This episode of Politics in the Pulpit is hosted by Naomi Oates, and features our special guest June Love!

June Love is a Baptist minister based in Norfolk, serving at King’s Lynn Baptist Church. She is also the ecumenical officer for the Baptist Church in Norfolk & Waveney, and chairs Churches Together in King’s Lynn, working closely with other denominations and local organisations. June is passionate about helping people engage deeply with Scripture in ways that connect with everyday life, and is actively involved in community initiatives including the local foodbank and creating spaces for public conversation such as election hustings. She is particularly interested in how faith speaks into issues of justice, community, and wellbeing.

This week, Naomi, June and Steve explore the lectionary readings for Sunday 17th May.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro
• 05:00 – Acts 1: 6-14
• 11:15 – Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35
• 23:53 – John 17: 1-11
• 31:20 – 1 Peter 4: 12-14; 5: 6-11

Mentions

A Million Acts of Hope campaign (13-20 May 2026) - https://millionactsofhope.org/about

Mentions Addressing Anti-Judaism in Lent, Holy Week and Eastertide: Updated Lectionary Recommendations (The Methodist Church) - https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-chur...

Churches Together in England - https://cte.org.uk/