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English L'Abri

English L'Abri
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Old Testament
George Macdonald
Community
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Intimacy Deficit
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The Resurrection
Modernity
Cinema

Lectures old and new from workers and guest lecturers at English L'Abri, a residential study center and community open to guests seeking a welcoming place to ask life’s many questions. For more information, visit englishlabri.org englishlabri.substack.com

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What does it mean to live creatively in a world shaped by pressure, productivity, and performance? Drawing on his forthcoming book, Grace In the Making, Alastair leads us in exploring the relationship between art, faith, and the slow work of becoming... more

Internationally acclaimed Romanian sculptor, Liviu Mocan, explores some of his works to show how art can be a window between heaven and earth — an ark where we can meet with the presence of God.

Click here to view the presentation deck from the lect... more

This lecture explores the promises, products, and people of 'Wellness Culture'. After a brief history of the movement, we explore how capitalism, science, and technology have shaped it in the 21st century. We'll then articulate an alternative underst... more

While some dream of a society where perfect justice is enacted or where technology allows us to live in pleasure and plenty, others foretell nightmares of climate catastrophe, cultural collapse or Artificial Intelligence making humans obsolete. Amids... more

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Recent Guests

Liviu Mocan
internationally acclaimed sculptor from Romania
Self/Art practice
Episode: My Ark of the Covenant (Liviu Mocan, Sculptor)
Joel Barricklow
Presenter; English L'Abri lecturer
English L'Abri
Episode: Wellness Culture: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Joel Barricklow, English L'Abri worker)
Jim Paul
English L'Abri worker
English L'Abri
Episode: Utopian Dreams/Dystopian Nightmares — finding Christian hope for the future (Jim Paul, English L'Abri worker)
John O'Callaghan
Author and poet who compiled the book "The Doors of the Ocean, Hope for the Hurting"
Episode: Bonus: The Doors of the Ocean - Hope for the Hurting. An Interview with John O'Callaghan (Author, Newcastle, Australia)
Paul Kingsnorth
Eco-pagan and writer, previously an environmental activist
Episode: A Better Paganism (Jim Paul, L'Abri Worker)
Martin Shaw
Storyteller and wilderness rites of passage guide
West Country School of Mythology
Episode: A Better Paganism (Jim Paul, L'Abri Worker)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Thank you L’Abri

    I have fond memories of spending very brief moments of time at Gretham. My truest connection is with Ellis Potter. I have found many of these lectures extremely potent and often remedies to the current and very strange cultural climate. Thank you ever so much for the production team for putting these up here.

    I’m sure it’s very difficult, but is there any way in increasing the volume of the questions in the Q&A or for future for people to have a mic?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UnhappyTAMuser
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Long live L’Abri!

    I don’t know what I would do without L’Abri. I wish I could live in this community, but the next best thing is to be able to listen to this wealth of ideas on the podcast. They remind me of all that is good and beautiful and true, the old stories and fairy tales and poetry that our culture so desperately needs. The modern American church would benefit so much from emulating their model of Christian fellowship and discipleship and their care of the life of the mind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kasully22
    United States7 years ago
  • Food for life

    These podcasts offer such balanced non-imposing views on the nature of reality and have fed my hunger for meaning since I started listening to L’abri lectures a few years ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zzzxcx
    South Africa7 years ago
  • A Rabbit Warren of Ideas

    A rich array of talks engaging the many faculties of reality and human experience, ordered by a considerate Christian worldview.

    Compelling thoughts whether or not one identifies with the faith. A great catalyst for discussion with friends or personal growth.

    In short, L’Abri’s resources have been nothing less than life-changing for me.

    Thank you to everyone who contributes to this wonderful work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamey Foxton
    Australia8 years ago

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Listeners praise the thoughtful, compassionate approach to faith and culture.
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My Ark of the Covenant (Liviu Mocan, Sculptor)
Q: How did you discover your calling to sculpture?
He describes a lifelong pull toward art starting in childhood, followed by seeking guidance from older Christian mentors and prayerful discernment that led to a clear sense of vocation as an artist commissioned to proclaim God through art.
Ascension in Art: Using images to explore a neglected area of our theology (Nigel Halliday, Art historian)
Q: What is Jesus doing now as part of the discussion on the significance of the Ascension?
Jesus is at the right hand of God interceding for us and building His church through the Holy Spirit.
Ascension in Art: Using images to explore a neglected area of our theology (Nigel Halliday, Art historian)
Q: Are these images basically European, or is it worldwide in the art world?
The early images were from the Eastern Roman Empire, but the pictures shown were primarily from the Western canon, as I am qualified to speak about that.
Ascension in Art: Using images to explore a neglected area of our theology (Nigel Halliday, Art historian)
Q: Was there an era that you felt was more thoughtful, or grappling more with what this really means, than other eras?
The early church ones were more theologically engaged, while later works focus more on the human vision and experience during the ascension.
Bonus: The Doors of the Ocean - Hope for the Hurting. An Interview with John O'Callaghan (Author, Newcastle, Australia)
Q: What kind of feedback have you received for your book?
Those who have been through significant suffering and are open to God find great comfort in what is inside "The Doors of the Ocean."

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A thoughtful series of talks explores faith, culture, and society from a Christian perspective, often bridging theology with everyday life, art, and social issues. Recent episodes examine wellness culture, utopian/dystopian hopes, historical Christian formation, hospitality to strangers, and the role of faith in science, art, and community. The collection tends to favor community, character formation, and practical ethics, with a strong emphasis on dialogue, hospitality, and the integration of belief with public life. Noteworthy is a consistent focus on how faith informs daily choices and social action, alongside a willingness to engage with contemporary topics like AI, climate, and consumer culture through a pastoral, human-centered lens.

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