Simnel cake, culture wars, Amandaland and singing along.

New episode: Katherine Amphlett, Graham Tomlin, Beatrice Scudeler, and Natalie Garrett write.

Natalie Garrett

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

A close up of a Simnel Cake shows 12 balls on top.

James Petts, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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In this week's particularly eclectic mix, Katherine Amphlett shares what she's learnt about forgiveness from a Simnel Cake; Graham Tomlin brings Blaise Pascal into play in today's culture wars; Beatrice Scudeler finds the reality of Amandaland, and Natalie Garrett lets loose with some Primary school assembly bangers.

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27 August 2025

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Visionaries: how Bach's genius shapes music today

Jeremy Begbie unravels the threads connecting his masterpieces to today

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

A painting of a 18th century man who wears a wig, white neckerchief and dark collarless coat.

A portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach by E.G Haussmann, 1746.

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About this epiosde

Dive into the timeless legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and discover how his genius continues to shape modern music.

In this, the latest episode in GodPod’s Visionaries series, Graham Tomlin and Jane Williams, alongside Jeremy Begbie, explore Bach's innovative compositions and their profound influence on contemporary genres, from classical to pop. Join us as we unravel the threads connecting Bach's masterpieces to today's musical landscape, revealing the enduring power of his work and excavating the theology that underpins it.

Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious listener, this episode offers fresh insights into the genius of Bach and his lasting impact on the world of music and theology.

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