Re-enchanting... motherhood - with Chine McDonald

Series 7 starts with Chine McDonald on the myths of motherhood and why it can't be subcontracted out.

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In this episode, Chine talks to Justin and Belle about the myths she has endeavoured to shatter around motherhood, whether or not the task of mothering can be subcontracted out to machines and how God is as much a mother as he is a father.

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