The big announcement this week is the Mid-faith Crisis Church Weekend 2027. All the details in the link below. Meanwhile, in a possibly ill-advised move, we explore a Psalm together. We talk about sacramental moments, what fulness of life really means, find out the names of Joe's enemies, and discover why Nick hates Bible study. So dig out your spiritual ears and have a listen.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
• Psalm 40 - Bible Gateway
• The Badly Behaved Bible | Nick Page

We're back! Nick is back from Canada and Joe has forgotten to read the Bible. In our continuing tour of the house of faith, we revisit the attic but also consider the bar and even the playroom. Also, there are some very important announcements and an update from Denmark.

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• Wintering with Hope: Joe Davis in Conversation with Dave Tomlinson

Mentioned in this episode:

• Psalm 40 NIV Bible Gateway
• Bearly's
• In Memory of Eddie Lyle - Open Doors UK & Ireland
• Votive ship - Wikipedia
• Votive offerings: saints, shrines and divine intervention | Art UK
• The Tech-Wise Family | Andy Crouch
• Philosophy of the Home | Emmanuele Cocchia
• The Rise of Christianity | Rodney Stark

Joe talks to Mary and Charles Hippsley about their excellent book, Reimagining the Landscape of Faith. What is our map of faith - and what do we do when the map is no longer helpful? How can we find new pathways? Who will help us on our travels? Mary and Charles share their own experience of spiritual change and offer wise, encouraging and helpful insights into the crucial journey of spiritual transformation.

• The Critical Journey: Stages in the life of faith | Janet Hagberg & Robert Guelich
• Reimagining the Landscape of Faith: Essential pathways for spiritual growth | Mary Hippsley and Charles Hippsley
• Journeying in Faith: In and Beyond the Tough Places | Alan Jamieson
• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | Peter Scazzero
• London Centre for Spiritual Direction

We're coming to the end of our season of spiritual decluttering, and taking a look at some of the things that we have hidden away in the attic. What practices have we stored away up there, hoping they might come in useful again some day? Also, we check in on our themes and Nick has been thinking about the topic of maintenance. Thrilling stuff, I'm sure you agree.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Hummingbird hawk-moth | The Wildlife Trusts
• Reimagining the Landscape of Faith: Essential pathways for spiritual growth | Mary Hippsley and Charles Hippsley
• LOL: Last One Laughing UK - Wikipedia
• Maintenance of Everything | Stuart Brand

In a slightly unexpected moment, we delve into the ritual of communion. Last week we talked about it as a key Christian activity, but what is our understanding of it? We discuss the importance of ritualism, but also the dangers of exclusion. Also, we announce new ways of supporting the podcast, and Nick may or may not be able to balance on one leg and be a tree.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Ludwig - BBC iPlayer
• Arundel Wetland Centre | WWT Arundel

We continue our journey unpacking the rooms of faith by looking at 'church' – a big word, with so many meanings. But what is it really? Is it just people talking about God? What about things like communion? We discuss the necessity of community, the fundamental practices of faith and, most importantly, reflect on what Christian Gandalf has to say on the matter.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Wildfires: Phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says - BBC News
• Ladies First (2026)
• Being Christian | Rowan Williams

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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Mentioned in this episode:

• 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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Mentioned in this episode:

• Brian McLaren
• Centre for action and contemplation
• Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart