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Biblical scholar Paula Gooder says that stories and storytelling make all the difference to our understanding of the New Testament. In this conversation with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley she talks about her new book 'Lydia', her second narrative exploration of a woman in the early church, which opens up life as a Christian in first-century Philippi and Paul’s letter to the new church there.

Arun Arora and Paula Gooder share their passion for Advent and reflect on some of the inspiring stories of faith.

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.

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.

Rosemarie Mallett, Chine McDonald, Lucy Winkett and Paula Gooder discuss what it means to say that women are made in the image of God. Raising issues of race and gender, power, prophetic voices, naming injustice, and where hope can be found.

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.

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

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

Part 2: Mark Oakley explores with the group some of Herbert’s poems about his theology of the friendship of God. Recorded live at a St Paul’s reflective day.