Episodes

  • Reflections Podcast – 27th April 2025 – Archdeacon Pete Spiers
    Apr 27 2025

    This week we hear from the Archdeacon of Sefton and Knowsley, Rev Pete Spiers, who chats about his disability, identity, and reflects on his love of God, finding faith and the Easter story too.

    To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.

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    20 mins
  • Reflections 20.04.2025, Easter Sunday
    Apr 20 2025

    This one hour long Easter special dives into the sombre events of Good Friday and the joyous events of Easter Sunday through Bible readings by David Suchet, and Easter talks by Torch's Church Partnership Coordinator, and ordained vicar Vicki Bryson. We also hear from Phil Hanna, a member of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and Ray Campbell who grew up in Jamaica about their Easter traditions, and what the crucifixion and resurrection mean to them.

    To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.

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    49 mins
  • reflections 13.04.2025, Palm Sunday
    Apr 13 2025

    In the Palm Sunday edition of Reflections, Torch's Church Partnership coordinator Vicki Bryson, who's also an ordained vicar, gives a talk on how shouts of "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday turned into shouts of "Crucify him" a few days later, and what Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday mean for us today. We also hear a fictional account, written by Torch's head of finance, Linda Prickett, of a woman who was present during both events.

    To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Reflections 06.04.2025 Emily Owen
    Apr 6 2025

    In this episode of Reflections, we hear the fascinating story of Emily Owen, a Christian author who has had to learn to navigate the world with deafness after NF2A caused her hearing loss. She shares how becoming deaf has impacted how she worships God, and how her journey gave voice to her writing and the project she's currently working on.

    To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Reflections Podcast 30th March 2025 – Mothering Sunday
    Mar 30 2025

    This week we hear a special sermon from Rev Canon (Emeritus) Steph van der Toorn that explores the peaks and troughs of motherhood, and considers the struggles that so many can battle with too.

    To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.

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    19 mins
  • Reflections 23.03.2025 Fitness and Community
    Mar 23 2025

    In this episode, we meet weight lifter Ines Higgins as well as park runner and volunteer Alison Evans who are both blind. They both share how they've found great communities through their fitness journeys and give some tips on how to get moving.

    To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Reflections 16.03.2025 Healing And Miracles
    Mar 16 2025

    In this episode of Reflections, we take a closer look at healing, which is a controversial topic in the disabled community. We hear from blind priest Melissa Carter who gives us her take on the subject, and delve deeper into the story of the bleeding woman.

    To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Torch News – Spring 2025
    20 mins
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