Mission Disco

In this episode we speak with Emma Lynch from Tear Fund Ireland and Michael Briggs from Christian Aid Ireland. Today's discussion will cover the concept of global mission and what that might mean for us in Ireland as we look to the international mission context.

After a two year break, Mission Disco is back! In this episode, Simon and Ross reflect on the journey so far and discuss what's planned for the future. They also introduce Donna Jennings who will be a new co-host on the podcast. Together, they discuss what’s been happening behind the scenes and what we can expect in the upcoming series. Welcome back to Mission Disco!

Simon and Ross discuss the latest release by Praxis Press, 'Hope from the Margins' with author Laurance Graham. Is there any hope for the future of the church in the Western world as it loses its former position of influence? The Church is not where it used to be, we’re marginalised... but that does not need to be bad news!

Mission Disco is BACK! 🥳 Tune to hear the conversation - Simon and Ross give an update, discuss recent events and the concept of mission enterprise!

Has the way that we work changed forever? Will it ever get back to what it was? And can we expect the nature of work to continuously evolve going forward? Brian Sanders joins Ross & Simon as they discuss the importance of flexibility, culture and how we can creatively think about our work & church structures.

We are now slowly restarting and thinking about getting back to normal. This is an opportunity for us to examine how we do things: Why does the church do what it does? Do we want to get back to where we were? Why did we do what we did before, and are there things that we could change? Ross and Simon are joined by Sean Mullan from Third Space to discuss the concept of a soft reset for the church.

In this podcast Simon & Ross are joined by Annmarie Kerr of Liffey Valley Vineyard. They discuss the third of three webinars about helping us process what’s been happening during this last year. In this webinar Brian Sanders specifically focuses on the steps we might take to rebuild following the pandemic.

Given the lasting impact of the pandemic how can we lead others in processing this experience & enable recovery? In this podcast Simon & Ross together with Laura Bell (CFC Belfast South) discuss the Recover Webinar (with Mark Sayers) from Praxis' recent series. Mark is a leader in the Australian church and brought incredible insight on church culture and the Australian experience. For more information and the Webinar recording check out: www.praxismovement.ie

Simon and Ross speak with Amy Carey(Solas Project) and Johan Van Der Flier (Christ In Youth) about youth work, young people and the challenges they have been facing during the pandemic.

Simon and Ross speak with Vivienne Morrow-Murtagh about the impact the pandemic has had. Vivienne is a trauma psychotherapist and counselor who works with vulnerable groups. Listen in as Vivienne shares some great insights into what has been happening, how to navigate the coming months, and focusing on the 3 feet in front of you.

Anne & Ross speak with Alan from Serve the City (Dublin) about volunteering, mission, justice & more. If you would like to get involved with Serve the City, visit their website: www.servethecity.ie & if your group would like to help out, email Alan at alan@servethecity.ie or find them on Facebook to learn more.

Simon Kilpatrick & Ross Hill speak with Ann Marie Kerr and Alain Emerson about learning from the current season and the future of the church.

For the next few weeks, some of our team will be chatting with people who are exploring church & mission here in Ireland. So take a break from work, put on the kettle & join us on Tuesday mornings. We'll be chatting about church, mission, & prayer. Anne & Simon talk with Gladys about life in lock down, biscuits, buses to West Dublin, and what God has been teaching through this time.

With Simon Kilpatrick, Ruth Garvey-Williams and Fraser Hosford . In this month's episode Simon chats with Ruth and Fraiser about Gloriously Ordinary - the latest release by Praxis Press, written by Ruth which explores embracing incarnational mission in contemporary Ireland. PraxisPress is driven by the importance of the Irish voice and stories from those on the front line of mission in Ireland.

Part 2 of our two part series on 'Mission and the Marketplace'. Simon and Brian talk with Ross Hill about the church and business, and what he has learned navigating both worlds. Ross talks about how implementing the concepts of entrepreneurship can be used as a tool to drive mission.

Part 1 of our two part series on mission and the marketplace. Simon and Brian talk with Clifford Sullivan, with Transform Our World, about the hope and possibility of seeing the church planted and thriving everywhere. Check out more about the work Clifford has been doing with Transform Our World Ireland at ekklesiaeverywhere.com

Leading now - what does this mean? Many of us thought the new online reality would be short lived... Leaders and churches are exhausted from the toll of the last few months: the life changes, creativity needed, and the pressures to produce and communicate in a new way. We have all needed to adapt to this new reality. This month Simon & Brian discuss what has happened, what is ahead for us, and how we might navigate this new time as leaders.

Simon and Brian discuss what it means when Jesus says "If you want to save your life then lose it" and the implications in our current culture of self care. To embrace the rhythm of rest while also saying my life is for others.

This month Simon and Brian talk to Paul and Paula Gallucci about their ministry in Limavady.

Simon and Brian talk about some ideas surrounding the spiritual process of reshaping the church in this new time. Specifically as we think about our ministry systems and re-evaluate in light of this possibility of uncontested change right now, we need to look at the spiritual process not just a tactical process.

Simon and Brian reflect and imagine what God is up to in this current time and what we are learning about the Church and our hopes going forward.

A reflection on a word from Michael Briggs focused on Jeremiah 29 and the missionary principle of interdependence.

Simon and Brian take a look at our new reality of quarantines and isolation and what that means as missionaries. praxisnetwork.ie

In the March two-part edition of Mission Disco, Brian & Simon discuss the importance of the role of art in mission. What we can learn from the creative process, and how do we apply this learning to the life of mission.

In the March two-part edition of Mission Disco, Brian & Simon discuss the importance of the role of art in mission. What we can learn from the creative process, and how do we apply this learning to the life of mission.

For the February edition Simon and Brian talk about unity in mission, Collaboration versus token unity in order to co-labour together for the mission of God and what unity and mission can look like.

Simon, Brian and guest, Matthew Broderick continue their discussion on how coaching is an emerging critical skill for people working and serving in ministry.

Simon, Brian and guest, Matthew Broderick discuss how coaching is an emerging critical skill for people working and serving in ministry.

"What you measure you go after." Brian and Simon discuss church metrics and the dynamics of how what you measure effect how you grow.

Simon and Brian continue their conversation with Michael Briggs about what it looks like create space for conversation and dialogue in the midst of a polarised world.

Simon and Brian talk with Michael Briggs about what it looks like create space for conversation and dialogue in the midst of a polarised world.

Simon and Brian speak with Fraser Hosford about his life and his new book titled "Down with This Sort of Thing". Fraser discusses his rethinking the concept of freedom, delivers some great insight about contemporary Irish culture and endures slagging from Simon. downwiththisbook.com

"Microchurches can be strong, beautiful, accessible and potent portraits of just what Jesus had in mind, if not for all time, at least for ours." -Brian Sanders Simon and Brian discuss the concept and need of the microchurch and Brian's new book, Microchurches and the need for the smaller church. You can find out more about Brian's new book at asmallerway.com - now available to buy.

"Microchurches can be strong, beautiful, accessible and potent portraits of just what Jesus had in mind, if not for all time, at least for ours." -Brian Sanders Simon and Brian continue from part 1, discussing the concept and need of the microchurch and Brian's new book, Microchurches and the need for the smaller church. You can find out more about Brian's new book at asmallerway.com - now available to buy.

Simon and Brian discuss the importance of calling in our lives. Information about calling labs in Dublin and Belfast found at praxismovement.ie

Following on from hearing Andrew's story in episode 4, Simon and Brian discuss re-imagining chaplaincy and what that might look like for us today.

Brian talks to Andrew Irvine who works in Belfast city centre. Andrew tells his story, and discusses his rethinking the concept of chaplaincy and how that might look in contemporary life.

In this episode Simon and Brian speak to Seán Mullan, the founder of a social business called Third Space (http://www.thirdspace.ie). Seán speaks about his journey, the process of opening Third Space and what he has learned along the way. Its a story of faith, risk, bold courage and provision provided through the hands of community... a process that continues through Third Space today.

Simon & Brian chat to Heather Morris about St. Patrick, John Wesley and the impact they still have on modern mission in Ireland.

Simon & Brian take things back to the beginning... It all started with a disco.

Session 3: This is a recording of panel discussion and story sharing from the main stage at Praxis Conference 2018.

Session 2: This is a recording of Brian Sanders speaking from the main stage at Praxis Conference 2018.

Session 1: This is a recording of Brian Sanders speaking from the main stage at Praxis Conference 2018.