Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. We produce a weekly radio programme called Reflections which airs on RNIB Connect Radio.. The show focuses on faith and disability in today’s world and here you can find a podcast version of the show. Uploaded weekly, after our Sunday broadcasts, this version has had music tracks removed.
In this episode, Torch CEO Sarah Dawkins talks to producer Linn Davies about an article she wrote for Pure Magazine. In the article Linn shared an experience of having unwanted prayers of healing forced on her when she asked for prayers for her terminally ill mum.
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According to the Anglican Calendar, we’re currently in ordinary time, meaning there’s no celebratory events going on. So this could be the perfect opportunity to spend more time with God’s word. In this episode we’re giving you a taster of the different Bible reading notes produced by torch Trust, as well as another instalment in our hymn writers series.
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Inspired by our series on artificial intelligence, audio production coordinator James Brookman gives us us an insight into the AI voices behind some of the Torch audiobooks and how he tests their quality. He also reflects on how AI can never know and love us the way God can. And though it’s nice to always be validated by AI, it’s important for our growth to be challenged by God.
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In the sixth and final episode of our series focusing on AI, we thought it was time for the AI to take the microphone, so Linn Davies sat down to interview Chat GPT. They discuss why AI makes up things that isn’t true, ways to use AI creatively, and whether AI can ever replace humans.
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In the fifth episode of our series on AI, we speak to Richard Powell who works with technology and rehabilitation for the disability charity Henshaw’s in Greater Manchester. He shares how AI has changed what rehabilitation looks like, and some fascinating examples of how his clients are using AI to better advocate for themselves, as well as discovering new hobbies.
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In part four of our series on AI, we sit down to talk to Reverend Canon Tim Bull about AI in a Christian context. He shares how AI has been adopted by the church, his thoughts on AI verses human creativity and on whether Jesus would use AI if he was here today?
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This week we continue the conversation between Hayley Boston and Linn Davies about more ways AI is assisting them in their daily lives, as well as some of their future speculations on how AI might evolve in the future.
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In the second instalment of our AI Series, Linn Davies is in conversation with Hayley Boston. They’re both blind from birth and share how they use AI in some surprisingly practical ways.
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In the first episode of our six part Series on artificial intelligence, we hear from AI expert Mary Kemp. Mary breaks down the different types of AI, and shares the various ways AI is being used today as well as some future potential uses.
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Sunday 21st June is Father’s Day in the UK and we’re hearing from Mark Chester founder of Who Let The Dads Out, who’s providing some thoughts for us around being a dad. Plus, we’ve got the second part of our conversation with former double paralympian Darren Harris, who was one of the most capped players for England when he played for the blind football side. He’ll be sharing more about what he does now and gives some thoughts on the World Cup too as a former professional.
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