9 episodes
Sacred Unbound Rachel Mann
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- Religion & Spirituality
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A new podcast, presented by priest, poet and theologian Rachel Mann, which explores faith, arts and culture in precarious times.
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How 'bout a Thankful Death?
In the concluding episode of this season, Rachel Mann explores the lyrics of Alanis Morissette's 1998 song, 'Thank U'. She reflects on the power of 'stopping' and the gifts that may be concealed in taking time out to stop, reflect and learn to begin again.
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When Nine Tailors Sing
In this episode, Rachel Mann explores the peculiar power of bells to summon, comfort and sing, with particular reference Dorothy L. Sayers' famous detective novel, The Nine Tailors.
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A Village Resurrection
In this episode, Rachel Mann explore the imagery and wonder embedded in Stanley Spencer's painting, 'Resurrection, Cookham'.
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'Returning, We Hear The Larks'
In this episode, Rachel Mann explores the power of birdsong in a time of COVID-19, setting it alongside Great War poet Isaac Rosenberg's poem, 'Returning, We Hear The Larks.' In addition to the music played and written by Oliver Mills, this episode includes Mills' recording of the dawn chorus.
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The Bosom of Abraham
In this episode, Rachel Mann explores Emmylou Harris' classic Country song, Boulder to Birmingham. How can grief help us live with precariousness? How can love shape our pain at a broken world?
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The Doom Wall of Oxgodby
In this episode, Rachel Mann explore the themes of healing, trauma and touch found in J.L. Carr's 1980 booker-nominated novel, A Month in the Country.