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Drawing as well from the great liberation theologians and womanist theologians, Anupama Ranawana examines the connections between climate, poverty, race and colonisation.

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.

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.

Esther de Waal explores the Rule of St Benedict and what it has meant to her.

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.

A talk by renowned biblical scholar and womanist theologian, the Reverend Professor Wilda C. Gafney on the story of Hannah and Peninnah in the Hebrew Bible.

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

Mark Oakley says that poetry is faith’s native language: a language of wonder, beauty and mystery that enlarges the mind and heart. In this talk about his book The Splash of Words, he introduces why and how to read poetry and some of the poems that he loves.

The Revd Paula Hollingsworth examines Jane Austen’s spirituality, faith and values through her novel Pride and Prejudice.