The Inquisition

In this last episode of the season, James talks to Mark Meynell, who talks about some of his favourite books, the dangers of hagiography, and how he has avoided that with John Stott.When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend by Mark Meynell Godric by Frederick BuechnerThe Imperfect Pastor by Zack EswineLife Together by Dietrich BonhoefferThe Cross of Christ by John StottKnowing God by JI PackerAmbition: What Jesus Said About Power, Success and Counting Stuff (SPCK) By Emma InesonMark Meynell on Cooper and Cary Have WordsThe Good Book Company PodcastThe Sacred Art of Joking: get a signed copy from James Cary here or order via Amazon UK.The Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

Stephen Tomkins is an author, writer, editor of the United Reformed Church's Reform Magazine and member of the Ship of Fools team. He is also the author of a new book, Mayflower: God’s Outlaws and the Invention of Freedom.The Mayflower Pilgrims (SPCK) by Derek WilsonThe English Reformation A Very Brief History (SPCK) by Alec RyrieThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UK or get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

Back in 2018, James was honoured to have a lovely chat with Terry Waite. Inquisition listeners may be interested to hear it, so here it is. It was originally for the Cooper and Cary Have Words podcast which is yet another podcast that James produces. It took places at the offices of SPCK who kindly sponsor the SPCK podcast.Solitude: Memories, People, Places by Terry WaiteOut of the Silence: Memories, Poems, Reflections by Terry WaiteCooper and Cary Theme Music by Roger TaylorTweet @cooperandcary, comment on our Facebook page, or write to us here.The Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UK or get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

Fergus Butler-Gallie is an author, writer and curate in the Church of England. He doesn’t read a lot of theology any more, but is wondering where all the great Christian works of literature are coming from. You can also find him on Twitter.Defying the Holocaust, Ten Courageous Christians by Tim DowleyUtterly Brilliant by Timmy MallettA Field Guide to the English Clergy: A Compendium of Diverse Eccentrics, Pirates, Prelates and Adventurers; All Anglican, Some Even Practising by Fergus Butler-GalliePriests de la Resistance!: The Loose Canons Who Fought Fascism in the Twentieth Century by Fergus Butler-GallieDeath by Civilisation: How to accidentally ruin a perfectly decent society (and how it might still be saved) by James CaryThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UK or get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

James talks to Elizabeth Oldfield, Director of Theos, a think tank which seeks to stimulate debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.From SPCKGodbothering by Rhidian BrookLooking Beyond Brexit: Bringing the Country Back Together by Graham TomlinJames and Elizabeth talked about:Gilead by Marilynne Robinson My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer by Christian WimanUnapologetic by Francis SpuffordI Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua HarrisYou can find the Sacred Podcast, presented by Elizabeth here on iTunes or on Soundcloud, and follow on Twitter @sacred_podcast.And here's the episode where Elizabeth interview James!The God Particle Play by James CaryThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UK or get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

James talks to the author of The Rhyming Bible and storyteller, Bob Hartman, about how Bible stories can be brought to life, and that, as far as the next generation is concerned, maybe all is not lost. It's all about bringing the wow to life.The Rhyming BibleThe Tell It Together GospelYours Truly by Murray WattsOpen the BookThe God Particle PlayThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UK or get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

In the last episode for 2019, James talks to novelist, commentator and BBC Radio 4 regular, Anne Atkins. She talks about books she loves, what makes her give up on a book and how she doesn't really trust her feelings and emotions. And Anne would like some answers from Jesus about how he talked to Martha when someone needed to put on dinner.Anne's latest novel, an Elegant Solution, is available here.Anne also has a blog about Bink.The Light Keeper (SPCK) by Cole MoretonThe Restless Wave (SPCK) by Sarah MeyrickThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UK or get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

James talks to former professional rugby league player Allen Langham, founder of Pink Ladies and Steps to Freedom, and sports chaplain at Sports Chaplaincy UK. He won Most Inspirational Individual at the 2014 Doncaster Community and Voluntary Service awards and his story has captivated the hardest of hearts.You can find about more about him in Taming of a Villain: A Message of Hope by Allen Langham.The Man You're Made to Be by Martin SaundersA Year with Andrew White: 52 Weekly MeditationsThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UK or get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe.

James talks to former child stunt rider, academic, vicar's wife, vicar-turned-Bishop Emma Ineson who is all about having the right kind of ambition.You can find about more about Ambition by Emma InesonYours Truly by Murray WattsCooper and Cary Have Words podcast with Murray WattsMy Sour-Sweet Days, George Herbert and the Journey of the Soul by Mark OakleyThe Flame Trees of ThikaUnapologetic: Why, despite everything, Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense Paperback by Francis SpuffordScrewtape Letters: Letters from a Senior to a Junior Devil by CS LewisThe Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich BonhoefferThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UKOr get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The God Particle Play by James Cary is here.Mercifully Short - Nativity Plays, Puppet Sketches & Readings by James CaryThe theme tune is fab, right? It's called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via the splendid music library Soundstripe 

James talks to journalist, author and novelist Cole Moreton about his journey in and out of the Christian faith and how he came back.You find about more about Cole Moreton here.The Light KeeperIs God Still An Englishman?: How We Lost Our Faith (But Found New Soul)The Boy Who Gave His Heart AwayAmbition by Emma InesonMercifully Short - Nativity Plays, Puppet Sketches & Readings by James CaryCooper and Cary Have Words podcastThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UKOr get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The fab theme tune is called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via Soundstripe 

James talks to author and blogger Emma Scrivener who's battled with eating disorders and subsequently written about it from a Christian perspective in A New Name: Grace And Healing For Anorexia.You find about more about Emma Scrivener on her website here.A New Name by Emma ScrivenerA New Day by Emma ScrivenerLooking Shame in the Eye: A Path to Understanding, Grace and Freedom by Simon Cozens Love Set You Going : Poems of the Heart By Janet MorleyJesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-JonesThe Good God by Michael ReevesMercifully Short - Nativity Plays, Puppet Sketches & Readings by James CaryCooper and Cary Have Words podcastThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UKOr get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The fab theme tune is called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via Soundstripe 

In this episode, James Cary speaks to spy-turned-vicar, Methodist-turned-Anglican Bishop Nick Baines, who explains Advent, Epiphany, Isaiah and the earthing of Christmas.Freedom is Coming by Nick Baines Walter Brueggemann Cadences of Home: Preaching Among ExilesTortured for Christ by Richard WurmbrandWake Up To Advent! By Archbishop SentamuThe Light Keeper by Cole MoretonMercifully Short - Nativity Plays, Puppet Sketches & Readings by James CaryThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UKOr get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is great, isn't it? It is called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via Soundstripe 

James Cary talks to comedian, writer and broadcaster Paul Kerensa. Paul loves Christmas and successfully saves Charles Dickens’s Christmas Carol from the flames, but places one of literature’s great masterpieces on the Papal Index. Paul has also written ‘Joe’s Bros and the Bus that Goes’ for children available now from SPCK.Joe's Bros and the Bus that Goes by Paul Kerensa from SPCKCard Galore at the SPCK Christmas StoreThe Tell it Together Gospel by Paula Gooder and Bob HartmanHark!: The Biography Of Christmas by Paul KerensaSo a Comedian Walks Into a Church...Confessions of a Kneel-Down Stand-Up by Paul KerensaPaul recommends:The Christian Theology Reader by Alister McGrathThe Sacred Art of Joking via Amazon UKOr get a signed copy from James Cary hereThe Inquisition webpage, such as it is, is here.The theme tune is great, isn't it? It is called Wicked Curiosities. Written By Matthew Wigton Performed & Produced By Dresden, The Flamingo via Soundstripe 

The Inquisition is coming soon! It's a light-hearted podcast that takes the Christian faith seriously. More comfy chair and soft cushions than thumbscrews and the rack, but there might be the odd bucket of cold water to keep guests on their toes. In the conversation, James tries to find out how his guests have got to where they are in their faith, who or what influenced and what they're currently excited about. Probably their new book. But that's okay.One half Cooper and Cary, who is also one half of Sitcom Geeks, James Cary is an experience podcast producer and presenter. Find out more about him at his website here.James's book is called The Sacred Art of Joking. More on that here.Music: Wicked Curiosities Written by Matthew Wigton Performed & produced by Dresden, The Flamingo - licensed via Soundstripe