Content warning: This podcast contains references to miscarriage, medical procedures and execution, which some may find distressing. Sir Christopher Wren is known as one of the greatest architects of all time, but his own first love was actually science. His scientific achievements are as varied as they are numerous, ranging from meteorology, physics, astronomy and physiology. Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

Content warning: This podcast contains references to miscarriage, medical procedures and execution, which some may find distressing. Sir Christopher Wren is known as one of the greatest architects of all time, but his own first love was actually science. His scientific achievements are as varied as they are numerous, ranging from meteorology, physics, astronomy and physiology. Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

Stories from St Paul's: Wren the scientist

An academic lecture entitled 'The Revolutionary Children of God: Cultivating a Faith the Creates Communion', in which Willie Jennings' explores the question 'who are my people?' and considers theological issues of belonging for Christians. Part of the Koinonia lectures for 2022-23, co-organised by the Diocese of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, which offer an opportunity to engage with the latest research from a wide range of theological and ecclesiological thinkers.

An academic lecture entitled 'The Revolutionary Children of God: Cultivating a Faith the Creates Communion', in which Willie Jennings' explores the question 'who are my people?' and considers theological issues of belonging for Christians. Part of the Koinonia lectures for 2022-23, co-organised by the Diocese of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, which offer an opportunity to engage with the latest research from a wide range of theological and ecclesiological thinkers.

The Revolutionary Children of God: Cultivating a Faith that Creates Communion

The Bible proclaims that we are all wonderfully made in God’s image, but the continuing marginalisation of disabled siblings in our churches and society indicates that we have a long journey towards recognising the value, and giftedness, of all. Dr Naomi Lawson-Jacobs and Emily Richardson, co-authors of 'At The Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches' are  in conversation with Reverend Zoe Heming. Naomi and Emily centre their book around disabled Christians’ own stories, and call for churches to move from a care-based approach to disability, to one that is focused on justice, equality and access to churches for disabled Christians.Dr Naomi Lawson Jacobs (they/them) is an independent researcher and disability equality trainer who works in the voluntary sector and in churches. Naomi’s book At the Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches, co-written by Emily Richardson, shares disabled people’s stories of marginalisation in churches, their cries for justice and their transformative theologies. The book is based on Naomi’s PhD research (SOAS, University of London). Naomi has been involved with the planning of the annual Inclusive Church disability conference for many years, and they write and speak widely on disability and justice in church and society.Emily Richardson is a writer and speaker whose interests include theology, inclusion and communication - particularly social and digital media. She studied theology at St Andrews and now works for a large church as communications coordinator. She has just co-written At the Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches with Naomi Lawson Jacobs .

The Bible proclaims that we are all wonderfully made in God’s image, but the continuing marginalisation of disabled siblings in our churches and society indicates that we have a long journey towards recognising the value, and giftedness, of all. Dr Naomi Lawson-Jacobs and Emily Richardson, co-authors of 'At The Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches' are in conversation with Reverend Zoe Heming. Naomi and Emily centre their book around disabled Christians’ own stories, and call for churches to move from a care-based approach to disability, to one that is focused on justice, equality and access to churches for disabled Christians. Dr Naomi Lawson Jacobs (they/them) is an independent researcher and disability equality trainer who works in the voluntary sector and in churches. Naomi’s book At the Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches, co-written by Emily Richardson, shares disabled people’s stories of marginalisation in churches, their cries for justice and their transformative theologies. The book is based on Naomi’s PhD research (SOAS, University of London). Naomi has been involved with the planning of the annual Inclusive Church disability conference for many years, and they write and speak widely on disability and justice in church and society. Emily Richardson is a writer and speaker whose interests include theology, inclusion and communication - particularly social and digital media. She studied theology at St Andrews and now works for a large church as communications coordinator. She has just co-written At the Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches with Naomi Lawson Jacobs .

At The Gates: Sharing the stories of disabled Christians (June 2023)

It’s certainly accurate to say our Geometric Staircase is iconic; an architectural jewel and a source of curiosity, wonder and fascination. Its official name is the Dean’s Staircase, and it has featured in a number of films over the years, such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, too. Discover the science behind its remarkable design in this podcast episode.Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

It’s certainly accurate to say our Geometric Staircase is iconic; an architectural jewel and a source of curiosity, wonder and fascination. Its official name is the Dean’s Staircase, and it has featured in a number of films over the years, such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, too. Discover the science behind its remarkable design in this podcast episode. Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

Stories from St Paul's: The Geometric Staircase

2023 sees the first coronation of a British monarch in 71 years – His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort. 2023 is also the 300th anniversary of Christopher Wren’s death, and in this podcast episode we explore his long standing and sometimes surprising royal – and coronation – connections.Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

2023 sees the first coronation of a British monarch in 71 years – His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort. 2023 is also the 300th anniversary of Christopher Wren’s death, and in this podcast episode we explore his long standing and sometimes surprising royal – and coronation – connections. Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

Stories from St Paul's: Christopher Wren's Royal Connections

Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge is a special exhibition opening on the 27th April at St Paul's. It explores the life and work of Wren through archive material and personal artefacts. Discover more about this new exhibition, included with sightseeing admission, and then come and visit for yourself!Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge is a special exhibition opening on the 27th April at St Paul's. It explores the life and work of Wren through archive material and personal artefacts. Discover more about this new exhibition, included with sightseeing admission, and then come and visit for yourself! Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

Stories from St Paul's: Christopher Wren - The Quest for Knowledge

From the earliest years of Christianity to the present day, the practice of silent prayer is where many have sought, and found, the presence of God.  But it is not always as simple as it sounds.Richard Carter was for many years a member of the Melanesian Brotherhood in the Solomon Islands where silence was a daily part of the spiritual life of the community. In London he is the founder and leader of the Nazareth Community where contemplative prayer is the basis for their contemporary rule of life. He will offer a ‘beginner’s guide’ to silence, reflecting on its nature, practice, joys and pitfalls, and how we can find it in our noisy city and busy lives. The Revd Richard Carter is Associate Vicar for Mission at St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London, and the author of The City is my Monastery: A contemporary rule of life.

From the earliest years of Christianity to the present day, the practice of silent prayer is where many have sought, and found, the presence of God. But it is not always as simple as it sounds. Richard Carter was for many years a member of the Melanesian Brotherhood in the Solomon Islands where silence was a daily part of the spiritual life of the community. In London he is the founder and leader of the Nazareth Community where contemplative prayer is the basis for their contemporary rule of life. He will offer a ‘beginner’s guide’ to silence, reflecting on its nature, practice, joys and pitfalls, and how we can find it in our noisy city and busy lives. The Revd Richard Carter is Associate Vicar for Mission at St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London, and the author of The City is my Monastery: A contemporary rule of life.

A Sound Of Sheer Silence: Silent Prayer (March 2023)

Professor John Barton, one of the great Biblical scholars of our time, introduces his bestselling book The History of the Bible, the culmination of a lifetime’s work. He explores the Bible’s long evolution, how much good translations matter, and what contemporary scholarship reveals about the Bible, including how as contemporary Christians we understand its place at the heart of our faith. The Revd Professor John Barton is the Oriel &amp; Laing Emeritus Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford, a Senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford and an Anglican priest.

Professor John Barton, one of the great Biblical scholars of our time, introduces his bestselling book The History of the Bible, the culmination of a lifetime’s work. He explores the Bible’s long evolution, how much good translations matter, and what contemporary scholarship reveals about the Bible, including how as contemporary Christians we understand its place at the heart of our faith. The Revd Professor John Barton is the Oriel &amp; Laing Emeritus Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford, a Senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford and an Anglican priest.

A History Of The Bible: The Book And Its Faiths - March 2023

From the writers of the psalms 3,000 years ago to our own prayers in church every Sunday, faithful people have prayed to God to bring justice to the earth, and yet terrible suffering and injustice continue in every part of the world. Why doesn’t God answer our prayers? Selina Stone has wrestled with this question through many years working at the front line of injustice as a community organiser. She reflects personally and theologically about the question of prayer and its relationship to a transformed world. Dr Selina Stone is Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theological Education at Durham University where her research focuses on diversity and belonging. Her PhD is in Pentecostalism and Social Justice and she has worked previously as a lecturer in theology, leadership and social justice and as a community organiser in London.

From the writers of the psalms 3,000 years ago to our own prayers in church every Sunday, faithful people have prayed to God to bring justice to the earth, and yet terrible suffering and injustice continue in every part of the world. Why doesn’t God answer our prayers? Selina Stone has wrestled with this question through many years working at the front line of injustice as a community organiser. She reflects personally and theologically about the question of prayer and its relationship to a transformed world. Dr Selina Stone is Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theological Education at Durham University where her research focuses on diversity and belonging. Her PhD is in Pentecostalism and Social Justice and she has worked previously as a lecturer in theology, leadership and social justice and as a community organiser in London.

How Long O Lord? Prayer And Justice (2023)

As we prepare to open a new exhibition to mark the 300th anniversary of his death, it seems an apt time to ask, who was Sir Christopher Wren? He was an astronomer, scientist and geometrician – but later in life would become known as the greatest architect of his time. This episode explores Wren’s life, work, legacy – and impressive body of work. Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

As we prepare to open a new exhibition to mark the 300th anniversary of his death, it seems an apt time to ask, who was Sir Christopher Wren? He was an astronomer, scientist and geometrician – but later in life would become known as the greatest architect of his time. This episode explores Wren’s life, work, legacy – and impressive body of work. Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson.

Stories from St Paul's: Who was Sir Christopher Wren?

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Robert Skidelsky

Second debate in the St Paul's Institute series, held in conjunction with CCLA, entitled 'The City and the Common Good: What kind of City do we want?' held at St Paul's Cathedral on 7th May 2013.

The City and the Common Good: Good Money with Robert Skidelsky (2013)

There is a green hill was recorded remotely from the homes of a selection of choristers and vicars choral in March 2020. The organist is Simon Johnson, and it was produced by Guy Weir and Matthew Chinery.

There is a Green Hill

Revd Rachel Weir

Sermon by The Reverend Rachel Weir, Minor Canon, at Mattins on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 1 September.

Sermon - Revd Rachel Weir, Minor Canon, on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (2019)

Part 1 - Jeremiah.  What can the Old Testament prophets teach us?  It’s easy to think of them as remote and severe, but Janet Tollington says they can continue to speak to us vividly, not always telling us what we want to hear but always bringing good news.  In this study afternoon we will explore what a prophet is, how they communicate God’s word to us, and what they can teach us about how to tell true prophets from false in our own times. We will look in particular at Isaiah, a collection of writings by prophets of the 8th-5th centuries BC speaking into very specific circumstances, and Jeremiah, a book about the nature of prophecy itself. The Revd Dr Janet Tollington is an Old Testament scholar and a Minister in the United Reformed Church.  She has taught Hebrew and Old Testament at Westminster College Cambridge within the Cambridge Theological Federation, an ecumenical body for lay and ordained ministry training.  A much-loved teacher, she is in high demand as a speaker.  Recorded Saturday 2 June 2018.

Part 1 - Jeremiah. What can the Old Testament prophets teach us? It’s easy to think of them as remote and severe, but Janet Tollington says they can continue to speak to us vividly, not always telling us what we want to hear but always bringing good news. In this study afternoon we will explore what a prophet is, how they communicate God’s word to us, and what they can teach us about how to tell true prophets from false in our own times. We will look in particular at Isaiah, a collection of writings by prophets of the 8th-5th centuries BC speaking into very specific circumstances, and Jeremiah, a book about the nature of prophecy itself. The Revd Dr Janet Tollington is an Old Testament scholar and a Minister in the United Reformed Church. She has taught Hebrew and Old Testament at Westminster College Cambridge within the Cambridge Theological Federation, an ecumenical body for lay and ordained ministry training. A much-loved teacher, she is in high demand as a speaker. Recorded Saturday 2 June 2018.

The Spirit of the Lord is on me: The Old Testament Prophets Today Part 1 (2018)

Tricia Hillas

Sermon by the Reverend Canon Tricia Hillas, Canon Pastor, at Sung Eucharist on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 5 August 2018.

Sermon - Revd Canon Tricia Hillas - Sung Eucharist on the 10th Sunday after Trinity (2018)

Craig Calhoun

Prof Craig Calhoun, Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science, speaks on the need to find a higher purpose for politics and business.  Part of the event 'Beyond Election Day: Power, Money, Government and Responsibility' held at St Paul's Cathedral on 29th April 2015.

Craig Calhoun speaks on a higher purpose for politics at St Paul's Cathedral  (2015)

Rowan Williams

Sermon by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Lord Williams of Oystermouth, Master, Magdalene College, Cambridge, at the Consecration of Bishops on Wednesday 3 July 2019.

Sermon - Rt Revd & Rt Hon Lord Rowan Williams at the Consecration of Bishops (2019)

Michael Reiss

Part 2 - Please note that this podcast has been edited to remove audience comments and questions which are inaudible.  Handouts are referred to at the following places (click on link to see handout): 00.00.15.668 https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/caterpillar-handout.JPG00.10.00.503 https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/meerkats-handout.JPG00.22.24.706 https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/bluebells-handout.JPG00.28.44.793 https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Stonehange-handout.JPG The scientific consensus is that humans have been on the Earth for some 200,000 years of its 4,700,000,000 year history.  There have been arguments about what this means for the creation stories in the Bible, but the growing understanding of the Earth’s history challenges us to expand all our ideas of God.  In addition it raises fascinating and perplexing questions about, for instance, the Earth’s beauty and the violence which is also seemingly inherent to it.  Why do so many of us find the natural world so beautiful?  And is there an answer to the dilemma of the brutality that seems built into evolution –‘nature red in tooth and claw’?Michael Reiss will explore some of the questions that science and the study of evolution raise for us about the wonder of God’s world and our place in it. The Revd Professor Michael Reiss is a Bioethicist, Professor of Science Education at the UCL Institute of Education, University of London and a Priest in the Church of England. Recorded 10 March 2018.

Part 2 - Please note that this podcast has been edited to remove audience comments and questions which are inaudible. Handouts are referred to at the following places (click on link to see handout): 00.00.15.668 <a href="https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/caterpillar-handout.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/caterpillar-handout.JPG</a> 00.10.00.503 <a href="https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/meerkats-handout.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/meerkats-handout.JPG</a> 00.22.24.706 <a href="https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/bluebells-handout.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/bluebells-handout.JPG</a> 00.28.44.793 <a href="https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Stonehange-handout.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Stonehange-handout.JPG</a> The scientific consensus is that humans have been on the Earth for some 200,000 years of its 4,700,000,000 year history. There have been arguments about what this means for the creation stories in the Bible, but the growing understanding of the Earth’s history challenges us to expand all our ideas of God. In addition it raises fascinating and perplexing questions about, for instance, the Earth’s beauty and the violence which is also seemingly inherent to it. Why do so many of us find the natural world so beautiful? And is there an answer to the dilemma of the brutality that seems built into evolution –‘nature red in tooth and claw’? Michael Reiss will explore some of the questions that science and the study of evolution raise for us about the wonder of God’s world and our place in it. The Revd Professor Michael Reiss is a Bioethicist, Professor of Science Education at the UCL Institute of Education, University of London and a Priest in the Church of England. Recorded 10 March 2018.

And it was good: Thinking Theologically about Evolution (Part 2) - Michael Reiss (2018)

Sermon by The Very Reverend Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark, at Sung Eucharist on The Sixth Sunday of Easter, 26 May 2019.

Sermon - Dean of Southwark - The Sixth Sunday of Easter (2019)

Andrew Carwood

Please note that due to copyright, musical pieces played at this reflective day have been edited out of this podcast. Recordings referred to are Ton Koopman conducting the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra with artists including Peter Kooy (Bass/Jesus) and Kai Wessel (Alto Vocals), and Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Concentus Musicus Wien with artists including Matthias Görne (Bass/Jesus), Oliver Widmer (Bass/Judas) Bernarda Fink (Alto) and Christine Schäfer (Soprano).  (Some inaudible audience questions and comments have also been edited out.)Part 1: Singing the Passion Excerpt 1 – Opening Chorus (Koopman edited out at 00.31.32.971 and Harnoncourt edited out at 00.33.56.341)J.S. Bach is our greatest musical theologian.  He wrote brilliant, innovative music, loved and performed as much today as ever, and also had a unique capacity to illuminate great spiritual and theological truths.  His setting of St Matthew’s account of the Passion is not only an absolutely faithful telling of the whole narrative from Jesus’ anointing at the house of Simon the leper to the moment he is laid in the tomb, but also an extraordinary and expansive musical meditation on its meaning.Andrew Carwood is the Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral, an internationally regarded singer and conductor, and the Founder-Director of the award-winning early music ensemble The Cardinall’s Musick.     Recorded on 17 March 2018.

Please note that due to copyright, musical pieces played at this reflective day have been edited out of this podcast. Recordings referred to are Ton Koopman conducting the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra with artists including Peter Kooy (Bass/Jesus) and Kai Wessel (Alto Vocals), and Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Concentus Musicus Wien with artists including Matthias Görne (Bass/Jesus), Oliver Widmer (Bass/Judas) Bernarda Fink (Alto) and Christine Schäfer (Soprano). (Some inaudible audience questions and comments have also been edited out.) Part 1: Singing the Passion Excerpt 1 – Opening Chorus (Koopman edited out at 00.31.32.971 and Harnoncourt edited out at 00.33.56.341) J.S. Bach is our greatest musical theologian. He wrote brilliant, innovative music, loved and performed as much today as ever, and also had a unique capacity to illuminate great spiritual and theological truths. His setting of St Matthew’s account of the Passion is not only an absolutely faithful telling of the whole narrative from Jesus’ anointing at the house of Simon the leper to the moment he is laid in the tomb, but also an extraordinary and expansive musical meditation on its meaning. Andrew Carwood is the Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral, an internationally regarded singer and conductor, and the Founder-Director of the award-winning early music ensemble The Cardinall’s Musick. Recorded on 17 March 2018.

To God alone be glory: J. S. Bach's St Matthew Passion Part 1 - Andrew Carwood (2018)

Part 1 - Please note that this podcast has been edited to remove audience comments and questions which are inaudible.  A handout is referred to at 00.18.38.704 - a copy of which can be found at https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Giraffes-handout.JPG The scientific consensus is that humans have been on the Earth for some 200,000 years of its 4,700,000,000 year history.  There have been arguments about what this means for the creation stories in the Bible, but the growing understanding of the Earth’s history challenges us to expand all our ideas of God.  In addition it raises fascinating and perplexing questions about, for instance, the Earth’s beauty and the violence which is also seemingly inherent to it.  Why do so many of us find the natural world so beautiful?  And is there an answer to the dilemma of the brutality that seems built into evolution –‘nature red in tooth and claw’?Michael Reiss will explore some of the questions that science and the study of evolution raise for us about the wonder of God’s world and our place in it. The Revd Professor Michael Reiss is a Bioethicist, Professor of Science Education at the UCL Institute of Education, University of London and a Priest in the Church of England. Recorded 10 March 2018.

Part 1 - Please note that this podcast has been edited to remove audience comments and questions which are inaudible. A handout is referred to at 00.18.38.704 - a copy of which can be found at <a href="https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Giraffes-handout.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stpauls.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Giraffes-handout.JPG</a> The scientific consensus is that humans have been on the Earth for some 200,000 years of its 4,700,000,000 year history. There have been arguments about what this means for the creation stories in the Bible, but the growing understanding of the Earth’s history challenges us to expand all our ideas of God. In addition it raises fascinating and perplexing questions about, for instance, the Earth’s beauty and the violence which is also seemingly inherent to it. Why do so many of us find the natural world so beautiful? And is there an answer to the dilemma of the brutality that seems built into evolution –‘nature red in tooth and claw’? Michael Reiss will explore some of the questions that science and the study of evolution raise for us about the wonder of God’s world and our place in it. The Revd Professor Michael Reiss is a Bioethicist, Professor of Science Education at the UCL Institute of Education, University of London and a Priest in the Church of England. Recorded 10 March 2018.

And it was good: Thinking Theologically about Evolution (Part 1) - Michael Reiss (2018)

We live in extraordinary times.  How can we think and act as Christians in response to the urgent, sometimes overwhelming politics that we experience every day?  Where do politics, theology and faith meet?  And how is it that different Christians can hold completely opposing views, all claiming the gospel as their inspiration? One way to think afresh about this is to look at Jesus’ own actions and teaching, ask whether they were or were not political, and what we can draw from that for our own engagement in public and political life.  Selina Stone will explore key aspects of Jesus’ life, teaching and parables, and ways we can bring our faith into action for the common good, whatever our circumstances.Selina Stone is Tutor and Lecturer in Political Theology at St Mellitus College, and previously worked at the Centre for Theology and Community, in Parliament and as a community organiser in Brixton. Her PhD is in the impact of Pentecostal theology and ministry on issues of social justice.Recorded 1 July 2018.

We live in extraordinary times. How can we think and act as Christians in response to the urgent, sometimes overwhelming politics that we experience every day? Where do politics, theology and faith meet? And how is it that different Christians can hold completely opposing views, all claiming the gospel as their inspiration? One way to think afresh about this is to look at Jesus’ own actions and teaching, ask whether they were or were not political, and what we can draw from that for our own engagement in public and political life. Selina Stone will explore key aspects of Jesus’ life, teaching and parables, and ways we can bring our faith into action for the common good, whatever our circumstances. Selina Stone is Tutor and Lecturer in Political Theology at St Mellitus College, and previously worked at the Centre for Theology and Community, in Parliament and as a community organiser in Brixton. Her PhD is in the impact of Pentecostal theology and ministry on issues of social justice. Recorded 1 July 2018.

Was Jesus Political? - Selina Stone (2018)

Graham Tomlin

Graham Tomlin explores the distinctively Christian vision of freedom and suggests that Christian understandings of freedom work for personal flourishing as well as building stronger communities in a way that many popular secular versions of the idea are unable to.  Recorded at St Paul's Cathedral on Sunday 5 May 2019.

The Paradox Of Freedom - Graham Tomlin (2019)

Sermon by the Reverend Rachel Weir, Minor Canon, at Evensong on the Day of Pentecost, Sunday 9 June 2019.

Sermon - Revd Rachel Weir on the Day of Pentecost (2019)

Scientist and priest the Revd Dr Gillian Straine explores healing in both the Bible and contemporary science, looking at the role of prayer and considering the question of divine intervention and what the nature of healing really is.  Part two of a talk recorded on Saturday 12 January 2019.

O Lord, hear my cry: Healing in the Bible and the 21st Century - Part Two (2019)

Reverend Rosemary Morton

Part of the 2018 Lent Sermon Series: Reel Spirituality - Faith and Film. The Reverend Rosemary Morton, Minor Canon and Succentor, explores the film 'Paddington' directed by Paul King (2014) and the ways in which it might open up our understanding of God, the world and the life of faith. Sermon recorded at Evensong on Sunday 25 March 2018.

Sermon - Reverend Rosemary Morton - Reel Spirituality, Faith and Film, 'Paddington' (2018)

Sermon by The Dean, The Very Reverend Dr David Ison, at Eucharist on Monday 6 January, The Epiphany, 2020.

Sermon - The Dean at Eucharist for The Epiphany (2020)

Revd Sheridan James

Sermon by The Reverend Sheridan James, Vicar, St Catherine, Hatcham, at Evensong on The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, on Sunday 15th September 2019.

Sermon - Revd Sheridan James on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (2019)

Michael Sandel

Recent political developments in the West have led many to question whether liberal politics is in terminal decline, replaced by a polarised and polemical discourse that breeds exclusion and resentment. St Paul's Institute series 'Democracy and the Common Good' seeks to ask how a common good approach can be applied to certain spheres of public policy to help shape an inclusive society which better reflects the values of the people in it.With the help of an audience of 90 students, Harvard Philosophy professor Michael Sandel asks whether globalisation and inequality have eroded the bonds that hold communities together. Are we citizens of the world, or is a citizen of the world a citizen of nowhere?This pubic debate took place under the Dome of St Paul's Cathedral on 19th March 2018.

Recent political developments in the West have led many to question whether liberal politics is in terminal decline, replaced by a polarised and polemical discourse that breeds exclusion and resentment. St Paul's Institute series 'Democracy and the Common Good' seeks to ask how a common good approach can be applied to certain spheres of public policy to help shape an inclusive society which better reflects the values of the people in it. With the help of an audience of 90 students, Harvard Philosophy professor Michael Sandel asks whether globalisation and inequality have eroded the bonds that hold communities together. Are we citizens of the world, or is a citizen of the world a citizen of nowhere? This pubic debate took place under the Dome of St Paul's Cathedral on 19th March 2018.

Democracy And The Common Good What Do We Value With Michael Sandel (2018)

John Swinton

What is it that makes you who you are?  In the West we live with a passionately autobiographical sense of self – I am who I am so long as I can tell my own story. Research tells us that people are more afraid of dementia than cancer because loss of identity is the worst thing we can imagine.But are there other ways to think about this? Beginning from the experience of people whose identity is seemingly dissolving in dementia, two of our greatest theologians will consider what it really means to be a human being.  They will reflect on what roles our bodies, communities, faith and memories play, and ask how God in the person of Christ invites us to a radically new consideration of our humanity in all its variety and vulnerability, including its place in the very heart of the divine life.John Swinton is the Director of The Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability and the Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen.  His theology is founded in his background in nursing, ministry and healthcare chaplaincy.  His books include Dementia: Living in the Memories of God, winner of the 2016 Michael Ramsey Prize for best contemporary theological writing, and Becoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship (both SCM Press).Rowan Williams is the Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge and was formerly Archbishop of Canterbury.  He is a poet and theologian and the author of numerous academic and popular works of theology, including Being Christian, Being Disciples, and Being Human: Bodies, Minds, Persons (all SPCK).Chaired by Canon Tricia Hillas and recorded on 16 April 2018.

What is it that makes you who you are? In the West we live with a passionately autobiographical sense of self – I am who I am so long as I can tell my own story. Research tells us that people are more afraid of dementia than cancer because loss of identity is the worst thing we can imagine. But are there other ways to think about this? Beginning from the experience of people whose identity is seemingly dissolving in dementia, two of our greatest theologians will consider what it really means to be a human being. They will reflect on what roles our bodies, communities, faith and memories play, and ask how God in the person of Christ invites us to a radically new consideration of our humanity in all its variety and vulnerability, including its place in the very heart of the divine life. John Swinton is the Director of The Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability and the Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen. His theology is founded in his background in nursing, ministry and healthcare chaplaincy. His books include Dementia: Living in the Memories of God, winner of the 2016 Michael Ramsey Prize for best contemporary theological writing, and Becoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship (both SCM Press). Rowan Williams is the Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge and was formerly Archbishop of Canterbury. He is a poet and theologian and the author of numerous academic and popular works of theology, including Being Christian, Being Disciples, and Being Human: Bodies, Minds, Persons (all SPCK). Chaired by Canon Tricia Hillas and recorded on 16 April 2018.

Who Am I? Identity, Faith And Being Human - John Swinton & Rowan Williams (2018)

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