In this episode Frs George and John discuss Mary the mother of Jesus. Form the Mary we get in the four gospels to Marian theology and spirituality, they ponder who this woman was, some of the helpful and unhelpful ways she has been portrayed by the Church, and what she might mean for us and our faith today. Do get in touch with the team if you would like at shapingfaith24@gmail.com for feedback, a question for a future episode, or simply to say hello and that you listen.

In this episode for the end of June and start of July, Frs George and John dive into the character of St Peter and St Paul. From this starting point they think about the wide spectrum of characters God calls to His Church and they finish with some thoughts on 'The Quite Revolution' - early signs of growing numbers of Christians and people exploring faith. Please do get in touch with the team if you would like at shapingfaith24@gmail.com

Part two of their interview with former cabinet minister, ex-convict and now anglican priest, The Reverend Jonathan Aitken. George and John introduce the interview and theme of Easter season, before Jonathan reflects on some the light and life that came after and sometimes during, his time in prison and afterwards as a prison chaplain and associate priest in two very different London churches. To get in touch with us, do send us an email at shapingfaith24@gmail.com