David Couchman
David Couchman produces the 'Seize the Day' and Slipstream podcasts and edits the 'Facing the Challenge' courses. More...

Phil Prior talking to David about Focus's vision

What's happened to Slipstream?

A couple of years ago, when we started working with the Evangelical Alliance on Slipstream, it consisted of a monthly podcast (presented by Krish Kandiah and David Couchman) and a regular monthly email newsletter (e-letter).

Over the past two years, the way people use the Internet has continued to change, and our understanding of how best to deliver the Slipstream resources has also been changing.

For the future, Slipstream will consist of the email newsletter - users identified email as their preferred way to receive information. This will be more frequent, shorter, and will not have a regular schedule, but will be sent out when there is something specific to say - a new resource, an upcoming event. etc.

There will also be new video and audio resources. These will be published on the Evangelical Alliance's Slipstream site, but not on this site.

In addition, there is a Facebook page and an RSS feed for Slipstream.

All of these can be accessed through the Slipstream web site.

Slipstream February 2010 - Biblefresh

Biblefresh

Biblefresh describes itself as:

'... a partnership of over fifty agencies, festivals, colleges and denominations who are joining forces to help you grow in appetite and confidence in the scriptures during the year 2011, to coincide with the 400th anniversary celebration of the King James version of the Bible. Biblefresh offers a whole host of ideas and resources to inspire and equip you, your church and your community to read, study, meditate, listen, learn and live the Bible.'

In spring 2010, there is a series of launch events around the country. For more information, visit www.biblefresh.com

The Slipstream resources for February are all about the Bible, re-envisioning the church, and the place of preaching. Featuring Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham, Krish Kandiah, Director for Churches in Mission at the Evangelical Alliance, David Jackman and Vaughan Roberts, Rector of St. Ebbe's Oxford, and President of the Proclamation Trust.

Slipstream December 2009 - Digimission day

The Evangelical Alliance's Digimission Day

The December 2009 Slipstream podcast comes from the Evangelical Alliance's Digimission Day - an event to explore how technology is shaping faith, church and mission.

More and more of us are spending time online - on social networks, blogs, Twitter, and more. How do the new digital technologies change the mission of the Church? Are social media a distraction from mission or a new mission field? A wealth of helpful input from Adrian Warnock, Jonny Baker, Maggi Dawn, Mark Meynell and Krish Kandiah.

Slipstream November 2009, with Denis Alexander and Ranald Macaulay

Denis Alexander Ranald Macaulay

2009 is the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and the 150th anniversary (this month) of the publication of 'On the Origin of Species.'

Evolution continues to be a contentious issue for many Christians. In this anniversary special Slipstream podcast, we talk to Denis Alexander from the Faraday Institute, author of 'Creation or Evolution: do we have to chose?' and co-author (with Nick Spencer) of 'Rescuing Darwin.' We also talk to Ranald Macaulay from Christian Heritage Cambridge, author of 'Rescuing Darwin or wrecking the Faith?'

Slipstream October 2009, with Stuart Townend

Stuart Townend

Stuart Townend is one of our best-loved song-writers, singers and worship leaders, described by Cross Rhythms magazine as 'one of the most significant songwriters in the whole international Christian music field.'

Earlier podcasts

September 2009 - Peter Williams

August 2009 - Rose Dowsett and Dewi Hughes

July 2009 - Mike Pilavachi

June 2009 - Chris Wright

May 2009 - Alan Hirsch

April 2009 - Tim Keller and Gary Habermas

March 2009 - Tim Hughes

February 2009 - Ruth Valerio

January 2009 - Steve Timmis

December 2008 - Mark Driscoll

November 2008 - Brian Walsh and Sylvia Keesmaat

October 2008 - Brian McLaren

September 2008 - David Jackman

August 2008 - Mike Frost

July 2008 - Tom Wright

June 2008 - Shane Claiborne

May 2008 - Terry Virgo