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Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.

  1. 3D AGO

    King William's College - old and new! And a unique monument is taking shape ....

    We celebrate the 3 students from King William's College who represented the Diocese of Sodor and Man in the recent prestigious Thomas Cranmer Awards in London, then, from the archives we learn about the history of the College chapel with former Principal Dr Paul Bregazzi, and finish with music from the College chapel choir. And there's an update on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, as a unique monument starts to take shape!

    32 min

  2. MAR 1

    Science and faith? It's a partnership that's good for us, and Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson explains why

    Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson - astrophysicist, theologian, astronomer and academic - and director of the project Equipping Christian Leaders In an Age of Science - explains - in his clear and compelling style - how an informed partnership between faith and science, benefits everyone.

    31 min

  3. FEB 22

    She's a midwife on a mission - and you can hear her story here - plus - it's Lent Lunch time!

    Stephanie Gray is a respected Methodist Local Preacher, an enthusiastic member of her church, and an accomplished actor - she's also got a daughter who stepped away from her profession as a midwife, to spend some months doing voluntary work in a hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone - and thanks to Mum Stephanie sharing daughter Pia's story, you too can listen to it here - plus another packed notice board - with all your Lent Lunch info!

    30 min

  4. FEB 16

    Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. Why is this treatable disease continuing to wreck lives?

    Sam Stockill is a Community Relationship Manager with The Leprosy Mission. On today's programme he tells tragically true stories that explain the challenges faced by the charity that's been working for the last 150 years to eradicate this treatable disease that continues to wreck lives. And there's music - plus a thought for the start of Lent, and another packed notice board.

    30 min

  5. FEB 8

    Richard Andrew shares some stories that have shaped his life - and David Wilkinson takes a close look at a kiss!

    Current President of the Methodist Conference, Rev'd Richard Andrew - on a recent visit to the Isle of Man - shares some of the stories of people and places that have shaped his life as an ordained minister - and Rev'd Professor David Wilkinson has a very original way of showing how science and religion - far from opposing each other - actually help our understanding of both. Plus music from hymnwriter Fanny Crosby, and our usual notice board.

    30 min

  6. FEB 1

    50 years ago, a building appeared on Douglas Promenade, that was deliberately different - today Frank Cowin tells its story

    For 50 years, the Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas has been a beacon of light, with its distinctive illuminated cross visible even when out at sea. The Prom Church has always served the needs of the local community, and that's as true today as it was when it opened. Historian, architect and life-long Methodist, Frank Cowin shares some stories of the building of the present church - and in a second programme I'll be going to The Prom church to find out more about their plans and why it's now being called The Prom Space.

    30 min

  7. JAN 25

    Light a candle to drive out the darkness - but it's maybe not quite as simple as it sounds!

    With the approach of Holocaust Memorial Day, Carol Jempson of the Jewish community on the Isle of Man, and Bishop Tricia, Bishop of Sodor and Man, explain why they will each be placing a lighted candle in their window, at 8pm on Tuesday 27 January. But there's a bigger story to reflect upon in this mix of words and music around. the theme of genocide.

    30 min

  8. JAN 18

    What a difference a day made - specially if it's the day over 80 charities share £1.8m - two recipients tell their stories today

    The national charity Care for the Family works to support family life in all its forms and Starfish Asia works with the poorest children in Pakistan. They were two of over 80 charities who shared in £1.8m given away at the recent AFD Software annual charity night. Listen to their stories here - plus music from Lindisfarne and notice board news too.

    30 min
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Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.

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  • Creator
    Manx Radio
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    329
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    Clean
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    © Copyright Manx Radio 2020
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