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Reflections 05.11.23: Bonfire Night and Advent Books
November 06, 2023

This week on Reflections, were thinking about fireworks and were exploring the wide possibilities of Advent reading. Yes, it may feel a little early still to think about anything festive, but its the

Multi-sensory Sight Loss Sunday with Wendy Coxhill (Insights episode 88)
November 03, 2023

Lay preacher Wendy Coxhill is back to share how she celebrated Sight Loss Sunday on 15 October 2023 at her church. She talks about her multi-sensory prayer stations and also gets reflective with Linn

Reflections 29.10.23: Illness, Disability and Caring
October 30, 2023

This week on Reflections, were exploring the realities of being a carer, having a disability or experiencing illness. Were joined by author Bernadette Meaden who wrote a book which faces up to all of

Can blind people join the Scouts/Guides? (Insights episode 87)
October 27, 2023

Matthew is back for his final regular co-host duties in this episodes. He and Linn discuss whether blind children can join the Scouts or Guides and reflect on presenting Insights together. To conta

Reflections 22.10.23: Grace Under Fire
October 23, 2023

On this weeks Reflections show, were joined by Anthony Cooper, recently appointed MBE, who dreamed of a life in the military from a young age. When he joined the army, the unexpected happened and chan

Do people with sight loss want to be healed? With Melissa Carter, Part 2 (Insights episode 86)
October 20, 2023

In this episode Linn continues her exploration of this topic with ordained Anglican priest Melissa Carter. Melissa shares how she approaches prayers for healing with people who ask her for them and th

Reflections 15.10.23: Celebrating Sight Loss Sunday 2023
October 16, 2023

This week were celebrating Torchs annual Sight Loss Sunday event! The event is designed to wake the church up to sight loss and empower blind and partially sighted people to share their giftings in th

Do people with sight loss want to be healed? With Melissa Carter, Part 1 (Insights episode 85)
October 13, 2023

This intriguing topic was one of the first to be discussed when Insights came out. But Linn was interested in exploring it with Melissa Carter, an earlier guest on the podcast who is an ordained angli

Reflections 08.10.23: Blind Myths
October 09, 2023

On this weeks Reflections show, were doing some serious myth-busting as Marilyn, Sheila and Jan explore some of the misconceptions often held about blind and partially sighted people.

In conversation with Ella Abel part 2 (Insights episode 84)
October 06, 2023

In part two of Linns interview with Ella, Ella shares how her faith saw her through transitioning to a life with sight loss, how sight loss has impacted her interractions in church and some advice on