Fighting talk 1: Should We Have Gone to War?
How might Christians think through the issues surrounding the war in Iraq? Giles Fraser is the Vicar of Putney and lecturer in Philosophy at Wadham College, Oxford. He writes on issues on...
Speaker(s): Giles FraserThe Meaning in the Miracles Part 1
What Race? – 1
From a diversity of ethnic groups there is one race - The Human Race. A two part seminar exploring the complex issues around race, discrimination and diversity. Bev Thomas has worked for the last 20...
Christianity & Kitsch – 1
The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics defines kitsch as easy, formulaic and a lie. If this is true how can Christian kitsch ‘tell the truth'? Betty Spackman is a multi-media installation artist and...
Beyond Indignation – 1
Why Christians should be taking up torture. Roy Jenkins presents the weekly awardwinning BBC Radio Wales programme ‘All Things Considered', for which he has interviewed many leading religious...
Jesus and The Earth – 1…….
What in heaven's name is going to happen to the earth? Why are Christians so slow to speak up for the planet? James Jones became Bishop of Liverpool in 1998. Over the last ten years he has been...
Love Life / Cry Wisdom – 1
How can we shape our lives in the midst of powerful forces, ideas, attractions and desires? Where can we find a wisdom that faces reality and rings true? Micheal and David join to speak about their...
9/11 & 7/7 – Perspectives
9/11 & 7/7: some Gospel perspectives Reflecting particularly on the London bombing, this seminar explores key issues for Christians in dealing with Islamic terrorism. John Bell is an itinerant...
Speaker(s): John BellBeing in Community – 1
Being in community: the dynamics of interaction Organic interaction processes are often puzzling. Over two sessions these will be explored, testing out what they mean for us in the context of...
Mind the Gap1 – Eyes Forward
Last year's MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY campaign delivered – at least in part. But poverty is most definitely not history for millions today. Why not, and who got lost between the gaps? Rudo Kwaramba is...
Like a Virgin? Mary in the 21c
Who is Mary? Ancient archetype or contemporary role-model? Did she have body odour? Ever shout at the baby Jesus at 4 am? A sequence of poems exploring some of the meanings Mary might have for...
Speaker(s): Nicola SleeIf you love some1 set ’em free
Too young and not qualified' was how Jackie Pullinger's request to be a missionary was refused, before she became a world authority on addiction. Hear how her love for ‘the other' forced her...
Social Justice Challenge inC21
11.4 million people still live in poverty in this country, the fifth most affluent nation in the world. What differences can the church make? Do we need to think again about being salt and light in...
The Song of Heart’s Desire 1
Some songs express our deepest longings – but can they change the world? Cole Moreton uses footage from the acclaimed documentary Freedom Highway to show how songs and singing can save lives,...
Speaker(s): Cole Moretongb07-71
Sometimes in the Gospel Jesus appears to be 'economical with the truth'. Why? And what do Jesus lies teach us about living faithfully as Christians today? Nigel Varndell has worked at Christian Aid...