Scargill is intentionally diverse as a community - multi-ethnic, different ages demographically, and inter-denominational in its approach. The central emphasis on "lives shared, lives transformed – with Jesus at the centre" enables the community to hold a range of theological views without falling out. In a world where separating out from those we disagree with is common, Scargill’s experience is a helpful alternative.

The keystone that holds this architecture of diversity together is the principle that we treat each other as if the other person was Christ. This enables theological differences to be held in dialogue not in adversarial debate. Mike Leigh talks with Director Phil Stone about tensions that do arrive, with humour and wisdom, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and grace in our relationships. That welcoming hospitality is extended to guests.

Phil also talks with recent community member Alison Leigh to find out more about how the joys and challenges of diversity can be beneficial to life in community.

Find out more about life in community at ⁠⁠www.scargillmovement.org⁠⁠

Recorded on location at Scargill House, North Yorkshire. Associate Producer for Scargill Movement is Shaun Lambert. Produced by Gary Dell. A Wiseword Radio production.

Part of the community wisdom at Scargill is "relationships before task", which includes prayer, and the relationship with God. The community prays three times a day - morning prayer, midday and evening prayers. With the prayers led by different members of community there is a richness of expression; and guests and friends of Scargill benefit from the rhythm of prayer the community has established.

Find out more with Rosy Fairhurst in conversation with Director Phil Stone and community member Shelagh Stacey about the history and development of Scargill’s rhythm of prayer. Prayer at Scargill is the glue that holds community life together and has helped revitalise many people’s prayer lives.

Phil also talks with Danai, a community member from South Africa, and finds out more about how her experiences of prayer at her home church were different to those at Scargill and what she’s learned about prayer since becoming part of the community.

Find out more about life in community at ⁠⁠www.scargillmovement.org⁠⁠

Recorded on location at Scargill House, North Yorkshire. Associate Producer for Scargill Movement is Shaun Lambert. Produced by Gary Dell. A Wiseword Radio production.

We live in a world where chronic widespread anxiety in our culture can lead to an over-serious approach to life, where we miss the ordinary everyday moments of joy and pleasure. One of the distinctives of the Scargill Movement is the permission to be playful, to laugh often and the cultivation of joy.

In this relaxed and happy – and occasionally hilarious - fourth edition of The Scargill Podcast, Director Phil Stone is in conversation with Shaun Lambert, Honorary Mindfulness Chaplain to the community, about this emphasis on Laughter, Playfulness & Joy which is part of the DNA at Scargill.

Phil explains why playfulness is part of the kingdom and why he gives it permission to flourish on community. Phil also talks with Ruth Meyer, who leads the kitchen team at Scargill, to find out how that team bring laughter and joy to their role and in how they serve the visitors to community.

Find out more about life in community at ⁠www.scargillmovement.org⁠

Recorded on location at Scargill House, North Yorkshire. Associate Producer for Scargill Movement is Shaun Lambert. Produced by Gary Dell. A Wiseword Radio production.