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.

Paula Gooder introduces some of her favourite psalms and their themes of joy, lament, comfort and reconciliation, and reflects on how they can draw us closer to God. With live music from members of the St Paul’s Cathedral Consort performing settings of psalms from across the centuries and readings by Adjoa Andoh, actor and Licenced Lay Minister in the Church of England.

Physicist Tom McLeish and Biblical scholar Paula Gooder talk about the relationship between science and faith, and how much each has to learn from each other.

An online retreat for those who are active in serving in their local communities in the name of Christ: those who are championing social action and social justice. Based upon a daytime retreat held in November 2021.

Br Guy Consolmagno and Paula Gooder discuss the what science and astronomy can tell us about God and our 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.

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

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