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Talking Theology

The podcast of Cranmer Hall, the theological college within St John's College, Durham University. We explore life’s big questions, and look to join the dots between theology, church, and the world. Ph... Read more

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Philip Plyming - Why Did Paul Tell Stories of His Own Hardship and What Does That Mean for Us Today?

Philip Plyming - Why Did Paul Tell Stories of His Own Hardship and What Does That Mean for Us Today?

What's striking about the Apostle Paul and the stories he shared? What was first-century Corinth really like, and what w... Read more

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Paula Gooder - How does imagination help us encounter the teaching of Paul today?

Paula Gooder - How does imagination help us encounter the teaching of Paul today?

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