Seen & Unseen Aloud: first new episode of the new year

Listen to curated to narrated articles. This week: the psychology of self-belief, the premier of One Life, and an answer to a particular question about assisted dying.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

A man in a blue jumper holds a yellow sign reading 'believe'.

Ted and that sign.

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As we return to a normal schedule after the holiday compilations, we hear Michael Wenham answer his brother's question about Esther Rantzen and the assisted dying/suicide movement. Krish Kandiah reflects from the London premiere of One Life and the extraordinary story of one man who saved the lives of hundreds of Jewish children. And Roger Bretherton dives into the era of "self belief" psychology and questions whether it works. We see you, Ted.

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Visionaries

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.

A statue of a Medieval women wearing a headscarf, and holding a book inscribed: revelation of divine love.o

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

Poliphilo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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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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