Insights Final, Interview with outgoing Torch CEO Tim Jeffery (Insights Episode 95)

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Insights Final, Interview with outgoing Torch CEO Tim Jeffery (Insights Episode 95)
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In the final episode of the Insights podcast, Matthew Horspool sits down to have a chat with outgoing Torch CEO Tim Jeffery. They talk about Tim’s time at Torch, how the organisation has evolved under his leadership and the immediate future of both Tim and 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.

What make good Christmas presents for people with sight loss? (Insights Episode 94)

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What make good Christmas presents for people with sight loss? (Insights Episode 94)
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In this penultimate episode of the Insights Podcast, we hear from Reflections Sheila Armstrong and Marilyn Baker what makes good Christmas gifts for the blind and partially sighted people in your life. Marilyn also offers a lovely reflection on how the best gifts aren’t things, but relationships.

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.

Christmas Cards revisited (Insights episode 92)

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Christmas Cards revisited (Insights episode 92)
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Christmas cards. You may love them, hate them or feel completely neutral. This week we revisit Linn and Matthew’s discussion on this topic.

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.

Festive online events revisited (Insights Episode 92)

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Festive online events revisited (Insights Episode 92)
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As Christmas is approaching many churches are probably planning events both online and face-to-face. This episode revisits Linn and Matthew’s tips and advice on how to make online events inclusive and why blind people aren’t always a fan of keeping the camera on.

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.

Festive online events revisited (Insights Episode 92)

Advent books with Becky (Insights episode 91)

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Advent books with Becky (Insights episode 91)
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This episode features Becky Davies talking about this year’s advent books with Reflections producer Grace Dawson. And if fiction is more your thing, there’s also a recommendation for you.

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 can you encourage sighted congregation members to approach blind and partially sighted ones? (Insights episode 90

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How can you encourage sighted congregation members to approach blind and partially sighted ones? (Insights episode 90
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Linn is joined by Torch trustee Sheila Armstrong as they talk about things that might make it harder for sighted people to approach blind and partially sighted people in their church and what can be done to make things easier.

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.

What does an RNIB community connection officer do and how can they help? (Insights episode 89)

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What does an RNIB community connection officer do and how can they help? (Insights episode 89)
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At Torch, we help blind and partially sighted people with their spiritual needs, but how about the practical ones? Linn is joined by Torch volunteer James Hassall who works for The Royal National Institute of Blind People as a community connection officer. They talk about how someone like James can help people in a practical way and how Torch and the RNIB can collaborate to give great support.

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.

Multi-sensory Sight Loss Sunday with Wendy Coxhill (Insights episode 88)

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Multi-sensory Sight Loss Sunday with Wendy Coxhill (Insights episode 88)
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Lay preacher Wendy Coxhill is back to share how she celebrated Sight Loss Sunday on 15 October 2023 at her church. She talks about her multi-sensory prayer stations and also gets reflective with Linn about how much of a blanket sense sight is.

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.

Can blind people join the Scouts/Guides? (Insights episode 87)

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Can blind people join the Scouts/Guides? (Insights episode 87)
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Matthew is back for his final regular co-host duties in this episodes. He and Linn discuss whether blind children can join the Scouts or Guides and reflect on presenting Insights together.

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.

Do people with sight loss want to be healed? With Melissa Carter, Part 2 (Insights episode 86)

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Do people with sight loss want to be healed? With Melissa Carter, Part 2 (Insights episode 86)
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In this episode Linn continues her exploration of this topic with ordained Anglican priest Melissa Carter. Melissa shares how she approaches prayers for healing with people who ask her for them and they even get into the theology around what healing may look like in heaven.

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.