Re-enchanting... waiting - Rich Villodas

Belle and Justin talk Advent and waiting with author and pastor Rich Vallodas.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

A man leans against a wall, arms folded.

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Rich Villodas is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship in New York City. He is the author of several books including the award winning Deeply Formed Life.

He joins Belle and Justin to talk about his new book Waiting For Jesus - An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal.

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BBC, bequeathing, and being still

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

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This week, Tim Wyatt dives into the crisis of trust and asks whether the resignations from the hierarchy will serve to rekindle trust in the BBC, Annika Greco Thompson encourages us to pass on our values as well as our wealth to the next generation, And, Helen Cowan poignantly explores the power of different types of stillness within wellness and illness that she witnesses as a care home nurse.

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