Spiritual Soundings

In this episode Lorraine talks to textile designer, Polly Meynell, who lives in West Sussex and makes bespoke textile art works for individuals, private homes, public buildings, and sacred spaces.

Lorraine Interviews prison chaplain, David Howard and asks him about what it is like taking on a very different kind of ministry.

Lorraine is joined by Anglican priest and climate activist Helen Burnett, who talks about her role with Extinction Rebellion and how her faith plays an important part in her activism.

Lorraine Cavanagh talks to Rebecca Parnaby-Rooke and David Lucas, pioneers and hosts of the online community The Ordinary Office, about how the Church needs to embrace difference, brokenness and gift.The Ordinary Office is a hugely successful online community for those seeking spiritual support outside the Church. It is a virtual space where over two thousand people gather in pray

Lorraine discusses racism and its impact with actor, writer and producer, Dare Emmanuel.Dare Emmanuel is an actor and writer currently working on Doctor Who Time Fracture. He has a deep interest in social issues, especially those affecting children or concerning equality and this can be seen in the work he has done as content manager for the award winning Impressionable Minds and a

Lorraine's special guest is the Very Reverend Professor Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. Lorraine talks to Martyn about his recently concluded legal case and he talks frankly about his experience and the implications for the institutional work place.

Lorraine talks to Jon Egan former member and co-founder of the experimental music collective Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus. Jon reflects on the importance of his faith as an Orthodox Christian and the power of music to help him deepen his Christian beliefs.Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus is an experimental music collective that was formed in Liverpool, England in 19

Lorraine interviews Bishop Cherry Vann, the Bishop of Monmouth and asks her about how she found her calling and whether the Church can do more to broaden its appeal.About Bishop Cherry Vann:Originally from Leicestershire, Cherry Vann was consecrated as Bishop of Monmouth in January 2020. Prior to that, she served as Archdeacon of Rochdale, in the Diocese of Manchester, for 11 years

Lorraine speaks to theatre director, Joe Harmston about how his work as a director inspires him as a thinker.

Lorraine looks at the tensions unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.