Best Torch Trust eShop Podcasts (2025)

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Reflections Podcast 21.09.2025 In The Presence of Angels 18:56

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Angels appear frequently in the Bible, and many of us probably have an idea of what angels might look, feel or sound like. This episode features an interview with Stephanie Sergeant, who shares the many ways she believes angels have come to her aid. Marilyn also shares a remarkable angel encounter of her own. To […]…

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Reflections 14.09.2025 Torch Exhibitions

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This week we’ll hear from Torch Churches Partnership Coordinator Vicki Bryson about some of the events Torch has participated in recently. This episode also features a devotion by Zoe Byron, Torch’s head of comms, which was first featured on Pure 24 7 breakfast bites. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 […]…

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Reflections Podcast 07.09.2025 Sight Loss Sunday.

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Sight Loss Sunday is an annual event in which Torch is encouraging churches to focus on blind and partially sighted people and their gifts and presence in church life. This year’s Sight Loss Sunday takes place 12 October. In this episode, we first speak to Torch CEO Sarah Dawkins about how her awareness has evolved […]…

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Reflections Podcast 31.08.2025 Author Tracy Williamson 12:45

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This week, Marilyn chats with author and friend Tracy Williamson about her book ‘Unashamed’, which is a powerful exploration of how we can experience restoration from life’s hurts with God’s help. Tracey’s book is also available from Torch in a variety of formats for people wishing to find out more. To contact Torch Trust with […]…

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Reflections Podcast 24.08.2025 In Conversation With Linn Davies

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This week Marilyn Baker sits down to talk to Reflections producer Linn Davies-who is a trained journalist, Afrobeats singer and writer. Linn talks about working for the BBC, growing an online platform, writing thrillers and the inspiration behind the featured songs. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@…

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Reflections Podcast 17.08.2025 Resources Curator Janette Sturgis

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Accessible Christian literature remains at the heart of Torch’s mission. And this week we meet the new resources curator, Janette Sturgis, whose working on expanding our library and bookshop offerings. She talks about her love of working in retail, her evolving understanding of disabilities, and shares details about some new discipleship books whic…

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Reflections Podcast 10.08.2025 New Torch Trustee Philip Rice

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This week we sit down to a conversation with Torch’s newest trustee Philip Rice. He talks about his love of the Torch Holidays and his passion to bring children and young people to torch-making the client base more age diverse. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email [email protected] or visit […]…

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Reflections 03.08.2025 Torch Chaplaincy Service

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In this episode we talk to Sarah Brookman, the visionary behind the new Torch Chaplaincy telephone service, which aims to support people going through life changes relating to sight loss. We also hear from Heinrich Barth, one of the chaplaincy volunteers who lost his sight following an brain aneurism in 2019. The conversation with Heinrich […]…

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Reflections Podcast 27.07.2025 Carl Beech 23:27

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This week, Christian Vision For Men’s Carl Beech chats to us about living with Early Onset Parkinson’s, and shares how his struggle to live with the disease turned into a remarkable innovation to help battle his Parkinson’s symptoms. Carl demonstrates the device he’s developed during the programme, which when he turns it on demonstrates just how [……

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Reflections Podcast 20.07.2025 Torch Together Volunteering

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In this weeks episode we hear from Gareth davies who’s married to Torch Together coordinator Becky Davies. He talks about what makes a good Torch holiday volunteer and shares part of one of the talks he gave on one of the most recent holidays. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 […]…

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Reflections 13.07.2025 Partially Sighted And Ordained

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In this episode we speak to Phil Bryson who is a vicar at St Dionysius Church in Market Harborough. He shares how, after becoming partially sighted, he lost his self-confidence and how he now sees it as a strength in his job. He also talks about his long and prayerful way towards fulfilling his calling […]…

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Reflections Podcast 06.07.2025 Walking By faith.

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Calling all podcast lovers! We are pleased to let you know that season 2 of our podcast Walking By Faith is coming out. This episode features the first of the Walking By Faith conversations, and a conversation with Torch friend and client Bernie Warren. And former Reflection’s producer Linn Ball reflects on what she’d like […]…

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Reflections Podcast 29.06.2025 Ghana Bible Society

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In this episode, producer Linn Davies is in conversation with Revd Samuel Affel from the Ghana Bible Society about their cooperation with Compass Braille to launch a Braille Bible in Assante Twi. As well as talking about the importance of accessing scripture in ones native language, Samuel also talks about what education and employment is […]…

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Reflections – Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day 16:55

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This week on Reflections we mark 2 special occasions – Trinity Sunday, and a special Father’s Day sermon from Rev John Beauchamp too.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast – 25th May 2025 – Dr Krish Kandiah and Foster Care Fortnight 20:31

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As Foster Care Fortnight draws to a close, we’re chatting to Dr Krish Kandiah, the founder of the Christian organisation ‘Home For Good’, a charity dedicated to finding a home for every child who needs one.’ Krish is a also a Foster Carer, as well as being a government advisor, and his insight into this […]…

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Reflections 18.05.2025, Growing up blind in South Korea

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This week Producer Linn Davies talks to Nayoung Lee, a clarinettist from South Korea who now lives in the UK. Nayoung shares her experiences of school and church life growing up, why she chose to come to the UK and how climbing mountains made her appreciate life and God in new ways. To contact Torch […]…

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Reflections 11.05.2025 In conversation with Tony Brown

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Tony Brown has been acting Chair of Trustees for Torch for some time now. And in this episode, we get to know the man behind the role. He talks about how he got involved with Torch and shares some highlights of his recent cruise along the west coast of Africa. To contact Torch Trust with […]By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast – 27th April 2025 – Archdeacon Pete Spiers 20:21

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This week we hear from the Archdeacon of Sefton and Knowsley, Rev Pete Spiers, who chats about his disability, identity, and reflects on his love of God, finding faith and the Easter story too. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email [email protected] or visit torchtrust.org.…

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Reflections 06.04.2025 Emily Owen

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In this episode of Reflections, we hear the fascinating story of Emily Owen, a Christian author who has had to learn to navigate the world with deafness after NF2A caused her hearing loss. She shares how becoming deaf has impacted how she worships God, and how her journey gave voice to her writing and the […]…

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Reflections Podcast 30th March 2025 – Mothering Sunday 19:27

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This week we hear a special sermon from Rev Canon (Emeritus) Steph van der Toorn that explores the peaks and troughs of motherhood, and considers the struggles that so many can battle with too. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email [email protected] or visit torchtrust.org.…

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Reflections 23.03.2025 Fitness and Community

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In this episode, we meet weight lifter Ines Higgins as well as park runner and volunteer Alison Evans who are both blind. They both share how they’ve found great communities through their fitness journeys and give some tips on how to get moving. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 [email protected] or […]…

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Reflections 16.03.2025 Healing And Miracles

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In this episode of Reflections, we take a closer look at healing, which is a controversial topic in the disabled community. We hear from blind priest Melissa Carter who gives us her take on the subject, and delve deeper into the story of the bleeding woman. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, […]…

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Preparing for Lent

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In this episode of Reflections, Linn talks to Torch’s Becky Davies about what to expect for this year’s online Lent group. We also hear an extract from At home in Lent by Gordon Giles, the book the group will be discussing. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email [email protected] or […]…

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All things Torch

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In this episode, we hear from Vicki Bryson, Torch’s new Church Partnerships coordinator, who talks about what she thinks may be some barriers to including blind and partially sighted people in Church. We also hear from Marie McCarroll who attended Torchs Northern Ireland convention. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 4…

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from Finance to Disability Champion Part 2.

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This week we hear the second part of Hardeep Rai’s story. And how he rebuilt his professional life after leaving finance and setting upkaleidoscope.group to help disabled people find meaningful work or start a business. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email [email protected] or visit torchtrust.org.…

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From Finance to disability Champion Part 1.

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In 2006 Hardeep Rai was living a good life. He was at the pinnacle of his career in finance and he was about to become a dad. What he didn’t know, was that the birth of his son Eshan, who was severely disabled, would turn his life in an unexpected direction, including becoming a Christian […]By Torch Trust

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Reflections 02.02.2025 Sound Without Sight Part 2.

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In this episode, we hear the second part of Linn’s interview with blind sound engineer and musician Peter Bosher, who reflects on how faith inspires his music and talks about the Elizabeth Eagle-bott Memorial Fund, an exciting opportunity for blind and partially sighted musicians. We also get another teaser from Blind faith, Torch’s newest podcast …

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Reflections 26.01.2025 Sound Without Sight Part 25:15

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In this episode, Linn Davies interviews blind musician and sound engineer Peter Bosher, who shares how he got into working with sound. He also talks about sound without Sight, an initiative for blind musicians and sound makers. Visit soundwithoutsight.org to find out more. There’s also a teaser from Torch’s newest podcast Blind faith, which feature…

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Reflections From Torch Trust 19.01.2025 Choose To Laugh

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For many, January can feel like a long, cold month. So in this episode, we speak to laughter workshop leader Ian Macdonald about how we can incorporate more laughter in our lives. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email [email protected] or visit torchtrust.org.…

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Reflections Podcast 12.01 Torch Together Holidays 2025

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Bookings for the Torch Together Holiday programme 2025 opens on 13 January. In this episode, Torch Together Coordinator Becky Davies talks about this years offerings and we chat to Colin and Lesley Palgrave about what you can expect as a guest on a Torch holiday. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call […]…

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Reflections Podcast The 5th of January 2025 All About Braille

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Braille was invented 200 years ago. And this episode looks at how Braille continues to be significant today both in the UK and abroad. New producer Linn Davies first talks to Jake Kyle from Compass Braille about the new NIV Braille Bible translation and then to Matthew Horspool about how Braille enables him to be […]…

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Reflections Podcast 29th December 2024: Disability and Friendship 20:36

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Marilyn Baker sits down with Torch Trusts’ Sheila Armstrong to chat about friendship and disability, and how the two go hand in hand.By Torch Trust

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Torch Trust Reflections Christmas Special 2024 35:52

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Join Marilyn and the Torch Trust team as they bring you readings, messages and a Christmas special sermon. We’re also joined by comedian Paul Kerensa for the tale behind one of the greatest Christmas songs too!By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 22nd December 2024: Jade and John Reynolds – Able To Laugh – Extended Interview! 40:18

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Podcasters, authors and social media starlets Jade and John Reynolds join Chris Byland to chat faith, disability and their latest book ‘Able To Laugh‘ in this is the extended edition of Reflections.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 15th December 2024: Comedian, Writer and Podcaster Paul Kerensa – Part 2 24:17

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The second part of our chat with Paul hears him chatting about eye sight, WW1, his book Hark! The Biography of Christmas and the history podcast, The British Broadcasting Century, and much more!By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 08th December 2024: Comedian, Writer and Podcaster Paul Kerensa – Part 1 19:22

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Paul Kerensa travels around the UK constantly on tour with his various shows, currently it’s carols and comedians visiting churches which is a whole heap of fun and gets you in the mood for Christmas, but away from that he’s written for top TV shows like Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear, TFI Friday, The […]…

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Reflections Podcast 1st December 2024: God, Disability and Justice – Part 2 26:43

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We hear once more from Fiona MacMillan, who shares with us her role within the Church of England’s General Synod, and what it’s doing to help churches become more disability aware.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 24th November 2024: God, Disability and Justice – Part 1 27:36

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This week on Reflections we hear from Fiona MacMillan, a member of the Church of England’s general synod, trustee of Inclusive Church, and chair of the Disability Advisory Group at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 17th November 2024: Count Everyone In 23:48

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We hear from a charity that is on a mission to connect churches with people who have a learning disability by breaking down the barriers of accessibility and helping people to understand the bible and Jesus.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 10th November 2024: Kate Nicholas – Part 2 23:31

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We hear once more from preacher and author Kate Nicholas, who continue to share her journey with God, writing and cancer.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 03rd November 2024: Kate Nicholas – Part 1 22:47

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Preacher Kate Nicholas takes us on her unusual route to finding God, and shares the journey that she’s been on with cancer.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 27th October 2024: Mental Illness and Faith – Part 2 21:59

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Freelance Theology of Mental Health Specialist, Rachael Newham, talks about how she’s been helping churches, her books and specialist degree.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 20th October 2024: Mental Illness and Faith – Part 1 20:43

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Freelance Theology of Mental Health Specialist, Rachael Newham, shares her incredibly candid, powerful and honest journey of living with mental illness and God.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 13th October 2024: Sight Loss Sunday 2024 22:39

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Join us as we mark and celebrate Sight Loss Sunday 2024 with a special church at home serviceBy Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 06th October 2024: Torch Trust CEO Sarah Dawkins 18:42

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Sarah Dawkins, CEO of the Torch Trust looks ahead to 2024’s Sight Loss Sunday with Marilyn Baker and shares just why it’s so important.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 22nd September 2024: Disability Awareness Sunday 23:30

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Disability Awareness Sunday, organised by Christian charity Through The Roof, share how they are helping churches to become more disability aware.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 15th September 2024: Chronic Illness and Faith 24:11

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We hear from online support network YouBelong to find out how they are supporting Christians living with chronic illness and disability.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 08th September 2024: Kare Adenegan 14:37

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British Paralympian Kare Adenegan takes some time out at Paris 2024 to talk to us about her life in sport and with God.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 1st September 2024: Rev Augustine Tanner-Ihm 18:27

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Rev Augustine Tanner-Ihm shares what life was like growing up in Chicago, and how living with borderline personality disorder, dyslexia and dyspraxia have all impacted his faith.By Torch Trust

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Reflections Podcast 25th August 2024: God and Fencing 19:00

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This week on Reflections with Marilyn Baker, we hear from the Reverend Shuna Body MBE, who wears a multitude of hats in her day to day life: she’s a vicar in Kent, works for the fire service, a school governor, chair of a charity, is married to a sheep farmer, she’s a fencing coach, a […]By Torch Trust

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