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Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture.
Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being.
Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known.
Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community.
We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work.
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S3E34 Seeing Beyond Blindness, with Rev Prebendary John Beauchamp
The Roots for Churches podcast
45 minutes
3 weeks ago
S3E34 Seeing Beyond Blindness, with Rev Prebendary John Beauchamp
In this episode, Revd Prebendary John Beauchamp shares his journey as a blind priest and disability ministry enabler, exploring the intersection of faith, disability, and inclusion within the church. He reflects on his personal experiences with blindness, the theological implications of disability, and the importance of belonging and participation for disabled individuals in church communities. The conversation delves into scriptural references to blindness, the cultural context of disability in Jesus' time, and the significance of healing and redemption in faith. John emphasizes the value of individuals beyond their abilities and the role of humour in addressing societal blind spots regarding disability.
Keywords
disability theology, blindness, faith journey, inclusion, church community, healing, scripture, John Beauchamp, spiritual insights, personal testimony
Takeaways
John Beauchamp has been in ministry for nearly 30 years.
His blindness has profoundly shaped his faith journey.
Disability theology offers insights into understanding faith and inclusion.
Inclusion in the church is about belonging, not just access.
Blindness in scripture often serves as a metaphor for spiritual blindness.
Healing can be both a physical cure and a spiritual redemption.
The church must listen to the experiences of disabled individuals.
Humour can reveal societal blind spots regarding disability.
The identity of individuals should not be solely defined by their disabilities.
Faith involves trusting in the mystery of God's plan.
Sound Bites
'I once was blind, but now I see.'
'God wants us as we are.'
'Humour helps us see our blind spots.'
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to John Beauchamp and his Journey
02:31 Exploring Blindness and Faith
05:05 The Role of Disability in Ministry
07:44 Inclusion of Disabled Individuals in Church
10:36 Practical Steps for Accessibility
13:08 Disability Theology and Scriptural Perspectives
15:40 Metaphors of Blindness in Scripture
18:12 The Future of Disability in the New Creation
23:22 The Promise of Beauty in Pain
25:15 Experiencing God in Suffering
26:26 Cultural Context of Disability in Jesus' Time
33:55 Understanding Healing and Redemption
40:03 Preaching Insights on John Chapter 9
Show Notes
John's article on rootsforchurches.com: That the works of God might be revealed: John 9:1-41 by John
See also:
Disability-friendly church by Revd Katie Tupling
Going beyond inclusion by Mark Arnold
The Roots for Churches podcast
We believe GREAT church changes lives and communities.
Growing: We believe churches need resources to grow through worship, discipleship & mission.
Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture.
Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being.
Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known.
Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community.
We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work.
Join us for interviews about the nitty gritty of ministry, worship, mission, preaching, theology, the Bible, and everyone engaging with the Bible together.
Roots for Churches produces seasonal and weekly lectionary-based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages.
Find out more at www.rootsforchurches.com
