Jessica Oyelowo: re-enchanting Hollywood and motherhood

A creative force of nature: Jessica talks with Belle and Justin about what dreaming big dreams looks like when faith is involved.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

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Jessica Oyelowo is a creative force of nature: an actor, TV and film producer, singer, and song-writer. Jessica has brought her art to both the stage and the screen. Living in Los Angeles with her husband, David, and their four children, much of Jessica’s latest work highlights how her faith, her dreams, her convictions, and her roles tend to collide. In particular, her latest album '(M)other' empowers, honours and champions mothers. Belle and Justin speak to Jessica about Hollywood, motherhood, and what dreaming big dreams looks like when faith is involved.

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27 August 2025

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Visionaries: how Bach's genius shapes music today

Jeremy Begbie unravels the threads connecting his masterpieces to today

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

A painting of a 18th century man who wears a wig, white neckerchief and dark collarless coat.

A portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach by E.G Haussmann, 1746.

Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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About this epiosde

Dive into the timeless legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and discover how his genius continues to shape modern music.

In this, the latest episode in GodPod’s Visionaries series, Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams, alongside Jeremy Begbie, explore Bach's innovative compositions and their profound influence on contemporary genres, from classical to pop. Join us as we unravel the threads connecting Bach's masterpieces to today's musical landscape, revealing the enduring power of his work and excavating the theology that underpins it.

Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious listener, this episode offers fresh insights into the genius of Bach and his lasting impact on the world of music and theology.

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