What is Spiritual?
Most people are comfortable with the idea that "spiritual = supernatural". The supernatural is invisible. Does this mean that when we…
Christianity & Politics - a volatile mix
This talk is based on Colossians 1:15-23, and calls Christians to be involved with the real world in which God has placed us. Paul Wooley…
Why doesn't God answer my prayers?
How we reply to this complex question will very much depend on who is asking, and we need to be ready to admit that we don’t have all…
The Loss of God in the Novel
English literary history is a curious thing. And one especially curious thing about it is that it contains very little of importance which…
Apologetics and the Environment
Environmental and 'Green' issues are a prime concern for many people today. David Cook considers whether Christianity is to blame and asks…
Flipping the meaning of Lent
Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day? The consumerist flip.
Get Real
Reality TV now seems to be everywhere. What does it tell us about what is real and what is true? And what does it say about God?
The Heart of Contentment
Does the philosophy of individualism lead to happiness? How does the desire for freedom link in with the human need for relationship?
Identity and self-worth
Examining the concepts of self-worth and self-esteem and why such ideologies can leave us emptier than ever.