Adapting in ministry after sight loss with Rev Chich Hewitt (Insights Episode 34)

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Adapting in ministry after sight loss with Rev Chich Hewitt (Insights Episode 34)
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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.

The experience of being visually impaired in a BME church setting with Dr. Ifeolu Akintunde(Insights Episode 33)

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The experience of being visually impaired in a BME church setting with Dr. Ifeolu Akintunde(Insights Episode 33)
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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.

In conversation with Marilyn Baker Part 2. (Insights Episode 32)

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In conversation with Marilyn Baker Part 2. (Insights Episode 32)
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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 conversation with Marilyn Baker Part 1. (Insights Episode 31)

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In conversation with Marilyn Baker Part 1. (Insights Episode 31)
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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.

How is Torch financed? (Insights Episode 30)

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How is Torch financed? (Insights Episode 30)
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Have you ever wondered how Torch Trust is financed? Join Linn for an interview with Suzy James, supporter development coordinator to learn about the different ways Torch receive money, how it’s spent and how you could help.

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.

Torch Services: Torch fellowship groups (Insights Episode 29)

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Torch Services: Torch fellowship groups (Insights Episode 29)
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Did you know that Torch Trust actually evolved into the organisation it is today from one fellowship group? But although Torch today focuses on accessible Christian Literature, the felloship groups around the United Kingdom contiunes to play an important role for Torch as well as the clients. Join Linn for an interview with Leonard Campbell, TFG coordinator to learn about the fellowship groups and befriending services offered by Torch.

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.

The joys and challenges of being young, visually impaired and Christian (Insights Episode 28)

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The joys and challenges of being young, visually impaired and Christian (Insights Episode 28)
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In this week’s episode, Linn is joined by Niall Geddis from the finance department at Torch, who is himself visually impaired, to discuss the joys and challenges of being young, visually impaired and Christian.

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.

Preaching when blind (Insights Episode 27)

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Preaching when blind (Insights Episode 27)
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This week, Linn is joined by Mike Townsend, the chair of Torch trust who has many years experience in preaching locally, nationally, internationally and on BBC Radio4 to talk about how to successfully preach and lead a church as a blind 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.

Torch Services: Radio and Podcasts (Insights Episode 26)

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Torch Services: Radio and Podcasts (Insights Episode 26)
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Did you know that Insights is not the only podcast that Torch produces? Grace Dawson joins Linn on this episode of the podcast to tell us about Reflections, our weekly radio programme on RNIB Connect Radio, and Torch Tales, a podcast about the history of Torch.

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.