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The companionship of reading, the benefit of enemies, and the power of mercy.

Natalie Garrett

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

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This week, we slow down with Jessica Brown and consider the companionship to be found in reading with others; Henna Cundill asks whether loving our enemies (even within the political realm) can be beneficial for personal growth and Natalie Williams contemplates the extraordinary power of mercy within the workings of society

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Re-enchanting

28 May 2025

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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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Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

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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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