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Apr 03 2025 37 ep. 11 mins 21

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Discussion on current events relating to justice and peace from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). JPIT is Baptists Together, the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church working together for peace and justice.

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10 minutes on The Spring Statement

Apr 03 2025 15 mins

In this episode of 10 minutes on (or 16 minutes on!) Florence interviews Paul Morrison about the Spring Statement. They focus on the changes to the Benefit System and the impact on poverty in the UK. For more on the Spring Statement head to our blog: https://jpit.uk/response-to-the-spring-statement

10 minutes on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Mar 03 2025 11 mins

Welcome to 10 minutes on, a podcast from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). The 5th of March is the International day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation awareness. Steve Hucklesby speaks to JPIT intern Florence about what this means, and They mention two treaties, the Nuclear Non-proliferation treaty (NPT, 1968) and the more recent Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon

10 minutes on Rural Mental Health Week

Feb 12 2025 22 mins

Listen to Sarah, Helen and David discuss Rural Mental Health Week, and provide valuable questions and advice to ensure that mental health is a top priority in rural spaces. Useful Links: Farm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies - YellowWellies.org #MindYourHead campaign week 10-16 Feb Methodist rural mission & ministry page - Rural Mission & Ministry - The Methodist Church

10 Minutes on Peace and Arms with Bishop William Kenney

Jan 16 2025 12 mins

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Bishop William Kenney, Titula Bishop of Midica. Bishop Kenny is a long-term opponent of nuclear weapons and advocate for peace and justice, bringing a Catholic perspective. R

10 Minutes on the role of the Church in Disarmament

Dec 18 2024 8 mins

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, Human Rights and Disarmament advocate at the World Council of Churches. Resources: World Council of Churches: oikoumene.org JPIT's Future of Arms: jp

10 minutes on the assisted dying bill

Nov 20 2024 16 mins

With Westminster Parliament's second reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on 29th November, Steve Tinning and Nathan McGuire unpack the bill’s context, ethical implications, and how JPIT denominations are responding. Read More: https://jpit.uk/assisted-dying-bill-2024

10 minutes on the US Election with Steve Hucklesby

Nov 06 2024 10 mins

This episode is on the results of US Presidential Election, released this morning. In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team speak to Steve, JPIT's policy advisor on International Affairs. They discuss the US Presidential Election, and the implications this will have for both the US, and the rest of the world. Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/n

10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 2

Nov 01 2024 7 mins

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Elizabeth Minor, advisor at Article 36 and expert in Autonomous Weapons, also known as Killer Robots. This is Part 2 of their conversation. Resources: Article 36: article36.orgPeti

10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 1

Nov 01 2024 9 mins

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions. In this episode Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Elizabeth Minor, advisor at Article 36 and expert in Autonomous Weapons, also known as Killer Robots. This is Part 1 of their conversation, don't miss part 2! Resources: Article 36

10 minutes on the Budget with Paul Morrison

Oct 31 2024 9 mins

This episode focuses on the Government Budget, released yesterday by Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Paul Morrison, a JPIT Policy Advisor. They discuss the recent government budget, and what that means for people across the UK. Resources: https://jpit.uk/the-2024-budget Find us on:X/Twitter x.