Asylum – an overstated case or a deepening crisis
The popular press continue to demonise refugees and asylum seekers. The government pursues one failed policy after another. What is the reality? Is there another way? What are Christian...
The ‘F’ Word Again
Families - we all belong to them. Sometimes we wish we didn't. But, whatever forms they take, families can be powerful places of faith development. Joan will explore issues facing families today and...
Christian Fiction
They will be reading from their books 'If Nobody Speaks Of Remarkable Things' and 'The Last Girl', and discussing the inspirations behind them; in particular, the influences their beliefs have or...
Prosectuing the Perpectrators
Detailing Casa Alianza's groundbreaking work in defending and protecting the rights of street children in Central America and explaining how you can play your part to help deliver justice for...
How Compromise Can Seriously Improve Your Life
Every preacher tells us that when Jesus said "Give everything to the poor" he was exaggerating for effect! But has it ever bothered you that he might actually have meant it? It bothers Christian Aid...
Voices from the desert – Manic Street Preachers
Reflecting on the work of the Manic Street Preachers, this talk explores the desert in today's world and teaches us to hear the voices of these unlikely prophets who tell the truth about the human...
Voices from the desert- RS Thomas
Continuing the quest to hear the prophet's voices from the desert, in this follow up talk, Leslie Griffiths examines the poetry of RS Thomas. Leslie Griffiths was educated at Llanelli Grammar School...
The Buffy Stake Out!
Looking at blood, guts and redemption in the Buffy archives, Judith talks target audiences, target age groups and, in Buffy's case, just plain targets. What does an audience get from Buffy? is it the...
The Meaning of Work
Is the work we do simply a means of paying for our mortgage, holidays and pension, or does it say something about who we are and our purpose in life? And as work trends change to offer more...
Speaker(s): Fraser DyerFighting 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 FraserFighting Talk 2: Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn't something soft and fluffy. It isn't about pretending to have nice feelings about people we hate. So what is it? Giles Fraser is the Vicar of Putney and lecturer in Philosophy at...
Speaker(s): Giles FraserWaving Not Drowning
Like a lot of people who are scared of the water or can't swim, many of us think we can't operate in threatening environments. But, even if you're not a bronze-bodied surfer, you'd be surprised at...
Those Pearly Gates
In John's vision, the Holy City famously has 'pearly gates'. Doug Gay explores the politics of going to church or not, protests that a churchless faith is reactionary and argues that for us, as for...
Dalits and the Bible
Who are the Dalits? What is their status? How did dalit community use Scripture to empower their struggle? Jasmine will pose answer to these questions by reflecting on her own Dalit...
Get up! Go ahead! Do! Move!
Conversion means action. Elias appeals to the serious commitment and involvement required of Christians wanting to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Faith and obedience are key to engaging with issues of...