Does religion shape violence or does violence shape religion? Is John Lennon right, would all wars cease if religion were to vanish? And, finally, what is the theology of conflict? These are topical, real-time, questions – all of which are explored in this episode of GodPod, with the help of Dr Ziya Meral. Ziya is a lecturer in International Studies and Deplomacy at SOAS (School of African and Oriental Studies), researcher and advisor specialising in global conflict and the role of...

What does the possibility of life on other planets mean for the incarnation? Why is there so much fear and panic around theology? Is it merely a set of rigid rules, or is it something more expansive than that? These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with Andrew Davison, Canon and Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford University. For more about Professor Andrew Davison: Faculty of Theology and Religion...

How well do we deal with our own death? What is a ‘technology-dependant death’, and should we want it? Just because we can prolong our lives, should we? These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with physician and ethicist, Dr Lydia Dugdale. Lydia talks the presenters through the historical shifts that have caused us to go from speaking about death openly and honestly, to having a newfound societal...

What is the cost of ambition? Does it make us a better version of ourselves, or does it diminish us? What’s a theological response to meritocracy and comparison? What makes a life worth living? These are just some of the questions pondered by our three presenters – Jane Williams, Micheal Lloyd and Graham Tomlin – along with renowned theologian, Miroslav Volf. Miroslav is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and the founder and director of the Yale Centre for Faith...

What did Paul think of Jesus? How did he understand sin? Why does he rub people up the wrong way? Did he have a sense of humour? These are just some of the questions that old friend of the podcast, Chris Tilling, helps Graham and Jane to ponder in this episode of GodPod. Chris Tilling is Head of Research and Senior Lecturer in New Testament at St. Mellitus College in London. Specialising in the writings of Paul, Chris has researched and written on topics such as Christology, justification,...

What is ‘good’ hope? Does God show up in tangible ways? How can we work for a better world, without burning ourselves out? These are just some of the questions that Dr Selina Stone helps Graham, Jane and Micheal to ponder in this episode of GodPod. Selina is currently at Durham university but has just been appointed Lecturer in Theology and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh, remarkably making her the first black female theologian to have obtained a lectureship in a British University. She...

This episode is a little bit special.   Recorded live as a part of HTB’s 2024 Leadership Conference, GodPod’s Graham Tomlin interviews Dr Johannes Hartl. Johannes is a philosopher, theologian, spiritual leader, musician and author, dealing in topics of meaning, connectedness, beauty and faith. He is also the founder of the House of Prayer in Augsburg and, more recently, Eden Culture. Graham and Joahnnes, joined by a live audience, speak of the self, language, how the transcendent is...

We’re back again. In this, the second episode of the re-launched GodPod, Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams (no Mike today, but rest assured – he’ll be back soon) are joined by Roger Bretherton, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Lincoln, accredited clinical psychologist and regular writer for Seen and Unseen. Together, Jane, Graham and Roger discuss the many places where faith and psychology meet – talking through the nature of humility, mindfulness, grace, self-esteem,...

GodPod is back. In this, the first episode of the re-launched podcast, Graham Tomlin, Jane Williams and Micheal Lloyd are joined by Prof. Nigel Crook, an expert in AI and robotics. Together, they discuss their hopes and fears when it comes to the impact that AI is about to have on society and culture, as well as our obsession with our own image and our constant desire to ‘play God’. For Nigel Crook’s book on the subject: Rise of the Moral Machine: Exploring Virtue Through a Robot's...

In the final episode of the year, +Graham reflects on the story of GodPod so far and looks forward to some exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. Thank you to all our listeners and supporters for your generosity and for joining us as we explore theology, life and so much more. If you’d like to give to help build the future of GodPod, you can do so by visiting www.seenandunseen.com/godpod.

In this episode of GodPod, +Graham, Jane, and Mike take a look back over the last 180+ episodes and pick their favourite ones. Over the next few months we will be sharing these episodes again. 

In this shorter episode of GodPod, Graham and Jane look back and look forward in the life of GodPod. GodPod is taking a little pause and will return as an exciting partnership between St Mellitus College (stmellitus.ac.uk) and Seen & Unseen (www.seenandunseen.com). Make sure you’re subscribed to GodPod so you don’t miss out!

As the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Chaplain, Tosin Oladipo has had a ringside seat to some of the biggest events in our national life in the UK recently. He discusses with Jane and Graham his reflections on the relationship between Church and State, managing the breadth of the Church of England, and the experience of young black clergy in the Church.

In this special episode of GodPod, +Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams are joined by Revd Dr. James Hawkey. Jamie is the Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey and Chair of the Westminster Abbey Institute. He is also the Chaplain to HM The King. Together they discuss the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III.

In this episode of GodPod, Graham, and Jane are joined by Dr Mark Scanlan. Mark is Tutor in Youth Ministry at St Mellitus College. Together they discuss youth culture and how the church can best engage young people. 

In this episode of GodPod, Graham and Jane sit down with Professor Luke Bretherton. Luke is a Professor of Moral & Political Theology at Duke University. Together they discuss democracy, humanism and what it means to be made in the image of God.

In this episode of GodPod we continue the new mini-series, 'Theological Figures'  This time, the home team discusses Basil The Great.

In this episode of GodPod, Graham, Jane, and Mike are joined by Joseph Diwakar, Tutor and Lecturer in Church History at St Mellitus College. They discuss the importance of studying theology alongside history and explore some global perspectives of church history.

In this episode of GodPod, the home team is back together (in person!) for the first time in 3 years! In this “Christmas Special” the team discusses the time of Advent in waiting for Christmas and how Christmas fits in a secular culture.

In our latest episode of GodPod, the home team are joined by special guest Dr Anna Westin discussing her book: Embodied Trauma and Healing: Critical Conversations on the Concept of Health.

This episode is a first for GodPod! Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams are joined by three young people from London for a conversation about how the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth impacted their life, as well as what encourages them to go to church and what their conversations are like at school.

Launching a new mini-series. In this episode of GodPod, the home team begins a four-part mini-series on Theological Figures, beginning with Saint Augustine.

In this episode of GodPod the home team chat to Revd Canon Steve Benoy, Canon Missioner at Peterborough Cathedral, about the Natural History Museum's Dinosaurs at the cathedral, and they tackle some of the questions raised by exhibit guests.

In this episode of GodPod the home team answer some of your questions! If you'd like the team to discuss one of your questions, please email [email protected]