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Part 1: Mark Oakley introduces the life and poetry of George Herbert. Recorded live at a St Paul’s reflective day.

Part 3: Mark Oakley explores with the group some of Herbert’s poems about prayer. Recorded live at a St Paul’s reflective day.

At the event 'Jesus Christ: The Unanswered Questions' in St Paul's Cathedral, Rowan Williams is asked 'Who is Jesus for you? and this is his answer.

Andrew Carwood explores the music and meaning of the final sections of Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

Andrew Carwood introduces the impact of Luther on Bach, and the theological, spiritual and psychological aspects of St Matthew’s Passion.

Andrew Carwood explores some of the characters and characterisations in the St Matthew Passion, including Jesus, Peter and Judas.

Andrew Carwood introduces Bach’s life and work, and the environment and context of his St Matthew Passion.

Karen Armstrong’s wide ranging talk about the meaning and practice of faith, the part it plays in our lives, and how we misunderstand it.

Selina Stone introduces political theology, asking what Jesus teaches us about how to be citizens in the 21st century. She explores what it means for churches and individuals, and draws particularly on her experience and practice of community organising.

The Most Reverend Bishop Michael Curry and the Venerable Liz Adekunle discuss race relations in the US and the UK, hope arising from painful history and the prospects for change.

Dr Eve Poole and Canon Dr Angus Ritchie offer a vision of what a kingdom of God's love might look like right here, right now and how our personal choices can bring its reality closer; including insight and suggestions both for our own financial choices, and for how we can influence corporations and government to use their money for good.