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Our experience of life and other people (and the church, it has to be said) can have a significant impact on how we feel about God and what we think God feels about us.

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Paying attention to the noise around us can help us to pay attention to the noise within us.

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Recordings by Richard Frost except for 'Rain' by Eryliaa from Pixabay

A reflection for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. This episode refers to the accompanying image 'Crucifixion' by Gladys Hynes.

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Reflecting on the life and death of Pope Francis leads to thoughts on what makes a good leader.

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A reflection for Easter Day.

This episode contains a period of silence before closing music by Sharon Gerber. Used by kind permission.

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A reflection for Good Friday based around the Stations of the Cross.

There are times of silence in this episode. Includes extracts by Sister Christine Kresho from Stations of the Cross for Today’s Disciples in which she reflects on words Jesus may have spoken. Closing music by Laura & Sean Beeson at spiritjuicestudios.com. Used by kind permission.

A video version featuring paintings by Devon artist, Richard Hammond is also available - click here.

A reflection for Maundy Thursday. 

This podcast episode contains periods of silence and in one place refers to the covering image.

Closing music: 'Gethsemane' by Jeff Johnson from the CD 'A Thin Silence'. (c) 2006 Ark Records Inc./Sola Scriptura Songs. arkmusic.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

A two-minute reflection for Palm Sunday.

Some thoughts and reflections on what the theatre can teach the church about worship.

Inspired in part by Keeping the Ink Wet by UK-born Vancouver-based priest, playwright and director, Kevin G Yell.

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Hopes and Expectations is the third story in the Eastwood Story series of novellas and published on 20 March 2025. This episode contains 'edited highlights' from three Book Launch events - two in person and one online. It includes extracts from the book and contributions from poet and novelist, Richard Skinner and musicians, Axford & Robinson.

Following on from Looking to Move On and Living the Difference, Hopes and Expectations continues the heartfelt tales of Eastwood Minster, a community where love and loss, joy and laughter, and hope overcoming adversity bind lives together. This third Eastwood Story brings relatable characters and touching moments that celebrate the beauty and messiness of life.

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