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Bloom Talks with Tania BloomTerry Waite Held hostage. Tested by faith. Defined by resilience. The extraordinary story of Terry Waite.
2026-01-2809 min
The Examined LifeSurviving Hard Times: The Stockdale Paradox And Everyday Resilience - ft. Terry Waite and Lucy HoneSend us a textWe trace how realistic hope sustains people through captivity and crisis, from the Stockdale Paradox to Sir Terry Waite’s agency in confinement, and preview Dr. Lucy Hone's reframe of resilience as steering through rather than bouncing back. A brief, grounded message closes for anyone in a hard season, with a request to share and stay connected.• what the Stockdale paradox really means• why deadline‑based optimism breaks people• agency as daily practice under pressure• sir Terry Waite’s memory and interior freedom• resilience as steering through, not bouncing bac...
2026-01-2608 min
Shit We've ReadAuthor Interview: Olivia WaiteIn this special author interview, Jason and Laura sit down with Olivia Waite to talk about her beautiful new novella, MURDER BY MEMORY—a “sci-fi ode to the cozy mystery, helmed by a formidable no-nonsense auntie of a detective.” Listen in as Olivia shares how Star Wars unexpectedly led her to read her first romance novel, and reflects on the ways grief continues to shape her writing. She also opens up about which childhood memory she’d most love to recover, and makes a case for why the novella is the perfect length for impactful storytelling.Oh—and did yo...
2025-04-0953 min
The Truth in TenS01 E08: THE "50-25-25" RULEHow Do The Best Speechwriters Get Things Done? There's an important client presentation coming up and you find out at the last moment that you need to give the opening presentation, but you've got NOTHING prepared! What do you do? Is there anything worse? Well fear not, in this episode I'm going to look at a rule used by Barack Obama's former speechwriter, for helping you deal with that exact situation. It's called "The 50-25-25 Rule" and it's brilliant. Terry Szuplat was one of President Obama's longest serving speechwriters, serving as...
2025-03-0511 min
The Wise Why: How to Succeed in BusinessTrauma Response: Fight, Flight or Freezer! Which One Are You
Trauma Response: Fight, Flight or Freezer! Which One Are You
Join Kirsty van den Bulk as she talks with Philippa Smithhurst, a trauma psychotherapist and newly published author.
In this episode of The Wise Why, Philippa shares her profound insights into how trauma impacts our lives, likening it to a boulder disrupting the calm of a pond. She delves into trauma responses beyond the typical "fight or flight," such as:
➡️ Flop: Shutting down when overwhelmed.
➡️ Dissociation: Disconnecting from painful emotions.
We discuss the lasting effects of childhood trauma, the resilience of post-traumatic growth, and practical, compassionate strategies for managing trauma...
2024-11-2232 min
Nothing but a NumberEpisode 5: From Hostage to Humanitarian: Sir Terry Waite's Inspiring JourneyThis week, I am thrilled to be joined virtually by Sir Terry Waite. Known for his time as a hostage, Sir Terry has since dedicated his life to humanitarian and charitable endeavors. His extensive travels and experience as an advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury add a unique perspective to our discussion.
In today’s conversation, Sir Terry shares his incredible journey, from his decision to undertake dangerous work to his profound experiences in solitary confinement. We explore how ageing can enhance understanding, offering a wealth of experiences to draw from and a newfound freedom to think, act, and in...
2024-06-2840 min
Spring Harvest: Legendary TalksTerry Waite: My Time In CaptivityWelcome to Legendary Talks, a My Spring Harvest podcast bringing you the best sermons, Bible studies and seminars from over the decades. In this episode of Legendary Talks, we revisit Spring Harvest 2023, where humanitarian & former hostage, Terry Waite, shares about his time in captivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1753 min
British Gangsters!Paddy Hill & Clive FreemanPaddy Hill from the Birmingham 6 gives Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland an insight into his imprisonment for the Birmingham Pub Bombings - a crime he didn't commit. Powerful and dramatic Paddy gives his view on the justice system & the horrific experiences he had to undergo. In the second part of the programme Liam & Yvette talk about the case of Clive Freeman still in jail for a crime he has always maintained he didn't do - now in his 80's Clive Freeman could have been released many years ago if he admitted his guilt but he steadfastly refuses to do so & is...
2024-04-1837 min
Ascend Men1,763 Days in Captivity - Forgiveness & ReconciliationTerry Waite was born just outside Wilmslow in Cheshire in 1939. In 1980 he was recruited as a "special advisor" and chief travel companion by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie. He had particular success in helping to negotiate the release of several hostages from Iran and later Libya in the early 1980s. Then as a result of what he says was "a very dodgy invitation" he visited Lebanon in January 1987 to negotiate with the Islamic Jihad. The goal was to secure the release of British hostage John McCarthy, Northern Irish Brian Keenan and five Americans.He was...
2024-02-2445 min
Late Fragments PodcastLate Fragments with Terry WaiteIn this first episode in a new series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to Terry Waite about surviving captivity, keeping going and always finding the light in the darkness.Links for further information on the work of Hostage International - https://www.hostageinternational.org/ - and Emmaus UK - https://emmaus.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0236 min
Good Journeys with Ben Veal023 | Sir Terry WaiteFor 1,763 days, Sir Terry Waite KCMG CBE was held in captivity in Beirut, the first four years of which were spent in solitary confinement.
Two years after his release in 1991, he published his first book, the international bestselling memoir Taken On Trust, chronicling his experiences from memory.
On the 30th anniversary of Taken On Trust, humanitarian, British Quaker, Anglian and author Sir Terry Waite joins the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast and YouTube show to recall his experiences in captivity and explore how his time held hostage informed his life and worldview.
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2023-10-2548 min
The Convex ConversationJohn McCarthy CBE on his role at Hostage International with Sir Terry WaiteJournalist John McCarthy was held hostage in Lebanon for more than five years. Now, three decades on, he’s helping others in similar situations through his role as Patron of Hostage International.
The charity was originally founded by John’s former cellmate and great friend Sir Terry Waite who himself was held for more almost five years, much of it alone.
John reflects on the fanfare he came home to in Britain, how the experience has influenced his life and how honoured he is to help Terry and Hostage International support famili...
2023-09-0350 minThe Examined LifeSir Terry Waite - how do we rebuild trust and foster community?Send us a textSir Terry Waite spent almost five years in solitary confinement as a hostage in Beirut. After being released he founded Emmaus UK for the homeless and Hostage International, both of which he is president of. He has recently been knighted as recognition for his work. In this conversation we explore the damage done by the erosion of trust, how to rebuild it, and how suffering can be turned to creative ends. There are few people today who manage to combine the humility and courage that Sir Terry seems to so naturally possess, he is...
2023-06-2657 min
The Church Times PodcastFrom the podcast archive: Sir Terry Waite on Solitude: Memories, people, placesSir Terry Waite was held hostage in Lebanon in the 1980s and ‘90s, while a special envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie. He was in captivity for the best part of five years, most of this time in solitary confinement.
Last week, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
When his book, Solitude: Memories, people, places (SPCK) was published in 2017 (Books, 24 November 2017), he was interviewed by Sarah Meyrick. The book is available in paperback from the Church House Bookshop.
Try 10 issues of the...
2023-06-2344 min
Listen To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.Out of the Silence by Terry WaitePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/151365to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Out of the Silence
Author: Terry Waite
Narrator: Terry Waite
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs
Release date: 04-05-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Themes & Styles
Publisher's Summary:
Out of the Silence not only offers a rare insight into one man's experience in the throes of a bitter conflict of the past; it also bears witness to the enduring power of forgiveness, truth and reconciliation in the face of adverse forces still at work in the world today.
2023-04-0530 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Terry Waite CBE.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Terry Waite CBE.In January 1987 Terry Waite was captured in Beirut whilst he was attempting to secure the release of hostages. He was kept in solitary confinement for four years and kept hostage in total for almost five years, 1763 days in all. His story was on the front pages and TV screens around the world.On 18 November 2016, Terry marked the 25th anniversary of his release.It is difficult to think of anyone else whose integrity and humanity are so striking. When he speaks, Terry’s quiet authority an...
2022-11-2333 min
How to be a CEOTerry Waite & Dr Wolfgang Seidl on solitary confinementIt’s been 35 years since Terry Waite was kidnapped while trying to negotiate the release of British hostages in Lebanon.In this episode of 'How to be a CEO' he joins psychologist Dr Wolfgang Seidl to talk about how he coped in solitary confinement.They also discuss the pandemic, workplace wellbeing and the power of a simple gesture.Mr Waite and Dr Seidl are appearing the Watercooler event in association with the Evening Standard on May 25th. It’s being held at the Olympia London, for details on other speakers and how to g...
2022-05-2323 min
MotherfunkSex SnackingTerry Waite, eye tests and the Red Light District are your starters for ten. Also, turns out one Shirley likes a sex snack and the other doesn’t. Hmmm… What’s a sex snack? Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pmhttps://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3Email your questions at motherfunk@shirleyandshirley.comFollow them on Instagram @thetwoshirleysListen, subscribe and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-2119 min
Don't shoot my driver!Ep.16 - Kidnaps - Waiting for hostages to be freed. The strange tale of a producer and a poodle in a Porsche.Holidays in Cyprus, and a trip to Damascus waiting for Terry Waite to be freed. A World scoop in Frankfurt as American hostages freed from Iran talk to us first. Plus the strange tale of a producer and a poodle in a Porsche.
2022-02-2712 min
Today in True CrimeNovember 18, 1991: Terry Waite FreedDuring the Lebanon hostage crisis, Anglican envoy Terry Waite was held captive for nearly five years before the U.N. secured his release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-1814 min
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryTimothy Spall, Dawn O'Porter, David Croft, Terry WaiteThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, music and literature.The legendary Timothy Spall chats his heartwarming and heartbreaking new film 'The Last Bus'.Author and presenter Dawn O'Porter discusses the paperback release of her brilliant new book 'Life In Pieces'.David Croft gets us revved up for the Belgian Grand Prix live and exclusive on Sky Sports F1.And humanitarian Terry Waite tells us all about his latest fundraising campaign 'Beirut and Back - Challenge For All'.Plus we speak to...
2021-08-2747 min
But, You Look HealthyEpisode 12 - Terry W.Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the power of fundraising, striving for a cure. Today we talk with Terry Waite. We learn about the history of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and their fundraising goals and methodology. We begin to understand the herculean effort it has taken to produce gene modulators like Kalydeco and Trikafta, and set our sights forward on treatments for all patients with cf. The CFF dreams big, and hopes to find a cure, not just bandaids.
To connect with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or donate, visit links below:
https://www.cff.org/
https...
2021-08-1136 min
Get Your Creek On: A Podcast About Jonathan Creek4. No Trace of TracySurely prog-rock legend Roy Pilgrim didn’t abduct a schoolgirl? How could he, when he was handcuffed to a radiator, Terry Waite-style?As he protests his innocence and a local cult back him to the hilt, his bitchy fiancée Francine loses faith in him. Thankfully for Roy, Jonathan is a huge fan and teams up with Maddie once again to get to the bottom of what happened to young Tracy Cook.
2021-08-0825 min
Suffolk MoneyFelixstowe Book Festival - part 2The Suffolk Money podcast is supported by Kingsfleet Wealth - www.kingsfleetwealth.co.uk
We speak with Suffolk resident, author and former hostage, Terry Waite, about how the last year has been for him.
What can we learn about what matters most? Will we be different as a result of the last year?
Tickets are still available to attend and meet Terry, in person, here - https://felixstowebookfestival.co.uk/
A summary of all of the events can be found here - https://felixstowebookfestival.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Felixstowe-Book-Festival-2021-Full-Programme.pdf...
2021-06-1834 minSuffolk MoneyFelixstowe Book Festival - part 1The Suffolk Money Podcast is supported by Kingsfleet Wealth - www.kingsfleetwealth.co.uk
Tickets (both online and in person) for the Felixstowe Book Festival can be acquired here - www.FelixstoweBookFestival.co.uk or by phoning Eastern Angles 01473 211498 (Mon-Fri 10am – 2pm)
Author and Broadcaster Iain Dale will be speaking at the Book Festival about two of his books.
We talked to Iain in advance of this to see what he is going to be talking about.
We were also delighted to speak with Meg Reid, the founder of the Felixstowe Boo...
2021-06-1155 min
Riff CityRiff City Back to EarthThe guys are back on solid ground and talk about great places to take a dump and Arby's. Plus Terry over shares on this episode and also more Arby's talk.
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2021-05-0431 min
Conversations On the Porch - Be Happy Be InspiredInspired Conversations with Ruth Owen in conversation Col Chris Gibson.In this podcast, Ruth Owen is joined by Col. Chris Gibson MBE.
Chris Gibson brings with him over 34 years military and governmental experience. He has held leadership roles and key appointments throughout his career which have seen him serve on specialist military operations all over the world including 18 months in Beirut attempting to gain the release of Terry Waite, 12 months in Sarajevo on a Special Forces Team charge with the capture and arrest on indicted war criminals and 16 months in Sierra Leone during the civil war. Further deployment on operations in Zaire, Uganda and Algeria br...
2021-04-0937 min
Father Finney's The Best That Man Can GetDaily Steps. There is a Positive SomewhereWhen all seems to be going wrong can there be a positive found. Ask Terry Waite and Nelson Mandela? #positiveoutlook #thursdaymorning #thursdaythoughts #whatifitisntthursday You can find me at www.fatherfinney.com or https://www.facebook.com/Father-Finneys-Congregation-102713574758569/ Click follow, share and podcast away.
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2021-04-0803 min
Change Makers: Leadership, Good Business, Ideas and InnovationTerry Waite CBE – The mind's eye: why love and compassion will winTerry Waite has a long and distinguished record as a former hostage negotiator (having been a hostage), humanitarian, and author. Terry comes from Cheshire, where he was born in 1939, and on was first appointed as Education Advisor to the Anglican Bishop of Bristol. He and his family moved to Uganda in 1969 where he worked for the first African Anglican Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Around this time he founded the Southern Sudan Project, setting up aid and development programmes in the region. In 1980 Terry joined the Private Staff of the Archbishop of Canterbury, successfully negotiating the release of several...
2021-02-2633 min
Laughter & Positivity with Pete038: How to be Happy and Positive with Helen Sanders & Pete CannAre you happy? Probably, this one of the questions we should normalize asking.We say happiness is a choice, but sometimes life happens, and it takes away all the happiness. Helen had always been a happy person since she was a child. When she had her son, she went into postnatal depression. With help, she was able to get well. When Helen’s son was about five years old, he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in the brain. Helen and her family went through a patch of medical trauma that was not easy...
2021-01-1244 min
St Martin’s ChallengeTerry Waite on being a hostage and dealing with solitudeTerry joins me to talk about solitude, poetry and music. Charity shout outs to Hostage International and EmmausUK
2021-01-0616 min
One Last Thought - Your Regular Dose of InspirationEp19: Ten Words by Jeremy Waite• Why is ten words the length of the perfect sentence? Why not eight. Or twelve? Or twenty-five?
• What ten words could change your industry or create the perfect job?
• How can you tell better stories?
• What are the secrets of a great presentation?
Ten Words is a book about big ideas, small words, and short sentences. It is a collection of interesting stories from one hundred and forty characters from all walks of life to inspire you - including Tom Ford, Vivienne Westwood, Barack Obama, Seth Godin, Kevin Spacey, and Marilyn Monroe. It...
2020-11-0503 min
The Big InterviewEpisode 6 - Terry Waite CBETerry Waite spent 1,736 days as a hostage in Lebanon between 1987-1991. Here he recounts in harrowing detail life in solitary confinement chained to a radiator for up to 23 hours a day and explains why the human spirit will never be broken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-2528 min
RetrospecticusEpisode 44 – Terry Waite of ThunderThis week we’re telling the tale of one Terry Waite, hostage negotiator turned hostage, whose fascinating story we recount along with “Saturdays Of Thunder”, in which Bart and Homer go soapbox derby racing. Along the way we’ll judge the grimness of the North, have a chance encounter with Idi Amin and probably mention that curling […]
2020-06-1340 min
Date Fight!May 31st: Terry Waite v Carla LaneWhy does Jake hate comedy written by women? Who produced The Tingler? Who got married when she was three, but got divorced at seven? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley & Lizzie Roper find out in today's Date Fight!
2020-05-3112 min
Sound of SilenceSPECIAL: A collection of silences from ep. 31-40Due to restrictions in being able to record new episodes of the podcast a compilation of previous silences is being broadcast every other week. This week features all of the silences from episodes 31-40 featuring :00:09 Wendy O'Mahoney02:04 JP Flintoff04:03 Timandra Harkness05:55 Brian Kaplan07:51 Anoushé Hussain09:46 Blaine Harrison11:41 Adah Parris13:32 Julian McKerrow15:25 Andrea Hadley-Johnston17:24 Terry WaiteSupport the show
2020-05-1919 min
Women What Whistle056 How Do We Hold On?A marathon runner trains for the long race both physically and mentally and when we are in the midst of the marathons that life throws our way, such as the corona virus lockdown, there are some tools that help. So like a long distance athlete, we can find ways to keep going, with a sense of hope, peace and belief in a world that heals. I think we are at that stage where for many, its beginning to hurt. We’ve all put our best foot forwards and embraced this newness but the feeling of weariness is be...
2020-04-0928 min
20 Questions with…Terry Waite - 20 Questions withHeld captive in Lebanon for years in a mission to rescue John McCarthy, Terry Waite, the Archbishop of Canterbury's envoy tells the story of his life and answers our 20 Questions.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/20-questions-with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2047 min
The Hard Way With Joe De SenaRunning Legends Camille Herron, Mike Wardian, Ian Sharman, Terry Chiplin, Kara Goucher, Peter Maksimow from the ATP Science stage at #SpartanMediaFest with moderator Johnny WaiteWhat do these legends, some of the world's top distance and trail runners, think about the growing adoration for the primal sport of trail running? Trail runners have always maintained an infamous degree of camaraderie and community, especially the Ultra runners who cover distances that can seem inconceivable. Hear about incredible records, but also the simple joys of running and of sharing the joy of running with others. Panelists talk about running five marathons in five days on five continents, setting record times, running one hundred miles for the first time, and running around the rim of the Grand...
2019-11-0545 min
Manx Radio's PraisePRAISE FOR 3 NOVEMBER 2019A Jesuit priest who describes himself as a 'jovial Lancastrian' and loves every moment of being a priest, talks with searing honesty and understanding about brokenness - he's Father Denis Blackledge, Parish Priest of a busy inner-city church in Liverpool - and a conversation recorded with Terry Waite some 20 years ago, still has a powerful message for us today. And do please look at the PRAISE ON PILGRIMAGE blog - we'd love you to join us as an armchair pilgrim in the Holy Land.
2019-11-0329 min
Near Perfect PitchNear Perfect Pitch - Episode 132 (September 8th. 2019) ‘James Clarke 5ive’
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[THE MAGIC BISCUIT TIN]
James Clarke & the Plain Chocolate Digestive
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AC - #Sugarmen
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[NR] Caprocornia - #AlloDarlin
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[NR] We're Not Defective - #FEVA
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[NR] Kick The Butterfly - #ReclaimVienna
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[NR] Freebird - #Daisies
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Wonderful Lie - #Mexico70 #MickBund #CherryRedRecords
[NR] Stop The Coup (Pfeffel Mix) - #CabinetOfMillionaires vs. #ZionTrain
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Mouthful Of Shit - #Chumbawamba
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BABBLE - THAT PETROL EMOTION - 1987
Big Decision - #ThatPetrolEmotion
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2019-09-092h 38
Sound of SilenceEpisode 40: Terry WaiteThis episode's guest is Terry Waite. Terry is a humanitarian, an author and a speaker. In the 1980s he was appointed as special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury during which time he became an experienced hostage negotiator. However, on a 1987 trip to Beiruit, he himself was taken hostage and held captive from almost five years, most of them in solitary confinement. He is the author of six book including Taken on Trust, Solitude and Travels with a Primate, is the co-founder and president of Y-care international, president of Emmaus for the homeless and founder of Hostage UK, an orga...
2019-04-3003 min
Talk World Radio1 - 20 - On this day in 1987, Terry Waite was taken hostageJanuary 20. On this day in 1987, humanitarian and peace activist Terry Waite, special envoy for the Archbishop of Canterbury, was taken hostage in Lebanon.
2018-10-1802 min
The Tom and Jack PodcastEd Sheeran.Just to prove that my love is true. Oh, for you baby. 'Till you come Tom & Jack to me. That's what I'm gonna do. This week there's a new feature where we look at our favourite lost pieces of popular culture; first up is Winnebago Man. There's also a hot cup of chat covering deallng with road rage, divorce, grammar nazis and the forthcoming Terry Waite the musical. No podcast would be complete without a look at Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds. Download nad listen today. Or don't. We couldn't care fewer. Originally broadcast 17/08/2018.
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2018-08-1837 min
Policy Forum PodLooking back, looking forwardPolicy Forum Pod turns 50 this week! So, in this special pod we take a look back at some of the presenters’ favourite moments, and some moments they would probably like to forget.From Brexit to basic income, and from outer space policy to the very personal space of housing policy, Policy Forum Pod has covered a lot of ground over the last couple of years. And on this week’s special 50th episode, the podders take a look back at some of their favourite moments from the series, a look forward by introducing two new presenters, and a wr...
2018-07-061h 05
Ten WordsEp. 9 BEYONCE "Growth. Love. Happiness. Fun. Belief. Enjoy your life (it's short)". She’s a worldwide sensation – and it's not without good reason. Her music is bouncy and uplifting, her looks are stunning, she is worth over $350M but the most intoxicating aspect about Queen Bey is her empowering stance on life. She wasn't handed her position as one of the most powerful women in the world, she worked REALLY HARD for it, and along the way she's modeled a few lessons we should all learn. LINKS
2018-05-1153 min
The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation57. Terry Waite on solitary confinement, hatred and forgivenessTerry Waite on solitary confinement, hatred and forgiveness.
2018-04-1257 min
Policy Forum PodForgiveness and freedom: Terry WaiteTerry Waite is the co-founder of Hostage UK, an organisation that provides support to those taken hostage and their families. But Waite is perhaps better known for his own, terrible, experience being taken hostage. In 1987, while working as a hostage negotiator for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Waite travelled to Lebanon to negotiate the release of hostages there. While in Beirut, he was captured himself and spent almost five years in captivity, four of which were in solitary confinement. In the new Policy Forum Pod, he talks about his experience and how being held captive has freed him to see the...
2018-02-2149 min
Listen Up, Read With Ease With Full Audiobook | Business, Career SkillsSolitude by Terry Waite | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: SolitudeAuthor: Terry WaiteNarrator: Terry WaiteFormat: UnabridgedLength: 6 hrs and 59 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 12-13-17Publisher: SPCK, Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio LtdGenres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious FiguresSummary:Terry Waite invites you to meet some of the exceptional people he has got to know on his travels, and explore with him the widely different forms of solitary existence they inhabit.Some people long to find it, others long to...
2017-12-136h 59
Women Today#MRWomenToday podcast listen again - Marian Kenny's final dayMarian Kenny has been in the radio industry for more than 30 years, starting in 1984 at Radio Hallam, Sheffield where her first job was reporting from colliery picket lines during the year-long miners’ strike. She 'scooped' some incredible interviews in her time - miners leader Arthur Scargill and Terry Waite’s mother when the hostages were freed from years of imprisonment in Beirut to name just two, before moving to the IOM in 2003 looking for a quiet life... Luckily for us, she was soon sucked into Manx Radio, where she was appointed News Editor in 2008. Despite all the varied news stories cove...
2017-11-2426 min
The Church Times PodcastEpisode 35 - Terry Waite in conversation with Sarah MeyrickOn this week's podcast, Terry Waite is interviewed by Sarah Meyrick. He talks about his new book, Solitude: Memories, people and places, and about the five years that he spent in solitary captivity in Lebanon.
"When I was in captivity, I decided that this was an opportunity, not a disaster. It was an opportunity to take an inner journey, because any external journey was prohibited. . . The situation reduced my faith to something essential and simple."
The interview is also published in the Christmas Books supplement in this week's Church Times.
2017-11-2343 min
Róisín Meets...Terry WaiteTerry Waite spent four years in Lebanon as a hostage of the Hizbullah. Now he is an author, lecturer and humanitarian. He talks to Roísín Ingle about his extraordinary life.
2017-06-3000 min
Róisín Meets PodcastTerry WaiteTerry Waite spent four years in Lebanon as a hostage of the Hizbullah. Now he is an author, lecturer and humanitarian. He talks to Roísín Ingle about his extraordinary life.
2017-06-3042 min
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustHumanitarian Terry Waite to speak at conference (Summer-17 insight magazine)Humanitarian and author Terry Waite CBE is a guest speaker at this year’s Faculty of Psychology for Older People (FPOP) conference being co-hosted by the Trust.
2017-06-2101 min
Inheritance TracksTerry WaiteFormer hostage Terry Waite choses Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Elgar and Peace, the soprano solo from The Peacemakers by Karl Jenkins.
2017-04-2207 min
The ProfileTerry Waite: My faith kept me going while I was held hostage by Islamic extremists18 November 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of Terry Waite’s release from captivity, after being held hostage by Islamic extremists in Beirut between 1987 and 1991. He tells Premier’s Sam Hailes how his faith kept him going.
| The Profile Interview in association with Premier Christianity
2016-12-2128 min
Heart and SoulOut of the Silence25 years ago this month Terry Waite returned to the UK after nearly five years of captivity in Beirut. During the violent and destabilising civil war in Lebanon he had been sent by the Church of England to negotiate for the release of several hostages – but he was kidnapped and imprisoned himself by Hezbollah militants. His capture made news around the world and for a long time there was no information on whether he was alive.During his years of solitary confinement, Terry’s courage and faith were so strong that although he was denied any writing materials, in h...
2016-11-0627 min
Nomad PodcastTerry Waite - In Captivity with Christ (N113)Terry Waite travelled to some of the most dangerous places in the world, negotiating with the likes of Idi Amin and Colonel Gaddafi for the release of hostages. Then while working in Lebanon he was taken hostage by Islamic Jihadists. He was held for nearly 5 years, most of it in solitary confinement, was tortured and underwent a mock execution. Tune into the podcast for an incredible story of humility, grace and finding God in the darkest of places. “One of the good things about experiencing what some might think is a rather negative period in life bein...
2016-01-081h 15
2015 Edinburgh International Book FestivalTerry Waite at Edinburgh International Book Festival (edbookfest)As special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Terry Waite spent plenty of time not only in the company of Robert Runcie, but also his son James. Then, he was kidnapped in Beirut. Upon his release, Waite continued his charity work, befriended his former captors, and has now written a comic novel. In this event, recorded live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, he talks to James Runcie (himself now a leading writer) about surviving a nightmare and coping with the aftermath.
2015-09-2100 min
Edinburgh International Book FestivalTerry Waite (2015 Event)
As special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Terry Waite spent plenty of time not only in the company of Robert Runcie, but also his son James. Then, he was kidnapped in Beirut. Upon his release, Waite continued his charity work, befriended his former captors, and has now written a comic novel. In this event, recorded live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, he talks to James Runcie (himself now a leading writer) about surviving a nightmare and coping with the aftermath.
2015-09-0300 min
Radio OldieOldie Literary Lunch: Terry Waite, The Voyage of the Golden HandshakeTerry Waites talks about his new book, The Voyage of the Golden Handshake, at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.
2015-07-0108 min
My Classical FavouritesTerry WaiteTerry Waite talks with Rob about the music he enjoys, his time spent as a hostage in Lebanon, and his love of Vladimir Horowitz.
2014-06-0615 min
What Makes Us HumanTerry WaiteFormer hostage Terry Waite talks to Jeremy Vine about captivity, altruism and rural Cheshire
2014-05-1424 min
Soul MusicElgar's Dream of GerontiusHow the choral work The Dream of Gerontius, by Edward Elgar, has touched and changed people's lives.For Terry Waite, it was the first piece of music he heard as a hostage in the Lebanon, after four years in solitary confinement.Writer and broadcaster Stephen Johnson describes how Elgar's own fragile emotional state is written into the music, which describes the journey taken by a dying man.Singer Catherine Wyn-Rogers explains how Elgar's music helped her come to terms with the loss of her parents.Martin Firth recalls a life-enhancing performance...
2013-08-0227 min
The House I Grew Up InTerry WaiteBorn in 1939, he remembers the constraints of being the son of the local policeman, where any misdemeanour from a young Terry came under scrutiny. His father Thomas, a highly principled man, was also a disciplinarian, leading to an ambivalent relationship between father and son. His mother Lena worked hard to keep the family fed, especially at a time of post war rationing. Terry's parents used their large garden to sustain meal times and even sold fruit and vegetables to supplement a policeman's wage.As a child, Terry failed his 11-plus and left school at 16. Being a loner...
2011-08-1127 min
Midweek20/07/2011This week Anita Anand is joined by Jane Wernick, Douglas Edwards, Prof Gordon Turnbull and Anne Hunter. Jane Wernick is a structural engineer whose work has included the London Eye, the Treetop Walkway at Kew Gardens and the Young Vic Theatre. She is currently involved in 'Living Architecture', a not-for-profit organisation which designs and builds houses of outstanding architectural merit around Britain that can be rented for holidays, retreats or musical rehearsals.Douglas Edwards became Google's first director of consumer marketing and brand management and was responsible for setting the tone and direction of the...
2011-07-2042 min
In conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneIn conversation with Terry WaiteA short introduction to the album.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCIn conversation with Terry WaiteA short introduction to the album.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- In conversation with Terry WaiteTranscript -- A short introduction to the album.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- In conversation with Terry WaiteTranscript -- A short introduction to the album.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTerry Waite on the importance of communicationHow was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTerry Waite on the importance of communicationHow was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- Terry Waite on the importance of communicationTranscript -- How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- Terry Waite on the importance of communicationTranscript -- How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTerry Waite on conflict and religious differencesTerry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTerry Waite on conflict and religious differencesTerry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- Terry Waite on conflict and religious differencesTranscript -- Terry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- Terry Waite on conflict and religious differencesTranscript -- Terry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTerry Waite on the importance of a reconcilerTerry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTerry Waite on the importance of a reconcilerTerry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- Terry Waite on the importance of a reconcilerTranscript -- Terry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- Terry Waite on the importance of a reconcilerTranscript -- Terry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTerry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of CanterburyTerry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTerry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of CanterburyTerry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of CanterburyTranscript -- Terry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of CanterburyTranscript -- Terry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTerry Waite: Peace in the Middle EastTerry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTerry Waite: Peace in the Middle EastTerry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace.
2010-03-2500 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle EastTranscript -- Terry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace.
2010-03-2508 minIn conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle EastTranscript -- Terry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace.
2010-03-2508 min