Seen & Unseen Aloud

In this episode, Rosie Phillips looks at how the human desire for truth and judgement plays out on Social Media; Giles Gough explores the unexpected depths of Marvel's latest unexpected blockbuster and Rachel Newham's own experience gets her asking questions about the relationship between mental and physical health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Belle Tindall takes us to the Met Gala in NYC and asks whether the unseen exists; Graham Tomlin considers why the choice of the next Pope is so important and Callum Elwood asks if AI animation really is harmless fun? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Bank Holiday Monday, Jonny Torrance comments on Last One Laughing, deciding we’re less in control than we think; Henna Cundill suggests that AI will never codify the many unruly exceptions to rules as they are what make us human; Jamie Mulvaney asks whether or not a Funeral is the appropriate backdrop for Diplomacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jack Chisnall pays tribute to the late Pope Francis; Imogen Ball plots her year through the seasons celebrated by chocolate and asks what's next after Easter? Mark Gilbert confesses to being addicted to a game on his smartphone and asks why that's such a bad thing; Steve Dew-Jones marks the 75th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by seeing it in the theatre and re...

This week, Graham Tomlin suggests the Spiritual Marketplace may be selling us short; Henry Corbett asks the important questions: Is Goodison Park a place of worship? Is football a religion? and Andy Hood suggests that anxiety has a long history and so perhaps needs an ancient solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final, Easter Day episode, Graham Tomlin looks into how and why the anthropologists miss the point of Easter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Easter Saturday, Barnabas Aspray explains why identifying as human has deadly implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Good Friday episode of the Seen & Unseen Aloud Easter series, Yaroslav Walker takes us to the movies and tells us about his top 5 favourite Good Friday films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 5 of our Easter special, Andrew Davison takes us to the National Gallery and explores how Pesellino makes the vital visible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Easter episode 4, Julie Canlis suggests the big question is not, is there life after death, but what about life before death? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our third Easter episode, George Pitcher dives into the character of Pontius Pilate, lord of misrule Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of our Seen & Unseen Aloud Easter series, Lianne Howard-Dace takes us on a sensory journey through Lent and Easter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Seen & Unseen Aloud Easter series. First up, for Palm Sunday, NT Wright explores the meeting of creation and justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Beatrice Scudeler revisits Kazuo Ishiguro’s brilliant novel, Never Let Me Go as the perfect Frankenstein story for today; Tom Dove invites us to visit the Friendship Lab and take risks by investing in our friends; Ryan Rodrigues introduces us to the people he believes will be most affected by legalising assisted dying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's particularly eclectic mix, Katherine Amphlett shares what she's learnt about forgiveness from a Simnel Cake; Graham Tomlin brings Blaise Pascal into play in today's culture wars; Beatrice Scudeler finds the reality of Amandaland and Natalie Garrett lets loose with some Primary School Assembly Bangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's eclectic mix, Lauren Westwood dives into Netflix's powerful new series, Adolescence ; Belle Tindall asks why we are so bewitched by witches and Rowan Williams invites us to "come and see" while he gives us a lesson in theological map-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Easter Boxset, we welcome new subscribers to the world of Seen & Unseen Aloud. We have put together 8 articles that take us through the journey Easter week. We start with NT Wright's exploration of when creation and justice converge; Lianne Howard-Dace takes us on a sensory guide to Lent and Easter; George Pitcher gives us a character sketch of Pontius Pilate as a lord of misrule; Juli...

This week, Jessica Norman unpicks the ancient language of Megan Markle's new Netflix series; Jamie Mulvaney asks whether Giles Coren will dive in; Pat Allerton gives us a synopsis of his TV series about the glory of British Cathedrals; Robert Wright introduces us to two of London's Christian communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bumper episode we travel with George Pitcher to the White House considering how amid the power plays, the Passion of Zelensky stands out; Ionia Curtius encourages us not to rush to the Creme Eggs, Roger Bretherton prays for Timothée Chalamet in his pursuit of greatness and Belle Tindall joins the conversation between Jaclyn, Laurie, Kate in Season 3 of Mike White's, White Lotus. Hosted on Aca...

In this week's episode, Mark Gilbert explores the reality and impact of AI's attention; Matt Lewis gets inside the "dream that is Rome" as he watches Gladiator II ; Henna Cundill forgets her office door key and questions her attachment to the place of the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Graham Tomlin compares and contrasts President Trump with a Roman Emperor of yesteryear; Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe explores the tensions between London Fashion week and religion; Jonathan Rowlands digs deep into "the magic of the Cup" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Belle Tindall talks to us about The 21 - a new and powerful short film telling the story of 21 men killed by ISIS 10 years ago; Graham Tomlin explores the different ways of remembering as plans begin to take down the Grenfell Tower; and Yaroslav Walker takes a stroll through his Top 5 romantic comedy movies of years gone by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As this week concludes with Valentine's Day, we have our own collection of articles about love - John Wyatt brings a great celebration of friendship; Graham Tomlin acts as Augustinian mediator between JD Vance and Rory Stewart; Stuart Haynes talks about his strong bond with fellow The Chase teammates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's bumper episode, we hear Callum Elwood's exhortation to Sabbath - as opposed to constant hustle or quiet quitting; Jonathan Torrance takes seriously the marketing suggestion to "drink religiously"; Graham Tomlin suggests that the philosophy often espoused by Love Islanders - thanking the Universe - makes no sense; finally Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski celebrates the power of the little red...

This week we delve, with Jonathan Rowlands, into the world of BBC's hit TV show The Traitors; Jenny Lander questions Apple AI's morality and Jack Chisnall asks why at this Inauguration Day, the 'Church and State' separation just can't hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.