An information sheet for GCSE RS in which a priest discusses issues around nuclear deterrence.

An information sheet for GCSE RS about poverty.

Jane Williams explores the mystery and presence of Holy Spirit in the Trinity, the world, the church and our lives. She says that the action of the Holy Spirit makes Jesus-shaped lives, so that we grow into being more fully the daughters and sons of God.

Two Professors of the Early Church explore Jesus’, Paul’s and the early church’s attitude to women’s ministry and discipleship and say the evidence shows that women were integral to Jesus’ mission, Paul was positive about women’s ministry, and the early church was far more inclusive and radical than we thought.

How can London can be a place of flourishing for all people – culturally, economically, justly - as we move forwards from the pandemic?

Dr Paula Gooder and Dr Kate Coleman explore the Holy Spirit’s actions in the Bible and in the world today, and ask how we can attend to what the Spirit is doing in our own lives. 

Bishop Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy and Dr Paula Gooder in conversation about the resurrection and all things hopeful, including the movements for social and racial justice and contemplative prayer.

Graham Usher explores why so many of us encounter the presence of God in landscapes, and also key moments in the Bible where people encounter God in the natural world. In particular, he talks about what mountains mean to him and what they signify in the Bible: places where heaven and earth meet. 

Anthony Reddie introduces the life and work of James H. Cone, one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, and explores his no-holds-barred liberationist Christian theology.

Lucy Winkett and Paula Gooder explore the pleasures, difficulties, and meanings of Christmas in good times and in bad.

Cally Hammond introduces Augustine of Hippo, his life story, his most famous book Confessions, and his ways of prayer. She also explores why she thinks his difficult reputation is wrong, why he matters today and how he can be a teacher and a companion to us in our lives of faith. You can find the handout that the speaker refers to here.

Paula Gooder talks about who St Paul really was, what formed him and what drove him.

Pádraig Ó Tuama introduces his book In the Shelter, and its themes of how stories and language can help us to negotiate our lives, our fears and our faith with authenticity and courage.  He tells stories from his own life and experiences, reads some of his poems and answers questions.

The Christmas stories are some of the best-loved in the Bible, but their familiarity can mask their real, mind-boggling message. Paula Gooder unravels what these revolutionary stories really tell us about God, power, the poor, and the present day.

Paula Gooder and Mark Oakley explore the mystery, the glory and the scandal of the Cross. Through scripture and poetry, they open up something of what we might learn from it not only of sin and reconciliation but also of love and new life, of who Jesus really was, and also what it means to follow his call to take up our own cross.

Paula Gooder explores the Lord's Prayer, saying that what Jesus gave us was not just a single prayer but a set of guidelines for how to pray and how to live.

Richard Carter offers a beginner’s guide to contemplative prayer.

Brian Draper explores where mindfulness meets ancient Christian practices of prayer, and how we can be more attentive to our spiritual practices in the everyday.

Gemma Simmonds explores St Ignatius’ life-giving way of praying with our imaginations and the everyday reality of our lives.

Ann Persson explores what we might learn about the Holy Trinity from contemplating the Rublev Icon.