More Than This with Sheridan Voysey

More Than This with Sheridan Voysey


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What Was That First Christmas Like? This Might Give Us a Clue
December 19, 2018

I was struck with wonder recently on a cold, rainy night in London, when I came across a dozen angels—made of thousands of pulsing lights, hovering above Regent Street. It’s the most jaw-dropping Christmas display I’ve seen.

How to Deal With Trolls (Hint: Don’t Get Even and Don’t Give In)
November 27, 2018

The surprising thing about talking publicly about childlessness, is the level of abuse that's come alongside the messages of gratitude. While many have thanked me for bringing it into the open, an equal number have seen fit to get nasty.

The One Thing Men Can’t Talk Openly About Yet. But What if We Did?
November 18, 2018

Last year I took part in a piece for a breakfast TV show. As the cameraman and I were driving to the filming location, he told me a story. "Last night some mates and I were in the pub," he said, "and the conversation turned to depression.

Why Believe? In the End, Christianity Rises or Falls on These Two Things
November 07, 2018

Some days I wonder why I’m a Christian. In a secular age, it isn’t great for your career; in some countries, following Jesus can sign your death sentence. With so many spiritual alternatives, why believe? I got thinking about this recently.

How Can We Stay Civil in the Age of Outrage? Here are Three Ideas
October 16, 2018

Political antagonism is growing across the globe. Some have called this culturally polarised time the ‘age of outrage’. In taking a stand for our chosen cause, we’re losing civility. Here are some ways we can stay civil and respectful in the face of ou...

Burnout Begins With Weariness. Here’s How to Stop it Going Further
September 18, 2018

There is a cost to giving. At it's worst that cost is burnout—the emotional (and often physical) collapse of someone who has spent too long pouring out without filling up. Psychiatrist Robert Coles wrote about the hazards that come with a life of servi...

You Are Known By Name
August 20, 2018

I have an embarrassing habit of forgetting people's names, even of people I've known for years (it’s pretty bad—you’ll laugh.) Since names are more than mere words, it’s a weakness I wish I could beat. Thankfully there’s Someone who knows you by name,

You’re Both So Different? That Could Be What Makes Your Marriage Work
August 14, 2018

After 21 years, I sometimes look at my wife Merryn and wonder how our marriage works. I’m a writer and speaker, Merryn is a statistician. I work with words, she works with numbers. I want beauty, she wants function.

Heaven is a Symphony Playing All Around You. Here Are Three Ways to Hear it
July 31, 2018

Modern Christianity has been criticized at times for being about little more than “a ticket to heaven”. But it’s so, so much more. Heaven is where God is, and since God is everywhere, heaven isn't just 'up there' but touches earth too.

On Death Row for 28 Years. Here’s How Anthony Ray Hinton Stayed Joyful
July 17, 2018

In 1985 Anthony Ray Hinton was charged with a double-murder, found guilty by a jury, and sentenced to death. But he was innocent. His sentence was overturned only in 2015—nearly thirty years later. What’s most astounding about Ray’s story is that he fa...