The All Terrain Podcast

Wales 150th Anniversary Special – Dyma Gariad (Here Is Love) This special episode was recorded on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at the Welsh Parliament, The Senedd, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army in Wales.  Our guest is Steven Spencer, Director of The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre at Denmark Hill in south London. In his role, Steven has acquired a wider and deeper knowledge than most about the people and events that shaped our mission. A scholar with a keen interest in the story of the church and charity in Wales, Steven’s fascinating journey for this podcast begins in The Valleys, tracing the footsteps of early pioneers such as 17-year-old Kate Watts and Harriet Parkin. Sent by William Booth, the pair arrived in the grim industrial heart of the Welsh coalfields in 1878 ill prepared for what they found but sustained by their faith.  Travelling south, we take in significant sites in The Salvation Army’s story over the past 150 years in Wales, passing towns that supplied coal and steel to the great industrial centres of Victorian Britain. Names such as Aberfan, Senghenydd and others are etched on the soul of Wales and its people following tragic accidents leading to unbearable loss and suffering. The journey ends joyously where it began, at the site of the former Gospel Hall in Bute Street, Cardiff, where John Allan established the first Welsh congregation in 1874. Steven is an Honorary Research Fellow in Birkbeck’s Centre for Nineteenth Century Studies. He holds an MA in History from Canterbury Christ Church University. The International Heritage Centre houses the archive story of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to the present, both in the UK and internationally. The department includes two museums, one in London and another in Nottingham at the birthplace of William Booth. A reference library, museum displays and archives are based at the London site, within William Booth College. Click here to discover more about Steven’s work: @SalvArmyArchive on Instagram and X (Twitter) and BlueSky Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in. Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department. Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth) Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me"by Doug Ross  Artwork by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com  Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.

In this 50th episode, our guest is the Revd Dr Helen Paynter. Helen was a nephrologist (kidney doctor) when God called her to Baptist ministry. Helen has a Masters in Missional Church Leadership, another Masters in Biblical Studies, and a PhD in Old Testament. She is the founding director of the Baptists College’s Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, which exists to facilitate cutting-edge research and to serve the churches by providing resources in these areas. Helen is passionate about the Bible and its power, through the Spirit, to transform lives. Conversely, she is very concerned about the ways that it is sometimes used to cause harm, in a variety of settings. She loves teaching and preaching, and helping others to learn to do so. Her most recent publication is Blessed are the Peacemakers: A biblical theology of human violence (Zondervan, 2023). Helen lives in Bristol with her husband Stephen. They have three grown-up daughters. For more information about the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, please click here. Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.  

In this episode, our guest is Jill Rowe. Jill qualified as a teacher and youth & community worker and spent 6 years living and working in the heart of the inner city in Derby. In 1997 she joined Oasis, a charity and movement committed to inclusion and engaged in the transformation of local communities in the UK and around the world. Oasis is one of the largest providers of Academy schools in England serving over 30,000 students and 5000 staff.  Her role as Director of Ethos & Formation ensures that Oasis remains true to its organisational identity and ethos, and to resource and equip all Oasis leaders, staff, students, volunteers and wider community members to have opportunity to engage in their own personal development and character formation. Alongside Steve Chalke, the founder of Oasis, Jill hosts the podcast ‘Different’ is also a speaker and writer and can be heard doing Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2. Jill volunteers as part of the leadership team of Oasis Church Waterloo, enjoys watching football and, given the chance playing as well. She likes to mess about in the garden, do a small amount of running, and has a strong appreciation of curry and loves to work out all that life has to offer.   Facebook: jill.rowe.9  Twitter: @JillboRowe  Instagram: @jillborowe   Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.  

In this bonus episode, our guest is Lucy Grimble who was recorded ‘live’ at the Riverbank conference. Based in Devon, Lucy has been leading worship and writing songs for many years. Her heart in writing and leading is to be vulnerable and real - to share her journey of faith with honesty. Her musical inspiration is eclectic, from soul and RnB to jazz to classical to singer-songwriter. This diverse array of musical influences has resulted in a diverse sound within her own writing and music. Lucy has recorded four albums to date and has collaborated with artists across the UK, US, Brazil and Europe, including Matt Redman, Graham Kendrick, Paul Baloche, Ana Valadao and Sinach. Lucy performs and has led at various festivals and events across the UK and beyond, including Spring Harvest, David’s Tent, Big Church Day Out, Creation Fest, Festival of Praise at Manchester Arena and Prom Praise at the Royal Albert Hall.     Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.

In this episode, our guest is Andy Flannagan. Andy is a Luton-based, Irish, ex-doctor, political rabble-rousing, singer-songwriter and author, whose proudest moment as an Irishman was captaining England’s Barmy Army during the Ashes in Australia. His campaigning songwriting dragged him into the political arena, so he can often be found annoying MPs around Parliament. Andy is now the Executive Director of www.christiansinpolitics.org.uk. Longing to see the church invest as much in the ‘dispersed’ as it does in the ‘gathered’, he is leading on releasing and equipping Christians to be influential in the spheres of culture for the Gather UK Movement https://gathermovement.org/. His songs “We seek your kingdom” and “Tears and Celebration” have been taking words of worship into the civic space and gleaning huge use around the UK and beyond.    Click on the links below to discover more about Andy’s work. www.andyflan.com www.christiansinpolitics.org.uk www.influencecourse.co.uk     Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.

In this episode, our guest is The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin. In November of 2019 she was consecrated as a Bishop in the Church of England and installed in Canterbury Cathedral as the Bishop of Dover with the responsibility of looking after the diocese of Canterbury on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury.  In 2007 she was appointed as a Chaplain to Her Late Majesty the Queen and in 2010, she became the first female appointed to the position of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. In November 2014, Bishop Rose became the Priest in Charge of the city Church, St Mary-at-Hill near Monument and is in wide demand as a preacher and speaker undertaking numerous engagements both nationally and internationally, as well as appearing regularly in local and national media. She is married to Kenneth, a retired prison Chaplain and they have 3 adult children.   Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.      

In this episode, our guest is Major Nick Coke who is currently the Territorial Co-ordinator for Justice and Reconciliation. Nick has been a Salvation Army officer for nearly 24 years serving primarily as a corps officer, but has also held additional appointments in Divisional Headquarters, William Booth College, and THQ where he led The Salvation Army’s work with refugees and asylum seekers. He is married to Kerry and has two children. Nick is an avid reader and loves nothing more than curling up with a good book or enjoying listening to an album from his ever-growing record collection.   Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.    

In this episode, our guest is the Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton who is the current Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and has led Christian Aid in Scotland since 2016. Before joining Christian Aid Sally convened the Church and Society Council and helped advance the Church's work on human rights, climate justice and support for people struggling to overcome poverty in Scotland. She has led the Church's work with ecumenical and interfaith partners to create networks of support for asylum seekers and refugees.   Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.

In this episode, our guests are Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main who are the new territorial leaders for the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory.​ At the time of the interview they were not aware that they were going to be appointed as the new Territorial Leaders.    Paul and Jenine have been Salvation Army officers for 37 years and have served in a variety of corps appointments in England, Wales and the Isle of Man and also in Divisional and Territorial appointments in the UKI and the Caribbean Territory.  They have been married for 36 years and have two adult children, both of whom are married, serving the Lord in The Salvation Army at Peterborough and Bournemouth.  They have four young grandchildren who they love spending time with. Jenine loves reading, walking and swimming to keep healthy while Paul enjoys gardening for exercise and relaxation!  Free time is always at a premium, but they are always energised and encouraged by the weekends they spend travelling around the UKI discovering new places and meeting new people – seeing The Salvation Army in all its diversity.     Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.      

In this episode, our guest is Steph Macleod. Steph is singer songwriter and worship leader based in Scotland. Steph shares the hope he found in Jesus Christ through word and song all over the world and draws inspiration from his lived experiences and freedom from homelessness and addiction. Steph’s music has featured regularly on BBC Radio 2, BBC Songs of Praise and he performs and leads worship regularly. He also has a passion for mentoring the next generation of young Christian musicians and is an activist for mental health awareness.   Join our Facebook group ‘The All Terrain Conversations’ a space to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. You can help us expand the conversations, make the learning deeper and richer as well as shaping the podcast going forward. Look us up and join in.   Created by The Salvation Army Children and Youth Department.   Hosted by Jo Taylor (Discipleship Specialist- Youth)   To download accompanying sketch notes  The All Terrain Podcast | Salvationist   For more information on the four questions www.quadratos.com    Produced by Avenue Services Theme music "Here with Me" produced by Doug Ross  Sketch notes produced by Ian Mayhew Artwork designed by Nathan Bright Executive producer Phil Ball   Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the participants and may not reflect the position of The Salvation Army.