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Nomad PodcastRowan Williams - Christianity After CertaintyIn this episode, we speak with former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams about his vision of faith as attentiveness, not answers — a path not of mastery, but of mystery. Drawing on themes from his book Discovering Christianity, Rowan reflects on the difference between faith and toxic religion, and explores how trust, not certainty, might be the deeper thread that runs through the Christian story. We talk about the appeal of other traditions, Rowan’s appreciation of Buddhism, and why — despite it all — he remains rooted in the Christian faith. Along the way, he speaks candidly about the beauty a...2025-06-091h 35
On the Way PodcastRowan Williams: Holy LongingWhile we may struggle to agree on the answers to life's biggest questions, we are all united in asking them. It is this shared questioning that binds us as humans, with each of us carrying a deep ache for something greater, something sacred and something real. Drawing on the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has explored this soulful longing in much of his writing. In this episode of the podcast, Rowan speaks of this ache as being something to live into and celebrate, rather than something to resolve or close dow...2025-03-1859 min
Media ConfidentialIs assisted dying moral? Rowan Williams and Brenda Hale in conversationWould legalising assisted dying end unnecessary suffering? Or would it instead enable the abuse of some of society’s most vulnerable people?Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill has passed its second reading. Back in September, Prospect invited two of our most profound thinkers—Rowan Williams and Brenda Hale—to debate the issue. As archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams led a Church that publicly opposes any form of assisted dying, while, as a Supreme Court judge, Brenda Hale was involved in life-or-death judgements.In a moving exchange, Hale discusses her own Christian faith, while Will...2025-01-0258 min
The SacredBetween God and Atheism with Alex O'Connor, Rowan Williams, Philip Goff and Jack SymesElizabeth Oldfield joins panel of leading thinkers from across the philosophical and religious spectrum come together to grapple with some of life's biggest questions on God, atheism, and the meaning of life.
The panelists - including Elizabeth Oldfield, Rowan Williams, Alex O'Connor, and Philip Goff - engage in a lively debate exploring the origins of the universe, the problem of suffering, and the search for meaning and purpose.
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Beyond The Brown & GoldJuliet (Williams) Hahn '97 on Battling Dyslexia, the Power of LinkedIn & ParenthoodJuliet (Williams) Hahn '97 is the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at FetTech. However, she battled adversity growing up. Despite being a successful two-sport athlete, Hahn's academic career faced a big challenge...dyslexia. Despite the learning obstacles, she built a successful career after college, which includes hosting numerous podcasts and working in the communications industry. Hahn, who graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Television, & Film, joined the podcast to share her trials and tribulations dealing with dyslexia; how she uses LinkedIn to communicate; and advice to students on how to thrive.
2024-11-1249 minBeyond The Brown & GoldJuliet (Williams) Hahn '97 on Battling Dyslexia, the Power of LinkedIn & ParenthoodJuliet (Williams) Hahn '97 is the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at FetTech. However, she battled adversity growing up. Despite being a successful two-sport athlete, Hahn's academic career faced a big challenge...dyslexia. Despite the learning obstacles, she built a successful career after college, which includes hosting numerous podcasts and working in the communications industry. Hahn, who graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Television, & Film, joined the podcast to share her trials and tribulations dealing with dyslexia; how she uses LinkedIn to communicate; and advice to students on how to thrive.
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The Prospect PodcastIs assisted dying moral? Rowan Williams and Brenda Hale in conversationWould legalising assisted dying end unnecessary suffering? Or would it instead enable the abuse of some of society’s most vulnerable people?As parliament discusses assisted dying once again, Prospect invited two of our most profound thinkers—Rowan Williams and Brenda Hale—to debate the issue. As archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams led a Church that publicly opposes any form of assisted dying, while, as a Supreme Court judge, Brenda Hale was involved in life-or-death judgements.In a moving discussion, Hale discusses her own Christian faith, while Williams shares his pastoral experience in the comp...2024-11-0658 minThe Prospect PodcastIs assisted dying moral? Rowan Williams and Brenda Hale in conversationWould legalising assisted dying end unnecessary suffering? Or would it instead enable the abuse of some of society’s most vulnerable people?As parliament discusses assisted dying once again, Prospect invited two of our most profound thinkers—Rowan Williams and Brenda Hale—to debate the issue. As archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams led a Church that publicly opposes any form of assisted dying, while, as a Supreme Court judge, Brenda Hale was involved in life-or-death judgements.In a moving discussion, Hale discusses her own Christian faith, while Williams shares his pastoral experience in the comp...2024-11-0658 min
Ek en GodEp. 16 - The Long Haul of Faith: Dr. Rowan Williams on Vocation and PrayerIn this special episode, I sat down with about 9 other people, including Dr. Rowan Williams after a full day of exploring “Faith Formation within the Church for the Life of the World” at the Andrew Murray Centre. Following the main event, Marnus Havenga and Dr. Williams engaged in a very interesting conversation on vocation, calling, and the lifelong journey of faith. Reflecting on the Eucharist as a place of both divine and human connection, Dr. Williams delved into how Christian identity is shaped through listening, self-awareness, and spiritual practice.
Drawing on personal experiences in spiritual direction, he shares valu...2024-10-3034 min
Real Local StoriesMeet Denise Heinke and Amy Brown {Smart Start Rowan}This episode has two amazing guests! Denise Heinke; Director of outreach and development, and Amy Brown; Executive director joined us to share all about Smart Start Rowan.
Did you know that Governor Roy Cooper declared September Smart Start month?
Did you know they offer services to families, children from birth to age 5, early childhood educators, and more?
To find out even more about this great non-profit organization, listen to the full episode now!
If you are a family in need, are a family who wants to get involved...2024-09-1639 min
ISSR 's "In Conversation" PodcastISSR 2023 Summer Conference Speaker Series - Lord Rowan WilliamsSend us a textThe International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR) is pleased to share the plenary talks from the 2023 Summer Conference on Artificial and Spiritual Intelligence. Concluding a major research grant, generously funded by the Templeton World Charity Foundation titled Understanding Spiritual Intelligence, the project aimed to understand spiritual intelligence by using AI to contribute constructively to the study of religion. The project explored five lines of enquiry: modelled the deployment of attention in spiritual practices, retrieved and developed Margaret Masterman’s work on religious language, used computational modelling to specify how spiritual rea...2024-08-1443 min
Real Local StoriesMeet Rod Crider {President of Rowan EDC}This weeks featured guest is Rod Crider. Rod currently serves as the president and CEO of the Rowan Economic Development Council in Salisbury, North Carolina.
If you've wondered what the EDC does for the community, the impact they have on our local economy, or what projects there are involved in, then this is the episode for you!
Rod talks about his prior experience that brought him here 7 years ago and what has taken place in the past 7 years to bring Rowan County where it is today. He also talks abo...2024-08-0524 min
Could it be ADHD?ADHD Journey with Rowan Williams - Bipolar, ADHD and Self DiagnosisWhat do you do when you’re on the pathway to a diagnosis and you've already been told you have Bipolar?
Join me as I chat to Rowan Williams from Pooch and Pineapple about her journey with ADHD.
In this podcast we talk about:
How social media has played a part in our lives in recognising ADHD
How hormones feel like they’re playing a part in the late diagnosis journey of women as we enter peri menopause
Rowan’s Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis and how it never quite sat right with her
The familiar story...2024-07-1244 min
Dante's Divine ComedyIs hell really boring? Rowan Williams & Jesse Armstrong, Dante & William BlakeRowan Williams and Jesse Armstrong talked at The Idler festival, partly around the idea, caught in the expression, “boring as hell”. But is that right, they asked, when a drama like Succession so clearly appeals to us?The question is fundamental, for an age inclined to regard hell as appealing or intriguing, is one on the way to being lost. Drawing on Dante and William Blake, two great diagnostic writers about different states of mind, this talk explores how the passions of the soul, to use Williams’s expression, can hinder and help us on our way...2024-07-1132 min
The Open Ears ProjectRowan Williams on Bach and the Daily Discipline of SilenceRowan Williams is a British theologian and poet. From 2003-2012, he served as the Archbishop of Canterbury — a role that placed him, along with the British monarch, at the head of the Anglican Church. As one of today’s most influential religious leaders, Williams has often been the subject of both praise and controversy for his outspoken views, including as a critic of the Iraq War and a proponent for LGBTQ+ inclusion. In the years since Williams first heard Bach’s Cello Suites as a college student, he has returned to them again and again. In this episode...2024-04-0113 min
The 5Q5KEp 25 - Rowan KondaJosh sits down for a conversation with Rowan Konda. They discuss Rowan’s introduction to running and how to set healthy goals. Rowan shares about his time leading the Baylor Running Club. For their run, Josh and ran part of the loop around White Rock Lake, they started at T&P point and ran a 3.5 mile out and back. Let us know where you got active while listening, and check out Josh and Rowan’s segment on Strava here -> https://www.strava.com/segments/35365015Have any topics you’d like...2024-02-1238 min
Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRowan Williams: CHRISTMAS SPECIALOur Rosebud Christmas Special is with Rowan Williams, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012. Rowan begins by talking to Rowan telling Gyles about his childhood as a bright and doted upon only child who became increasingly drawn towards the church. He talks about his happy schooldays, his close friendships, and his inspirational teachers. And later in the podcast Rowan and Gyles talk about the message of healing at the heart of Christmas, and what it's like to be Archbishop of Canterbury. Next week and the week after we'll have two fun shows: we've made you some Christmas and...2023-12-1557 min
Wadcast#11 A Place of Passage | with Rowan WilliamsThis year marks the 410th anniversary since Wadham’s chapel opened. Our chaplain, Jane Baun, has been very busy this past term, marking the occasion with exhibitions, festivities, and talks. We were privileged to have former archbishop, and more importantly, Wadham alumnus, Rowan Williams give a short address at a special evensong. It was recorded and, well, here it is! Many thanks to Bishop Rowan for his time and we hope you enjoy it. You can provide feedback on Wadcast at https://www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/wadcastYou can listen to past episodes of Wad...2023-06-0913 min
Rowan Radio On DemandStudio 89.7 - Former 76ers GM Pat Williams on His New Basketball BookRowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes former Orlando Magic NBA founder and former Philadelphia 76ers GM Pat Williams to talk about his book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball: 101 Great Hoop Stories from Players, Coaches and Fans.”
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CallingsEducation, Contemplation, and Joy: Rowan WilliamsRowan Williams is a professor, public theologian, author, poet, and one of the most recognized Christian leaders of our era. Most notably, from 2002 to 2012, he served as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury which is the senior leadership position in the Church of England and the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion worldwide. In this conversation, Rowan reflects on his vocational development and shares insight and wisdom about public leadership, contemplative practice, dialog, and “common ground.” His insights into teaching and learning, from his years both in the parish and in the academy, emphasize what he sees as the core of e...2023-01-1851 min
The Church Times PodcastRowan Williams: What am I living for? A new heaven and a new earthOn the podcast this week, the former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Williams considers the significance of the Christian hope of a new heaven and a new earth.
The talk was delivered this week in St Martin-in-the-Fields, in central London, as part of its autumn lecture series, “What am I living for?”, in partnership with the Church Times.
The next lecture in the series, on Monday 21 November, is by Grayson Perry, and is on the theme of art. Book tickets at https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/what-am-i-living-for-art
Rowan Williams will be delivering the Sir Tony Baldry Lecture at the Church Times Fest...2022-11-1741 min
5x15Hannah Critchlow And Rowan Williams On Joined Up ThinkingAt a time of existential global challenges, we need our best brainpower. How do we create genius environments, help our brains flourish and boost group thinking?
Neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Science of Fate Hannah Critchlow shows how two heads can be better than one in her ground-breaking new book Joined up Thinking. She joins 5x15 for a very special online event with Dr Rowan Williams, Honorary Professor of Contemporary Christian Thought in the University of Cambridge and former Archbishop of Canterbury.
Almost everything we've ever achieved has been done by groups working together, sometimes across time and space...2022-09-021h 01Rowan Radio On DemandA Community Affair: Dr. Monika Williams Shealey on Rowan University’s DEI DivisionWGLS-FM Public Affairs Director Megan Steckler speaks with Dr. Monika Williams Shealey. Dr. Shealey is the inaugural Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and leader of the Division of DEI at Rowan University. She works directly with the Division’s leadership team to facilitate and oversee the DEI Council, support the development of DEI department strategic action plans, and much more. She discusses this relatively new division at Rowan University.
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Unbelievable?Rowan Williams & Paul Kingsnorth • Conversion, culture and the cross: Are we ready to believe in God again?
The Big Conversation - Episode 2 | Season 4
Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury engages with author Paul Kingsnorth on his adult conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Paul and Rowan talk about the spiritual longings that still exist under the surface of secular culture and whether ancient forms of Christianity may provide answers to today’s generation.
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Navigating Consciousness with Rupert SheldrakeRowan Williams, A Trinitarian Classification of Spiritual PracticesDr Williams responds to Rupert's talk on spiritual practice, starting at 33:20.Rupert speaks with Dr Rowan Williams, noted poet and translator of poetry, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and of the Learned Society of Wales. In 2013, he was made a life peer, becoming Lord Williams of Oystermouth, in the City and County of Swansea.Recorded in January of 2020. 2022-01-2541 min
Nomad PodcastRowan Williams - Becoming NaturalThe former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams carries a lifelong love for the theology and practice of the Eastern Church. His recent book, Looking East in Winter gives a window into the beautiful contemplative practices of the Eastern tradition. In this conversation we explore the life of contemplation, political solidarity, simplicity, and "the natural process of becoming natural." After the interview, Nomad hosts David Blower and Nick Thorley ponder how Dr. Williams’ ideas might shape their own faith journey. Interview starts at 16m 32s Books, quotes, links → The creat...2021-12-062h 08
Reading Our TimesWhat does “being spiritual” actually mean? In conversation with Rowan WilliamsPeople today often like to be considered “spiritual but not religious”. But what could that actually mean?
All too often, the spiritual is juxtaposed against the material. But in reality, the two are inseparably linked.
In this episode of Reading our Times, Nick Spencer talks to Rowan Williams about his latest book [Looking East in Winter](https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/looking-east-in-winter-9781472989246/), in a conversation that covers the spiritual life, the potential for politics, and the need for Christian humanism today.2021-07-0632 min
The Church Times PodcastRowan Williams on Looking East in Winter: Contemporary thought and the Eastern Christian traditionOn the podcast this week, Rowan Williams talks about his new book, Looking East in Winter: Contemporary thought and the Eastern Christian tradition (Bloomsbury Continuum) (Books, 25 June).
It is available to buy from the Church Times Bookshop for the special price of £16.
Lord Williams is in conversation with the RC Bishop of Trondheim, in Norway, Dr Erik Varden OCSO, who is a former Abbot of Mount St Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire (Features, 14 September 2018). The conversation was recorded at an online book launch last week, hosted by the Church House Bookshop and Bloomsbury.
In the book, a Bloomsbury press release says, L...2021-07-0142 min
The Living Church PodcastBonus Episode: Rowan Williams and John Cavadini on "Preaching the Gospel of John with Saint Augustine"Preachers, teachers, and Christians across the globe have found the passionate, pastoral, and psychologically astute writings of St. Augustine of Hippo fresh and relevant century after century. New City Press asked themselves, um, why hasn't anyone produced a really rock star translation of all of Augustine's sermons in English? And of course, being a publishing company, they did something about it.
Their latest in this series is a new translation of St. Augustine's Homilies on the Gospel of John. (See link below.)
June 8 TCLI co-hosted a master class and live Q+A session with Rowan W...2021-06-091h 46
St Paul's CathedralResurrection - Rowan Williams (2021)Rowan Williams and Paula Gooder in conversation about the meaning of the story at the centre of our faith: what Jesus' resurrection means to how we live, how we pray, how we change the world, and how we die.
Rowan Williams is a poet, theologian, Honorary Professor of Contemporary Christian Thought at Cambridge University, the Chair of Christian Aid, and was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury. His latest book is Candles in the Dark: Faith, Hope and Love in a Time of Pandemic (SPCK 2020).
Paula Gooder is the Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral and a leading Biblical scholar. Her la...2021-05-2543 min
Of the Devil's PartyParadise Lost - John Milton: part 4Unleashed academics, tutors, and ornamental hermits Alice and Rowan do a deep dive into dark hero archetypes on a semi-weekly basis.
This episode they continue their mini-series on Satan from John Milton’s Paradise Lost and discuss book 5 of the poem. They focus on how Satan justifies his rebellion against God through powerful rhetoric and grandiose posturing. We consider how and why Milton decided to make Satan's arguments compelling, and how they established the central paradox of the dark hero—what empowers them, also corrupts them, but we can't help watching it happen.
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Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Literature, PoetryThe Book of Taliesin: Poems of Warfare and Praise in an Enchanted Britain by Gwyneth Lewis, Rowan WilliamsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/489443to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Book of Taliesin: Poems of Warfare and Praise in an Enchanted Britain
Author: Gwyneth Lewis, Rowan Williams
Narrator: David Sibley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 16 minutes
Release date: March 25, 2021
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by David Sibley, best known for Henry V, War & Peace and Silent Witness. This definitive recording is translated by, and includes an introduction by Gwyneth Lewis and Rowan William. Taliesin's is one of the most important names in all Welsh literature - and one of...2021-03-256h 16
Genealogy AdventuresPleasant Roane (Rowan) and the road to manumission in LynchburgI’ve been meaning to write about Pleasant Roane for quite a while. I’ve always felt badly that other research and other stories commanded my attention more, and overshadowed his tale. Well, as much of his tale as I’m aware of. It's quite the interesting tale.
I’ve also been surprised that I see to be the only Roane family descendant researching Pleasant. Mine is the only family tree in which he appears. This, in part, probably has to do with the obscurity of his origins. Any Roane would be proud to claim him.
So what p...2021-03-1621 min
GREEN KNIGHT MULTIMEDIA PODCASTBishop Rowan Williams on Etty HillesumIn this short dialogue, Bishop Williams gives us a marvelous glimpse about Etty Hillesum’s spiritual life. Etty was a young Jewish woman whose letters and diaries, kept between 1941 and 1943, describe her life in Amsterdam during the German occupation.Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002-12), Archbishop of Wales (2000-02), and the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern times chosen from outside the Church of England. Dr Williams is renowned internationally as an exceptional theologian scholar, teacher and writer of a broad range of work encompassing philosophy, theology, spirituality and religious aesthetics. Throughout his career he has wr...2021-03-1321 min
Give and TakeEpisode 251: Candles in the Dark, with Rowan WilliamsMy guest is Rowan Williams. ‘As we contemplate the coming months, not knowing when we can breathe again, it’s worth thinking about how already the foundations have been laid for whatever new opportunities God has for us on the far side of this crisis.’ Rowan Williams offers these words of wisdom and many more in his new book Candles in the Dark. This powerful and timely book brings together the 26 weekly Christian meditations originally posted online from March to September 2020, during lockdown in the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, for the congregation of his local parish church.
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Inner Life, Talks and ThoughtsFreedom to be - on the dialogue between Iain McGilchrist & Rowan WilliamsIain McGilchrist and Rowan Williams were in dialogue on Friday 19th February 2021, a beautiful exchange that was sadly not recorded. Here I offer some thoughts on it, particularly in the light of reflections offered by Matt Segall. It concerns transcendence and immanence, being and becoming, eternity and processes in space and time - or to put it another way, the similarities and differences between the ontologies of Plato and AN Whitehead. Matt's reflections are online here - https://youtu.be/znoNfagDeUo2021-02-2618 min
Podcasty Teologii Politycznej[ENG] JP2 Lectures // Archbishop Rowan Williams: Faith on Modern AreopagusTytuł wykładu nawiązuje do mowy św. Pawła na ateńskim Areopagu, podczas której otwarcie wyraża on to, co jego publiczność nieświadomie czci. W swoim wykładzie abp. Williams przyjrzy się tym elementom współczesnej kultury, w których jego zdaniem można rozpoznać założenia o transcendentnych źródłach. Jest to między innymi kwestia uniwersalnej i nienaruszalnej godności ludzkiej, a także założenie, że możemy obdarzyć sensem życie innych ludzi, nawet obcych. Ta ostatnia kwestia zostanie zbadana z odwołaniem do myśli św. Edyty Stein. Trzecim, bardziej złożonym obszarem...2021-01-151h 37
The Living Church PodcastMarilynne Robinson and Rowan Williams on Jack - Part 2Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, interviews author Marilynne Robinson about her newest novel in the Gilead series.
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The Living Church PodcastMarilynne Robinson and Rowan Williams on Jack - Part 1Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, interviews author Marilynne Robinson about her newest novel in the Gilead series.
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SundayThe Journey App, Rowan Williams, Black Jews“The Journey – Leo’s story” is a new app created by the National Holocaust Centre and Museum on the theme of the Kindertransport. The role-play story app follows Leo, a young boy forced to flee Nazi Germany. Marc Cave, Chief Executive of the National Holocaust Centre and Museum and children involved in trialling the app talk about how it reveals the true horror faced by German Jews during WWII.This week the government announced that it is merging the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The former Archbishop of Canterbury and Chair of Christia...2020-06-2143 min
Talking TheologyRowan Williams - What does being human look like in a time of pandemic?What questions does living through a pandemic invite us to ask as people of faith? What difference does it make that all are made in the image of God? How does faith expand the landscape in which we can live? Why is it more important to be forgiven than to succeed? What new things of faith are stirring in the Body of Christ at this time?The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Lord Williams of Oystermouth, or Rowan Williams as he is better known, is Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and was previously Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002...2020-06-0829 min
The ProfileDr Rowan Williams: The former Archbishop of Canterbury on the Rule of St BenedictDr Rowan Williams is hoping to move back to Wales. “I don’t know exactly when it will be possible” he tells Catherine Larner, “but I still hope to be back by late autumn. I’m waiting to see what lies ahead, but I’m not looking to fill the diary. I’m hoping there may be an opportunity to loosen up and unclutter slightly...I can dream!” To return to Wales would bring things back full circle. It’s where he grew up and where, as a bishop, spent the happiest years of his life. A poet, a theologian and the former Arc...2020-06-0552 min
Arts & IdeasRevisit: Rowan Williams and Simon ArmitageFormer Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has written about Auden, Dostoevsky and tragedy. At Hay Festival he talks to poet Simon Armitage about the imprint of landscapes in Yorkshire, West Wales, and the Middle East, the use of dialect words and reinterpreting myths. Chaired by Rana Mitter. Books by Rowan Williams include Dostoevsky: Language, Faith and Fiction and The Tragic Imagination. He is Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Books by Simon Armitage include The Unaccompanied, Flit, Selected Poems, Walking Home, Travelling Songs, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Homer's Odyssey. He is now the Poet Laureate of...2020-05-2844 min
A Few Minutes With...A Few Minutes With... Dr. Rowan WilliamsThe Rev. Matt Rhodes is joined in this episode by The Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College and the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002-2012). The two discuss the idea of resurrection during this time of pandemic and physical separation and its impact on the individual and Church levels. They also consider how resurrection may reveal itself through liturgy and worship in the future. This conversation was recorded on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
Soundtrack: "Shenandoah," performed by the Choir of New College, Oxford.2020-05-1426 min
The Living Church PodcastRowan Williams on St. Benedict's RuleFormer Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams joins us to talk about his new book, The Way of St. Benedict, and what the implications of the saint's Rule might be for our current questions and crises.
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Lectures with Sarah CoakleyLent: Incarnation and Passion with Rowan WilliamsThe first session of ‘Challenging themes for Lent’, held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C.. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams responds to questions from Sarah Coakley as he discusses his book Christ the Heart of Creation (2018).
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+Rowan Williams is the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury and now Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an...2020-03-2058 min
The Revolution Podcast'And In It All Comes': An Interview with Rowan WilliamsIn this interview episode, Andrew sits with one of our greatest living theologians, Rowan Williams. The conversation spans grace, how to interpret the Bible, the environment and begins with something they both love: the novels of Marilynne Robinson.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/LeftSideUp?auth=v5iv8BDZB62s-GOJT1nIFWH5xxDOxHF3)2020-02-2042 min
Migrant Knowledge, Early Modern and Beyond: an event at the CrossroadsMigrant Knowledge, Early Modern and Beyond: Rowan Williams'Loving Justice': Regina Schwartz (Northwestern University), in conversation with Rowan Williams (University of Cambridge)2019-11-0708 min
WCCM AudioRowan Williams Talk 1 - Friday eveningDr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and Patron of WCCM, was the keynote speaker at the UK National Conference in July this year. with the theme of "What the Body Knows". Rowan Williams' talks gave a wonderful insight into the way in which we inhabit and receive the reality of life. How we learn to become fully human, frail and failing and rejoicing in this failing as part of the world God made, and part of all nature, earthed.2019-08-2444 min
WCCM AudioRowan Williams Talk 2 - Saturday morningDr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and Patron of WCCM, was the keynote speaker at the UK National Conference in July this year. with the theme of "What the Body Knows". Rowan Williams' talks gave a wonderful insight into the way in which we inhabit and receive the reality of life. How we learn to become fully human, frail and failing and rejoicing in this failing as part of the world God made, and part of all nature, earthed.2019-08-2438 min
WCCM AudioRowan Williams Talk 3 - Saturday afternoonDr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and Patron of WCCM, was the keynote speaker at the UK National Conference in July this year. with the theme of "What the Body Knows". Rowan Williams' talks gave a wonderful insight into the way in which we inhabit and receive the reality of life. How we learn to become fully human, frail and failing and rejoicing in this failing as part of the world God made, and part of all nature, earthed.2019-08-2436 min
WCCM AudioRowan Williams Talk 4 - Sunday morningDr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and Patron of WCCM, was the keynote speaker at the UK National Conference in July this year. with the theme of "What the Body Knows". Rowan Williams' talks gave a wonderful insight into the way in which we inhabit and receive the reality of life. How we learn to become fully human, frail and failing and rejoicing in this failing as part of the world God made, and part of all nature, earthed.2019-08-2416 min
Kulturmisjonen#9 Bonusepisode: Intervju med Dr. Rowan WilliamsDr. Rowan Williams holdes av mange for å være verdens fremste nålevende teolog. En minibiografi må blant annet inneholde at han leder i dag Magdelene Collage ved Cambridge University, skriver en bok eller to i året, engasjert klimaaktivist og risksynser i den britiske offentligheten, har vært erkebiskop og øverste leder for Den anglikanske kirke med mer. Han var nylig i Sverige for å forelese om litteratur og Dostojevskij og Gud, der vi i Kulturmisjonen fikk treffe ham til et intervju.I studio sitter Arne Christian Konradsen, Maria Bjørdal og Ingrid Nyhus (og tidvis Frans Bjørdal og Ro...2019-04-0137 min
Pattern PodcastKindness – Rowan WilliamsFormer Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams unpacks the power of kindness as displayed through the character and life of Jesus, encouraging us to delight in and be glad for those around us.
2019-02-1319 minPattern PodcastForgiveness – Rowan WilliamsIf we fully grasp the practice of forgiveness – this radical way of Jesus – we will see the world around us changed. In this episode former Archbishop of Canterbury and leading British theologian Rowan Williams gives us his unique perspective on the power of forgiveness.
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Läsarpodden“Språk, tro och sanning hos Dostojevskij” av Rowan WilliamsDen ryske författaren Fjodor Dostojevskij har kallats för "den sjätte evangelisten". I sina stora romaner, som "Brott och straff" och "Bröderna Karamazov", gestaltar han mästerligt tro och tvivel i den moderna världen. Till detta avsnitt har Läsarpodden läst teologen Rowan Williams bok om Dostojevskij, "Språk, tro och sanning hos Dostojevskij" (Artos). Det är ett samtal om ordens makt, förnuftets gränser och medmänsklighet.2018-12-0346 min
Philosophy For Our TimesTale of Love and Hate | Rowan Williams, Renata Salecl, Robert Rowland SmithLooking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWe think love an indisputable force for good. Yet from Jihadi John to Anders Breivik, extremists often cite love of creed or country to justify atrocities. Might love of a person or group also be the origin of prejudice and hatred towards others? Are love and hatred forever entwined, as Freud suggested? Or can we imagine a society built on love but free from tribalism? Former Archbishop of Cantebury Rowan Williams, sociologist and author of Perversions of Love and Hate Renata Salecl and p...2018-11-0636 minPhilosophy For Our TimesTale of Love and Hate | Rowan Williams, Renata Salecl, Robert Rowland SmithLooking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWe think love an indisputable force for good. Yet from Jihadi John to Anders Breivik, extremists often cite love of creed or country to justify atrocities. Might love of a person or group also be the origin of prejudice and hatred towards others? Are love and hatred forever entwined, as Freud suggested? Or can we imagine a society built on love but free from tribalism? Former Archbishop of Cantebury Rowan Williams, sociologist and author of Perversions of Love and Hate Renata Salecl and p...2018-11-0636 min
Royal Academy of ArtsAntony Gormley RA and Rowan Williams in conversationCatch up on this event from the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre: Antony Gormley RA and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, debate the rich and intriguing relationship between theology and contemporary visual art.2018-07-1700 min
The Shakespeare SessionsMy Own Shakespeare: Benjamin Zephaniah and Rowan WilliamsBenjamin Zephaniah and Rowan Williams share their favourite Shakespearean moments2018-06-0605 min
Conversing with Mark Labberton27 - Rowan Williams on Navigating Faith and PoliticsRight Reverend Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, reflects with President Mark Labberton on a wide variety of pressing topics: his own journey to the Church of England, negotiating power in the global church, and the spiritual disciplines that ground him in the midst of political and religious cross-pressures. The Right Reverend Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, is a Welsh Anglican bishop, theologian, and poet. Williams was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, Metropolitan of the Province of Canterbury and Primate of All England, offices he held from 2002 to 2012. He was previously the Bishop of Monmouth and...2018-05-2249 min
Nomad PodcastElaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - At the Margins (N163)Here's the final part of our four-part Advent Devotional series. This time philosopher and theologian Elaine Storkey reflects on Advent in the context of those on the margins. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams finishes the Advent readings, and David Benjamin Blower closes things out with his unique style of music and songs. If you want more Nomad Devotionals, you're in luck as we produce one a month. Head over to our Patreon page for more information. “The margins are never margins for God. The Nativity helps us to see how God’s values challenge everyo...2017-12-2217 min
Nomad PodcastElaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - Good News to the Poor (N162)It's week three of our four-part Advent Devotional series. This time philosopher and theologian Elaine Storkey considers how Advent might be Good News to the Poor. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams continues to work his way through the Advent readings, with the help of Kate Blower. And David Benjamin Blower continues to bring the music and song. So good! “So why were the shepherds singled out for this good news of great joy?...Well, we have no idea, except that’s the way God works: it’s to the ordinary people, the every-day, the ones who put up wit...2017-12-1516 min
Nomad PodcastElaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - Peace Across Borders (N161)Here's the second part of our four-part Advent Devotional series. This time philosopher and theologian Elaine Storkey bases her reflection around the idea of Peace Across Borders. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams again brings the readings along with Kate Blower, and David Benjamin Blower brings the music and songs. “In the Gospels, there’s a huge contrast between those who come in peace in fulfilment of the Messianic prophecy, and Herod, the king, who responds with anything but peace. He belongs to the old world order...He fears the potential erosion of his own power base. He is no...2017-12-0916 min
Nomad PodcastElaine Storkey & Rowan Williams - Liberation (N160)If you're one of our Patreon supporters, you'll already be familiar with our Nomad Devotionals. Every month we ask a guest to reflect on a topic, and we unpack it with music, song, readings, and prayers. For Advent we thought we produce a four-part Devotional and make it available to everyone. So for the next four Sundays you can expect a reflection from feminist philosopher and theologian Dr. Elaine Storkey, and the former archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams will be contributing the readings. And of course Nomad's David Benjamin Blower will be bringing the soundscapes and songs...2017-12-0216 min
St Paul's CathedralA Good Christmas with Rowan Williams (2015)Rowan Williams will explore the meanings of Christmas, the darkness and strangeness of the story at the beginning of our faith as well as its message of eternal joy and hope. He will also offer suggestions about how we might reclaim Christmas for our spiritual lives. Rowan Williams is the Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and was formerly both Archbishop of Canterbury and Professor of Theology at Oxford University. Recorded 8 December 2015.2017-10-021h 24
Nomad PodcastRowan Williams - The Problem of PrayerWhat actually is prayer? What happens when we do it? What difference can it make, if any, to the events and circumstances we find ourselves in? Should we expect to sense God in prayer, or perhaps even hear him communicate to us? And if so, why do so few of us ever seem to have these sorts of experiences. For many of us, these questions, and others like them, have led us to a place of disillusionment and prayerlessness. And yet we still yearn for the deep, rooted, holistic connectedness that prayer promises. So we brou...2017-05-241h 28
Life TogetherNo. 21: Should the Church Be Relevant? And Rowan Williams on WorshipIn this week’s episode of Bruderhof Talkfest, Peter and Bernard respond to a question from a listener and discuss how the church can remain relevant in society without selling out to trends. They then listen to an interview Bernard did with Rowan Williams, a former Archbishop of Canterbury, and talk about how believers worship. And of course, as you’ve come to expect, there is a lot of talk about their pets.
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Discover Popular Authors Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityOn Augustine Audiobook by Rowan WilliamsPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: On Augustine
Author: Rowan Williams
Narrator: Peter Noble
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-12-16
Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Since his retirement as Archbishop of Canterbury and his return to academic life (Master of Magdalene College Cambridge), Rowan Williams has demonstrated a massive new surge of intellectual energy.
In this new audiobook, he turns his attention to St...2016-07-129h 57
Living Islam FestivalIn conversation with Dr Rowan Williams (Living Islam 2014)(Speakers:Dr Rowan Williams with Sughra Ahmed)
Not to be missed - an intimate audience with former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. As one of
the highest religious authorities in the country, his unique perspective on faith in the public space is essential listening.
(Recorded at the Living Islam Festival, UK www.livingislam.org.uk)2016-07-1100 min
London Review Bookshop Podcast'God is No Thing': Rupert Shortt and Rowan WilliamsRupert Shortt in discussion with Dr Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, on Shortt's new book *God is No Thing*. Even though parts of the Western world now appear almost totally secularised, Christianity remains the most potent worldview on earth alongside Islam. In *God is No Thing* Rupert Shortt argues that Christianity is a much more coherent, progressive body of belief — philosophically, scientifically and culturally — than often supposed by its critics. Alert to the menace posed by religious fundamentalism, as well as to secularist blind spots, he shows how a self-critical faith is of huge consequence to wider human flourishing and ...2016-03-291h 01Läsarpodden”Vara kristen” av Rowan WilliamsÄrkebiskop emeritus Rowan Williams är en av världens bästa teologer. Om någon skall kunna sammanfatta det viktigaste i den kristna tron på 90 lättlästa sidor är det han. Joel och Patrik har läst boken "Vara kristen", och samtalar om dop, bibelläsning, nattvard och bön - men också om huruvida traditionen finns i molnet och vad en teolog skall göra med biskopar som talar emot kyrkofäderna.2016-03-0753 min
How to Grab Audiobook in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityBeing Christian by Rowan Williams | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Being Christian
Author: Rowan Williams
Narrator: Peter Noble
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-16-14
Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
Full of sensitive pastoral advice and shot through with arresting and illuminating theological insights, Rowan Williams new book explores the meaning and practice of four essential components of the Christian life: baptism, Bible, Eucharist and prayer.
This book is an invitation to everyone to think through the essentials of the faith and how to live it, making it...2014-10-162h 25Unbelievable?In Conversation with Rowan WilliamsRowan Williams led the Anglican Church for 10 years. He reflects on his journey of faith, and the trials and joys of his time in office in a wide ranging interview with Justin Brierley.
Find out why he briefly considered becoming a Catholic, what he makes of new atheists like Richard Dawkins, the debate on penal substitution and whether he has had doubts about God.
Read this interview in Christianity Magazine www.christianitymagazine.co.uk
For Justin Brierley's regular discussion show between Christians and non-Christians visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable
For...2014-06-2356 minUnbelievable?Richard Dawkins & Rowan Williams dialogue - Unbelievable? 10 Mar 2012This week's show.
Sofia Europa sponsored a discussion between Richard Dawkins and Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury. The discussion is moderated by Prof Anthony Kenny. It is broadcast here in full.
For the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bow4nnh1Wv0
For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes
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Things UnseenThe Word: Rowan WilliamsFormer Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams discusses his favourite Bible passages. Speaking to Alison Hilliard, he explains the verses which for him “light up the landscape”. Bible readings by David Suchet.2014-05-2326 minThings UnseenThe Word: Rowan WilliamsFormer Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams discusses his favourite Bible passages. Speaking to Alison Hilliard, he explains the verses which for him “light up the landscape”. Bible readings by David Suchet.2014-05-2326 min
How to Grab Free Audiobook in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityFaith in the Public Square by Rowan Williams | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Faith in the Public Square
Author: Rowan Williams
Narrator: David George
Format: Unabridged
Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-12-14
Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
Archbishop Rowan Williams is the most gifted Anglican priest of his generation. His views are consistent and orthodox and yet he has been consistently misunderstood - especially in relation to his views on contemporary society, public morality, and the common good.
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mootukRowan Williams: the place of the religious life in the Church in its new and traditional forms
At a recent gathering at Lambeth Palace, Rowan Williams the Archbishop of Canterbury gave this address about exploring the role and place of religious communities in the Church of England. This podcast was recorded at a gathering to promote the work of the Anglican Religious Communities Charitable Trust set up to support new innovation of the religious life in mission and community in the Church of England and beyond.
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One to OneBridget Kendall with Archbishop Rowan WilliamsBridget Kendall takes over the One to One chair and talks to those who are well known in one field but have another compelling area of expertise. Before becoming the BBC's diplomatic correspondent, like her first interviewee, Bridget too was a Russian scholar. She talks to Archbishop Rowan Williams about his fascination with Dostoyevsky and why he finds the author's work so helpful in his own.
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