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God and the Moneylenders: Inside the War on Wonga

In summer 2013 Archbishop Justin Welby captured the attention of the nation by declaring ‘war on Wonga'. Hear what has happened since, why it's important, and how you can get involved from...
Speaker(s): David Barclay

Is Tax Avoidance the Greatest Barrier to a Fairer Society?

Following her performance, join theatremaker Caroline Horton and a panel of experts as they dig into the dirt around tax and tax avoidance. With Mike Truman, long-time Editor of Taxation Magazine;...
Speaker(s): David Haslam, Mike Truman, John Christensen

Curating the New Politics?

Faith groups are now seen as authentic and creative service providers in ‘austerity Britain'. Does their engagement create a new public space for raising political awareness? Professor Chris...
Speaker(s): Chris Baker

The Jihad Of Jesus – Part One

We are caught up in a cycle of so-called ‘holy wars'. But this is not inevitable: our religions can be a resource for overcoming conflict – if we understand the heart of all true religion as...
Speaker(s): Dave Andrews

The Jihad Of Jesus – Part Two

Open-hearted, compassionate spirituality lets us reclaim jihad from extremists and reconsider Jesus, as he is in the Gospels: a strong-but-gentle Messianic figure who can bring Christians and Muslims...
Speaker(s): Dave Andrews

Leadership From The Margins

In conversation with Rachel Parry, hear the extraordinary story of how a young girl, growing up as a Dalit in a rural area, became the first female bishop in India. Bishop Pushpa Lalitha, against...
Speaker(s): Bishop Pushpa Lalitha

Why Are We Still Locking People Up And Throwing Away The Key?

Our society sends lots of people to prison and often writes them off after release. They struggle to find homes, work and community. But could things be different, with no one unfairly disadvantaged...
Speaker(s): Catherine De Souza

Creating Wow With Humility: Working with Artists to Celebrate Birmingham Cathedral’s 300th Birthday

Catherine Ogle and Orit Azaz explore the key questions they faced in devising an artistic vision and programme for a cathedral's tercentenary – one that inspires mass participation and is unique...
Speaker(s): Catherine Ogle, Orit Azaz

Inside: Reflections on the Prison System

Inside: Reflections on the Prison System Writer, presenter and human rights journalist Bidisha discusses her work in women's prisons and the sometimes blackly funny, sometimes heartbreaking stories...
Speaker(s): Bidisha

Utopiary for Beginners

Cohousing is a way of living that emphasises sharing and mutual support without sacrificing privacy. Residents share experiences of setting up a group, finding a site, designing houses, and what...

Interfaith Relations

Speaker(s): Anjum Anwar

7 artists that’ll take you on a rollicking round-the-world adventure

We're proud of the diversity on display at Greenbelt, with artists appearing from every far-flung corner of our lovely planet. Here are a few of our top picks to take you on a whistle-stop...

Sophie Sandor

Sophie Sandor is Programmes Manager at the IEA. Sophie tours UK schools, organising the IEA's sixth form economics conferences and other educational opportunities for school and university...

Vivian Woodell

Vivian Woodell is the Founder of The Phone Co-op, a consumer co-operative and the only telecoms provider in the UK that is owned and run by its customers. The Phone Co-op is a Living Wage...

David Alcock

David Alcock is Head of Social Business at Birmingham law firm Anthony Collins Solicitors, where he works with community organisations, social enterprises, co-operatives, charities and faith groups....