Reflections from Torch Trust
Religion & Spirituality
Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. We produce a weekly radio programme called Reflections which airs on RNIB Connect Radio.. The show focuses on faith and disability in today's world and here you can find a podcast version of the show. Uploaded weekly, after our Sunday broadcasts, this version has had music tracks removed.
Location:
Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Description:
Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. We produce a weekly radio programme called Reflections which airs on RNIB Connect Radio.. The show focuses on faith and disability in today's world and here you can find a podcast version of the show. Uploaded weekly, after our Sunday broadcasts, this version has had music tracks removed.
Twitter:
@TorchTrust
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.torchtrust.org/
Email:
graced@torchtrust.org
Episodes
Reflections 12.01 Torch Together
1/13/2025
In this episode, we hear all about the 2025 Torch holiday offerings. First we talk to Torch Together Coordinator Becky Davies about the locations and then to Colin and Lesley Palgrave about what it's like to be a guest on the holidays.
Duration:00:17:55
Reflections Podcast The 5th of January 2025 All About Braille
1/6/2025
Braille was invented 200 years ago. And this episode looks at how Braille continues to be significant today both in the UK and abroad. New producer Linn Davies first talks to Jake Kyle from Compass Braille about the new NIV Braille Bible translation and then to Matthew Horspool about how Braille enables him to be part of Coventry Cathedral Choir.
Duration:00:19:52
Reflections Podcast 29th December 2024: Disability and Friendship
12/30/2024
Marilyn Baker sits down with Torch Trusts’ Sheila Armstrong to chat about friendship and disability, and how the two go hand in hand.
Duration:00:20:36
Torch Trust Reflections Christmas Special 2024
12/30/2024
Join Marilyn and the Torch Trust team as they bring you readings, messages and a Christmas special sermon. We’re also joined by comedian Paul Kerensa for the tale behind one of the greatest Christmas songs too!
Duration:00:35:52
Reflections Podcast 22nd December 2024: Jade and John Reynolds – Able To Laugh – Extended Interview!
12/23/2024
Podcasters, authors and social media starlets Jade and John Reynolds join Chris Byland to chat faith, disability and their latest book, Able To Laugh in this is the extended edition of Reflections.
Duration:00:40:22
Reflections Podcast 15th December 2024: Comedian, Writer and Podcaster Paul Kerensa – Part 2
12/18/2024
The second part of our chat with Paul hears him chatting about eye sight, WW1, his book Hark! The Biography of Christmas and the history podcast, The British Broadcasting Century, and much more!
Duration:00:24:18
Reflections Podcast 08th December 2024: Comedian, Writer and Podcaster Paul Kerensa – Part 1
12/9/2024
Paul Kerensa travels around the UK constantly on tour with his various shows, currently it’s carols and comedians visiting churches which is a whole heap of fun and gets you in the mood for Christmas, but away from that he’s written for top TV shows like Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear, TFI Friday, The Royal Variety Performance. Over the next couple of weeks, Paul chats with us about his health, faith and of course Christmas!
Duration:00:19:23
Reflections Podcast 1st December 2024: God, Disability and Justice – Part 2
12/2/2024
We hear once more from Fiona MacMillan, who shares with us her role within the Church of England’s General Synod, and what it’s doing to help churches become more disability aware.
Duration:00:26:44
Reflections Podcast 24th November 2024: God, Disability and Justice – Part 1
11/25/2024
This week on Reflections we hear from Fiona MacMillan, a member of the Church of England’s general synod, trustee of Inclusive Church, and chair of the Disability Advisory Group at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
Duration:00:27:37
Reflections Podcast 17th November 2024: Count Everyone In
11/18/2024
We hear from a charity that is on a mission to connect churches with people who have a learning disability by breaking down the barriers of accessibility and helping people to understand the bible and Jesus.
Duration:00:23:49
Reflections Podcast 10th November 2024: Kate Nicholas – Part 2
11/11/2024
We hear once more from preacher and author Kate Nicholas, who continue to share her journey with God, writing and cancer.
Duration:00:23:32
Reflections Podcast 03rd November 2024: Kate Nicholas – Part 1
11/4/2024
Preacher and author Kate Nicholas takes us on her unusual route to finding God, and shares the journey that she’s been on with cancer.
Duration:00:22:48
Reflections Podcast 27th October 2024: Mental Illness and Faith – Part 2
10/28/2024
Freelance Theology of Mental Health Specialist, Rachael Newham, talks about how she’s been helping churches, her books and specialist degree.
Duration:00:21:59
Reflections Podcast 20th October 2024: Mental Illness and Faith – Part 1
10/21/2024
Freelance Theology of Mental Health Specialist, Rachael Newham, shares her incredibly candid, powerful and honest journey of living with mental illness and God.
Duration:00:20:44
Reflections Podcast 13th October 2024: Sight Loss Sunday 2024
10/14/2024
Join us as we mark and celebrate Sight Loss Sunday 2024 with a special church at home service
Duration:00:22:40
Reflections Podcast 06th October 2024: Torch Trust CEO Sarah Dawkins
10/11/2024
Sarah Dawkins, CEO of the Torch Trust looks ahead to 2024’s Sight Loss Sunday with Marilyn Baker and shares just why it’s so important.
Duration:00:18:43
Reflections Podcast 22nd September 2024: Disability Awareness Sunday
9/25/2024
Disability Awareness Sunday, organised by Christian charity Through The Roof, share how they are helping churches to become more disability aware.
Duration:00:23:31
Reflections Podcast 15th September 2024: Chronic Illness and Faith
9/16/2024
We hear from online support network YouBelong to find out how they are supporting Christians living with chronic illness and disability.
Duration:00:24:12
Reflections Podcast 08th September 2024: Kare Adenegan
9/9/2024
British Paralympian Kare Adenegan takes some time out at Paris 2024 to talk to us about her life in sport and with God.
Duration:00:14:37
Reflections Podcast 1st September 2024: Rev Augustine Tanner-Ihm
9/3/2024
Rev Augustine Tanner-Ihm shares what life was like growing up in Chicago, and how living with borderline personality disorder, dyslexia and dyspraxia have all impacted his faith.
Duration:00:18:28