Venn Presents

The need to rest is a big feature of contemporary life. In the midst of these changing times, many people have been returning to the wisdom of the Sabbath, and learning to lean in to this ancient, delight-filled practice of God's people.Here at Venn, Sabbath-keeping is something we've been embracing. We've been learning about the Sabbath personally, and thinking and writing about what good Sabbath practice looks like. You can find some of this work in our new book How to Sabbath Well: Learning God's Rhythms of Rest.In the first episode of this two-part series on the Sabbath, Sam and John unpacked how the Sabbath is a practice of freedom for life with God. Here in Part Two, they get into the practical nitty-gritty. What does Sabbath-keeping actually look like? How firm is the command to rest? What about shift-work, or life with small children? How important is gathering for worship? Sam and John explore all these questions, talking about four key Sabbath postures: ceasing, resting, embracing, and feasting.Perhaps you've tried a Sabbath, and found it all a bit hard. Perhaps you're keen to sabbath, but don't know where to begin. Either way, this is a rich, genuinely helpful conversation.

It's a commonplace of contemporary life that we're struggling to rest. Whether you're a student, a worker, or a parent of small children, resting well is a challenge. We live busy lives and there is so much to do. Anxious, we fiddle with our work/life balance, we try to schedule “me time”, but it's all, well, a bit hard.In this context, it might seem counter-intuitive to talk about the Sabbath. Given how white-knuckled time management has become for many of us, how is a regular rule of rest going to help? The Sabbath is, however, what we need. In order to live well—in order to flourish together—we need to develop a thick, lived understanding of this ancient, delight-filled practice.Here at Venn, Sabbath-keeping is something we've been leaning into, most recently in our new book How to Sabbath Well: Learning God's Rhythms of Rest. In this first episode of a two-part series, John Dennison and Venn Presents host Sam Bloore talk about our need for rest and the rich and transformative practice of the Sabbath. They explore this profound theme of Scripture, and how the Sabbath calls us to live in light of God's creative and redemptive purposes. If you've toyed with the idea of Sabbath rest, but have never really understood what it is or how to do it, this conversation is for you. Sabbath is a practice of freedom for life with God.

What is the nature of the artist's vocation? And how exactly does art convey meaning? What might it mean for Christians to be artists? Such questions are commonplace when it comes to faith and art. It's also questions like these that have shaped the thought and career of writer, philosopher and teacher Dr Adrienne Dengerink-Chaplin. Dr Chaplin was in New Zealand earlier this year on a teaching and speaking tour, which included the Venn Conversation Evening, “Why Art and Artists Matter”. The next day, we were fortunate enough to get some time in the studio with her to continue the conversation. In this special one-off episode of Venn Presents, Sam Bloore talks with Adrienne about how she came to be fascinated with art and about exactly how art conveys meaning. Their lively and wide-ranging conversation delves into some of the thorny questions of faith and art: on how the gospel can shape art practice, on art and Christian witness, and on the attitude of churches to artists. Adrienne offers a refreshingly grounded take on things. At its best, art is not an exceptional calling but simply a distinct out working of the human vocation: it can, as she puts it, be “honest labour”.Whether you're an artist yourself, a keen gallery goer, or just someone who loves thoughtful chat, you'll love this episode. 

Welcome to part four in our series of conversations with women and men who are seeking to follow Christ in the whole of life. In this episode, host Sam Bloore is joined by Mark Mayhew to talk about his journey of understanding how the gospel speaks to everything we do, and how God has drawn him deeper and deeper into a gospel life.   Mark Mayhew is founder and director of Peregrine, a purpose-driven strategy and ventures firm. He trained in Civil Engineering and spent the early part of his career working in management consulting, before moving to Vancouver, Canada to pursue a Master of Arts in Marketplace Theology at Regent College. Mark is the co-creator of ReFrame, a 10-week, film-based series that helps Christians connect faith with all of life, and he is the former director of the Regent College Marketplace Institute. Mark is passionate about helping people integrate Christian faith with the whole of life. He loves working with visionary people to solve strategic problems and creatively explore how purpose can shape everything we do. Mark is married to Jenn, and they live in London with their two children, Emily (4) and Will (1). They worship at King Cross Church in London.In this conversation, Mark recounts how deep questions about his work and purpose led him to theological study; this was not study for ordained ministry, however, but a theological reframing of a call to pursue God's purposes for business. And this is the call that continues to shape Mark's life now. He reflects on what Scripture has to say about work and enterprise, on the fact that business is not morally neutral, and on the ways in which God has led him over the years. Sam also talks about with Mark about his personal life: about suffering, singleness and marriage, and parenting later in life. This episode is jam-packed with Mark's hard-won learning and wisdom, and he communicates it so well. So, tune in and school up—this is a great listen. 

Mark Compton started his career as a screen printer, working for 12 years with a company that specialised in fine-art screen prints for many of the dealer galleries in Aotearoa, New Zealand. He then worked for three years as an artist himself, specialising in paint and print-making, producing numerous paintings of native birds, cheeky nods to the unfolding recession, and much more. Mark is also a qualified builder, providing another context to make, problem-solve, and create beauty; building has also proved fertile ground for Mark's creative lens to grow and be re-formed. Currently you'll find Mark slinging coffees alongside his wife, Naomi, in their coffee caravan, Fred. He's also leaning back into the world of art-making and image creation after some years away. Mark and Naomi live by the beach in Orewa, north of Auckland, and have two children, Adley and Jack.This conversation offers an absorbing insight into the journey of a contemporary Christian artist. So, slow down, press play and enjoy. Or, as Mark puts it, “give it a nudge”.To see the images referred to in the episode: https://www.venn.org.nz/article/return-to-wonder/

Welcome to part two of our new series of conversations with women and men who are seeking to follow Christ in the whole of life. Today, host Sam Bloore is joined by Dr. Jin Russell to talk about what a "portfolio career" means, why she's so passionate about children and families, and what it means to pursue excellence rather than success.Throughout her life and career, Jin has responded to a call to know, understand, and care for the health and wellbeing of children and families. She is a Consultant Developmental Paediatrician at Starship Children's Health and a Community Paediatrician with Planning, Funding, and Outcomes at Waitematā District Health Board. Outside of her clinical work, Jin is working on a Ph.D. with "Growing Up in New Zealand" the country's largest contemporary longitudinal study of child development. Her research in epidemiology looks at the impact of poverty on children. With the arrival of Covid-19 in Aotearoa two years ago brought another aspect to Jin's public work: thanks to her expertise in paediatric care and epidemiology—and a calm, thoughtful approach to good communication—Jin has become a significant voice in traditional and social media, communicating the needs of children in the nation's Covid-19 response. In this episode, Jin shares openly about her career to date and what energises her busy work and home life: she describes being sustained by God's grace, walking in-step with the Holy Spirit, and drawing on her commitment to the health and well-being of others. She also shares how her passion for child and family care extends into the joys and challenges of home life, raising two young boys with her husband Matheson and serving on the board of the Parenting Place. This episode offers a powerful and compelling picture of friendship with God, in the midst of the challenges and joys of working life. We know you'll enjoy it. 

Host Sam Bloore talks with Rebecca Dow about education, policy, and living well as a single woman deeply committed to family and community. Rebecca lectures in education at Laidlaw College, helping to form the next generation of teachers. Her experience in education has been extensive and diverse: she has been a teacher, Deputy Principal, consultant, and policy researcher and advisor to the Spokesperson for Education. Here, she shares her vision for education: for Rebecca, good learning is not simply about information, or instruction, but is a matter of whole-person formation. This holistic vision of life also marks her journey as a single woman. With disarming openness and joy, she talks with Sam about what she's learned about living richly as a single woman who cares deeply about the Church, about community, and about family. Rebecca's commitment to community is reflected in her governance experience in both the education and not-for-profit sectors; among her current roles, she is the Acting Chair of the Venn Board.   This is a conversation charged with a quiet, delighted awareness of God's leading, and of our call to seek the flourishing of our wider communities. It's a cracker—we know you'll enjoy it.It's not hard to find podcasts with experts, or full of information. But here we're interested in the whole person at work, rest, and play; we'll be exploring how faith in Christ has unfolded in their lives. As the conversation rolls, we hope you'll catch a glimpse of how deep and wide God's purposes are for each of us.

Welcome back to our latest podcast series, The Good of Work. In this third and final episode, Sam Bloore is joined by John Dennison and Olivia Burne, who hosts the conversation.Previously, we've explored the meaning of work in light of God's purposes for creation, and we've looked hard at the ways in which work has become corrupted and distorted by the fall. But what about the good of work now? What has God done to redeem our work, and what exactly might that mean for our 9-5 lives? How should we work? What counts as good work? And—beyond a pay-check, the common good, or personal satisfaction—what are we working for? Building on our latest edition of Common Ground, ‘Christ redeems our Work,' this conversation takes us deep into these questions. Join host Olivia Burne, Sam Bloore, and John Dennison, as they complete the picture for us—come and explore the good of work.You can listen to the Spotify playlist, A Meditation on Work, here.Copyright notes: Song We Labor Unto Glory (Live) [feat. Liz Vice]Artist The Porter's GateLicensed to YouTube by TuneCore (on behalf of The Porter's Gate/The Fuel Music); Adorando Publishing, ASCAP, Essential Music Publishing, and 2 Music Rights SocietiesSong The GiftArtist Jon ForemanLicensed to YouTube by UMG (on behalf of Jonathan Mark Foreman)  Song Busy Earnin'Writers Thomas Dalton Mcfarland, Joshua James Lloyd-WatsonLicensed to YouTube by UMPI, Kobalt Music Publishing, LatinAutor, ASCAP, AMRA, LatinAutorPerf, and 9 Music Rights Societies Song Chippin' AwayArtist Allen StoneAlbum Building BalanceLicensed to YouTube by INgrooves, UMG, PIAS, [Merlin] ATO Records (on behalf of ATO Records / Fontana North); AMRA, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., ARESA, BMG Rights Management (US), LLC, CMRRA, and 2 Music Rights Societies Song Beyond The Blue - Instrumental (40871)-15738Artist Josh GarrelsAlbum Love & War & The Sea In BetweenLicensed to YouTube by AdRev for a 3rd Party (on behalf of Music Bed (Music Bed)); AdRev Publishing, and 1 Music Rights Societies Song Your Labor is Not in Vain (Live)Artist The Porter's Gate (feat. Paul Zach) Album The Porter's Gate Work Songs: The Porter's Gate Worship Project Vol 1Provided to YouTube by TuneCore ℗ 2017 The Porter's Gate/The Fuel Music Released on: 2017-10-06 Auto-generated by YouTube. 

Work is a key aspect of human flourishing. Indeed, as we explored in our first episode in this series, ‘The Good of Work,' it is part of our vocation as human beings. But to only speak of the goodness of work is to neglect more pressing questions.Even when we understand God's intentions for work, many of us experience it as difficult; at times, it is futile or senseless. Whether we're confronting the way elite sport misshapes identity, or the often emotionally and physically taxing toil of tertiary studies, we all have encountered sin and brokenness within our work places. As Olivia Burne puts it in her recent Common Ground article, work is “a gathering point for some of our deepest pains and longings, and the makeshift altar of many of our false gods.” We find ourselves wondering, what has gone wrong with our work? In part two of our Good of Work series, Olivia Burne and Dr Nathan McLellan join Sam Bloore to discuss how the fall has marred and shaped our work. Looking to the first scriptural example of collective work at the tower of Babel, Olivia and Nathan explore some of the ways the fall has influenced our labour in the world: through the shaping of our identity, through work becoming a type of idolatry, and through the oppression and injustice that can flow out from our organisational systems. Join us for this latest episode, as we seek to understand the Good of Work in light of fallen reality.Copyright Notes: Song WorkArtist Iggy AzaleaWriters George Astasio, Jon Shave, Markus Roberts, Iggy Azalea, Jason Pebworth, Natalie SimsLicensed to YouTube byUMG (on behalf of EMI); LatinAutorPerf, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutor - UMPG, CMRRA, SOLAR Music Rights Management, ASCAP, ARESA, Sony ATV Publishing, UMPG Publishing, LatinAutor - SonyATV, LatinAutor, Audiam Canada, Audiam (Publishing), and 18 Music Rights Societies Song BabelArtist Mumford & SonsAlbum BabelWriters Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane, “Country” Winston MarshallLicensed to YouTube byThe Orchard Music, UMG, AWAL Digital Limited (Kobalt) (on behalf of Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC); CMRRA, UMPI, LatinAutor - UMPG, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, UMPG Publishing, LatinAutorPerf, and 9 Music Rights SocietiesSong Gotta Serve SomebodyArtist Bob DylanWriters Bob DylanLicensed to YouTube bySME (on behalf of Columbia); UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutorPerf, UMPG Publishing, Sony ATV Publishing, LatinAutor - SonyATV, SOLAR Music Rights Management, CMRRA, and 5 Music Rights SocietiesSong Establish the Work of Our Hands (Live) [feat. Aaron Keys & Urban Doxology]Artist The Porter's GateLicensed to YouTube byTuneCore (on behalf of The Porter's Gate/The Fuel Music); ASCAP, Adorando Publishing, Essential Music Publishing, CMRRA, Polaris Hub AB, and 6 Music Rights Societies

It's striking: we spend the majority of our waking hours working to secure what we need, and (hopefully) contributing to the flourishing of our common life. And yet when it comes to understanding the good of our work, most of us mumble, or reach for a cliché. What does God make of your work, and why does he care? What does it mean to work well, and why should I care?In the first of a new podcast series, Sam Bloore is joined by Andrew Shamy and Julia Bloore to explore together the good of work. From the night kitchen of KFC to early starts in kids' TV, this lively conversation sets contemporary ideas about work within the expansive and transforming vision of God's purposes for creation. Drawing on the latest edition of Common Ground, as well as on recent teaching, this podcast invites you to think again about work, and working well: what it is, what it has to do with God, and why it matters.9 to 5https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4OzdyxbOuU Provided to YouTube by Columbia Nashville Legacy 9 to 5 · Dolly Parton Album: The Essential Dolly Parton ℗ 1980 Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 2005-06-28 40 Hour Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NK4SnHf8mU Song: Forty Hour Week (For A Livin')Artist: AlabamaLicensed to YouTube bySME (on behalf of RCA Records Label Nashville); LatinAutorPerf, LatinAutor - UMPG, ASCAP, UMPI, CMRRA, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, UMPG Publishing, and 9 Music Rights Societies Working for the Weekendhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsgBpsNPQ50 Song: Working for the WeekendArtist: LoverboyLicensed to YouTube bySME (on behalf of Sony BMG Music Entertainment); BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., SOLAR Music Rights Management, CMRRA, ASCAP, Forward Music Publishing Co., Ltd., LatinAutor - SonyATV, Sony ATV Publishing, LatinAutorPerf, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, and 15 Music Rights Societies A Hard Day's Nighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx2TFk0vh1I Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group A Hard Day's Night (Remastered 2009) · The Beatles A Hard Day's Night ℗ 2009 Calderstone Productions Limited (a division of Universal Music Group) Released on: 1964-07-10 Livin' on a Prayerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk Song: Livin' On A PrayerArtist: Bon JoviWriters: Richie Sambora, Desmond Child, Jon Bon JoviLicensed to YouTube by(on behalf of Mercury Records Limited); ASCAP, LatinAutor - SonyATV, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, AMRA, UMPG Publishing, Sony ATV Publishing, CMRRA, LatinAutor - UMPG, Polaris Hub AB, LatinAutorPerf, Global Music Rights LLC, UMPI, SOLAR Music Rights Management, and 16 Music Rights Societies

In the second episode of this two-part series, Sam Bloore and Andrew Shamy continue their deep dive into the life and imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien. In 2020, Andrew offered a Conversation Evening and article, titled "There and Back Again: How Reading Tolkien Can Restore the World to Us." In his talk and article, Andrew helped us see how Tolkien's imagination and the genre of fantasy literature offers recovery of meaning in the world, an escape or flight to reality, and consolation in the midst of our deep longings for beauty, goodness, courage, and hope. Now, in this conversation, Sam and Andrew continue further into the life of Tolkien, exploring the events, relationships, and deep Christian faith that shaped so much of the author' writing. We've released both episodes together so you can enjoy the full conversation during this Summer break (for those in the southern hemisphere) and Winter rest (for those in the northern hemisphere).

In the first episode of this two-part series, Sam Bloore and Andrew Shamy take a deeper dive into the life and imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien. In 2020, Andrew offered a Conversation Evening and article, titled "There and Back Again: How Reading Tolkien Can Restore the World to Us." In his talk and article, Andrew helped us see how Tolkien's imagination and the genre of fantasy literature offers recovery of meaning in the world, an escape or flight to reality, and consolation in the midst of our deep longings for beauty, goodness, courage, and hope. Now, in this conversation, Sam and Andrew continue further into the life of Tolkien, exploring the events, relationships, and deep Christian faith that shaped so much of the author' writing. We've released both episodes together so you can enjoy the full conversation during this Summer break (for those in the southern hemisphere) and Winter rest (for those in the northern hemisphere).

Spring 1 - Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four SeasonsSong: Spring 1Artist: Daniel Hope, Max Richter, l'arte del mondo, Werner EhrhardtLicensed to YouTube by IMPEL, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutor, and 7 Music Rights Societieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaCib0B8T24  Johann Ludwig Bach - Kyrie (Rheinisches Kantorei)Song: Christe eleisonArtist: Rheinische KantoreiAlbum: BACH, J.L.: Missa brevis / Cantatas (Max)Licensed to YouTube byAdShare MG for a Third Party (on behalf of Naxos)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgpyQLZ6CQI&list=PL212BBD3FEE5C9E1D&index=2&t=0s The Church's one Foundation The Choir of King's College Cambridge Tune: "Aurelia" by Samuel Sebastian Wesley Lyrics - Samuel J. Stone From the album "Essential Hymns" Decca 2006https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQv4EAwMFoQ  The Lion. the Witch and The Wardrobe By C.S. Lewis - Chapter Onehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFtPzt7-XkU  Father make us oneArtist: Scripture In SongAlbum: Father Make Us OneLicensed to YouTube byDRM New Zealand (Music) (on behalf of Scripture in Song)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpv-P5J3C_c  REFINER'S FIRE FT. BRIAN DOERKSEN & TWP BANDBrian Doerksenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLyQAx8DpBI  You Are GoodArtist: Israel & New BreedAlbum: Ultimate Worship Anthems: Days of ElijahWriters: Israel HoughtonLicensed to YouTube by[Merlin] Absolute Label Services (on behalf of Integrity Music); EMI Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, LatinAutor - UMPG, LatinAutor, LatinAutor - SonyATV, Abramus Digital, Adorando Brazil, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor - PeerMusic, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, UMPG Publishing, and 13 Music Rights Societieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul6i6Kz2p2k   For All the Saints - Fernando OrtegaFor all the Saints, who from their labor restAuthor: William Walsham How (1864) Tune: SINE NOMINEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ML6WFskgYI  To God be the glory, great things He hath doneLyrics: Fanny Jane Crosby (1820-1915)Music: William Howard Doane (1832-1915)Sanctuary Choir Dr. Terry Morris, Director of Music John Gearhart, Organist First Methodist Houston, Downtownhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkdQgIONOU8   Build Your Kingdom HereArtist: Rend CollectiveAlbum: iWorship Now/NextLicensed to YouTube by[Merlin] Absolute Label Services; LatinAutor - UMPG, ASCAP, EMI Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, LatinAutor, Adorando Brazil, and 16 Music Rights Societies

In this episode, Sam and Nathan talk more about Pentecost, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and what this means for the Christian life.Spring 1 - Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four SeasonsSong   Spring 1Artist  Daniel Hope, Max Richter, l'arte del mondo, Werner EhrhardtLicensed to YouTube by IMPEL, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutor, and 7 Music Rights Societieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaCib0B8T24   Johann Ludwig Bach - Kyrie (Rheinisches Kantorei)Song Christe eleisonArtist Rheinische KantoreiAlbum BACH, J.L.: Missa brevis / Cantatas (Max)Licensed to YouTube byAdShare MG for a Third Party (on behalf of Naxos)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgpyQLZ6CQI&list=PL212BBD3FEE5C9E1D&index=2&t=0s King of KingsWords and Music by Jason Ingram, Brooke Ligertwood & Scott Ligertwood © 2019 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia & Fellow Ships Music/So Essential Tunes (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com) CCLI: 7127647https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of5IcFWiEpg  Katherine Jenkins Guide Me O Thou Great RedeemerText – William Williams (1762)English translation – Peter Williams (1771)Music – John Hughes (1907)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SmXHo0TzOA  Fill Thou My Life2012 Gregory De Blieck CCLI – 6467986www.newscottishhymns.com   Performed by Steph Macleod and Ellyn Oliver Words: Horatius Bonar (1808-89)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91_3VYRiZo  He Reigns (Live)Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group He Reigns (Live) · Newsboys Newsboys Live: Houston We Are Go ℗ 2008 Inpop Recordshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqH5Jv2125o  Holy Spirit, Hear UsHoly Spirit, Hear Us · Sarah Brown I Belong to Jesus ℗ 2005 Sarah Brownhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvBu1Bhgk5Y  The Battle Belongs to the LordJamie Owens Collins A Time For Courage ℗ 1985 Fairhill Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrRebxrevsY 

In our first three-part series, Sam talks with Venn's CEO, the Revd Dr Nathan McLellan, about the doctrine of Ascension, Pentecost, and the Church. Earlier this year, Nathan wrote a piece for Common Ground exploring the "forgotten doctrine" of the ascension and what it means to call Christ our victorious king and high priest. In this first episode, Sam and Nathan talk more about the ascension. Johann Ludwig Bach - Kyrie (Rheinisches Kantorei)Song Christe eleisonArtist Rheinische KantoreiAlbum BACH, J.L.: Missa brevis / Cantatas (Max)Licensed to YouTube byAdShare MG for a Third Party (on behalf of Naxos)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgpyQLZ6CQI&list=PL212BBD3FEE5C9E1D&index=2&t=0s THIS IS A DAY OF NEW BEGINNINGSWords © 1983, 1987 Hope Pub­lish­ing Com­pa­ny.Mu­sic © 1987 Hope Pub­lish­ing Com­pa­nyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccZJdZ3xL8Q Soweto Gospel Choir – Amazing Grace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoJz2SANTyo This I Believe (The Creed) Words and Music by Matt Crocker and Ben Fielding © 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing (APRA) CCLI: 7018338https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhimjzObLms  Up from the Grave He Arose · Daniel Thornton It Is Well - Vol 2 ℗ 2009 Daniel Thornton Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD7vK0hmG7Y'Leaf by Niggle' by J. R. R. Tolkien - Unabridged Theatrical AudiobookDavid Conlonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Nyceces7Q Hark! The Herald Angels Sing · Susan Boyle Home for Christmas ℗ 2013 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limitedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn1EYd5_Vf8

Welcome to Venn Presents, a series of conversations exploring the depth and richness of the Christian tradition, between your host Sam Bloore and members of the Venn team and wider Venn community. The topics will be wide-ranging: from exploring Christian faith and doctrine, to engagement with wider culture, including family, business, the arts, education, music, and sport. For more on Venn Foundation's work and resources, go to www.venn.org.nz.