How to Watch TV
Television is enlightening, sociable, wise and inspirational. No, really. From ‘Six Feet Under' to ‘The Sex Inspectors': reflections on our most powerful cultural medium. Third Way - The...
Giving, Gratitude & Generosity
How does faith shape our giving of money and time? Maggie Lunan is an education secretary working for Christian Aid. She has lived in a big city, rural Scotland and the Philippines, but it was a...
Pitfalls…Road to Development
Why is getting people out of poverty so difficult? What are the pitfalls on the road to development, and how can the church offer real hope? Andrew Mellen works with Emmanuel International in Malawi...
Nick Cave..Artist, Prophet….
A survey of the cultural impact of the life and music of artist and writer Nick Cave. Gary McIlwaine is a typographer and graphic designer.
Witness To the Truth….
A session focusing on Archbishop Oscar Romero's journey from conservative churchman to champion of the suffering people of El Salvador. Sister Pamela Hussey is one of the Catholic Institute for...
Beyond Indignation – 2
When the news leaves you speechless. Roy Jenkins presents the weekly awardwinning BBC Radio Wales programme ‘All Things Considered', for which he has interviewed many leading religious and...
Stories, Signs and Sexuality
The tree needs roots but what happens when we can't get beneath the topsoil? Joanna Jepson is curate at St Michael's, Chester and a writer. Her High Court challenge over the abortion of a baby...
Speaker(s): Joanna JepsonYou Can’t Be Serious….
A survey of the role of play as a prime ingredient in creative interaction design and arts as demonstrated by Constructivism and Fluxus. Andy Huntington is a sound geezer (ha ha!) and interactive...
The Northern Irish Jesus……
The northern Irish Jesus: warrior or wimp? Images of Jesus often suggest an over-feminised weakling or the twin brother of Arnold Schwarzenegger. A look at how peace-building in northern Ireland...
Speaker(s): Gareth HigginsEaster Rising – A New Carnival
Easter rising: a new carnival Here's a crazy idea: let's celebrate Easter next year. There ought to be a carnival in Hyde Park, a mass demonstration that we have something to rejoice about, a...
Towards A New Frontier
How do mission-based approaches to social policy compare with government schemes? A discussion of three successful youth and community operations. Bob & Annette Holman work with Frontier Youth Trust...
Practical Reconciliation
Keiko outlines her work organising pilgrimages of reconciliation for former POWs. Keiko Holmes works for Agape – a reconciliation ministry described as ‘unique' by Sir David Wright, the...
How Hungry..to Swallow a Bible
Some organisations take the opportunity to evangelise people with nothing. Are they offering a lifeline, or does it stink? A debate between two friends who can't agree. Nigel Varndell & Peter...
Speaker(s): Peter GraystoneMustard Tree, Stunted….
A critical examination of the contribution so far of the Bible and Jesus Christ to ending global poverty. Prabhu Guptara is a fellow of many esteemed organisations and a visiting professor at...
Mustard Tree, Stunted – 2 ….
What impact has Jesus Christ had on the world of economics, politics and society? What are some key factors that limit the impact? Prabhu Guptara is a fellow of many esteemed organisations and a...