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English L'Abri

English L'Abri
Christianity
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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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In April 2025, the Bible Society published a report which showed a 'Quiet Revival’ in UK churches, with a surprising increase in young people attending church. Since then, the results of this study have been discredited. Nonetheless, there does curre... more

What does it mean for a society or individual to believe things in common, when contemporary society is marked increasingly by customized news sources, a collapse of consensus, loss of societal authority, and the normalization of doubt?

Rashomon, t... more

Our culture's crisis of confidence in knowledge is the culmination of a long history of the search for certainty. The Bible's picture of knowing, however, rests on fundamentally different assumptions and thus restores our confidence in seeking and kn... more

How do we hold on to hope and a sense of meaning when life is difficult? We’ll explore what the psychiatrist Viktor Frankl discovered in his search for Meaning and look into how it can be relevant today in our everyday lives.

Dr. Frankl was imprison... more

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Recent Guests

Eli Kappelgaard
Psychologist and speaker
L'Abri speaker
Episode: Holding on to Hope and Meaning. Walking with Viktor Frankl and Hobbits (Eli Kappelgaard, Psychologist)
Hartmut Rosa
German philosopher mentioned in context of resonance
Episode: Holding on to Hope and Meaning. Walking with Viktor Frankl and Hobbits (Eli Kappelgaard, Psychologist)
Ali Kendall
Speaker presenting on disability and theology at English L'Abri
English L'Abri
Episode: Beginning the Conversation: Disability and The Kingdom of God (Ali Kendall, friend of English L'Abri)
Zack Eswine
Author, Speaker, Pastor Founder “Sage Christianity”
Sage Christianity
Episode: What if I don’t experience the God I’m supposed to believe in? (Zack Eswine, Author, Speaker, Pastor Founder “Sage Christianity”)
Ali Gordon
Artist and speaker introduced as the visiting lecturer
English L'Abri
Episode: Grace in the Making: Art, Faith, and the Practice of a Creative Life (Alastair Gordon, Artist & Author)
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)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 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
    Australia9 years ago

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Holding on to Hope and Meaning. Walking with Viktor Frankl and Hobbits (Eli Kappelgaard, Psychologist)
Q: Does meaning come from outside us to be discovered, or is it already inside us to be created?
Meaning is negotiated between internal longing and external relationships; Frankl argues for a meaning-searching nature in people while acknowledging that meaning can be illuminated by engagement with others and the world, not simply found inside or imposed from outside.
Freedom from the Lie of Proof (Chris Swanson, President, Gutenberg College, USA)
Q: Why do people distrust metanarratives, and could knowing God involve a relationship rather than mere doctrinal assent?
People distrust metanarratives due to historical upheavals and existential questioning after wars; knowing God is framed as a relational trust built on experiences, not just doctrinal proof.
Freedom from the Lie of Proof (Chris Swanson, President, Gutenberg College, USA)
Q: Truth and knowledge—how are they related, and can belief correspond to knowledge if it could be wrong?
Knowledge is what a person believes to be true; it can be wrong, and the speaker emphasizes that knowing involves a relationship to truth rather than absolute certainty.
Freedom from the Lie of Proof (Chris Swanson, President, Gutenberg College, USA)
Q: Do you know how to get to your place of employment? Is that fair to say that you know how to drive down the road or walk wherever you're going? Can you say you know how to get to your place of employment?
The speaker argues knowledge is not only about proof; it also depends on experience, relationships, and commitment, and sometimes you know something through tacit understanding rather than explicit proof.
Beginning the Conversation: Disability and The Kingdom of God (Ali Kendall, friend of English L'Abri)
Q: How can churches cultivate belonging for people with disabilities beyond mere inclusion?
By walking with people like Zachary, Emmanuel-like presence, providing practical support, embracing disruption when needed, and inviting disabled individuals to contribute and be seen as image-bearers of God.

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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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7. Joel Barricklow
8. Jim Paul

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