Re-Enchanting
Religion & Spirituality
About
There’s more to life than the world we can see. Stories, guests and interviews that can re-enchant our vision of culture, science, politics and art.Hosted by Belle Tindall and Justin Brierley. Recorded for Seen & Unseen at Lambeth Palace.Also from Seen & Unseen:www.seenandunseen.com: Articles on current affairs, culture, media and more.Newsletters: Weekly briefings on what's happening in the worldSeen & Unseen Aloud: A podcast bringing a dose of news, on the goGodPod: A deeper conversation on theology, the world and just about everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Re-Enchanting... Forgiveness - Amy Orr-Ewing
Theologian and author Amy Orr-Ewing joins hosts Justin and Belle to discuss her book 'Forgiveness' and how to apply the concept of forgiveness in today's culture. They explore the role of faith in navigating a world characterized by outrag…
- Re-Enchanting... Heaven - NT Wright
N.T. Wright joins hosts Belle and Justin on the Re-Enchanting podcast to discuss his concept of 'God's Homecoming' and its role within the Christian worldview.
- Re-Enchanting... Disagreement - Daniel Taub
Former diplomat Daniel Taub discusses his book, 'Beyond Dispute', which explores the Talmudic approach to constructive disagreement. He joins hosts Belle and Justin to examine the art of navigating complex conflicts.
- Re-Enchanting... Myths and legends - Malcolm Guite
In this episode of Re-Enchanting, Malcolm Guite joins hosts Belle and Justin to discuss poetry, beauty, storytelling, and the practice of slow reading. The conversation explores the importance of myths and legends in the context of re-ench…
- Re-Enchanting... Myths & Wild Stories - Martin Shaw
Martin Shaw, a storyteller and mythologist, shares his journey of embracing Christianity after a mystical encounter. His book, 'Liturgies of the Wild,' combines his experiences with folk tales to explore a modern re-enchantment of the Chri…
- Re-Enchanting... storytelling - Adjoa Andoh
Actress Adjoa Andoh shares insights into her passion for storytelling, drawing from her experiences on stage, screen, and as a Booker Prize judge. The episode explores the stories she tells both personally and professionally.
- Re-Enchanting... The Age Of Hitler - Alec Ryrie
Professor Alec Ryrie explains the central thesis of his book, 'The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It,' and discusses how Adolf Hitler continues to influence modern cultural and moral perspectives.
- Re-Enchanting... Music - Nick Mulvey
Nick Mulvey, a Mercury Prize nominated singer-songwriter, talks with Belle about his latest albums, 'Dark Harvest Pt 1 and 2,' his spiritual journey, and the tension between success and humility in music.
- Re-Enchanting... The Christmas Story - AJ Sherrill
AJ Sherrill, author of ‘Rediscovering Christmas’ and pastor of St Peter's Church in Charleston, South Carolina, joins Belle and Justin on the Re-Enchanting podcast to discuss the Christmas story.
- Re-Enchanting... Charisma - Molly Worthen
Molly Worthen returns to Re-Enchanting to discuss her book 'Spellbound,' which examines America's relationship with charismatic figures in religious and political spheres. The episode focuses on understanding and re-evaluating the concept…
- Re-Enchanting... The Girl From Montego Bay
Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the first black female bishop in the Church of England, shares her life story in her autobiography, 'The Girl from Montego Bay.' This episode of Re-Enchanting explores her experiences as a trailblazer.
- Re-enchanting... Waiting - Rich Villodas
Rich Villodas, lead pastor and author, joins Belle and Justin to discuss his new book, 'Waiting For Jesus - An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal'. Villodas is also known for his book 'Deeply Formed Life'.
- Re-enchanting... The Bible's embarassing bits - Andrew Ollerton
In this episode of Re-Enchanting, theologian and pastor Andrew Ollerton joins Belle and Justin to discuss difficult and "embarrassing" aspects of the Bible, drawing from his book "God's Book: An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics…
- Re-enchanting... Psychedelics - Ashley Lande
Ashley Lande, artist and author, shares her story of using psychedelics to seek re-enchantment, detailing her journey toward faith in Christ as she encountered the challenging aspects of her experiences.
- Re-Enchanting Live: Why the tide of faith is turning
Re-Enchanting Live features co-hosts Belle Tindall and Justin Brierley with Bishop Graham Tomlin, exploring the resurgence of faith in the West and the church's engagement with new believers. The discussion is based on the premise that a s…
- Re-enchanting live at Bradford Literature Festival: Chine McDonald, Francis Spufford and Lamorna Ash
Recorded live at Bradford Literature Festival, Belle Tindall hosts Chine McDonald, Lamorna Ash, and Francis Spufford in a discussion about belief and navigating the current 'age of crisis'. This episode was recorded live.
- Re-enchanting... The story of Jesus - Bear Grylls
In this episode of Re-Enchanting, host(s) Justin and Belle speak with adventurer Bear Grylls about his book, 'The Greatest Story Every Told,' which retells the story of Jesus through the eyes of five eyewitnesses. Grylls shares his persona…
- Re-enchanting... Belief - Ross Douthat
Columnist Ross Douthat joins Belle and Justin to discuss his book 'Believe: Why everyone should be religious', exploring the positive aspects of religion and providing advice for those exploring faith.
- Re-enchanting... my lifelong search for God - Donna Freitas
Scholar Donna Freitas shares her lifelong search for God, detailing her journey of losing and seeking faith, as discussed in her memoir 'Wishful Thinking.'
- Re-enchanting... losing Natasha - Nadim Ednan-Laperouse
Nadim Ednan-Laperouse shares the story of his daughter Natasha's death due to an allergic reaction and the founding of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. He also discusses grief, hope, and a spiritual experience.
- Re-enchanting... Blaise Pascal - Graham Tomlin
Graham Tomlin, author of ‘Blaise Pascal: The man who made the modern world’, joins the podcast to discuss Pascal's life and legacy. They cover his significant contributions to science, mathematics, and technology, as well as his enduring a…
- Re-enchanting... Conversion - Lamorna Ash
Lamorna Ash, author of "Don't Forget We're Here Forever," discusses her journey across the UK exploring conversions to Christianity among young adults with hosts Belle Tindall and Justin Brierley.
- Re-enchanting... The end of the world - Alex Evans
Alex Evans, founder of Larger Us, joins 'Re-Enchanting' to discuss how Christian faith can address global crises like climate change and war, offering a hopeful perspective on the future.
- Re-enchanting... Motherhood - Chine McDonald
Chine McDonald, guest on Re-Enchanting, shares insights on debunking motherhood myths, the potential for machines in mothering roles, and the concept of God possessing both maternal and paternal qualities. McDonald is the Director of Theos…
- Re-enchanting... God & suffering - Esther Maria Magnis
Esther Maria Magnis shares her memoir about faith, grief, and reality, recounting her experiences with her father's illness, loss of faith, and eventual return to the concept of God.
- Re-enchanting... Experiential Spirituality - Tyler Staton
In this episode of Re-Enchanting, Belle Tindall speaks with Tyler Staton about Christianity as a source of experiential spirituality. They discuss how our lives are "the main event" and the mystery of the Holy Spirit.
- Re-enchanting... The Eastern Orthodox Revival - John Mark Reynolds
Dr. John Mark Reynolds discusses research indicating a rise in young men joining the Eastern Orthodox Church. He explores with Belle Tindall and Justin Brierley the appeal of this ancient faith to recent converts.
- Re-Enchanting... Shakespeare - Dr Kate Flaherty
Dr Kate Flaherty, Senior Lecturer at ANU, speaks with Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall about how Shakespeare's works appear on the stage of public culture. They discuss her research and books focusing on Shakespeare, suffrage, and Austral…
- Re-enchanting... Reality - Andrew Davison
Revd Professor Andrew Davison, Regius Professor of Divinity at The University of Oxford, joins Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall to discuss rethinking the separation of natural and supernatural categories. Davison argues that enchantment i…
- Re-enchanting... Hospitality - Jo Swinney
Jo Swinney shares insights from her book, which pairs her writings with her mother Miranda Harris's words to celebrate her life and explore the significance of sharing food and hospitality in modern life. The episode discusses the events l…
- Re-enchanting... The natural world - Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg joins Justin and Belle to explore Jewish scripture, the nature of awe and wonder, and humanity's responsibility towards the natural world, drawing from his book 'Listening for God in Torah and Creation'.
- Re-enchanting... Death - Dame Sue Black
Dame Sue Black, a leading forensic scientist, shares her experiences with forensic science, including her first encounter with a dead body and her work on high-profile investigations. She discusses the stories bodies tell after death and a…
- Re-enchanting... The death of Christianity - Rupert Shortt
Author Rupert Shortt discusses the decline of Christianity in the West and its importance to humane culture, drawing from his book 'The Eclipse of Christianity'.
- Re-enchanting... The streets - Les Isaac
Rev Les Isaac OBE, founder of Ascension Trust and Street Pastors, shares his experiences in ministry and his book "Faith On The Streets". He discusses his involvement in events leading to a political resignation and his work re-enchanting…
- Re-enchanting... Wisdom - Francis Collins
Francis Collins, known for the Human Genome Project and leading the NIH, discusses his book 'The Road To Wisdom' and challenges in navigating science, faith, and public service, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He and hosts Justi…
- Re-Enchanting... Julian of Norwich - Claire Gilbert
Claire Gilbert, author of "I, Julian," speaks with Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall about the medieval mystic Julian of Norwich and her "Revelations of Divine Love." They explore how these teachings can address contemporary spiritual hung…
- Re-Enchanting... An ahistorical age - Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
Sarah Irving-Stonebraker joins Justin and Belle to discuss her book "Priests of History," which posits that modern society is disconnected from historical identity. They also touch upon her personal journey from atheism to Christianity dur…
- Re-Enchanting... Comic books - Siku
Artist Siku discusses his comic book career, including work on Judge Dredd and The Manga Bible, and his book ‘Batman Is Jesus’. He shares insights into the creative process and the theology of storytelling with hosts Justin and Belle.
- Re-Enchanting... Life and loss - Zoe Clark-Coates
Zoe Clark-Coates MBE, an author and broadcaster, shares her experiences with grief and loss, having lost five babies. She discusses her faith and her work as CEO of the Mariposa Trust and co-chair of the UK government baby loss review.
- Re-Enchanting... Politics and the local church - Jack Palmer-White
Jack Palmer-White, Senior Director at the Good Faith Partnership, joins Belle and Justin on Re-Enchanting to discuss politics and faith. Drawing on his experience with the Anglican Communion and social change initiatives, he explores how t…
- Re-Enchanting… X Factor idolatry - Talia Dean
Singer Talia Dean shares her journey from X Factor fame and a mainstream music career, including collaborations with Brian May, to a profound rediscovery of her Catholic faith. Dean discusses the 'X Factor madness' and her decision to leav…
- Re-enchanting... Riots, refugees & Right vs Left - Krish Kandiah
Dr. Krish Kandiah, founder of The Sanctuary Foundation, discusses re-enchanting compassion for refugees and the marginalized in a divided culture. The conversation, hosted by Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall, explores faith and spirituali…
- Re-Enchanting... The politics of Jesus - NT Wright
N.T. Wright discusses his new book, Jesus And The Powers, with Belle and Justin. They explore how to re-enchant 21st-century politics with the 1st-century vision of Jesus as Lord.
- Re-Enchanting... Atheism - Alex O'Connor
In this episode of Re-Enchanting, hosts Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall interview Alex O'Connor, a prominent atheist YouTuber. They discuss atheism, cultural shifts, and O'Connor's unique approach to engaging with religious perspectives,…
- Re-Enchanting... Aliens, animals and AI - Nick Spencer
Nick Spencer joins Belle and Justin to discuss the implications of aliens, animals, and AI, exploring how advancements in science and technology are re-enchanting the concept of what makes humans unique. The conversation touches on his boo…
- Re-Enchanting... The Brain - Iain McGilchrist
Psychiatrist and philosopher Iain McGilchrist discusses his influential thesis on brain hemispheres and argues that a dominant 'left hemispheric' way of thinking negatively impacts modern culture. He explores whether re-engaging a 'right h…
- Re-Enchanting... Evangelicalism - Karen Swallow Prior
Karen Swallow Prior, author and professor, joins Belle and Justin to discuss the role of imagination in faith and the contemporary meaning of 'evangelical.' They explore whether Christianity can re-enchant culture.
- Re-Enchanting… Agnosticism - Ben Sixsmith
Journalist Ben Sixsmith joins Justin and Belle on Re-Enchanting to discuss his religious upbringing and his search for faith as an agnostic. The podcast explores whether Christianity can re-enchant culture.
- Re-Enchanting... The election(s) - Luke Bretherton
Luke Bretherton joins Belle and Justin on Re-Enchanting to discuss the significant number of global elections in 2024, the challenges facing liberal democracy, and the possibility of re-enchanting politics and the act of voting.
- Re-Enchanting... New York City - Rasool Berry
Rasool Berry, teaching pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, joins Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall to discuss re-enchanting the city, millennials, and Gen Z. The conversation touches on faith and spirituality in culture.