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Singer Carris Jones writes about music that illuminates the mystery and meanings of Good Friday and Easter.

Richard Carter offers a beginner’s guide to contemplative prayer.

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.

Selina Stone reflects on the relationship of prayer, justice and a transformed world.

Gemma Simmonds explores St Ignatius’ life-giving way of praying with our imaginations and the everyday reality of our lives.

Sanjee Perera reflects on the wilderness of Lent.

Lucy Winkett, priest and theologian, and Marian Partington, whose sister was killed by Fred and Rose West, explore the radical path of forgiveness. Warning: contains references to rape, violence and sexual abuse.

Paula Gooder explores the Lord's Prayer, saying that what Jesus gave us was not just a single prayer but a set of guidelines for how to pray and how to live.

Giles Fraser explores violence, forgiveness, scapegoating and the imitation of Christ through René Girard’s theology.

Paula Gooder and Mark Oakley explore the mystery, the glory and the scandal of the Cross. Through scripture and poetry, they open up something of what we might learn from it not only of sin and reconciliation but also of love and new life, of who Jesus really was, and also what it means to follow his call to take up our own cross.

Jessica Martin reflects on themes of darkness and light.

Carys Walsh introduces the great 20th century poet R S Thomas’s life and work, and his themes of mystery, doubt and searching for God. The recording was made live at a workshop at St Paul’s Cathedral and the poems read are not included for copyright reasons. Some of the poems referenced can be read on the Poetry Foundation website.