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  1. The Lungs

    Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on our lungs and the fragile gift of breath they bring.

  2. What's in a Name?

    Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the power of names and those that we give to others.

  3. Aspiration

    Mark Tully considers the benefits and pitfalls of aspiring to greater things.

  4. Brides of God

    Musician Jahnavi Harrison celebrates women who dedicate their lives entirely to God.

  5. Pilgrimage

    Rowan Williams explores the nature of pilgrimage as a preparation for death.

  6. The Teacher's Art

    Mark Tully discusses the art of teaching and asks if great teachers are born or made.

  7. A Sense of Belonging

    Mark Tully considers the natural human urge to belong. To groups, to people and to places.

  8. The Holy Sepulchre

    Robin Griffith-Jones presents an Easter special recorded in the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem.

  9. Power in Weakness

    Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.

  10. Follow Your Bliss

    Mark Tully investigates the meaning of Joseph Campbell's exhortation to follow your bliss.

  11. Can I Get a Witness?

    Dr Sarah Goldingay examines the idea of what it means to be a witness to events.

  12. The Heart

    Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on the myriad qualities associated with the human heart.

  13. The Masks We Wear

    Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the many forms of mask we wear.

  14. The Power of Memories

    From reminiscence to remembrance, Mark Tully considers the way memories shape lives.

  15. Sacred Botany

    Musician Jahnavi Harrison enters a world of sacred plants.

  16. The Eyes

    Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on the vulnerability and power of the human eye.

  17. Julian of Norwich

    Mark Tully investigates the resurgence of interest in Mother Julian of Norwich.

  18. Rumination

    Writer and priest Malcolm Doney mulls over the transformational process of rumination.

  19. Fire and Flame

    Mark Tully plays with fire and flames in an investigation of their symbolic power.

  20. Initiation

    As we start a new year, Mark Tully considers initiation rituals and rites of passage.

  21. Storms and Stillnesses

    Dr Rowan Williams seeks stillnesses as he reflects on what has been a stormy year.

  22. On the Eve

    A Christmas edition wih Mark Tully talking to John Sentamu, archbishop of York.

  23. Having Enough

    Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the prevalent feeling of not having enough.

  24. Popularity

    Mark Tully navigates the choppy waters of personal and professional popularity.

  25. The Limits of Friendship

    Journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik explores the nature and purpose of true friendship.

  26. Metamorphosis

    Remona Aly uncovers the tales of metamorphosis which reveal the story of human nature.

  27. Past and Present

    Dr Jane Williams explores her memories and finds the dangers of being trapped in the past.

  28. Who Makes the Music?

    Mark Tully celebrates the creative chain that links composer, performer and audience.

  29. A Guru Is for Life

    Musician Jahnavi Harrison explores the benefits of having a guru.

  30. Cars

    Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the spirituality of the car.

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