In this week's episode I reflect on hints of a Christian revival in the wider culture and also share my Easter sermon which reminds us to be of good cheer! You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I share some exciting news about a new church planting venture, the 'Wateringbury & Medway Towns Ordinariate Group'  which is to serve as daughter church to St Anselm's. I also share an excellent talk delivered several years ago, by Fr Jerome Bertram, entitled 'Is the Ordinariate the answer?' You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's light hearted episode I go head to head with my daughter Jemima as we compete to win the Easter quiz. We also review some of our favourite Easter hymns. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I share a lecture given in Pembury by Bishop Paul Mason on the theme 'Blessed are those who mourn" You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I offer the Lent reflection I delivered for EWTN several years ago. It is based around the theme of the Lord's transfiguration, the occasion when he revealed to the disciples on the mountain top a vision of his true divine nature. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I share a lecture given, by Dr Michael Ward, a few years ago as part of our parish lecture series. It focuses on the works of C S Lewis and especially his Narnia chronicles. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I chat with an old university friend who has spent many years working as an undertaker and who has now moved sideways to become a celebrant of civil funeral services. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I share an extended version of a sermon I preached here in Pembury for the first Sunday in Lent. All aboard for a nautical theme aaarrrYou can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I chat with Claire Pittam, the wife of Father Matthew Pittam, about life as a priest's wife. It is certainly a rare and unique vocation bringing with it challenges and blessings in equal measure. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I chat with a friend from the local rugby club about his experiences in overcoming grief and loss and dealing with the impact on mental health. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I ponder how the work of Christian unity today is being hampered not by divisions without but rather by divisions within the major denominations. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I reflect on a weekend spent at a unique music festival held in a Pentecostal Church and draw from that experience my sense that Christianity is dividing along different lines today than it has done in the recent past. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I reflect on a birthday, further grot in the Vatican and share an inspiring talk by Catholic author and speaker Joanna Bogle. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I reflect upon the latest Vatican document, Fiducia Supplicans, and give several reasons why I think it represents a genuine moment of crisis in the life of the church and will prove disastrous in practice. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode there is a Christmas Quiz which Jemima and I battle over. And I also share a few favourite carols. Happy Christmas dear listeners! You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I give a short Advent reflection, interspersed with hymns and a poem, to help us make the most of this glorious season which so often gets lost because a secular Christmas can come crashing in too early! You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this episode I chat with a great family friend, Mike Jarvis, who I received into the Ordinariate some years ago. Today he and his wife remain supportive members of our group but worship at the Cathedral in Brentwood in Essex near  where they live. Mike and Sheila have two wonderful sons, one of whom has special needs. We spoke about how the challenges and blessings of raising a child with special needs impacted Mike's faith in life. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I share a lecture recently delivered by the Catholic journalist Edward Pentin.  In it he reflects on the recent Synod on Synodality in Rome, from his unique perspective as a journalist who was present, and ponders if it represented a moment of hope or crisis for the Church at large. Ever calm and considered his conclusion is worthy of reflection by any Catholic who cares about the faith. I am glad to be able to share it with you. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I go back into the archives once again to share with you an excellent lecture, delivered for our parish as part of a series of talks in 2019, by Fr Marcus Holden. It centres on the role of grace in the life of faith. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

In this week's episode I chat with local Baptist minister, Pastor Dan, about his journey to faith and his love of Jazz music. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com