The below are adapted remarks from a lecture given at Chester Festival of Ideas on 2 July, 2026 Introduction Good afternoon, and thank you for being here. My name is James Holt, and I am Associate Professor of Religious Education at the University of Chester. My professional role centres on the education and training of … More On Holy Ground: Experiencing Life in Relationships
A Sermon Delivered at Pembroke College, Oxford Choral Evensong Sunday 15th February 2026 I’d like to thank the Reverend Dr. Andrew Teal for his kind invitation to give this evening’s sermon. It is only a short number of years since I first visited Oxford, although it was a place I had long wanted to explore. If I … More Relationships
Over the last couple of months I have received messages from two friends. Both have them have asked me very similar questions. Essentially, the question is “We have a loving Heavenly Father, why would he insist that we participate in ordinances and engage in covenants? Surely, his love is enough to save us without the … More The importance of covenants
This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online There is a line in my favourite musical that says: Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? But because I knew you. I have been changed for good. Every time I hear this line, it makes me … More Influences and relationships
This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online Relationships, for the most part, are taken for granted by most people. Most of us would agree that our relationships with the Godhead and with our families should be preeminent in our lives. It is another relationship that members of … More Relationships and responsibilities
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