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This is a story you do not want to miss. It will stop you in your tracks. Sandra Luke is a worship leader, songwriter and co-pastor. She gave up a promising music career to sing for The Lord. In this soulful fun and spiritual conversion with Henri-Pierre Koubaka, Sandra talks about her journey of faith, music and conversion.
Her song 'Great Are You Lord' was voted Number One Best Contemporary Gospel Song in the UKCC Step FWD Charts in February 2021, and 'Secret Place', inspired by Psalm 91, was born out of her personal journey of intimacy with God.
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Sandra Luke talks to Henri-Pierre Koubaka about her Journey of faith, music and conversion. She speaks of leaving fame and glory behind to embrace her faith in God. A beautiful soulful and spiritual conversation.
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Saturday, 20th June was World Refugee Day — and the situation facing refugees in Britain has never been more urgent. Children are being wrongly detained in prison-like conditions. Families are trapped in limbo, unable to work or plan for the future. And a wave of restrictive laws and policies is making it harder than ever for people fleeing war and persecution to find the safety they desperately need. In this special programme, we sat down with Liam Allmark, Head of Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy at the Jesuit Refugee Service UK, to cut through the political noise and get to the heart of what is really happening — and what needs to change. We talk about JRS UK's landmark Welcome the Stranger campaign, the shocking findings of their latest briefing on children in detention, the human cost of a system that forces people to live in permanent uncertainty, and the role faith communities can play in turning solidarity into action. This is not just a policy conversation. It is a conversation about human dignity — and about the kind of country we choose to be. What we cover:
The Welcome the Stranger campaign and its core demands
Children wrongly detained under the UK-France scheme
The psychological toll of living in the asylum system
How the Church and faith communities can respond
Where hope lives on World Refugee Day
To get involved with the campaign, visit jrsuk.net/defend-asylum#WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeRights #JRSUK #WelcomeTheStranger #DefendAsylum #Podcast
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Fr Toby sat down with the Most Reverend Bishop Peter Collins to mark an great milestone — the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of East Anglia (a Golden Jubilee, as it happens!). In a warm and wide-ranging conversation, Bishop Peter reflects on the rich history of the Diocese, from its founding to the present day, exploring the distinctive architecture of its churches and the deep faith of the communities that bring them to life. With evident fondness, His Lordship shares his thoughts on the parishes that make up this vibrant corner of the Catholic Church in England, celebrating the people whose devotion has shaped the Diocese across five decades. Whether you're a parishioner, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the life of the Church in East Anglia, this is a conversation not to be missed.
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Fr Toby reflects on the necessity of patience for the fulness of life.
WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.
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Fr Spencer Howe speaks with Fr Toby about GK Chesterton and pilgrimage.
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