Faith in Action

Episodes

1. 16

   16 – Faith in PR – Nic Daley

   Working in PR is seldom confused with doing the Lord’s work. As a profession, it seems to carry a reputation for telling the truth selectively, or indeed saying anything that isn’t provably untrue, for a fistfull of dollars. How do Christians working in PR square that reputation with their faith?...

   Jan 2, 2020

   25m
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   15 – Faith In Culture – Dan Strange

   Almost all of us spend our days immersed in the cultures of the world. And those cultures also tell brilliant stories – with subtlety, realism, and imagination. So how should faith and culture relate? Does faith even have anything to say about phenomena like Game of Thrones; Bake-Off; Park Run;...

   Oct 9, 2019

   32m
3. 14

   14 – Faith In Pizza – Bridget Callaghan

   Pizza is known for feeding the grateful stomachs of hungry souls, but how do faith and food mix? In an individualistic, consumer culture – does it make any difference what motivates the staff and owners of the restaurants we frequent, beyond a passion for good food? And if employers will only…

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   Jun 9, 2019

   17m
4. 13

   13 – Faith In Journalism – Lucy Denyer

   Journalists have an important role in interpreting and articulating culture; telling stories; and shaping our understanding of the world we live in. How does faith fit in an industry that is famously secular? Where should forgiveness and mercy feature in the journalistic scrutiny of those in…

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   Oct 17, 2018

   23m
5. 12

   12 – Faith in the Lords – Baroness Sal Brinton

   Politics seems at once full of mission – sometimes even carrying the promise of social salvation. And yet it is also perhaps prone to a cynicism that is almost the opposite of faith. How does personal faith influence the way that politicians do their work? Should politicians ‘do God’? Is faith…

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   Sep 13, 2018

   22m
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   11 – Faith In Retirement – Sir William Fittall

   When retirement comes, how will it feel? Will it be a deprivation or a relief? What happens to our faith in retirement? Does being closer to death mean closer to God? To explore this I’m delighted to welcome Sir William Fittall – who is retired!

   Jun 20, 2018

   26m
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   10 – Faith in Business – James Perry

   What difference does faith make in business? With me to explore faith in business is James Perry, co-founder of the ready meal company COOK, and also the director of B-Lab UK, which is a support organisation for B corporations.

   Aug 12, 2016

   14m
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   9 – Faith in the Military – Luke Hoare

   Everyone wants God on their side in battle, but there’s always been an uneasy relationship between earthly force and divine direction. With me to explore the role of faith in the military is Major Luke Hoare.

   Jun 9, 2016

   14m
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   8 – Faith in the Family – Krish Kandiah

   The family is a haven in a heartless world, but do the faithful have a distinct vision of how to create that refuge? With me to discuss this is Krish Kandiah, founder and director of Home for Good.

   Mar 13, 2016

   15m
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    7 – Faith in Science – Helen Johnson

    Science is intrinsic to the way we understand the mechanics of the modern world but it has often been seen as in tension with faith, even though some of our greatest scientists have also had a personal faith. With me to explore the role of faith in science is Helen Johnson, a research fellow at…

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    Mar 2, 2016

    10m
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    6 – Faith in Conflict – Stephen Ruttle

    ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ said Jesus, but have the faithful got anything distinctive to add to the laudable efforts of all the secular diplomats and negotiators that are trying to achieve settlements between people in conflict with one another? With me to discuss this is Stephen Ruttle QC, a...

    Mar 1, 2016

    12m
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    5 – Faith in Finance – Bobby St. John

    Faith and finance have never been easy bedfellows, ever since Jesus threw the money changers out of the temple, yet Christians are at work in the city as much as in the hospital wards and the food banks. However, amid the newspaper headlines of bankers rigging interest rates, dodging tax, and...

    Dec 15, 2015

    11m
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    4 – Faith in Film – Cate Wheatley

    Film has always been closely connected with the portrayal of religion, and yet is the only art form not to originate from within the church. With me to discuss faith in film is Cate Wheatley, a senior lecturer in film studies at King’s College, London.

    Dec 1, 2015

    12m
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    3 – Faith in Technology – Ben Welby

    Digital Technology surrounds us, and infuses many of our daily lives as consumers, creators and citizens. But is it a force for connection, or alienation? Will technology enable communities of faith to come closer together, or just separate us from our physical neighbours? To discuss this I’ve…

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    Nov 12, 2015

    13m
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    2 – Faith amid Poverty – Sarah Chapman

    Faith is often seen as a personal comfort, and private relationship with God. But the Church today is deeply involved in practical actions to alleviate poverty and to advocate for the powerless. For example, food banks, which served over a million meals last year. Mostly, these have a Christian...

    Nov 5, 2015

    13m
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    1 – Faith in Society – Jon Yates

    Faith is often thought to epitomise divisions within society. But a recent report challenges that idea with research which suggests that the church is actually the best place for social mixing between people of different ages, class, ethnicity, income, and politics. I’m delighted to welcome Jon...

    Sep 1, 2015

    16m