It’s a brand new year and you may have decided on some new year’s resolutions. If they involve spiritual growth, or reading more interesting books, Torch has you covered.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
In this episode Linn is reunited with former co-host Matthew Horspool. They talk about things to keep in mind for remembrance service, including having a reminder to buy a poppy and how to assist visually impaired people who’d like to remember someone special.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
In this episode Linn is in conversation with Alan Inger who is both a church elder and a home group leader. Alan has severe sight loss and shares his tips for succeeding in both roles.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
More and more churches use social media to communicate. In this episode we give hints and tips on how to make sure any visual content can be enjoyed by blind and partially sighted people.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
In this episode Linn talks to Janice Tillett who is part of the worship team and an admin at her church Christian Celebrations. Janice is also deaf-blind and talks about how the attitude of the church leadership was key to getting her involved.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
In this episode Linn talks to Rev Chich Hewitt about how he adapted to continuing as aminister after he lost most of his vision and the various ways he has adjusted his approach.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
In this episode Linn is joined by Torch’s newest trustee, Dr. Ifeolu Akintunde. They talk about some of the differences between British and Nigerian churches, how church leaders from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds can make their churches more welcoming to disabled people and Ife also shares thoughts on his blind heros in the bible.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
This episode features the second part of Linn’s fascinating conversation with Marilyn Baker. They discuss navigating makeup and appearence as professional blind female singers. And Marilyn shares funny anecdotes from being on tour including running her ministry with a deaf person.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
In this episode, Linn is joined by Torch Trustee Marilyn Baker, a professional composer and singer. Marilyn shares her story of how she came to faith, became a composing and performing musician and she also talks about her ministry.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
