Short version - this podcast features the Q&A only. Forgiveness is news. When someone forgives terrible harm done to them, from the victims of terrorism to the violently bereaved, the story is always news and often the person is treated as a moral hero. But does it take a special person to forgive and forget, or can we all learn to do it? And why is forgiveness central to Jesus’ teaching? Lucy Winkett, priest and theologian, and Marian Partington, whose sister was killed by Fred and Rose Wes...
Nov 24, 2017•35 min
Short version - this podcast features Lucy Winkett's talk only. Forgiveness is news. When someone forgives terrible harm done to them, from the victims of terrorism to the violently bereaved, the story is always news and often the person is treated as a moral hero. But does it take a special person to forgive and forget, or can we all learn to do it? And why is forgiveness central to Jesus’ teaching? Lucy Winkett, priest and theologian, will explore the reality of the darkness in others and ours...
Nov 24, 2017•25 min
Short version - this podcast features Marian Partington's talk only. Forgiveness is news. When someone forgives terrible harm done to them, from the victims of terrorism to the violently bereaved, the story is always news and often the person is treated as a moral hero. But does it take a special person to forgive and forget, or can we all learn to do it? And why is forgiveness central to Jesus’ teaching? Marian Partington, whose sister was killed by Fred and Rose West, will explore the reality ...
Nov 24, 2017•25 min
'Forgiveness is the most imaginative way of becoming free and offering freedom'. Marian Partington Forgiveness is news. When someone forgives terrible harm done to them, from the victims of terrorism to the violently bereaved, the story is always news and often the person is treated as a moral hero. But does it take a special person to forgive and forget, or can we all learn to do it? And why is forgiveness central to Jesus’ teaching? He talks about it almost more than anything else, even from t...
Nov 23, 2017•1 hr 31 min
Do you feel more at home on the edges of faith than at the centre? Christian life has often been associated with conformity and a culture where people don’t feel able to ask questions. But Dave Tomlinson thinks our spiritual communities can be ‘laboratories of the Spirit’ where we explore issues of faith and spirit with openness, imagination and creativity. Can they be places where doubts and questions are an essential part of faith, and divine revelation can be found in art, science and the nat...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 5 min
The works of John Donne, one of England's foremost poets and priests, were brought to life in words and music at St Paul's Cathedral on April 26 2012. St Paul's in association with Poet in the City and Winning Words, presented the special event in the cathedral where Donne was Dean from 1621-31. Speakers: Peter McCullough - lay canon of St Paul's and Professor of English at Lincoln College, Oxford Jo Shapcott - award-winning poet and President of the Poetry Society Mark Oakley - Canon Treasurer ...
Nov 01, 2017•1 hr 35 min
The Revd Canon Mark Oakley, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, interviews London artist Gerry Judah on his new piece recently installed in St Paul's Cathedral to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the First World War. This interview was recorded on 15th April 2014.
Nov 01, 2017•7 min
Highlights from the Sung Eucharist to Commemorate the Hundredth Anniversary of the Outbreak of World War I held at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on Sunday 3rd August 2014. Sermon given by the Revd Canon Michael Hampel - Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral.
Oct 31, 2017•29 min
The Revd Canon Andrew White, President of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East and 'Vicar of Baghdad', preaches the sermon at the Sung Eucharist service on All Saints' Day, 1st November 2015.
Oct 31, 2017•11 min
Revd Canon Mark Oakley gives a sermon at the 'Remembering with Hope' Commemoration service to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorists attacks on 11th September 2001. The service was held at St Paul's Cathedral, London.
Oct 31, 2017•14 min
The Very Revd Dr David Ison gives the sermon at his Installation service as the new Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. Recorded on 25th May 2012.
Oct 31, 2017•15 min
Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry speaks to Canon Mark Oakley, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, about the things that matter most.
Oct 31, 2017•16 min
Behind the scenes footage with the senior conservator at St Paul's Cathedral, discussing the restoration and conservation of the Richmond Cartoon designs for the mosaic work in the cathedral. Recorded in 2011.
Oct 31, 2017•4 min
A part of a summer residency within the Cathedral's Collections department, three MA students from Leicester University present the stories from three significant Royal occasions in St Paul's History. In focus on this podcast are: The Thanksgiving Service for the recovery of King George III in 1789 Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1981.
Oct 31, 2017•9 min
Stratton Meyer, Collections Intern at St Paul's Cathedral, introduces us to the background and history of the work of artist Sir James Thornhill at St Paul's Cathedral. Recorded in 2015.
Oct 31, 2017•8 min
Renowned author P D James speaks as part of the Mind of the Maker series at St Paul's Cathedral on her journey through faith with the Revd Canon Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral. Recorded in May 2013.
Oct 31, 2017•50 min
Comedian Frank Skinner is interviewed by Andrew Carwood, Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral, about his Christian faith and how it impacts his life. Part of the 'Mind of the Maker' series held over four consecutive weekends in April/May 2013 at St Paul's Cathedral, London.
Oct 31, 2017•40 min
Clarissa Dickson Wright speaks on her Christian faith as part of the Mind of the Maker series of discussions at St Paul's Cathedral in April/May 2013. Chaired by Sarah Eynstone, Minor Canon and Chaplain at St Paul's Cathedral.
Oct 31, 2017•48 min
Andrew Motion, former Poet Laureate, speaks with the Revd Canon Mark Oakley, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, on his life and journey through faith. Recorded in May 2013.
Oct 31, 2017•44 min
(Edited version of longer event - this section contains the audience Q&A only). William Tyndale gave us the Bible in English, and died for it. His passion was to put the Bible into the hands of everyone so that we could read it for ourselves. Executed as a heretic in 1536 for translating the Bible, within a few years his translation was in every church in England. Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster, novelist, and biographer of Tyndale, and Jane Williams, theologian, explore what difference he made to...
Oct 30, 2017•37 min
(This is an edited version of a longer event - this section contains just Jane Williams' talk). William Tyndale gave us the Bible in English, and died for it. His passion was to put the Bible into the hands of everyone so that we could read it for ourselves. Executed as a heretic in 1536 for translating the Bible, within a few years his translation was in every church in England. Jane Williams, theologian, explores what difference he made to our lives.
Oct 30, 2017•12 min
(Edited version of a longer event - this section just contains Melvyn Bragg's talk.) William Tyndale gave us the Bible in English, and died for it. His passion was to put the Bible into the hands of everyone so that we could read it for ourselves. Executed as a heretic in 1536 for translating the Bible, within a few years his translation was in every church in England. Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster, novelist, and biographer of Tyndale explores what difference he made to our lives. Recorded 24 Octobe...
Oct 30, 2017•34 min
William Tyndale gave us the Bible in English, and died for it. His passion was to put the Bible into the hands of everyone so that we could read it for ourselves. Executed as a heretic in 1536 for translating the Bible, within a few years his translation was in every church in England. Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster, novelist, and biographer of Tyndale, and Jane Williams, theologian, explore what difference he made to our lives. Chaired by Canon Mark Oakley. Recorded 24 October 2017.
Oct 27, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Organised by St Paul's Institute in partnership with the LSE Faith Centre, LSE Life and LSE Careers at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Is it possible to reconcile your values with the demanding profit-driven structures of modern professional life? Are some sectors more meaningful than others or does every career have the potential for meaningful work? How can our values and/or beliefs best inform our work and make a positive difference in the world?
Oct 25, 2017•19 min
Organised in partnership between St Paul's Institute and Tearfund and held on 21 June 2016. What is a circular economy and how does it relate to inequality? How will the transition to 'zero carbon' affect prosperity, growth and consumption? #environment #inequality #green
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Panel discussion organised by St Paul's Institute, Women's Budget Group and the Women's Resource Centre. Held at St Paul's Cathedral on 26th January 2015.
Oct 25, 2017•2 hr 1 min
Paul Mason, Economics Editor for Channel 4 News, presents the thesis from his latest book 'PostCapitalism: A Guide to our Future' at St Paul's Cathedral for an event organised by St Paul's Institute and Penguin UK. Responses from Ann Pettifor (Director, PRIME) and Phillip Blond (Director, ResPublica), Chaired by Elizabeth Oldfield (Director, Theos) on 3rd November 2015.
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 33 min
Event organised in partnership between St Paul's Institute and Tomorrow's Company. Speakers: Mark Goyder - CEO & Founder Director, Tomorrow's Company; Barbara Ridpath - Director, St Paul's Institute; Rev'd Hugh Thomas - Curate, St Katharine & St Margaret (formerly Global Compliance Director, Deutsche Bank); Leon Kamhi - Executive Director, Hermes Equity Ownership Services
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Speakers: Anders Bouvin (Handelsbanken); Jane Fuller (Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation); Edward Houghton (CIPD). Chaired by Barbara Ridpath (St Paul's Institute) with an introduction from Tanya Barman (CIMA).
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 24 min
A series of interviews conducted by Baroness Worthington discussing how different sectors are responding to climate change, an event held at St Paul's Cathedral to relaunch the Sandbag organisation. Interviews (in order): Greg Barker, Rob Elsworth, Barbara Ridpath, Juliet Davenport, Marco Alvera, David Derbyshire, James Randerson, Ed Miliband and a special contribution from Arthur Smith.
Oct 19, 2017•19 min
