Lewis Capaldi, angels, and Istanbul neighbours

This week: we welcome Lewis Capaldi back, meet some angels called Melanie and Dave, and get a letter from Istanbul.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

A singer leans back from the mic smiling

Capaldi revels in his return.

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This week, Jessica Norman welcomes Lewis Capaldi back to the Glastonbury stage; George Pitcher introduces us to some Angels called Melanie and Dave; and Becky Ruth writes us a letter from Istanbul and talks neighbours.

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Seen & Unseen Aloud: awe, grudges, and wonder.

Why snow still generates awe, the consequences of grudges, and an open letter to Sally Rooney.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

A yellow book cover reading: Sally Rooney, Intermezzo.

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This week we start with Josh Richards asking why snow still generates awe and wonder in even the most grown up of us; Jamie Mulvaney tells us that crows can hold a grudge for up to 17 years and considers the consequences of human grudges being held; finally James K. A. Smith writes an open letter to Sally Rooney to thank her for opening his heart.