Laura Wright visits the Scargill Movement Retreat Centre in the Yorkshire Dales to explore the deep significance of mountains in the Bible and how hills and high places can shape our relationship with God. With theologian and bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley, she discovers that mountains serve as the setting for some of the most profound and dramatic moments in the Bible. \n\nLaura also joins a walking retreat with the Scargill community, led by former teacher Naomi Heywood. Naomi explains how taking people out into mountains, hills and high places helps them build a deeper, personal relationship with God. \n\nMountain climber Richard Tiplady shares the harrowing story of a fateful climb in March 2020 in the Lake District. A sudden trip sent him sliding headfirst 250 metres down a steep, icy slope, stopping just ten metres away from a vertical precipice. Richard describes the overwhelming sense of protection he experienced and explains how surviving the accident ultimately reshaped his relationship with the outdoors, inspiring him to guide others into quiet spaces to discover God. \n\nWith music to celebrate the theme explored: \n\n1. How Great Thou Art – Philippa Hanna leads the congregation of St Thomas' Newcastle \n2. All Creatures of Our God and King – St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle \n3. Be Still for the Presence of the Lord – Canterbury Cathedral \n4. Over the Mountains and the Sea – Celtic Worship in Scargill Chapel \n5. Be Thou My Vision – Steph McLeod leads the congregation of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh \n6. Praise – Volney Morgan & New-Ye, House on the Rock, London
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Mountains
Laura Wright visits the Scargill Movement Retreat Centre in the Yorkshire Dales to explore the deep significance of mountains in the Bible and how hills and high places can shap ...
02-08-2026
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Trees
Laura Wright visits Ushaw Historic House in County Durham to discover the deep spiritual, emotional and symbolic connections between trees and the Christian faith. \n\nUshaw is ...
26-07-2026
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Faith And Renewal In Hull
Aled Jones is in the historic city of Hull to explore how music, culture and faith are bringing new life to this historic city, resulting in it being named one of the top places ...
19-07-2026
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Bear Grylls's Faith Journey
Sean Fletcher is in London to meet world-renowned adventurer, TV star and best-selling author Bear Grylls, who reflects upon his faith and favourite hymns. \n\nWhilst Bear is of ...
12-07-2026
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Water Of Life
As we enjoy the summer months, Pam Rhodes visits Ashburnham Place Retreat Centre in East Sussex to introduce a feast of much-loved hymns that explore the profound meaning of wat ...
05-07-2026
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Faith Across The Generations
Claire McCollum explores how connecting the generations can help our faith flourish and bring energy, joy and love to our lives. \n\nClaire visits a remarkable care village in C ...
28-06-2026
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Father's Day
To mark Father’s Day, Sean Fletcher explores how faith has shaped the stories of inspiring father figures, past and present, and celebrates the image of God as a loving fa ...
21-06-2026
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Sing Gospel!
Mark De-Lisser hosts a celebration of gospel music from the iconic Liverpool Olympia, introducing a soul-stirring mix of new and classic gospel hymns, with some very special gue ...
14-06-2026
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Simon Thomas’s Faith Journey
Sean Fletcher travels to the beautiful seaside town of Cromer in Norfolk to meet fellow broadcaster Simon Thomas. For Simon, this coastal town is more than just a scenic retreat ...
07-06-2026
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Volunteers Putting Faith Into Action
Ahead of the national Big Help Out and Big Lunch initiatives, which encourage people to get together and volunteer, Claire McCollum is in south London meeting Christians giving ...
31-05-2026
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Celebrating Gospel Music Today
Renowned choir director Mark De-Lisser celebrates gospel, his favourite genre of music, by meeting Christians at the heart of the gospel community and exploring the message behi ...
13-10-2024
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International Women’s Day
The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates International Women’s Day with stories of inspiring women of faith, past and present. \n\nIn St Paul’s Cathedral, Kate meets the Most ...
08-03-2026
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Sing Gospel!
Mark De-Lisser hosts a special celebration of inspiring gospel worship from the iconic Union Chapel in north London.\n\nUnion Chapel is a renowned live music venue that regularl ...
11-05-2025
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Royal Recognition Of Christian Service
Aled Jones is at St Asaph Cathedral in north Wales for the Royal Maundy service, where HM the King honours Christians for outstanding service to church and community. \n\nAled ...
19-04-2026
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Easter Sunday
To celebrate Easter Sunday, Pam Rhodes joins Christians in Cornwall marking 50 years of the Carn Brea Easter Cross. This giant 30-foot structure has towered over the landscape o ...
05-04-2026
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Faith And Friendship
Laura Wright celebrates God’s gift of friendship and explores its heartwarming power by meeting Christians whose faith has been enriched by the love of their friends.\n\nS ...
18-05-2025
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Faith And Renewal In Hull
Aled Jones is in the historic city of Hull to explore how music, culture and faith are bringing new life to this historic city, resulting in it being named one of the top places ...
19-07-2026
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Simon Thomas’s Faith Journey
Sean Fletcher travels to the beautiful seaside town of Cromer in Norfolk to meet fellow broadcaster Simon Thomas. For Simon, this coastal town is more than just a scenic retreat ...
07-06-2026
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Sean Fletcher's Faith Journey
Sean Fletcher embarks on a personal journey across London and south Wales, reflecting on the people, places and music that have shaped his Christian faith.\n\nHe meets up with o ...
30-10-2022
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The Last Supper
The Rev Kate Bottley is in north Wales to mark the start of Holy Week by exploring the Last Supper – the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples that encapsulates so mu ...
29-03-2026
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