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In this enlightening episode of GodPod’s Visionaries series, we delve into the profound impact of Thomas Aquinas on modern thought. Join hosts Graham Tomlin and Michael Lloyd as they explore Aquinas' reconciliation of religion with reason, his fearless intellectual curiosity, and his enduring influence on theology, philosophy, and beyond. With insights from Professor Andrew Davison, discover how Aquinas' legacy continues to shape our understanding of faith, reason, and the world today. Tune in for a journey through history that reveals the timeless relevance of Aquinas' ideasFor more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St MellitusFor more about Wycliffe Hall: Home | WYCLIFFE HALL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of GodPod’s Visionaries series, we explore the profound impact of John Milton's personal life and Christian faith on his mighty literary works. Milton's journey from a loyal servant of the crown to a passionate advocate for political reform and freedom of speech is deeply intertwined with his spiritual beliefs. His faith underpinned his writings and fuelled his desire to address the pressing issues of his time – shaping his approach to both poetry and politics. Join Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams and – special guest - Jessica Martin, as they uncover how Milton's deep faith not only guided his personal life but also left an indelible mark on his literary legacy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the timeless legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and discover how his genius continues to shape modern music. In this, the latest episode in GodPod’s Visionaries series, Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams, alongside Jeremy Begbie, explore Bach's innovative compositions and their profound influence on contemporary genres, from classical to pop. Join us as we unravel the threads connecting Bach's masterpieces to today's musical landscape, revealing the enduring power of his work and excavating the theology that underpins it. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious listener, this episode offers fresh insights into the genius of Bach and his lasting impact on the world of music and theology.For more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St MellitusFor more about Wycliffe Hall: Home | WYCLIFFE HALL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of GodPod’s Visionaries series, we delve into the profound teachings of Julian of Norwich, as explored through the lens of Dr. Claire Gilbert's novel, "I, Julian." We uncover the spiritual insights of this medieval mystic, whose visions and writings continue to resonate in today's world. Discover how Julian's reflections on divine love, suffering, and the promise that "all shall be well" offer timeless wisdom and hope. So, join Graham Tomlin and Micheal Lloyd for a captivating discussion that bridges the past and present, illuminating the enduring relevance of Julian's spiritual journey.For more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St MellitusFor more about Wycliffe Hall: Home | WYCLIFFE HALL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In this, the first installment of GodPod’ Visionaries series, Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams delve into the profound impact of Søren Kierkegaard, the enigmatic Danish philosopher whose ideas continue to resonate in today's world. Join us as we explore Kierkegaard's critique of Christendom (or ‘cultural Christianity’), his emphasis on individual authenticity, and his challenge to the herd mentality. With insights from Dr. Stephen Backhouse, an expert on Kierkegaard, we uncover how this 19th-century thinker shaped modern existentialism and continues to influence contemporary discussions on faith, individuality, and societal norms. Tune in to discover why Kierkegaard's legacy is, perhaps, more relevant than ever.For more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St MellitusFor more about Wycliffe Hall: Home | WYCLIFFE HALL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mass immigration and forced migration is one of the most talked about topics of the moment – it’s dominating the headlines, fuelling political conversation, causing division and trickling its way into every sphere of society. With Christians sitting on all sides of all possible opinions, this episode of GodPod sees Graham, Jane, and Mike joined by specialist, Dr Barnabas Aspray. Join them as they dig into some of the theology of migration.For more from Barnabas Aspray: Dr. Barnabas Aspray | St. Mary's Seminary & UniversityFor more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St MellitusFor more about Wycliffe Hall: Home | WYCLIFFE HALL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first GodPod of 2025 is a ‘theological mystery tour’ through the life and works of the one and only Dr Krish Kandiah OBE. Graham, Micheal, and Jane quiz Krish on his theological influences and his life of radical hospitality – touching on his experiences of fostering and adoption and advocating for refugees.For more from Kirsh Kandiah: Krish KandiahFor more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St MellitusFor more about Wycliffe Hall: Home | WYCLIFFE HALL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the GodPod Christmas special! Today, Graham, Micheal and Jane, are joined by Dr Paula Gooder. Together they speak about the stories of women in the New Testament, including the ones that make up the nativity.Dr Paula Gooder is a New Testament scholar and Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. She is also the author of numerous best-selling books – including Phoebe, Lydia, and her latest offering, ‘Women of the Nativity: an Advent and Christmas Journey in Nine Stories’ – within which she fuses her extensive biblical knowledge with her masterful story-telling skills.For Paula’s books: Paula Gooder books and biography | WaterstonesFor more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St Mellitus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does religion shape violence or does violence shape religion? Is John Lennon right, would all wars cease if religion were to vanish? And, finally, what is the theology of conflict? These are topical, real-time, questions – all of which are explored in this episode of GodPod, with the help of Dr Ziya Meral. Ziya is a lecturer in International Studies and Deplomacy at SOAS (School of African and Oriental Studies), researcher and advisor specialising in global conflict and the role of religion.For Ziya’s book: How Violence Shapes Religion: Belief and Conflict in the Middle East and Africa : Meral, Ziya: Amazon.co.uk: BooksFor more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus: Home Page | St Mellitus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the possibility of life on other planets mean for the incarnation? Why is there so much fear and panic around theology? Is it merely a set of rigid rules, or is it something more expansive than that? These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with Andrew Davison, Canon and Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford University.For more about Professor Andrew Davison: Faculty of Theology and Religion Announces New Regius Professors | Faculty of Theology and Religion (ox.ac.uk)For more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For St Mellitus College: Home Page | St MellitusFor Wycliffe Hall: Home | WYCLIFFE HALL (ox.ac.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How well do we deal with our own death? What is a ‘technology-dependant death’, and should we want it? Just because we can prolong our lives, should we?These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with physician and ethicist, Dr Lydia Dugdale.Lydia talks the presenters through the historical shifts that have caused us to go from speaking about death openly and honestly, to having a newfound societal imagination that tells us that ‘death won’t come to us’ – and why that’s a problem.This is one of the most thought-provoking episodes of GodPod yet.For more about Lydia and her bestselling book – The Lost Art of Dying: Lydia S. Dugdale (lydiadugdale.com)For more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the cost of ambition? Does it make us a better version of ourselves, or does it diminish us? What’s a theological response to meritocracy and comparison? What makes a life worth living?These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with renowned theologian, Miroslav Volf.Miroslav is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and the founder and director of the Yale Centre for Faith and Culture. He has written or edited more than 20 books, over 100 scholarly articles, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, Christianity Today, Christian Century, Sojourners, and several other outlets.For more from Miroslav: Miroslav Volf | YCFCFor more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did Paul think of Jesus? How did he understand sin? Why does he rub people up the wrong way? Did he have a sense of humour?These are just some of the questions that old friend of the podcast, Chris Tilling, helps Graham and Jane to ponder in this episode of GodPod.Chris Tilling is Head of Research and Senior Lecturer in New Testament at St. Mellitus College in London. Specialising in the writings of Paul, Chris has researched and written on topics such as Christology, justification, the historical Jesus, Paul S. Fiddes, Karl Barth, the theology of Hans Küng and much more. He is also co-host of his own podcast, Onscript.For more from Chris: Dr Chris Tilling | St MellitusFor more from Seen and Unseen: Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is ‘good’ hope? Does God show up in tangible ways? How can we work for a better world, without burning ourselves out? These are just some of the questions that Dr Selina Stone helps Graham, Jane and Micheal to ponder in this episode of GodPod.Selina is currently at Durham university but has just been appointed Lecturer in Theology and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh, remarkably making her the first black female theologian to have obtained a lectureship in a British University. She is also the host of ‘Sunday School for Misfits’ podcast and author of ‘Tarry Awhile’, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book for 2024 – which can, and should, be read all year round. Join us for this honest, profound and hope-filled conversation.For Selina’s book: Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of FaithFor more from Seen and Unseen:  Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus:  Home Page | St Mellitus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a little bit special. Recorded live as a part of HTB’s 2024 Leadership Conference, GodPod’s Graham Tomlin interviews Dr Johannes Hartl. Johannes is a philosopher, theologian, spiritual leader, musician and author, dealing in topics of meaning, connectedness, beauty and faith. He is also the founder of the House of Prayer in Augsburg and, more recently, Eden Culture.Graham and Joahnnes, joined by a live audience, speak of the self, language, how the transcendent is understood in our cultural moment and the power and beauty of prayer. This conversation is diverse and rich, and absolutely not to be missed.  For more from Johannes: Homepage - johanneshartl.orgFor Johannes’ talk on the LC main stage (along with other curated highlights for the event): LC24 — Leadership ConferenceFor more from Seen and Unseen:  Seen & Unseen | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)For more about St Mellitus:  Home Page | St Mellitus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back again.In this, the second episode of the re-launched GodPod, Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams (no Miketoday, but rest assured – he’ll be back soon) are joined by Roger Bretherton, Associate Professor ofPsychology at the University of Lincoln, accredited clinical psychologist and regular writer for Seenand Unseen.Together, Jane, Graham and Roger discuss the many places where faith and psychology meet –talking through the nature of humility, mindfulness, grace, self-esteem, community and characterformation. This is a discussion brimming with wisdom, and therefore, not to be missed.For Roger’s book: Being Mindful, Being Christian: A guide to mindful discipleship: Amazon.co.uk:Joanna Collicutt, Roger Bretherton, Jennifer Brickman: 9780857217295: BooksFor more from Seen and UnseenFor more about St Mellitus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GodPod is back.In this, the first episode of the re-launched podcast, Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams and Micheal Lloyd are joined by Prof. Nigel Crook, an expert in AI and robotics. Together, they discuss their hopes and fears when it comes to the impact that AI is about to have on society and culture, as well as our obsession with our own image and our constant desire to ‘play God’.For Nigel Crook’s book on the subject: Rise of the Moral Machine: Exploring Virtue Through a Robot's EyesFor more from Seen and Unseen. For more about St Mellitus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the year, +Graham reflects on the story of GodPod so far and looks forward to some exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. Thank you to all our listeners and supporters for your generosity and for joining us as we explore theology, life and so much more. If you’d like to give to help build the future of GodPod, you can do so by visiting www.seenandunseen.com/godpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of GodPod, +Graham, Jane, and Mike take a look back over the last 180+ episodes and pick their favourite ones. Over the next few months we will be sharing these episodes again.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.