Christian learning resources

Explore Christian spirituality, faith and social justice with our unique library of films, podcasts, panel discussions and specially-commissioned reflections.

Find films, podcasts and written reflections exploring a huge range of subjects – from Rowan Williams’ talk ‘Jesus Christ: The Unanswered Questions' to 'A Spirituality of the Body’ to David Suchet’s mesmerising reading of the whole of the Gospel According to Mark.

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Written reflection
Good Friday
Holy Week
Jesus
Judas
Mary
The cross
The Passion

We are here: Holy Week

Lucy Winkett’s reflections take us on a pilgrimage through each day of Holy Week from Monday to Good Friday.
David Hoyle standing outside Westminster Abbey
Written reflection
Holy Spirit
Pentecost

The Spirit of Abundance

David Hoyle celebrates the abundant, creative, disruptive gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Day of Pentecost.
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Written reflection
Christmas
Epiphany
Music

Gifts and Stars: Epiphany reflections

Patrick Craig writes about the rich and surprising gifts that Epiphany, the culmination of the Christmas season, brings, and of its wonderful music.
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Written reflection
Love

Our Job is to Love

John Swinton writes about love in many forms – God’s love, self-giving love, its role in politics, and the central place it holds in the Christian story.
A smiling short-haired woman
Written reflection
Jesus
Lent
Social justice
Lent

The Art of Letting Go

Susanna Snyder reflects on Lent and the spiritual practice of letting go of what holds us back from life in all its abundance.
Stephen Cottrell speaking at St Paul's Cathedral
Film and video
Easter
Good Friday
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
The cross

Passion: A Good Holy Week

Stephen Cottrell explores Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Good Friday, unpacking how the services illuminate the beauty and profundity of the Holy Week stories.
Esther de Waal speaking in the Wren Suite at St Paul's Cathedral
Film and video
Celtic Spirituality
Christ
Hermits
Monasticism
Prayer
Saints
The cross
Prayer

An Introduction to Celtic Spirituality

Esther de Waal explores Celtic spirituality, focussing on the Celtic cross and including its poetry, art, prayer and influence.
Sharon Prentis speaking in the Wren Suite at St Paul's Cathedral
Film and video
Black History Month
Body of Christ
Diversity
Identity
Race
Sainthood
Saints

Every Tribe: Saints in a Diverse World

Sharon Prentis asks what a saint is, and what it means if the saints you see depicted in church don’t look like you. She explores ideas of sainthood and uncovers stories of holy, inspired and inspiring lives from all over the world.
Paula Gooder and Timothy Radcliffe in an online discussion
Film and video
Art
Creativity
Doubt
Faith
Imagination
Prayer
Faith

Alive in God

Timothy Radcliffe OP and Paula Gooder's wide-ranging conversation about his latest book Alive in God, exploring the deep connections between faith, creativity, the imagination and the arts.
John Swinton, Rowan Williams and Tricia Hillas on stage at St Paul's Cathedral
Film and video
Body of Christ
Dementia
Faith
Identity
Memory

Who am I? Identity, Faith and Being Human

Rowan Williams and John Swinton ask what it means to be a human being. Beginning with the insights that working with people with dementia brings, they explore what identity is, personally, collectively and spiritually.
Helen Bond is a white woman with long blond hair and is talking in St Paul's Cathedral
Film and video
Bible
Disciples
Early church
Feminism
Historical Jesus
Jesus
Mary Magdalene
St Paul
Women

My soul glorifies the Lord: Jesus' female disciples

Two Professors of the Early Church explore Jesus’, Paul’s and the early church’s attitude to women’s ministry and discipleship, demonstrating that the early church was far more inclusive and radical than we thought.
Looking up to the dome of St Paul's with the Christmas tree to one side
Film and video
Christmas
Mary
Mental health

Blue Christmas reflections

The prospect of Christmas can highlight loss and absence. We produced this filmed reflection to offer an alternative message for Christmas in difficult times.

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