Reflections 21.04.24: Exploring Cathedrals

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Reflections 21.04.24: Exploring Cathedrals
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More and more places are starting to offer tactile tours so that blind or partially sighted people can really get a feel for a building or venue. We think these tours can be such a great way to get to know somewhere without needing to see it, so we joined Kate Risdon for a tactile tour of Peterborough Cathedral…

Reflections 14.04.24 Summer Holiday

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Reflections 14.04.24 Summer Holiday
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Today’s episode is all about the joys of holidays and we’re exploring some of the lovely Christian holidays that Torch runs for blind and partially sighted people!

Reflections 07.04.24: Spring Fitness

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Reflections 07.04.24: Spring Fitness
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On this week’s episode, we’re shaking off the cobwebs and focusing on fitness for spring. How can people with disabilities best find ways to get fit that work for them? Join us as we explore this topic!

Reflections 31.03.24: Easter Sunday

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Reflections 31.03.24: Easter Sunday
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Join us on this very special day as we celebrate the Resurrection with an uplifting show featuring a brand new retelling of the Easter story from the points of view of some characters we don’t usually hear very much about…

Reflections 24.03.24: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday

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Reflections 24.03.24: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday
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Join us on the Reflections podcast for the start of Holy Week – a very eventful week in the life of Jesus which leads up to Easter Sunday. Today is Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. We’ll also be taking a look at Maundy Thursday and exploring a very old tradition…

Reflections 17.03.24: The Joys of Spring

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Reflections from Torch Trust
Reflections 17.03.24: The Joys of Spring
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We’re halfway through March and Spring is well and truly in the air so join us on the Reflections podcast for a lovely spiritually uplifting episode celebrating new life and all that that entails…

Reflections 10.03.24: Mothers’ Day 2024

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Reflections 10.03.24: Mothers' Day 2024
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This week on the Reflections podcast, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day by taking a special look at some of the mothers in the Bible!

Reflections 03.03.24: Compass Braille

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Reflections 03.03.24: Compass Braille
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Braille Bibles give blind people around the world the opportunity to read the word of God for themselves. But, just as important as having a Bible in a format you can read, is having it in a language you understand! Jake Kyle from Compass Braille joins us in this episode to explore this fascinating topic…

Reflections 25.02.24: Disabled Christians Fellowship Groups

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Reflections 25.02.24: Disabled Christians Fellowship Groups
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Fellowship has been an important part of Christianity right since the beginning but for some people it can be very difficult to find community: they may be isolated, unable to get to church or they may feel unwelcome even if they can get there. Well, the Disabled Christians Fellowship have a mission to help people with disabilities enjoy faith and fellowship together…

Reflections 18.02.24 More Than Able Part 2

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Reflections 18.02.24 More Than Able Part 2
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Two weeks ago we were joined by the wonderful Ella Abel who spoke about what it was like to begin losing her sight in her thirties. Today we’re catching up with Ella again as she takes us through the next part of her story, including how her faith has helped her along the way, as well as how sight loss has affected her church life…