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The official channel of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

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In a wide-ranging conversation with Cumberland Lodge and the St Paul’s Cathedral Institute, The Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE takes on on some of the most pressing questions of our time. A former UK Cabinet Minister, diplomat, and bestselling author, Rory ... more

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To mark Refugee Week 2026, Paula Gooder chats to Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani about her life, her faith, and her own experience as a refugee. Bishop Guli was born in Iran and fled to the UK when she was a teenager following the murder of her brother d... more

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The story of William Tyndale and Cardinal Wolsey is a fascinating tale of spies and espionage. Tyndale was a wanted man – working in exile to complete his translation of the New Testament. In order to supress his work, Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey ... more

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This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death one of the most popular and well-known Saints – St Francis of Assisi. Francis inspired the life and work of Clare of Assisi and Angela of Foligno. Whilst Clare and Angela may not be as well-known as ... more

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Recent Guests

Rory Stewart
Former UK cabinet minister, diplomat and best-selling author
Cumberland Lodge (guested for the event), author and policymaker
Episode: Exploring the challenges shaping our world - in conversation with Rory Stewart OBE - June 2026
Guli Francis-Dehqani
Right Reverend Dr. Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford
Church of England, Diocese of Chelmsford
Episode: Faith, hope and courage: a conversation with Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani - Jun 2026
Diarmaid MacCulloch
Academic historian and Reformation scholar, Emeritus Professor at Oxford University
University of Oxford
Episode: William Tyndale and the making of the English Reformation - April 2026
Brad Braxton
President of and Professor of Public Theology at Chicago Theological Cemetery, founding senior pastor of the Open Church.
Chicago Theological Cemetery
Episode: A Master Class on Being Human; bridging divides for a better world - 21 Oct 2025
Anthony Pinn
Agnes Cullen Arnold Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Professor of Religion at Rice University.
Rice University
Episode: A Master Class on Being Human; bridging divides for a better world - 21 Oct 2025
Allen Packwood
Director of the Churchill Archive Center and fellow of Churchill College, University of Cambridge.
Churchill Archive Center, University of Cambridge
Episode: Churchill and St Paul's: Icons of the finest hour - Sept 2025
Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown-Douglas
Episcopal priest and Canon Theologian at Washington National Cathedral, visiting professor at Harvard Divinity School.
Washington National Cathedral
Episode: Resurrection Hope: wrestling with questions of justice - Apr 25
Erik Varden
Bishop of Trondheim and Cistercian Monk
Norwegian Episcopal Church
Episode: Healing Wounds: an invitation to Lenten contemplation - Feb 2025
Marilynne Robinson
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and one of Barack Obama's favorite writers
Episode: Marilynne Robinson: Reading Genesis - September 2024

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Paula Gooder
Canon Chancellor at St Paul's Cathedral, frequent host and interviewee on topics spanning theology, liturgy, and church history.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
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    This podcast is a treasure.

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    United Statesa year ago
  • A plethora of great topics and stories

    One thing I thoroughly enjoy about this podcast is that it covers such a wide range of historical shorts about the cathedral and timely topics in our age. It’s a refreshing blend which I am thankful is available to us all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dodegaard
    United States2 years ago

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Strong guest variety; deep dives into both tradition and contemporary issues.
A thoughtful blend of theology and culture, anchored to a cathedral setting.
Thoughtful, scholarly take on religious history with engaging storytelling.

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Faith, hope and courage: a conversation with Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani - Jun 2026
Q: What gives you hope, especially in the context of migration and displacement?
Hope is presented as a practiced virtue rather than mere optimism; it is rooted in daily faithfulness, communal support, and the belief that God's broader plan transcends present challenges. She stresses continuing to love and support one another and to participate in God's mission here and now while awaiting the fullness of the kingdom.
Faith, hope and courage: a conversation with Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani - Jun 2026
Q: If someone wants to pray for Iranian Christians today, what themes should they focus on?
She highlights the ongoing economic hardships in Iran, the harsh social-political climate, the danger for underground church activity, and the need for courage and support for both those remaining in Iran and those in the diaspora, urging prayer for protection, perseverance, and opportunities to deepen faith while remaining Persian in identity.
Faith, hope and courage: a conversation with Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani - Jun 2026
Q: When did your faith begin to feel rooted in you, given the upheaval of migration and a minority status?
She explains that faith was present from birth and shaped by minority status in Iran, but English church life and the example of her parents' hopeful perseverance during displacement helped her maintain and cultivate faith in England; she emphasizes that faith was lived through family influence and community support rather than a single moment of conversion.
Faith, hope and courage: a conversation with Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani - Jun 2026
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your childhood before you came to the UK?
Guli describes a childhood lived between distinct cultures: growing up in a Christian Persian-heritage family with a father who was an Anglican bishop, in a context of an increasingly Muslim society, where church and home life were interwoven yet she faced growing up as a minority. The experience of bilingual upbringing and early exposure to both Persian and English shaped her sense of belonging and resilience.
Exploring the challenges shaping our world - in conversation with Rory Stewart OBE - June 2026
Q: What role do you see for faith in the political future, and are religious communities able to contribute to this discussion in constructive ways?
The discussion highlights the need for interfaith empathy and honest engagement with lived experiences of faith communities, arguing for nuanced and respectful dialogue rather than simplistic framing of religions in conflict.

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This program tends to mix historical theology, ecclesial critique, and cultural history through the lens of St Paul's Cathedral and its wider religious ecosystem. Episodes frequently explore medieval and Reformation-era theology, biblical translation, decolonial perspectives on Christianity, and the cathedral's role as a living arts and music space. Several episodes spotlight notable figures in church history or sacred art, and a number of conversations foreground contemporary ethics, social justice, and interfaith dialogue in a cathedral context. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous religious scholarship, architectural and musical heritage, and thoughtful reflections on faith in public life, all framed within the un... more

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