Nick is (momentarily) back from holiday, Joe has (surprisingly) been in a prayer meeting and we talk (randomly) about the importance of small moments of joy and kindness, and the necessity of creating everyday rituals to enrich our lives.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Great Dixter
Shostakovich Fifth Symphony | Aurora Orchestra
The Dark Night of the Shed | Nick Page
The Ritual Effect | Michael Norton
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Episode 340: Redeemed Elected Christian Truth Using Men
Lots of feedback this week. We talk about prayer and ritual, about what labels we use to describe ourselves and about finding joy in giving. Most of all, we touch on the hard work of transformation and the need to celebrate the small successes of our spiritual and emotional lives. Also, Joe has an Egret hat-trick and Nick has some new cocktail glasses. Cheers!
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The Naked Gun
Police Squad
Little Egret
Great White Egret
Cattle Egret
Nick & Nora (glass) - Wikipedia
The Thin Man (film) - Wikipedia
England vs India: Series has been best since 2005 Ashes, says Jonathan Agnew - BBC Sport
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes | William Bridges
The Changing Mind | Daniel Levitin
The 100-Year Life
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Episode 339: Revisiting nonviolence
We revisit Joe's theses and in particular discuss nonviolence – in many ways the forgotten element of Jesus' teaching. We discuss the early church's adoption of nonviolence, how we can so easily 'other' people and treat them as subhuman, and what we can do to be a non-violent presence in the world. Also, Nick takes credit for the Euros victory, and Joe has been to visit a rare tree.
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Rare tree to flower for sixth time in 100 years at Borde Hill - BBC News,
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) - IMDb
What is restorative justice? | Restorative Justice Council
Mau Mau rebellion - Wikipedia
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Episode 338: Do we need a second Reformation?
This week we talk about the Reformation, and whether we are overdue for another go at it. Joe nails his theses to our podcast door. And Nick questions whether a second reformation starts much closer to home.
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Official Website | Leon Russell
The Union - Elton John
Tawny Owl facts - The Barn Owl Trust
The Drinker | UK moths
Ninety-five Theses - Wikipedia
Indulgence - Wikipedia
Cistercians - Wikipedia
Rievaulx Abbey | English Heritage
Assisi and the basilica of St. Francis
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Episode 337: The Sacramental Special
We finally get around to talking about the sacraments. Where did they come from? How many are there ? Is there really a premier league? And what sacramental practices can you build into your life?
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White Admiral
Visual Commentary on Scripture | In My End Is My Beginning
Comma Butterfly
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons
Vincent Donovan | Christianity Rediscovered
Hugo of St Victor
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