
Torch News – Autumn 2024

Disability Awareness Sunday, organised by Christian charity Through The Roof, share how they are helping churches to become more disability aware.
In this episode we meet Revd Chich Hewitt, who lost his sight as he was about to transfer from one parish to another. He shares how smartphone apps makes him stay connected to God’s word and the world around him, and how he uses audio to read his sermons.
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We hear from online support network YouBelong to find out how they are supporting Christians living with chronic illness and disability.
In this episode we meet Heinrich who lost his sight as a result of an aneurism to his brain. With his wife Irene, he talks about moving to the UK from the USA, the importance of keeping active and his love of photography.
To purchase Heinrich’s photographic arts, go to shotwhileblind.co.uk.
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British Paralympian Kare Adenegan takes some time out at Paris 2024 to talk to us about her life in sport and with God.
This trailer sets the scene for what the show is about and presents clips from this season’s interviews.
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In the first episode of walking by Faith, we hear from Revd Melissa Carter who shares how getting a guide dog taught her how to trust in God, and how being in nature makes her truuly appreciate God’s creation.
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Rev Augustine Tanner-Ihm shares what life was like growing up in Chicago, and how living with borderline personality disorder, dyslexia and dyspraxia have all impacted his faith.
This week on Reflections with Marilyn Baker, we hear from the Reverend Shuna Body MBE, who wears a multitude of hats in her day to day life: she’s a vicar in Kent, works for the fire service, a school governor, chair of a charity, is married to a sheep farmer, she’s a fencing coach, a trustee for Wheel Power and has attended many Paralympic games in her role within sport. We hear about her life in fencing and find out how God plays His part too.