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

This week's episode brings us to worship. How do we define it? Is it just music, or does worshipping God involve more than just warbling? What are our places of worship, and do we still have to sing? Also we talk about death and head injuries, just to cheer everyone up a bit.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• The Odyssey
• Emily Wilson Translation: 'A complicated man'
• Episode 332: Bill
• Graham Kendrick
• Primary School Bangers at Glastonbury