Misreading scripture by placing our own cultural bias and worldviews onto it is very easy to do. By recognising the times when our culture gets in the way of an accurate understanding of The Bible, we can learn to read it better. Listen to this fascinating discussion with author, theologian and scholar E. Randolph Richards and start to open your eyes to what The Bible is really saying. Listen now.

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This episode is jam-packed with golden nuggets on how to live life well. I speak with Cathy Madavan, author of 'Why Less Means More' about how we should define success, our culture's busyness addiction, the importance of prioritising and pressure performance - all from a biblical worldview. We also chat about her love of live music and Christian festivals as well as get an exclusive sneak-peak at the new 2024 Spring Harvest theme book. Don't miss it.

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In this episode chat with Sam Hargreaves about rest and worship and about his and his wife, Sara's book 'The Rest is Worship'. We also chat about Star Wars, music and other creative projects he is involved in all finished off with a Christian Book Blurb first - a song. It is well worth a listen.

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In this episode I discuss how to keep your faith in difficult times with author of 'Shetland Mist' Heather Leslie Hammer. We talk about her love of the Shetland Islands, her family history and their links to the islands, the Methodist movement and her love of 'Call The Midwife' TV series. Listen now.

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In this episode I explore creativity and how we can use it to respond to scripture with poet, Drew Jackson. We also discuss poetry as a spiritual practice, his love of New York City and basketball and find out how hip-hop music led to his love of poetry. Drew also reads two of his amazing poems for us on the show. Don't miss this.

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I am a bit start-struck this episode as I speak with Gemma Hunt (a UK children's TV personality and author - CBeebies, Songs of Praise, Alpha Course etc). This episode is packed full of creative prayer tips and retelling of some of the parables from the Bible within a modern context. We chat about mixed-race representation in Christian books as well as Gemma's love of food and the Great British Bake Off TV Show. You've got to listen to this.

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An honest discussion about some of the big things that make life difficult, yet finding God in the midst of it all. I chat with Catherine Campbell about success and failure, ageing, coping with a bad health diagnosis and how when we may think God has finished with us - he really hasn't at all. We also chat about Call The Midwife and her love of women's ministry. Listen now.

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A compelling discussion with author and visionary Richard Gamble about his book 'Remember: Revealing the eternal power of answered prayer'. We also talk about his project where he and his team are building a national landmark in the centre of the country as a memorial to God's goodness, his love of Leicester City Football Club, sausage rolls and the type of holiday he likes best. You have go to listen to this!

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A frank and honest discussion about singleness in the church and what we can do to navigate it well (as well as what not to say when trying to be helpful). Paula Halliday speaks from personal experience as we discuss her book 'Singled Out: Navigating your season of singleness'. We also chat about dating apps and competitive games nights with her family. Listen now.

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What is church unity? Why is it so important? What is getting in the way of true, robust unity today? Hugh Osgood answers all these questions and more as we discuss his new book 'Is Kindness Killing the Church?' We also hear about some of Hugh's life story as well as his enjoyment of playing Chopin on the piano and his love of curry. Listen now.

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