Bishop Steven's podcast

Bishop Steven's podcast

By Bishop Steven Croft

A new series of reflective podcasts by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft. Each episode aims to resource the Church of England as we find our voice again in the midst of the pandemic.
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11/26/25

The Advent Calendar

Bishop Steven reflects on the unexpected origins of his 2006 novel The Advent Calendar - a chapter-a-day Advent story blending family narrative, biblical imagination, and the rich themes of Isaiah. He shares how a move to Oxford and a creative writin… Read more

11/17/25

Modern science and ancient faith

"It’s getting harder for scientists not to believe in God" - The Spectator New discoveries are reshaping the conversation around science and faith. Bishop Steven's presidential address to Diocesan Synod today explores what the latest thinking in ph… Read more

11/05/25

The Lord's Prayer and mental health

Where do we turn for simple, practical help to cope with anxiety, bad days and depression? Bishop Steven reminds us that help can be found in something simple and familiar, the Lord's Prayer.

10/22/25

Will you get up and go?

The final story in our Stories of Conversion series brings us to Caesarea, to Cornelius and Peter - two people transformed by the Holy Spirit in very different ways. Bishop Steven reflects on how Peter’s experience still speaks to us: calling each of… Read more

10/15/25

What can you do with just three days?

From enemy to brother. Lives turned around in just three days. On the road to Damascus, Saul meets the risen Christ — and Ananias is called to do the unthinkable: welcome his persecutor. Bishop Steven reflects on radical grace, courage, and the God w… Read more

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