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Shaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandPetertide: are you a Peter or are you a Paul?In this episode for the end of June and start of July, Frs George and John dive into the character of St Peter and St Paul. From this starting point they think about the wide spectrum of characters God calls to His Church and they finish with some thoughts on 'The Quite Revolution' - early signs of growing numbers of Christians and people exploring faith. Please do get in touch with the team if you would like at shapingfaith24@gmail.com2025-07-0550 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandEaster Resurrection: life after death and freedom after prisonPart two of their interview with former cabinet minister, ex-convict and now anglican priest, The Reverend Jonathan Aitken. George and John introduce the interview and theme of Easter season, before Jonathan reflects on some the light and life that came after and sometimes during, his time in prison and afterwards as a prison chaplain and associate priest in two very different London churches. To get in touch with us, do send us an email at shapingfaith24@gmail.com2025-05-2748 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandThe Lenten journey for redemption through prison: Jonathan Aiken interview part 1In their episode for Lent and Holy Week this year, Frs George and are in conversation with former cabinet minister and current priest and prison chaplain, the Reverend Jonathan Aitken. The conversation draws how Jonathan's journey from perjury, through prison and to ordination, ties in with the journey through Lent and Holy Week. The team can be contacted at shapingfaith24@gmail.com, for questions for feedback or them to think about. 2025-04-1648 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandFrom the Magi to philosophers: searching for God through evil and sufferingIn the first episode of 2025, Frs George and John look back at the start of the year, up to the point just before Lent begins. They begin with the Magi and go on to discuss modern philosophers, what helpful debate looks like and how faith helps in the face of suffering and the probelm of evil. Do get in touch with the show at shapingfaith24@gmail.com2025-03-0448 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandKingdom Season: Connecting with heavenThis is the final episode of Fr George and Fr John's journey through the church year. They think through Kingdom season, the spirituality of remembering and the hope this season gives us, even if the world seems bitterly divided and tearing chucks out of itself. They are developing plans for a second season in 2025. Do get in touch with the team if you would like to give any feedback, ask a question or even suggest a character for them to explore from the Christmas story, or who is part of epiphany season. Their email address is shapingfaith24@gmail.com2024-11-1951 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandOrdinary Time Part 2: Punchlines and poetryIn the episode for September, Fr George and Fr John continue the conversation around the long period of Ordinary Time. They consider how the period pushes us to go deeper with our faith, 'beyond the punchline and into the poetry'. They also reflect on returning from summer breaks and why we might bless objects. Do get in touch with them at shapingfaith24@gmail.com with specific questions or thoughts.2024-09-3051 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandOrdinary Time: Walking with Jesus, voting with JesusIn the episode for July, Frs George and John spend some time discussing how we can be fed by God and grow through habit, rest and journeys. They go on to explore how our faith can give us the right headspace to vote with confidence and grace in the national election. Do get in touch with them at shapingfaith24@gmail.com with specific questions or thoughts.2024-07-2750 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandAscension, Pentecost and Trinity Sunday: Taking part in the nature and mission of GodIn this episode Fr's George and John look back at some of the biggest events that the Church has recently travelled through. They explore some of the themes that come out of these significant points and ponder how they connect to our current life and faith. Do get in touch with them to submit questions or feedback at shapingfaith24@gmail.com 2024-06-0545 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandEastertide: Ultimate life beyond deathIn a first interview for the podcast, Fr's George and John are joined by The Revd Dr Joanna Collicutt. They discuss the joy of Easter, living well and dying well.2024-04-2748 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandHoly Week: Walking through the death of JesusFor March's episode Fr.'s George and John meet to discuss the holiest time of the year. They consider what happened and why Jesus died, alongside the power of digging deeply into the journey of this sacred week.2024-03-2347 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandLent: Turning back to GodIn the episode for this month, Fr.'s George and John discuss all things Lent, with the help of their first question from a listener in Bristol.2024-02-1346 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandEpiphany: Following a starFr's George and John meet near the beginning of 2024 for January's episode. Prompted by the Epiphany narrative of the wise men following the star to Bethlehem, they discuss their own calling and journey to become priests in the Church of England.2024-01-1340 minShaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of EnglandAdvent and Christmas: Waiting for the greatest hopeIn a trial first recording, Fr's George and John meet to discuss the start of the new year, what it means to be in Advent, and the great light of God with us at Christmas.2023-12-0748 min