Ridley Hall

The Curious Case of Being Human

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The Curious Case of Being Human with Matt Cooper and Isabelle Hamley What does it really mean to be human? Fragile, resilient, limited, imaginative, mortal, loved. Our humanity is a mystery that resists simple answers. In this special six-part short series, Matt Cooper and Isabelle Hamley explore The Curious Case of Being Human through the lens of Scripture, story, and lived experience. Each episode wrestles with a challenge or opportunity that is at the very heart of the human experience Embodied – What does it mean that the Word became flesh in a digital age where escape feels easier than pr...

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Ridley Hall

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Love With Teeth 15.12.2025 24:44

What happens when love forgets its strength? In this episode a story about a lion sets the scene for a bigger question: what kind of love can hold truth, justice, and gentleness together? This episode explores how our view of love shapes the way we see Jesus and the world around us. comms@ridley.cam.ac.uk www.ridley.cam.ac.uk

Death Isn’t Nothing at All 08.12.2025 37:10

In this episode, we explore Scripture’s delicate balance: the acceptance of a life completed, the lament for the rupture that death brings, and the grounded hope that never needs to deny pain. Instead of over-describing the afterlife, faith offers images sturdy enough to trust and practices strong enough to carry us when words fail. comms@ridley.cam.ac.uk www.ridley.cam.ac.uk

The Tower We Cannot Build 01.12.2025 32:30

Ever found yourself frustrated by your human limitations? You're not alone. Throughout history, we've been obsessed with transcending our boundaries, building towers to heaven, conquering new frontiers, and pushing against the constraints of our humanity. In this episode we ask is there anything to gain from a limited existence. comms@ridley.cam.ac.uk www.ridley.cam.ac.uk

The Independence Myth 24.11.2025 33:09

In this episode we reimagine what it means to be human, not as isolated individuals striving for complete autonomy, but as persons designed for relationship, created to flourish together. Subscribe now to continue this journey of discovering wisdom for navigating our complex world. comms@ridley.cam.ac.uk www.ridley.cam.ac.uk

The Way Of Fragility 17.11.2025 36:58

Join us for this conversation about what makes us human and how embracing our limitations might be the key to deeper connection, more authentic faith, and communities of genuine grace. Subscribe now and share your own reflections on vulnerability in your life. comms@ridley.cam.ac.uk www.ridley.cam.ac.uk

The Flesh That Matters 10.11.2025 34:53

What if our bodies aren't simply vessels to transcend, but essential aspects of our humanity? In episode 1 of "Being Human" we delve into this provocative question with Dr Isabelle Hamley and host Matt Cooper exploring the tensions of embodied existence in our increasingly digital world. comms@ridley.cam.ac.uk www,ridley.cam.ac.uk