In this Pentecost Sunday episode, we dive deeper into the events of the first Pentecost, also dubbed The Church’s birthday. We will explore everything from bible readings and reflections to a fictional account of what it might have been like to be there when the holy spirit descended on the disciples.
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In this ascension day episode,, we hear a reflection from Torch’s Church Partnership Coordinator and ordained priest Vicki Bryson about the significance of the ascension on how we live life on earth today. We also hear from Revd Canon Jean Kerr about some new resources for the 10th anniversary of Thy Kingdom Come.
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As Foster Care Fortnight draws to a close, we’re chatting to Dr Krish Kandiah, the founder of the Christian organisation ‘Home For Good’, a charity dedicated to finding a home for every child who needs one.’ Krish is a also a Foster Carer, as well as being a government advisor, and his insight into this area is second to none.
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This week Producer Linn Davies talks to Nayoung Lee, a clarinettist from South Korea who now lives in the UK. Nayoung shares her experiences of school and church life growing up, why she chose to come to the UK and how climbing mountains made her appreciate life and God in new ways.
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Tony Brown has been acting Chair of Trustees for Torch for some time now. And in this episode, we get to know the man behind the role. He talks about how he got involved with Torch and shares some highlights of his recent cruise along the west coast of Africa.
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The Blind Faith Podcast is a thoughtful series which explores personal stories of faith and how sight loss has influenced those experiences.
Having hosted all the other episodes, it’s finally Mark Madavan’s turn to be interviewed. He talks to Torch CEO Sarah Dawkins about his sight loss journey, how he writes his sermons as a blind pastor and shares how, even on his darkest days, he’s certain God’s in control.
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Torch started out as a charity with the mission of providing blind and partially sighted people with accessible Christian literature and this is still at the heart of Torch’s work. In this episode, we’re going to hear what happens behind the scenes in the production department, whether it is Braille, giant print or audio.
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The Blind Faith Podcast, hosted by Mark Madavan, is a thoughtful series which explores personal stories of faith and how sight loss has influenced those experiences.
In this episode Mark chats with Torch CEO Sarah Dawkins. Sarah shares how she initially didn’t feel qualified to apply for the job at Torch. She also dives deeper into how Torch can help blind and partially sighted people and shares some future projects and visions for the organisation.
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This week we hear from the Archdeacon of Sefton and Knowsley, Rev Pete Spiers, who chats about his disability, identity, and reflects on his love of God, finding faith and the Easter story too.
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