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

More on the theme of worship, but this week we focus on the why. Why do we worship? What is the role of gratitude? Is God really that needy, or are there other gods who are a lot more needy than the Divine? Should worship songs be sea shanties? We explore what the Bible actually says about worship, and how it might be more of a choice of direction than just saying nice things about God. Also, keep your diaries free, folks – we've got news of an event in 2027.

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• Sea Lane Cafe
• Spider-man - Brand New Day

So, Joe is still away, but here's a little something from the vaults – an interview with Brian McLaren about his book Life After Doom. Given all the extreme weather we're experiencing at the moment, this seemed like a good episode to revisit! We'll be back with you next week. In the meantime, remember, humans are a mess, but the birds are awesome!

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• Brian McLaren
• Centre for action and contemplation
• Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart