Healthy Gospel Church

Shaped by the Community or Shaping It? The Church’s Role in Context (Derek Lamont)

Should churches blend in or stand out? Our guest this week, Derek Lamont, unpacks what it means for a church to reflect — or reshape — the community it serves.

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Why Confessional Theology Still Matters (Cory Brock)

This week, we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Cory Brock, minister at St. Columba’s Free Church in Edinburgh, as he shares his story from Mississippi to the Royal Mile, reflecting on faith, theology, and what makes a Healthy Gospel Church in today’s culture.

Cory discusses his journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to Reformed ministry, the marks of a healthy church, and the importance of cultivating prayerful, gospel-centred, and welcoming communities in a pluralistic world. He also explores how ancient truths and confessional theology continue to speak powerfully to a new generation seeking depth, transcendence, and meaning.

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How Can Men Be Discipled Well? (Joe Barnard)

This week, we’re joined by Rev. Joe Barnard, minister of the newly renamed Holyrood Church in Edinburgh and founder of XTrainingMinistries, an organisation dedicated to forming mature, godly men in a spiritually distracted age.

Joe reflects on the landscape of discipleship today, the unique pressures men face in modern culture, and why intentional, rigorous spiritual formation is essential for the health of the church. From daily habits to long-term vision, Joe offers practical wisdom for cultivating Christlike maturity in ourselves and in those we lead.

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Robin Silson - Church Planting in Scotland

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.

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Esther Dickson - Why Student Ministry Matters

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.

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Dr Diane Langberg - Dealing With Abuse In The Church

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.

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Mairi Murchison - Planting Churches in Hard Places

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! 📺

 

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Paul Rees - The Dynamics of a City Centre Church

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.

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Lee Gatiss - Pleasing God in a Changing Church

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.
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From Presbyterianism to Anglicanism - Rev. Dr Ian Meredith

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/

 

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