We're coming to the end of our season of spiritual decluttering, and taking a look at some of the things that we have hidden away in the attic. What practices have we stored away up there, hoping they might come in useful again some day? Also, we check in on our themes and Nick has been thinking about the topic of maintenance. Thrilling stuff, I'm sure you agree.

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• Hummingbird hawk-moth | The Wildlife Trusts
• Reimagining the Landscape of Faith: Essential pathways for spiritual growth | Mary Hippsley and Charles Hippsley
• LOL: Last One Laughing UK - Wikipedia
• Maintenance of Everything | Stuart Brand

In a slightly unexpected moment, we delve into the ritual of communion. Last week we talked about it as a key Christian activity, but what is our understanding of it? We discuss the importance of ritualism, but also the dangers of exclusion. Also, we announce new ways of supporting the podcast, and Nick may or may not be able to balance on one leg and be a tree.

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• Ludwig - BBC iPlayer
• Arundel Wetland Centre | WWT Arundel

We continue our journey unpacking the rooms of faith by looking at 'church' – a big word, with so many meanings. But what is it really? Is it just people talking about God? What about things like communion? We discuss the necessity of community, the fundamental practices of faith and, most importantly, reflect on what Christian Gandalf has to say on the matter.

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• Wildfires: Phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says - BBC News
• Ladies First (2026)
• Being Christian | Rowan Williams