Re-enchanting... the Bible

Justin and Belle talk with Vishal Mangalwadi. The social reformer and philosopher who has been described as 'India's foremost Christian intellectual'. They also reflect on past guests as this tenth episode marks the end of season one of Re-Enchanting.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

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Justin and Belle talk with Vishal Mangalwadi. The social reformer and philosopher who has been described as 'India's foremost Christian intellectual'. He is the author of 'The book that made your world: How the Bible created the soul of Western civilisation'. Vishal talks to Justin and Belle about the way the Bible has shaped the West and his home country of India including codifying language and bringing an end to widow burning and infanticide. Belle and Justin also reflect on past guests as this tenth episode marks the end of season 1 of Re-Enchanting.

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22 August 2025

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Visionaries: why Julian of Norwich still resonates today

Claire Gilbert and the GodPod hosts on the profound medieval mystic

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

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Julian of Norwich, sculpted by David Holgate, Norwich Cathedral.

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In this episode of GodPod’s Visionaries series, we delve into the profound teachings of Julian of Norwich, as explored through the lens of Dr Claire Gilbert's novel I, Julian.

We uncover the spiritual insights of this medieval mystic, whose visions and writings continue to resonate in today's world. Discover how Julian's reflections on divine love, suffering, and the promise that "all shall be well" offer timeless wisdom and hope.

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