Re-Enchanting

Bear Grylls, the renowned adventurer and survival expert, shares insights from his latest book, 'The Greatest Story Ever Told', reimagining Jesus' life through the eyes of five eyewitnesses. He discusses his own faith journey and how personal experiences shape spirituality. The conversation highlights the untamed nature of faith, encouraging genuine connections with the divine amidst life's challenges. With tales of vulnerability and resilience, Bear illustrates how storytelling can inspire hope and foster authentic community.

Ross Douthat, a columnist for The New York Times and author of 'Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious', dives into the transformative power of faith. He discusses the positive impacts of religion on well-being and navigates the complexities of maintaining beliefs in a divided political landscape. Douthat shares his personal faith journey and the shifting dynamics of Christianity, while advocating for a thoughtful engagement with institutional faith. The conversation also touches on contemporary interest in spirituality amidst skepticism, exploring faith's renewal in modern culture.

Donna Freitas, a scholar and author of 'Wishful Thinking,' discusses her intricate journey of faith and spirituality shaped by her Catholic upbringing. She examines the influential role of literature in navigating her struggles with belief, depression, and existential questioning. Donna shares poignant experiences of trauma during graduate studies and reflects on the support from her church community amidst loss. Ultimately, she emphasizes the beauty of questioning faith and the importance of creative expression in her ongoing quest for God.

Nadim Ednan-Laperouse, founder of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation and father to Natasha, who tragically passed away from an allergic reaction, shares his profound journey of grief and healing. He discusses the emotional turmoil of his daughter's life-threatening allergic incidents, the urgent push for food safety reforms, and the spiritual revelations he experienced during her final hours. Nadim's story highlights the intersection of personal loss, faith, and the vital importance of raising awareness about allergies.

Graham Tomlin is the Director of the Centre For Cultural Witness, and Editor in Chief of Seen and Unseen. As the former bishop of Kensington he has been involved in theological education and cultural engagement for several years. His latest book is ‘Blaise Pascal: The man who made the modern world’.Justin, Belle and Graham explore the life and legacy of Pascal, a polymath who, in a relatively short lifetime, made huge contributions not only to science, mathematics, technology and culture but also offered arguments for Christianity that are still widely discussed today. Blaise Pascal book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blaise-Pascal-Made-Modern-World/dp/1399807641 Seen & Unseen: https://www.seenandunseen.com/contributors/graham-tomlin If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com. Lamorna Ash is an award-winning writer and journalist, she’s the author of Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Town and the brand new Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever: A New Generation’s Search for Religion, both of which have caught a huge amount of attention. Lamorna tells Belle and Justin about her tour of the UK - why her curiosity caused her to drive the length and bredth of the country, seeking out young adults who have converted to Christianity - and whether, by the end of it, she could count herself as one of them. For Lamorna's book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dont-forget-were-here-forever/lamorna-ash/9781526663146For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com  Alex Evans is the founder and Executive Director of Larger Us - a community of change-makers seeking to bridge divides and bring people together. Alex has previously worked as a think tank researcher, as a special adviser to two cabinet ministers, in the UN Secretary-General’s office and as a consultant for organisations from Oxfam to the US National Intelligence Council.It’s given Alex a perspective on just how bad things can be in the world. Many have described our era as a ‘polycrisis’ or ‘permacrisis', as climate change, war, technology, immigration and the rise of extremism threaten to destabilise the world.So how do we deal with 24 hour doom-scrolling? And how can Christian faith speak to a world where everything seems to be falling apart?Last year Alex began a Substack titled ’The Good Apocalypse Guide’ about how we can survive and thrive to unlock a 'breakthrough' rather than 'breakdown' future.Alex joins Belle and Justin as they attempt to re-enchant… the end of the world.For Alex Evans: https://goodapocalypse.substack.com/ For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcast There’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity?If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com. Chine McDonald is the Director of Theos, the religion and society think tank. She is also a regular contributor to TV and radio programmes and author of ‘God Is Not a White Man: and Other Revelations’ and the brand new ‘Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood’. She is also our first ever returning guest on Re-Enchanting! In this episode, Chine talks to Justin and Belle about the myths she has endeavoured to shatter around motherhood, whether or not the task of mothering can be subcontracted out to machines and how God is as much a mother as he is a father. For more from Chine: https://www.chinemcdonald.com/For Theos Think Tank: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther Maria Magnis, a German writer and author of "With or Without Me," shares her poignant journey through faith and loss. In a raw conversation, she explores childhood grief following her father's cancer diagnosis and how it shaped her spirituality. Esther navigates the tension between belief and materialism, the symbolism of colors in her memoir, and the power of shared prayers among siblings. With authenticity, she discusses wrestling with faith amidst suffering and the beauty found in connecting with the divine through life's hardships.

Tyler Staton, Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland and best-selling author, discusses the essence of experiential spirituality. He emphasizes the significance of a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, highlighting how modern cultural shifts influence spiritual practices. Tyler shares transformative anecdotes about embracing forgiveness and recognizing the divine in everyday life. The conversation reflects on the profound connection between psychological health and spirituality, urging listeners to engage deeply in their faith journeys.