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that is the questionEp9 - truth, faith and spiritualityWhat is the difference between faith and belief? How can doubt become a strength? Are some truths more important than others?
In this episode I talk with Lorraine Cavanagh; an Anglican priest and theologian, as well as a writer and keen lover of her dog.
Our views differ considerably on quite a few of the topics we discuss, but we also find a lot of common ground and respect for one another's views in this conversation.
You can find Lorraine's blog and podcast 'Spiritual Soundings' through the following link: https://www.lorrainecavanagh.net/2024-03-2954 min
Escaping Samsara#4 Lorraine Cavanagh - The Currents of Joy Lorraine Cavanagh is an Anglican priest, theologian and a sincere practitioner of Christian path. Her journey is about cultivating and helping others to establish personal relationship with God, outside of any dogmatic concept or structure. It's about spirituality, and not about church. She is also a writer and a podcast host. In this interview Lorraine shares with us her thoughts on the problems of modern Christian religion, the common misunderstandings about major Christian concepts and helps us better understand some fundamental metaphors of Christianity. We speak about the practice of prayer and the...2022-11-191h 04
Spiritual SoundingsEpisode 16: Special Guest - Textile Designer, Polly MeynellIn this episode Lorraine talks to textile designer, Polly Meynell, who lives in West Sussex and makes bespoke textile art works for individuals, private homes, public buildings, and sacred spaces.2022-10-1126 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 15: Interview Special: David HowardLorraine Interviews prison chaplain, David Howard and asks him about what it is like taking on a very different kind of ministry.2022-09-2222 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 14: Interview Special with Climate Activist, Helen BurnettLorraine is joined by Anglican priest and climate activist Helen Burnett, who talks about her role with Extinction Rebellion and how her faith plays an important part in her activism.2022-04-2528 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 13: Interview Special - The Ordinary Office Lorraine Cavanagh talks to Rebecca Parnaby-Rooke and David Lucas, pioneers and hosts of the online community The Ordinary Office, about how the Church needs to embrace difference, brokenness and gift.The Ordinary Office is a hugely successful online community for those seeking spiritual support outside the Church. It is a virtual space where over two thousand people gather in prayer every day.You can find out more here and connect with them on Twitter @Ord_Off and Youtube2022-04-1121 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 12: Interview Special with Dare EmmanuelLorraine discusses racism and its impact with actor, writer and producer, Dare Emmanuel.Dare Emmanuel is an actor and writer currently working on Doctor Who Time Fracture. He has a deep interest in social issues, especially those affecting children or concerning equality and this can be seen in the work he has done as content manager for the award winning Impressionable Minds and as an event manager for Eskimo Jo events.2022-03-2633 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 11: Interview Special with the Very Reverend Professor Martyn PercyLorraine's special guest is the Very Reverend Professor Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. Lorraine talks to Martyn about his recently concluded legal case and he talks frankly about his experience and the implications for the institutional work place.2022-03-2432 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 10: Interview Special With Jon EganLorraine talks to Jon Egan former member and co-founder of the experimental music collective Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus. Jon reflects on the importance of his faith as an Orthodox Christian and the power of music to help him deepen his Christian beliefs.Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus is an experimental music collective that was formed in Liverpool, England in 1985. The group's music is a blend of folk and sacred music, industrial and ambient sounds, and samples that has drawn comparisons to neofolk artists like Current 93 and Death in June, as w...2022-03-1935 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 9: Interview Special - Bishop Cherry VannLorraine interviews Bishop Cherry Vann, the Bishop of Monmouth and asks her about how she found her calling and whether the Church can do more to broaden its appeal.About Bishop Cherry Vann:Originally from Leicestershire, Cherry Vann was consecrated as Bishop of Monmouth in January 2020. Prior to that, she served as Archdeacon of Rochdale, in the Diocese of Manchester, for 11 years.Bishop Cherry trained for ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge, and was ordained as a deacon in 1989. Among the first women to be ordained as a priest in the Church...2022-03-0128 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 8: Interview Special - Joe HarmstonLorraine speaks to theatre director, Joe Harmston about how his work as a director inspires him as a thinker.2022-02-0734 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 7: RussiaLorraine looks at the tensions unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.2022-01-2906 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 6: Keeping BusyDo you like to keep busy? Ever wondered what that really means? Is there another way?2022-01-2407 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 5: LeadershipLorraine questions the current state of leadership and asks: what do we want from our leaders?2022-01-1708 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 4: FearLorraine Cavanagh examines how fear affects our lives and how sometimes getting to the place where we are most fearful is an important part of challenging ourselves and our faith.2022-01-1011 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 3: New Year's DayLorraine Cavanagh reflects on the opportunities presented by New Year, though do we put ourselves under undue pressure at a difficult time of year to make the most of our reflections?2022-01-0111 minSpiritual SoundingsEpisode 2: Boxing DayLorraine Cavanagh reflects on Boxing Day.2021-12-2609 min
Spiritual SoundingsAfter Lockdown 1
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2020-06-1710 min
Spiritual SoundingsEaster Sunday
A story of enduring hope
This is the last of 4 podcasts for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, designed to speak to the global pandemic crisis that we all face together.
2020-04-1008 minSpiritual SoundingsHoly Saturday
Hell burned out by the love of God
This is the third of 4 podcasts for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, designed to speak to the global pandemic crisis that we all face together.
2020-04-1007 minSpiritual SoundingsGood Friday
A time of reckoning
This is the second of 4 podcasts for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, designed to speak to the global pandemic crisis that we all face together.
2020-04-0808 minSpiritual SoundingsMaundy Thursday
The compassionate touch of Christ
This is the first of 4 podcasts for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, designed to speak to the global pandemic crisis that we all face together. I’ve uploaded this instalment first, just to make sure it’s working. The rest will follow in good time for people to read and use them as a resource for next week.
2020-04-0208 min
Spiritual SoundingsKindness
Taxes and the Health Service – what are we really funding?
2019-11-0209 min
Spiritual SoundingsFalling
Death and dying. We need to talk about it.
2019-10-2609 min
Spiritual SoundingsYou are not your depression
Depression – the ‘leprosy’ of our time?
2019-10-1809 min
Spiritual SoundingsBeyond Belief2019-10-1100 min
Spiritual SoundingsThe Falconer2019-10-0500 min
SundaySikh Vaisakhi, Fleabag and ForgivenessThis weekend Sikhs all over the UK and the world are celebrating Vaisakhi. It marks one of the most important religious, historical dates in the Sikh calendar. William Crawley will be talking to Dr Jagbir Jhutti-Johal, Senior Lecturer in Sikh Studies at the University of Birmingham.
The hit BBC sitcom Fleabag has reignited a debate about priestly celibacy. Alex Walker quit the priesthood when he fell in love with his now wife. He talks about his life , the show and how the portrayal of the priests story line have been received.
Jo Frost from the Evangelical Alliance and Lorraine...2019-04-1444 min