Words of Faith Episodes Episode guide
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The Power of Fear
Why did Jesus suggest a boat trip to his disciples? And what did they learn?
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Educating Zimbabwe
Interview with Thandiwe Kanyowa about her work as an education officer in Zimbabwe
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Reverend Lee Ching Chee
Interview with the first officially ordained female pastor in Hong Kong
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Jesus and the 'Dregs of Society'
Why did Jesus seek out people such as tax collectors and prostitutes?
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Mission Statements
Can Jesus' mission to 'preach good news to the poor' help people suffering today?
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Mira Bai and the Presence of God
The story and poetry of Mira Bai and her devotion to the god Krishna
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Francis Quarles and the Presence of God
The poetry of God's presence by 17th Century poet Francis Quarles
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Kannappa Nayanar and the Presence of God
The story and poetry of Kannappa Nayanar's extraordinary devotion to Lord Shiva
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Basava and the Presence of God
The devotional Hindu texts of the philosopher statesman Basava
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William Blake and the Presence of God
"To see a world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wild flower"
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Shiva and the Presence of God
The dance of Shiva sustains the whole universe
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Looking Outside
Raficq Abdulla argues for the return of curiosity and critique
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Five Pillars of Islam
The necessary ingredients that make up the identity of a good Muslim
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A Sense of Identity
Raficq Abdulla on the multifarious types of Muslims in the world - including himself
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The Cloak of God's Word
How revelation unifies every sect and shade of belief in Islam
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Common Sense as an Act of Faith
Dr Paul Oestreicher on how faith in God is not a substitute for common sense
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Who's Best?
Why are people who claim to be godly often so prejudiced and self-centred?
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The Meaning of a Donkey
How kings and princes are depicted on horses but Jesus rode a donkey
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Spiritual Invention
Are we God's invention, or did we invent God?
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The Pursuit of Happiness
Has the pursuit of happiness become a religious quest?
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Generosity for All
Why the virtues of generosity benefit us all
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The Power of Creation
The restorative spiritual power of unspoiled nature
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Missing the Miracle
How religious fervour can lead to spiritual blindness
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The Woman Accused of Adultery
The politics behind the meeting between Jesus and the woman accused of adultery
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Artistry for God
How God uses artistic talent to encourage and inspire others
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Unfinished Tasks
What would we leave unfinished if today were our last?
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Stories of Transfiguration
How human beings are called to glory but are capable of wickedness
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Human Nature
Are humans beings doomed to lurch from conflict to conflict?
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Human Rights for All?
Should be congratulating the United Nations on it's 50th anniversary?
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The Problem of Angels
Are angels a supernatural idea, or do we need to enhance our imaginations?