Episode 34 – why churches need children’s choirs; the future of Welfare; Paddington at St Paul's

This week, Ed Thornton and Madeleine Davies talk about why churches might be unwise to ditch children's choirs, given they seem to be one of the best ways of attracting children - and their families - to church. Madeleine reports on a significant new book which calls on Christians to stop "hand-wringing and despairing" about the welfare state. And we look at what else is in this week's paper - including Paddington Bear at St Paul's Cathedral.