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...
Starry, Starry Nights (Part 1)
Artists who dare to look sideways and speak the truth to power – whether religious, economic or political – will suffer. Reflections on Vincent Van Gogh, the Chilean musician Victor Jara,...
1967 And Beyond
Could the 1967 borders be the basis for a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine? Ilan Pappe looks at what happened in 67 and since, and where that leaves us today. Is there any hope of peace in...
Saving Paradise Part 1
No images of Jesus dead exist in Christian church art for a millennium. Instead, churches filled spaces with images of paradise as this world. What are the implications of this for Christian faith...
Lessons from the 21st century economy
Why it boomed, why it burst, and what this reveals about changing modern attitudes towards money – not least the dangers this poses for us all. Kate is a Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology at the...
gb09-31 Community & Change
There are five key components to a successful community; Aspiration, Parenting, Education, Employment and Community. David Lammy and Douglas Alexander will draw on their perspectives as politicians...
GB90-106 The thoughtful ‘Charismatic’
Real encounter with the divine bringing freedom and joy or weird and controlling cult of infantilising theology? Time to rethink the ‘charismatic movement' says Simon Hall, who knows it from the...
Crazy for God – 1
Growing up in a Christian community with L'Abri: a personal reflection. Frank Schaeffer It's embarrassing enough having any parent at all, but when your dad is regularly hailed as one of the...
Living Lightly in God’s World – part 1
Living lightly in God's world 1 As the climate changes and creation groans, what resources can the Christian faith give us for living hopefully and differently on planet earth? Is the Bible part of...
Live By Gandhi/Learn By Google: Faith In A Digital Democracy 1
Digital media culture has transformed the way ideas and information are gathered and shared, but what does this mean for faith in the 21st century? What does religion look like now? Barry Taylor is...