Insights from Torch Trust

Linn Davies
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Short answers to common questions about sight loss and the church, helping you to welcome and include blind and partially sighted people in your congregation. This podcast is brought to you by the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust. For more information, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit https://torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church

  1. 12/22/2023

    Insights Final, Interview with outgoing Torch CEO Tim Jeffery

    In the final episode of the Insights podcast, Matthew Horspool sits down to have a chat with outgoing Torch CEO Tim Jeffery. They talk about Tim's time at Torch, how the organisation has evolved under his leadership and the immediate future of both Tim and Torch. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

  2. 12/15/2023

    What make good Christmas presents for people with sight loss?

    In this penultimate episode of the Insights Podcast, we hear from Reflections Sheila Armstrong and Marilyn Baker what makes good Christmas gifts for the blind and partially sighted people in your life. Marilyn also offers a lovely reflection on how the best gifts aren't things, but relationships. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

  3. 12/08/2023

    Christmas Cards Revisited

    Christmas cards. You may love them, hate them or feel completely neutral. This week we revisit Linn and Matthew's discussion on this topic. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

  4. 12/01/2023

    festive Online Events Revisited

    As Christmas is approaching many churches are probably planning events both online and face-to-face. This episode revisits Linn and Matthew's tips and advice on how to make online events inclusive and why blind people aren't always a fan of keeping the camera on. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church. Festive online events revisited (Insights Episode 92)

  5. 11/24/2023

    Advent books with Becky

    This episode features Becky Davies talking about this year's advent books with Reflections producer Grace Dawson. And if fiction is more your thing, there's also a recommendation for you. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

  6. 11/17/2023

    How can you encourage sighted congregation members to approach blind and partially sighted ones?

    Linn is joined by Torch trustee Sheila Armstrong as they talk about things that might make it harder for sighted people to approach blind and partially sighted people in their church and what can be done to make things easier. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

  7. 11/10/2023

    what does an RnIB community connection officer do and how can they help?

    At Torch, we help blind and partially sighted people with their spiritual needs, but how about the practical ones? Linn is joined by Torch volunteer James Hassall who works for The Royal National Institute of Blind People as a community connection officer. They talk about how someone like James can help people in a practical way and how Torch and the RNIB can collaborate to give great support. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

  8. 11/03/2023

    Multi-sensory Sight Loss Sunday with Wendy Coxhill

    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 about how much of a blanket sense sight is. To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

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Short answers to common questions about sight loss and the church, helping you to welcome and include blind and partially sighted people in your congregation. This podcast is brought to you by the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust. For more information, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit https://torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church

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  • Creator
    Linn Davies
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 The Torch Trust for the Blind Ltd
  • Show Website
    Insights from Torch Trust