Re-enchanting... the human story - Marilynne Robinson

What is the nature of a human soul? Marilynne Robinson has sought to re-enchant the divine mystery of everyday human life in her novels. Belle and Justin chat to Marilynne about how her literature.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

What is the nature of a human soul? Marilynne Robinson has sought to re-enchant the divine mystery of everyday human life in her novels.

Marilynne is a Pulitzer Prize winning author of bestselling works including Housekeeping, Gilead, Home and Lila. As a Christian she has a deep interest in the way theology and scripture speak to contemporary life. Belle and Justin chat to Marilynne about how her novels and essays have sought to re-enchant the human story.

There’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity?

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16 July 2025

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Re-enchanting... The story of Jesus - Bear Grylls

Justin and Belle talk to Bear about his journey and the inspiration behind his new project

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

Bear Grylls talks next to a caption reading 'it's the greatest story ever told.

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Bear Grylls is an adventurer and survival expert who has become known to millions through his TV shows, documentaries and writing. His most recent book is ’The Greatest Story Every Told’, an account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus told through the eyes of five eyewitnesses

Justin and Belle talk to Bear about his own life and faith journey and the inspiration behind his new project as they re-enchant… the story of Jesus.

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