Do people with sight loss want to be healed? With Melissa Carter, Part 1 (Insights episode 85)
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This intriguing topic was one of the first to be discussed when Insights came out. But Linn was interested in exploring it with Melissa Carter, an earlier guest on the podcast who is an ordained anglican priest and registered blind. In part one, they talk about why they consider themselves to be healed already and how church could take a more inclusive approach to looking at healing.
On this week’s Reflections show, we’re doing some serious myth-busting as Marilyn, Sheila and Jan explore some of the misconceptions often held about blind and partially sighted people.
In conversation with Ella Abel part 2 (Insights episode 84)
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In part two of Linn’s interview with Ella, Ella shares how her faith saw her through transitioning to a life with sight loss, how sight loss has impacted her interractions in church and some advice on how churches can support people in her situation.
This week we’re wishing popular British TV show ‘Songs of Praise’ a very happy 62nd birthday as we chat with conductor Paul Leddington-Wright about his many years of work on the show!
In conversation with Ella Abel Part 1 (Insights episode 83)
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Many people associate sight loss with being elderly, but it can happen at any age. In this episode Linn talks to torch client ella Abel who lost her sight in her 30s and what impact that has had on her life.
In conversation with Colin Dowling Part 2. (Insights episode 82)
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In the second part of Linn’s conversation with Colin Dowling from Compass Braille, they talk about how the merge with Torch came about and how it can potentially benefit both organisations.
Have you ever found it difficult to take part in church services? Do you discover barriers to participation in church life? At Torch we often hear from blind and partially sighted people who are facing these challenges, so we set up Sight Loss Sunday. This is a day focused around waking the church up to sight loss and supporting church communities to become truly welcoming, inclusive spaces. Listen to Reflections now to find out more! Get resources at https://torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church/sight-loss-sunday/
In conversation with Colin Dowling Part 1. (Insights episode 81)
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Over the next two episodes Linn is interviewing Colin Dowling from Compass Braille, an organisation which provides Braille bibles in over 60 languages to blind people world wide. They are also in the process of merging with Torch. In part 1, Colin talks about how he got involved with Compass Braille and what impact the Braille bibles are having on the recipients lives.
Today we’re speaking with Tracy Williamson about her new book, Unashamed, which aims help us all live lives free from feelings of shame and past hurts, and to show us how transformative the healing love of God can really be. Get copies in standard print at https://www.unashamed.org.uk/ or in braille and large print from Torch Trust https://torchtrust.org/living-with-sight-loss/books/
