Welcome to Mission Matters, the Church of Ireland Council for Mission podcast. We’ll delve into the heart of our faith with a sense of the priority and urgency of mission across Ireland and the rest of the world by sharing stories, insights, and conversations that inspire and challenge. Let's mission together.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Welcome to Mission Matters, the Church of Ireland Council for Mission podcast. We’ll delve into the heart of our faith with a sense of the priority and urgency of mission across Ireland and the rest of the world by sharing stories, insights, and conversations that inspire and challenge. Let's mission together.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 15, 2026
Sanctuary in the Middle East
<p>In this episode of Mission Matters, Chris Thompson (Director of Tearfund NI) sits down with Safa Hijazeen, Tearfund’s Regional Director for the Middle East. Recorded at the Church of Ireland Synod, this conversation moves beyond the headlines to explore the reality of life in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria.</p><p>Safa shares moving stories of local churches acting as sanctuaries for the displaced and explains the "Triple Nexus" approach—how humanitarian aid, long-term development, and peace-building must work hand-in-hand to break the cycle of poverty. Tune in to hear how faith is being lived out in some of the world’s most fragile contexts and how a Bishops' Appeal gift is sustaining medical care for thousands.</p><br><p>For more information, or to donate directly to Tearfund's work in the Middle East visit: <a href="http://tearfund.org/middleeast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tearfund.org/middleeast</a></p><br><p>If you would like to find out more about the Bishops’ Appeal then visit: <a href="bishopsappeal.ireland.anglican.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bishopsappeal.ireland.anglican.org</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 13, 2026
Lessons from Tunisia with Rev Frank Bernardi
<p>In the latest episode of Mission Matters, we hear from Rev. Frank Bernardi, rector of St George’s Anglican Church in Tunis, who has witnessed extraordinary growth in the Church in Tunisia over the past 25 years.</p><p>From just a handful of believers in the 1990s to a vibrant and growing indigenous church today — this is a story of prayer, courage, restored families, and Gospel hope in North Africa.</p><p>✨ “You can see Jesus in every member of this church. They are like a family to me.”</p><p>Be inspired. Be challenged. Let’s mission together.</p><br><p>If you would like to know more about Rev Frank Bernardi or St George's Anglican Church in Tunis visit the church website www.stgeorgetunis.com/en</p><br><p>If you would like to lean more about Sat7 who our host Alan Cousins works with please visit www.sat7uk.org</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 11, 2025
The Quiet Revival
<p>Join us as we welcome Dr. Julie<strong> </strong>McKinley (Bible Society Ireland) and Dr. Rhiannon McAleer (BFBS) to unpack the groundbreaking findings of <strong>The Quiet Revival</strong> report. They discuss the surprising surge in church attendance and spiritual hunger among young adults, particularly young men, in England and Wales.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why Gen Z is the most <strong>spiritually engaged</strong> generation.</li><li>The dramatic increase in <strong>church attendance</strong> and ethnic diversity in congregations.</li><li>The link between faith, <strong>wellbeing</strong>, and community connection.</li><li>What this "Quiet Revival" means for the <strong>future of the Church</strong>.</li></ul><p>This isn't your parents' revival—it's grassroots, authentic, and driven by a search for meaning.</p><p>If you would like to know more about The Quiet Revival and how its findings relate to Ireland, please email <a href="mailto:info@nbsi.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@nbsi.ie</a> or visit <a href="http://www.biblesocietyireland.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.biblesocietyireland.ie</a>. For a free download of The Quiet Revival report, visit <a href="https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/</a> (<a href="https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/)</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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