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What makes London a resilient city that can so successfully stand the test of time? What does it mean for a city of such size and popularity to be liveable? To what extent did London's very success influence the result of the 2016 EU referendum? What are the factors beyond economics that make a city great?

With the help of an audience of 90 students, Harvard Philosophy professor Michael Sandel draws out key philosophical principles relating to the common good and globalisation: the nature of our responsibilities and obligations to those near and far; how solidarity might be defined and embodied in a globalised world and what might be the extent of, or perhaps limits to, our compassion.

Key players discuss the importance of collective action on climate change. Whether we are students, investors, entrepreneurs, policy makers, neighbours or people of faith this panel urges us to show tough love and take responsibility for our planet's future. Filmed in 2014, its themes resonate more now than ever.

Eve Poole offers new ways to think theologically about consumerism and suggests how we might, as individuals and church communities, change the way we use money for good.

An all women panel asks whether the #MeToo movement has led to meaningful change in gender politics in business, culture and society.

Diana Butler Bass preaches about Thomas’s encounter with the risen Christ, and our own.

Timothy Radcliffe OP preaches about the victory of goodness, and what happens to St Paul as he witnesses the stoning of St Stephen.

Paula Gooder reflects on the story of Palm Sunday, and how it might teach us to live in hard times.

Stephen Cottrell, who describes himself as an experienced beginner in prayer, explores some of what prayer is and isn’t, and suggests some ways to pray. He says that at its heart it is simply the longing for God, and gives practical suggestions about how to begin and to keep going.

Brother Sam SSF introduces St Francis and his great hymn of praise to God. Recorded live at St Paul’s reflective day.

Br Sam SSF explores the last verses of St Francis’ Canticle of Creation, about peace, peacemaking, and death. Recorded live at St Paul’s reflective day.

Biblical Scholar Paula Gooder explores St Paul’s thinking about the essential place of the body in the life of faith, and how it challenges us to live differently.