HOPEbeyond:John Mason (MSP/Barlanark Resident)

Listen to hear John (our MSP and fellow Barlanark resident) tell his story of coming to Jesus through Scripture Union, going to Nepal on mission for 3 years, and then navigating life as a Member of Parliament as an Evangelical Christian.

00:59 Childhood / Early-years

14:30 CU / Reading Good Books

17:05 Accountancy / Trip to Zambia

20:25 Time with OM (Operation Mobilisation) in London

24:50 Nepal with Interserve

34:02 Return to Scotland and move to Barlanark

45:10 Introduction to Politics

51:10 Time as a councilor

53:00 Election as MP

55:20 Voting against Abortion

59:00 Other Evangelicals in Parliament

01:02:18 Election as MSP and standing up for Christian stances on key issues 01:06:30 Continued growth as a Christian

01:09:30 Desire to see others Know Jesus

01:12:05 Plans for the future

01:13:53 Life as a single man

01:17:00 Questions from Members / What is the Gospel? / Sin / Heaven & Hell

01:23:40 Opposition from other Christians

01:29:00 Support from local church(es)