and aromantic, including hierarchies of relationships, the joys and challenges of being under the Ace/Aro umbrella, and the importance of visibility for ace* folk.
Find out more about Ace Space LDN: https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/acespaceldn
Join Cat and Jane as they consider the importance of exploring our image of God, and how this can impact our actions. Jane finishes by inviting us to reflect on the question of who is the God with us now.
Cat sat down for a chat with self-proclaimed Eurovision expert Dr Paul Jordan. They discuss the Eurovision Song Contest, touching on themes of politics, queerness, and identity, as well as SCM's aim of Being and Belonging. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
For Ace Week 2025 we ran 'Ace & Faith' - an online panel discussion between people of faith who identify under the Asexual or Aromantic umbrella.
A massive thank you to Ace Space LDN, our wonderful panellists, Abi, Gaby, Aryam, and Rachel, and our attendees for making the event so special!
Understanding Asexuality: www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/understanding-asexuality/Ace Space LND: www.instagram.com/acespac...
This week we are joined by Matthew from FaithJustice and Sorrel- a member of SCM's General Council, and a key member of SCM's Disability Rights Campaign Group. Together we talk about how we respond to the government's plans for cutting disability benefits whilst increasing defence spending...
Peace Pilgrimage – Walking Pilgrimage for Peace
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In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Charlotte, the director of Sabeel-Kairos UK, and Matthew from Faith Justice to discuss the genocide in Gaza, the Arms Trade and the UK's complicity. (This podcast was recorded on 23/06/25 any events or information after this date will not be accounted for in the recording).
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In collaboration with the Peace Pilgrimage we are meeting with JustMoney Movement's Rosie, to discuss the DSEI arms trade, and how our banking and personal finances could be contributing to the machine of war. With thought-provoking discussions and actions you can take to promote peace!
Peace Pilgrimage – Walking Pilgrimage for Peace
Welcome back to the SCM Podcast! This week, PhD student Sarah Pritchard joins Soph to discuss 'The Fat Female Body and the Shame of Diet Culture'. Sarah shares how she came to discern her PhD focus and what she has found out so far!
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'Pregnancy and Birth: Critical Theological Conceptions' is available to purchase from SCM Press.
This week we are joined by Thomas Niblett, an SCM member and now care assistant at L'Arche. L'Arche is a community of people with and without intellectual disabilities living and working together. Thomas is a part of their new Soulful Internship: The Soulful Internship | L'Arche. Listen to us chat about what it means to be truly equal, challenging stereotypes and the struggles of working in the care industry.
Welcome back to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This episode, Rev. Jide Macaulay, CEO of House of Rainbow, joins Soph to talk about their ministry, the challenges they have faced, and finding joy in our daily lives.
Reverend Jide Macaulay is the visionary behind House Of Rainbow CIC, where he serves as Founder & CEO. He is a prominent figure, openly embracing his identity as a gay British-Nigerian, born in London. With a profound c...
This week we meet with Indigo, the president of SCM Exeter, and talk all about her project which uses collage art to shine a light on the topic of same-sex marriage within the Church of England.
Welcome back to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This episode, Faith in Action Project Worker Soph is joined by Movement Organiser Phoebe to talk about what community means to them. Talking all things theatre, coming together, and cake, Soph and Phoebe shares something that is important to them both; bringing together the people around them.
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Welcome back to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This episode, SCM CEO Rev. Naomi Nixon joins Faith in Action Project Worker Soph Day to talk all things Honest Church. Naomi shares where Honest Church began, how it has developed over time, and how the Disability History Month X Honest Church collaboration came to be.
To find out more about Honest Church, head over to the Honest Church website!
Welcome to season 4 of the SCM Podcast! This Episode, Movement Organiser Phoebe is joined by Faith in Action Project Worker Soph to discuss what Faith in Action means to her. Soph shares stories of creating community through her sporting endeavours, starting in her new role at SCM, and her interests in different areas of theology.
To find out more about what Soph's been doing while at SCM, head over to our blogs!
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