Torch Services: Torch Together (Insights Episode 25)
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While we wait for a new co-host to join the Insights team, Linn sits down with her colleague Becky Davies. In addition to being the Sight Loss Friendly Church co-ordinator, Becky is also responsible for planning and delivering Torch’s holiday offering, Torch Together. We find out more about this aspect of Torch’s ministry, how it has gone so far this year and what to look forward to in 2023.
Following Matthew’s conversation at the Methodist Conference, he sits down with Linn to compare both of their experiences of children’s ministry. They share how this aspect of church life could have been made better for them and reflect on what they would have done differently if they knew then what they know now.
In Conversation with Matthew Horspool, a Blind Christian, Part 2 (Insights Episode 23)
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On 27 June 2022, Becky Davies, Sight Loss Friendly Church Coordinator, interviewed Matthew Horspool about growing up as a blind person and his Christian faith. The event was held in front of a live audience as a fringe event at the Methodist Conference in Telford, and recorded for this podcast.
In part 2, we hear questions from the audience. Matthew talks about Sunday school, why he doesn’t own a guide dog, and what advice he would give to church leaders encountering a person with sight loss for the first time.
In Conversation with Matthew Horspool, a Blind Christian, Part 1 (Insights Episode 22)
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On 27 June 2022, Becky Davies, Sight Loss Friendly Church Coordinator, interviewed Matthew Horspool about growing up as a blind person and his Christian faith. The event was held in front of a live audience as a fringe event at the Methodist Conference in Telford, and recorded for this podcast.
In part 1, Matthew talks about school, early memories of church and the valuable part that music plays in his Christian faith.
The word “blind” has many conotations. The Biblical meaning is not nnecessarily the same as the cultural meaning, and some people may not respond well emotionally to being referred to as “blind”. However, this is not the case for everyone, and in many cases, “blind” is the best description. Join us this week as we reflect on this topic.
A Person with Sight Loss Walks into a New Church for the First Time (Insights Episode 18)
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How do I get there? Can I introduce myself to anyone? What will the hymns be? What will the service order be? How will I find my way around the building? How will I get home afterwards?
These are all questions that a blind or partially sighted person might ask when thinking about attending a new church. Some of them are for the person to answer. In other cases, the church may be able to help. This episode discusses these issues in more detail.
How Can I Help a Person with Sight Loss Lead Music at my Church? (Insights Episode 20)
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Matthew and Linn both sing. Other blind and partially sighted people may play instruments. This is a wonderful way in which people with sight loss can contribute to the worshipping life of the church. This episode shares some personal experiences of doing this and some tips on how churches can integrate blind and partially sighted musicians.
People with Sight Loss Can't Use Computers … Can They? (Insights Episode 19)
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With the use of screen readers and magnification software, they can! They can also use smartphones, tablets and smart speakers. We explain all of this in this episode.
