The Presbyterian and The Priest‘s Podcast

Series 3, Episode 8: Christ at the checkpoint

In this episode we are joined by Paul Lutton to tell us about his planned trip to Israel and the conference entitled 'Christ at the checkpoint'. If you have any questions or queries for us, or Paul, please send them in

Our first big live event, a night at Fitzroy

We were back where one of the most important inter-church relationships in Northern Ireland began - Fitzroy Presbyterian Church. In this episode we were interviewed by Rev. Steve Stockman, who has joined us on Series 2, about all kinds of things. The sound can be a bit rough at times, but it was live! Forgive us! Look forward to taking part in more live events in the future

So what do you mean when you say?

In this episode, our first in our series about Communion, we look at some of the terminology used and what it might mean. We understand that the words we use are important, so we want to make sure we know what we mean when we say......

So far.........Rev. Professor Patton Taylor

As we continue to talk and reflect on our differences in Communion/Eucharist, we welcome along Rev. Professor Patton Taylor to the show. Patton shares from his experience of participating in Communion, both in his early and latter years. It will hopefully give you an idea of Communion within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Let’s take a trip to Clonard

We continue this series looking at Communion/Eucharist with Ciarán walking us through what a Mass service looks like in Clonard. Hopefully you'll have all kinds of questions for us after these two episodes so please email them to presbyterianandpriest@gmail.com and also remember to check out https://www.clonard.com/web-cam/ 

Friday is for fish

We're back together again to reflect more on the subject of Communion/Eucharist, as well as anything else that might be on topic! We look at transubstantiation, invocation of the Holy Spirit and re-presentation. If you have any questions get in touch presbyterianandpriest@gmail.com

A possible way to sit together?

In this last episode of Season 4 we discuss the format of a possible way we could celebrate Communion/The Eucharist together at the Lord's Table. It has been a long time coming I know, apologies for that. Going forward we will seek to do better. Please get in touch as always through presbyterianandpriest@gmail.com to suggest topics and ask questions, and please get in touch to let us know the best way to keep in touch with you! Enjoy this last episode

We welcome Lord Alderdice

In this first episode of series 5 we interview Lord Alderdice on all things personal and political. This series was made to celebrate the Good Friday Agreement, and as usual if you have any comments or questions please get in touch with us via presbyterianandpriest@gmail.com

Never better: an interview with Tommie Gorman

As we continue this series reflecting around the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, we were able to zoom with Tommie Gorman, former RTE correspondent. Ciaran was especially excited about this one so you can listen along and hear all that Tommie has to tell us through his unique experience.

His book is available at all good bookshops or via https://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Better-Life-Our-Times/dp/1838957820 

or https://atlantic-books.co.uk/contributor/tommie-gorman/ 

An Eaglais Phreispitéireach agus an Ghaeilge

You might not know the title but in this episode we'll talk with the Rev. Jim Stothers about 'An Eaglais Phreispitéireach agus an Ghaeilge' - The Presbyterian Church and the Irish Language. If you have any questions or would like to know anything get in touch via presbyterianandpriest@gmail.com

A good starting point if you want to read more is:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Presbyterians-Irish-Language-Roger-Blaney/dp/0901905720