Podcasts about Richard Holloway

What are the biggest questions that would stay with you across your life? is there a God? Why is there something, not nothing, and what can it possibly all mean? How can we live a good life? Richard Holloway joins the podcast once again from Edinburgh to share some of his reflections on these questions which have shaped his life. In this latest book, On Reflection, Richard recruits poets, artists and the wisdom of others who have formed his thinking and draws us into a conversation on how a good life is motivated by love and kindness, and creatively finds ways, with humour and grace, to live into the paradoxes that are inherent in being human. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThe full text of this podcast can be found in the transcript of this edition or at the following link:https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2024/08/ladies-and-gentlemen-roll-up-roll-up.htmlPlease feel free to post any comments you have about this episode there.The Cambridge Unitarian Church's Sunday Service of Mindful Meditation can be found at this link:https://www.cambridgeunitarian.org/morning-service/ Music, "New Heaven", written by Andrew J. Brown and played by Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Russ Morgan (drums) and Andrew J. Brown (double bass) Thanks for listening. Just to note that all the texts of these podcasts are available on my blog. You'll also find there a brief biography, info about my career as a musician, & some photography. Feel free to drop by & say hello. Email: caute.brown[at]gmail.com

Scott Reeder and Little Flower School students Caitlin Reeder and Bennett Groves stop in to ask for donations for the Kiwanis mini-pantry program, and Dr. Richard Holloway visits to discuss a variety of health topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Richard Holloway continues his visit and Dr. Sean McCaffrey hosts Wellness Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the World's greatest variety show – Season 15 in Eyes & teeth when I talk to Gary Lovini.Gary is a true showman and he had a full on career in the UK then moved to Florida, USA to start all over and he has made an astounding success out of it.Gary talks About his early years in Talent Competitions, Butlins, inventing a new style of performing with a violin. The local talent shows spread across the midlands and then around the UK and then TV biggest TV Talent show where it went crazy for Gary.Gary's career went from Cabaret clubs to every major TV show on at the time in the late 1980's from Des O Connor to Wogan, What's My Line to Summertime Special and the Childrens Royal variety.We also talk about our mutual friendship within the Grand Order of Water rats that we are proud members of.From the QE2 Cunard ship to HM Queen Elizabeth 2 in person and the moment Gary blanked Englebert Humperdinck. He made up for it of course.I once had dinner on LBC radio with Vanessa Mae who I guess was a mix of Classical Pop and made an impact in her style moving about like no other but that was in the 90's and Gary was there first in the 1980's. Welcome to the Show the incredible performer Gary Lovini

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.There are five important themes in the latter part of James 1 (vs.19-27), the first three of which we examined in the previous reflection:Restraint of hasty desirePractical obedience to God's WordReception of the Word with humilityConcern for defenseless members of the communityTurning from the ways of the world1:26-27Profanity, gossip, slander, lying, perjury, babbling—and talking about obeying God but not actually doing it."Worthless" – 1:26 parallels 2:26.Religion is “the celebration of God and the discovery of his will for our lives” (Richard Holloway).Concern for defenseless members of the community connected with turning from the ways of the world, as in Ezekiel 16:49.Pollution.What is the evidence most churches ignore 1:26-27?The fellowship isn't stratified – we tend to be one social or economic class. We may help the needy, but how close are we to them?General apathy re: the vulnerable.Ignorance of the strong OT mandate to care for orphans and widows (Exod 22:21; Deut 10:18; 14:28; 16:11, 14; 24:17-21; 26:12-13; 27:19; Ps 68:5; Isa 1:17; Jer 5:28; Ezek 22:7; Zech 7:10)—plus aliens!General lack of compassion towards refugees.Aloofness from dire issues (human trafficking, famine, civil wars, poverty—the list is endless). We tend to give lip service rather than getting involved in a costly, relational, and meaningful way.We spend plenty of money on worldly purchases (homes, cars, vacations, nice clothes…), but nearly 0% to help the needy.We may donate for disaster relief, or support solid Christian charities, but are we bringing the poor into the fellowship?Most churches give a minuscule percentage of their budget to assist the weak and vulnerable—but spend large amounts on salaries and buildings.Do we realize that the poor / working class / slaves were the majority in the early church? The NT church collected money as necessary for the needy—this was by far the primary item in their "budget" (if they had one).I don't mean to paint every congregation with the same brush. Certainly there are numerous exemplary exceptions. But looking at Christendom worldwide, I think this is a fair criticism. (Do you?)Summary (Jas 1:19-25 and 1:26-27)Trust in God > the power of human will (anger)Let's look into the Word and be honest about what we seeLet's humbly receive the implanted word, which can save usGet rid of all moral filthCareless speech is not a matter of indifference to our GodNor is caring for the needy optionalMere talk about the needy makes our religion worthless.Let's be champions for the powerless, for the vulnerableThis will rewrite rejecting the world and its anti-God valuesFreedom comes with obedienceNext time: James 1-5 read in the RPM version 

Es lohnt sich :). Erfahre, wie du wahrhaftig vergeben kannst, wo der Unterschied zwischen verzeihen und vergeben liegt und wie Paul Young, Johannes Paul II und Martin Luther King über Vergebung denken. In dieser Folge lese ich dir einen Text von Lina Knoop aus dem Magazin happi.soul vor, in dem auf so aufschlüsselnde und verständnisvolle Art und Weise von dem Akt der Vergebung und seiner unfassbaren Auswirkung auf das eigene Leben geschrieben wird. Eine Folge, ergänzend zur 6. Rauhnacht (Juni), in der es um Vergebung geht. Hier einige Zitate aus dem Text, die ich so inspirierend finde. Mögen sie auch einen Schlüssel zu deinem Herzen darstellen :). „Vergebung ist in erster Linie heilend für den, der vergibt. Denn du befreiest dich von etwas, das deine Freude zerstört und dich daran hindert, wirklich bedingungslos zu lieben.“ - Paul Young Wir müssen immer vergeben, daran erinnernd, dass wir selbst Vergebung brauchen. Wir brauchen Vergebung viel öfter, als wir vergeben müssen.“ - Johannes Paul II Wer unfähig ist zu vergeben, der ist auch unfähig zu lieben.“ - Martin Luther King Zum Weiterlesen: „Verzeihen. Vom Umgang mit Schuld“ von Svenja Flaßpöhler, erscheinen bei Pantheon „On Forgiveness“ von Richard Holloway, erschienen bei The Canons Vorgelesen aus dem Magazin: happi.soul (Liebe für Körper, Geist und Seele), Nr.1/2022, Autorin des Textes: Lina Koop, S.136-140. Weitere Fragen zur eigenen Introspektion und deine Suche nach Vergebungschacen, findest du auch in meiner vorangegangen Podcastfolge in den Shownotes. Fühl dich geliebt. . . . Weil du Liebe bist. Deine Lara Schreibe mir liebend gern, wie dir die Folge gefallen hat und ob du dir in der Zukunft eine besondere Folge von mir wünschst :). Mail: weilduliebebist-podcast@guru-granola.de Instagram: @gurugranola oder @laramadeby Hier erfährst du mehr über mein Unternehmen GURU Granola, ein ayurvedisches Gewürz-Topping gegen Heißhunger und für ein Gefühl ganzheitlicher, genussvoller Sättigung, das ich 2020 gegründet habe: https://guru-granola.com/pages/herzprojekt Hier gelangst du zu meinem Instagram-Kanälen: GURU Granola: https://www.instagram.com/gurugranola/?hl=de Lara Schäffer: https://www.instagram.com/laramadeby/?hl=de

In this third episode in a new series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to the 88 year-old writer, broadcaster and former Bishop of Edinburgh, Richard Holloway about breaking the rules, how Christianity got sex badly wrong and the importance of saying 'yes' to the life you had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Holloway talks about his family and his faith. Philip Noble suggests that we should appreciate what is around us a bit more. Larry Gentis shows how upset Moses was by the disloyalty of his brother and sister. MUSIC 1. Cliff Richard - The Faithful One 2. Chris Bowater - Here I am 3. All Soils Singers - I'll go in the strength of the Lord

Richard Holloway outlines his reasons for resigning as Bishop of Edinburgh. Philip Noble recommends practising making Eye Contact. Ian Myerscough learns lessons from a drug addict. Matthew Rodger thinks about Captain Cook. MUSIC 1. Edinburgh University Singers - Christ Triumphant ever reigning. 2. Kathryn Scott - I belong.

Richard Holloway explains how he became a minister despite his humble background. Philip Noble picks out some defining characteristics of Jesus' ministry. Ian Myerscough describes how he was influenced by his grandparents' faith. Matthew Rodger emphasises the importance of proclaiming the faith.

Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh, talks to Michael Berkeley about faith, doubt, compassion and the powerful emotions stirred up by his favourite music. In 1948, at the age of just 14, Richard Holloway left his home in a small town near Glasgow to train for the priesthood at an Anglican monastery in Nottinghamshire. Nearly four decades later, after working in some of Scotland's most deprived inner-city parishes, he was appointed Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Church of Scotland. But in 2000 he resigned, unable any longer to reconcile his religious doubts, and his views, especially on gay rights, with church orthodoxy. As he's navigated his unusual spiritual journey he's remained an honest, compassionate voice, cutting through dogma and unafraid to engage with uncertainty and celebrate our humanity. Richard Holloway has presented many radio series and has written 33 books, the latest being Stories We Tell Ourselves: Making Meaning in a Meaningless Universe, an exploration of how we can try to make sense of our fleeting lives in a post-religious world. For Richard Holloway, listening to music is a deeply emotional experience; he chooses pieces by Rachmaninov, Elgar and Brahms, and a psalm and a hymn that bring back powerful memories of life in the seminary as a teenager. And Robert Burns' Ca' the Yowes reminds him of the joy of singing with his family around the kitchen table. Producer: Jane Greenwood A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 3

Edi talks to the former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church about family life and his early resolve to be an Anglican priest.

This week we speak to Richard Holloway about catastrophe events in 2021 and what general insurers should be thinking about for year-end. We explore questions including: • What have been the big cat events of the season and how has this differed from previous years? • How is climate change impacting catastrophes and how do we model them? • What should firms be considering ahead of the year end?

„Ce este Biblia? Cum a apărut? Cum a fost citită de evrei și de creștini? Cartea lui John Barton ne oferă răspunsurile, condensând munți de informație într-o lucrare foarte accesibilă chiar și pentru cei care nu știu nimic despre toate acestea.“ — BART D. EHRMAN „Extraordinar de bine scris, ca un frumos jurnal de călătorie, volumul acesta aruncă lumină asupra unei cărți socotite de mulți un capitol încheiat. Cu intuiție, sensibilitate și profunzime, Barton desferecă acest leviatan adormit al culturii, creând o capodoperă. Dacă ar fi eliberată din veșmântul ei strâmt și lăsată să fie ea însăși, Biblia și-ar putea face iar auzit glasul răsunător într-o epocă a scepticismului. Cartea lui Barton m-a convins că acest lucru este cu putință.“ — PETER STANFORD, The Sunday Times „John Barton a scris o lucrare înțeleaptă și foarte rațională despre o carte care a insuflat atât înțelepciune, cât și nebunie. Este o piatră de hotar în domeniu și va face mult bine.“ — DIARMAID MACCULLOCH „Credința că Biblia este «cuvântul lui Dumnezeu păstrat neatins» predomină în multe Biserici creștine, însă Barton – printr-o operă senină și savantă – îndrăznește să pună sub semnul întrebării această pretenție.“ — RICHARD HOLLOWAY, The Spectator „Barton este o călăuză foarte sigură pe sine. O carte serioasă pentru cititori serioși. Aici vor găsi tot ce își doresc și chiar mai mult, totul înfățișat cu luciditate și bine explicat.“ — Literary Review „Mai mult decât importantă. Această carte foarte bine scrisă și întemeiată trebuie citită de predicatori, de profesori și de toți cei care îi rezervă Bibliei un loc însemnat în religia lor.“ — ANTHONY PHILLIPS, Church Times „John Barton… este înzestrat cu darul explicației limpezi și al analizei contextului cultural, iar cartea se citește pe nerăsuflate…“ — The Times

Richard Holloway joins the podcast from Edinburgh to explore how the stories we tell ourselves create the rules we live by and the meaning we make of our existence. Richard tells some of his story as he looks at the narratives of the Judeo-Christian tradition and the way down the ages myth has morphed into certainties that have been destructive rather than liberating. How do we engage a rich and varied tradition without succumbing to the temptation to systemise our narratives into dogma that ignores the reality of suffering? How can we live with the paradox of a God we experience in the absence as much as presence? What stories reduce our humanity and which ones capture our imagination and enable us to live into our best selves?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a somewhat Christmas themed episode Robin is joined by the philosopher Julian Baggini and the former Dean of Guilford to talk about Julian's new book, The Godless Gospel. They chat about the main question of Julian's book, if we take the 'magical' elements out of The Bible, was Jesus a good moral teacher? They also talk about the philosophy of Jesus, the role of, and failures of, religion today, the writing of Richard Holloway and why the resurrection isn't very good narratively. To hear an extended edition of this episode subscribe to Patreon on patreon.com/bookshambles

After a couple of years, Richard Holloway, award winning author and former Bishop of Edinburgh, returns to Book Shambles, albeit remotely. He chats to Robin and Josie about his new book, The Stories We Tell Ourselves which looks at the power, both good and bad, of stories. They look at today's political landscape, grappling with our past and Josie is shocked to learn Richard's never read a Kurt Vonnegut novel. Get an extended version of this, and every, episode of Book Shambles by becoming a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/bookshambles

The Roman statesman Boethius wrote The Consolation of Philosophy around the year 524 when he was incarcerated. It advises that fame and wealth are transitory and explores the nature of happiness and belief. Former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway has been wrestling with the way we understand belief. He joins Professor Seth Lerer and New Generation Thinker Kylie Murray in a discussion chaired by Matthew Sweet. Richard Holloway's new book is called Stories We Tell Ourselves: Making Meaning in a Meaningless Universe. Dr Kylie Murray, Fellow in English and Scottish Literature at Cambridge who has identified a Boethius manuscript as Scotland's oldest non-biblical book. Her own book The Making of the Scottish Dream-Vision is out shortly. Seth Lerer is Distinguished Professor and as Dean of Arts and Humanities at UC, Sand Diego and his books include Shakespeare's Lyric Stage, Inventing English A Portable History of the Language, Childrens' Literature A Reader's History from Aesop to Harry Potter and Boethius and Dialogue. You can find more conversations about religious belief from guests including Mona Siddiqui, Karen Armstrong, Richard Dawkins, Rabbi Sachs in this playlist https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03mwxlp And a Free Thinking playlist on Philosophy includes discussions about St Augustine, Nietzsche, Camus, Isiah Berlin, Bryan Magee, Mary Midgely and Iris Murdoch https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000r9b Producer: Robyn Read

Richard Holloway was Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. He is the award-winning author of On Forgiveness, Looking in the Distance, Godless Morality, Doubts and Loves, Between the Monster and the Saint and Leaving Alexandria. In this episode of Medicine Unboxed VOICES, Richard speaks with Sam Guglani about ageing, his draw to and ambivalence around religion, the shared human capacity for cruelty, the vital duty towards kindness, and the possibility of hope. Executive producers: Sam Guglani, Peter Thomas Music: Butterfly Song by Jocelyn Pook, vocal by Melanie Pappenheim, from 'Untold Things', Real World Records, 2001. Permission courtesy of the composer. https://realworldrecords.com/releases/untold-things/

It’s clear that antisemitism remains a problem for British society. But recent headlines have brought more confusion than clarity in debates about the definition of what is understood by the word ‘antisemitic’. Westminster peer and West London Synagogue’s Senior Rabbi Julia Neuberger makes a vital intervention with her book Antisemitism, a succinct study of where it comes from and what it is now. She shares her expertise in a lively conversation with Richard Holloway at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019.

Gail, Hazel and host Philippa are transported to Orkney as they explore the life and works of the poet and novelist George Mackay Brown OBE. Together with his biographer Maggie Fergusson and Colin Waters of the Scottish Poetry Library, they bring to light a writer who was at once a solitary soul and a raconteur, a lover and a drinker, a member of the Edinburgh literati yet fame-shy. From the oft-recited ‘Hamnavoe’ to the Booker-nominated ‘Beside the Ocean of Time’ Mackay Brown’s work sings of his island roots, interweaving life and social history with myth and legend. In this month’s travels through the magazine’s archives, Christopher Robbins and Rory Murphy tackle the high falutin literary rap of ‘Finnegans Wake’, and there are the usual wide-ranging recommendations for reading off the beaten track too. Please find links to books, articles, and further reading listed below. The digits in brackets following each listing refer to the minute and second they are mentioned. (Episode duration: 39 minutes; 59 seconds) Books Mentioned We may be able to get hold of second-hand copies of the out-of-print titles listed below. Please get in touch (mailto:anna@foxedquarterly.com) with Anna in the Slightly Foxed office for more information. Rosemary Sutcliff’s Roman novels (https://foxedquarterly.com/products/rosemary-sutcliff-classic-childrens-books/) : The Eagle of the Ninth and The Silver Branch (1:30) Slightly Foxed Issue 63 (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/slightly-foxed-issue-63-published-1-september-2019/) (2:17) The Scots Kitchen (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/fm-mcneill-scots-kitchen/) , F. M. McNeill (2:39) The Balkan Trilogy (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/olivia-manning-balkan-trilogy/) , Olivia Manning (2:56) Gaudy Night (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/gaudy-night/) , Dorothy L. Sayers (3:01) Boy (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/roald-dahl-boy/) and Going Solo (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/roald-dahl-going-solo-no-49/) , Roald Dahl (3:13) Attrib (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/eley-williams-attrib-and-other-stories/) , Eley Williams (5:15) Cousin Rosamund, the third title in Rebecca West’s Saga of the Century trilogy, is out of print (5:53) The Outrun (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/amy-liptrot-the-outrun-slightly-foxed/) , Amy Liptrot (6:04) George Mackay Brown: The Life, Maggie Fergusson is out of print (7:21) Greenvoe (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/george-mackey-brown-greenvoe/) , George Mackay Brown (19:20) Following a Lark: Poems, George Mackay Brown is out of print (21:05) Beside the Ocean of Time (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/geroge-mackay-brown-beside-the-ocean-of-time/) , George Mackay Brown (21:15) Finnegans Wake (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/james-joyce-finnegans-wake/) , James Joyce (24:54) Jeremy, Hugh Walpole is out of print (33:31) Slow Horses (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/mick-herron-slow-horses/) and Joe Country (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/mick-herron-joe-country/) , Mick Herron (34:57) Leaving Alexandria (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/richard-holloway-leaving-alexandria/) , Richard Holloway (36:21) Noctuary (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/niall-campbell-noctuary/) , Niall Campbell (37:28) Nobody Hates Trump More Than Trump (https://shopcatalog.com/nobody-hates-trump-more-than-trump/) , David Shields (37:51) Related Slightly Foxed Articles  Porridge and the Shorter Catechism (https://foxedquarterly.com/f-m-mcneill-the-scots-kitchen-literary-review/) , Morag MacInnes on F. M. McNeill, The Scots Kitchen, Issue 63 (2:36) Hauntings (https://foxedquarterly.com/dorothy-l-sayers-gaudy-night-literary-review/) , Michèle Roberts on Dorothy L. Sayers, Gaudy Night, Issue 63 (3:01) Sound Nonsense (https://foxedquarterly.com/james-joyce-finnegans-wake-literary-review/) , Christopher Robbins on James Joyce, Finnegans Wake, Issue 22 (25:03) Other Links The Scottish Poetry Library (https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/) , Edinburgh (7:23) ‘Hamnavoe’ by George Mackay Brown is available to read in full on The Poetry Archive (https://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/hamnavoe) (12:58) Opening music: Preludio from Violin Partita No.3 in E Major by Bach Farewell to Stromness by Peter Maxwell Davies The Slightly Foxed Podcast is hosted by Philippa Lamb and produced by Podcastable (https://www.podcastable.co.uk/)

A Little History of Religion ศาสนา: ประวัติศาสตร์ศรัทธาแห่งมวลมนุษย์ โดย Richard Holloway แปลโดย สุนันทา วรรณสินธ์ เบล   ติดตามเราได้ที่ Facebook: http://facebook.com/bangkoknoibookreview https://bknbookreview.podbean.com Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/th/podcast/bangkoknoi-book-review/id1097434420?mt=2 ฟังบน Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7cUJ3aZFS5PhSiYd4mwU9s

Richard Holloway, FRSE is a Scottish writer, broadcaster and cleric. He was Bishop of Edinburgh from 1986 to 2000 and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1992 to 2000.

Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Debie Thomas. Essay by Debie Thomas: *The King of Truth* for Sunday, 25 November 2018; book review by Dan Clendenin: *Waiting for the Last Bus; Reflections on Life and Death* by Richard Holloway (2018); film review by Dan Clendenin: *Andes: Kingdoms of the Sky* (2018); poem selected by Dan Clendenin: *The Answer* by R.S. Thomas.

Pictured: Stan Lee Matthew Bannister on The naturalist and expert on animal evolution Aubrey Manning who presented the acclaimed BBC TV series Earth Story. The Jewish Communist campaigner Max Levitas who fought Oswald Moseley's fascist blackshirts. The singer Babs Beverley - one third of the close harmony singing group the Beverley Sisters. Janet Paisley the poet and novelist known for her work in the Scots language. Stan Lee - revered creator of comic book icons like Spiderman, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. Interviewed guest: Derwent May Interviewed guest: Julian Hector Interviewed guest: Stephanie Hilbourne Interviewed guest: Matthew Sweet Interviewed guest: Linda Jackson Interviewed guest: Michael Goldfarb Producer: Neil George Archive clips from: Sunday Morning with Richard Holloway, Radio Scotland 14/02/2010; The Poetry of Life, Radio Scotland 27/01/2008; The Language of Kings, BBC Scotland/Hopscotch Films 28/02/2006; PM, Radio 4 04/10/2006; Woman's Hour, Radio 4 14/08/1985; Richard Bacon, 5 Live 20/08/2009; 5 Live interview 12/11/2018; Third Ear, Radio 4 17/12/1991; Today, Radio 4 18/11/2015; Rules of Life: Life Before Birth, Radio 4 24/01/2006; Earth Story: The Time Travellers, BBC Worldwide / Learning Channel 01/11/1998; Images by Janet Paisley. 31/12/2018; Jeremy Vine, Radio 2 09/11/2011; Max Levitas Battle of Cable Street, Fourman Films 07/09/2013.

MEMENTO MORI ‘Remember you will die’, said the slave to the Roman general. Richard Holloway’s new book, Waiting for the Last Bus, is a reflection on the final curtain we must all face. Thoughtful, engaging and often quietly moving, it’s a manual for dying elegantly and a plea to make the best of the days we have left. Join the good Reverend for a lighthearted look at death, and the lives we live before it. Chaired by Jane Fowler.

‘Remember you will die’, said the slave to the Roman general. Richard Holloway’s new book, Waiting for the Last Bus, is a reflection on the final curtain we must all face. Thoughtful, engaging and often quietly moving, it’s a manual for dying elegantly and a plea to make the best of the days we have left. Join the good Reverend for a lighthearted look at death, and the lives we live before it in this event chaired by Jane Fowler and recorded live at the 2018 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Stay With Me was one of the most acclaimed novels of the part twelve months and this week its author, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, joins Robin and Josie to chat about her debut novel. They also chat about some of Ayọ̀bámi’s favourite books, Richard Holloway, Michael Rosen and much more. Book Shambles would not, and could not continue, to exist without your support on Patreon. Pledge at patreon.com/bookshambles

Former Bishop Richard Holloway, author of My Father's Wake Kevin Toolis and palliative care consultant Kathryn Mannix join Philip Dodd to consider mortality. “In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes” Benjamin Franklin once wrote, but as we face the final curtain what can death teach us about ourselves and the ones we love?Richard Holloway is a writer, broadcaster and cleric, formerly Bishop of Edinburgh. His books include A Little History of Religion and Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt. Kathryn Mannix is a pioneer of palliative medicine, who has worked in hospices, hospitals and patients' homes, helping enhance people's quality of life as they near death. Kathryn started the UK's first CBT clinic exclusively for palliative care patients. Her new book With the End in Mind: Dying, Death and Wisdom in an Age of Denial explores the process of dying.Kevin Toolis is a BAFTA winning filmmaker who has encountered death often in his work as a foreign correspondent in places of famine, war and plague all around the world. In his memoir My Father's Wake: How the Irish Teach us to Live, Love and Die Kevin asks ‘Why have we lost our way with death?' He offers both an intimate account of his father's death and a history of the Irish way of dying. Producer: Debbie Kilbride

Author of over a dozen books and the former Bishop of Edinburgh, Richard Holloway joins Robin and Josie to talk about his latest book, Waiting for the Last Bus: Reflections on Life and Death. They chat about dealing with death, faith, great last words, inspiring poetry, Graham Greene, Viktor Frankel and much more. Become a Patreon supporter at patreon.com/bookshambles to help keep the show going and you'll get all sorts of amazing rewards including extended versions of episodes!

Amol Rajan discusses faith and doubt. Religion is a recurrent theme in Naomi Alderman's novels. Her first book, Disobedience, explored a Jewish girl's split with orthodox religion, while in Liar's Gospel she told multiple stories of Jesus through the eyes of those around him. Obedience was a virtue for the nuns of sixteenth-century Italy, but the music they wrote and sang was far less virtuous. Music professor and performer Laurie Stras has unearthed sensual and experimental works by nuns including the daughter of Lucrezia Borgia. And while many flocked to the nunneries to hear these women perform, others accused them of irreligious vanity. Historian and Anglican priest Malcolm Guite tells the life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and finds religious imagery permeating Coleridge's most famous work, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. And the writer and former Bishop of Edinburgh, Richard Holloway, asks how spiritual belief can help us face our mortality, in his new book Waiting for the Last Bus. Producer: Katy Hickman.

With Richard Holloway, writer, broadcaster, and formerly Bishop of Edinburgh, discussing questions of life, death, and faith. Presented by Sam Leith.

Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Dan Clendenin. Essay by Dan Clendenin: *Living a Dream* for Sunday, 22 January 2017; book review by Dan Clendenin: *A Little History of Religion* by Richard Holloway (2016); film review by Dan Clendenin: *13th* (2016); poem selected by Dan Clendenin: *Epiphany* by Reginal Heber.

Two years ago, authors at the Book Festival took part in a major study into the multiple inner voices that make up human consciousness. Now the leader of that project, psychologist Charles Fernyhough, has completed a major book on the subject, which he discusses with Richard Holloway in this event recorded live at the 2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Voices Within weaves human anecdotes with research to demonstrate how inner voices have a far more important role in consciousness than science has previously acknowledged.

The acclaimed author of Under the Skin and The Book of Strange New Things reads from a collection of deeply moving poems entitled Undying in this event recorded live at the 2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival. In tender, bittersweet verse, Michel Faber grieves for his wife Eva who died in 2014 after a six year battle with cancer. His fearless poems present brutally honest meditations on Eva’s death – and how it feels to say a long, heartbroken, impotent goodbye. Chaired by Richard Holloway

In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, Richard Holloway and Andrew Copson talk about the trials and tribulations of religion and belief, and what it means to be a humanist in the 21st century. Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, is an internationally popular writer and broadcaster. His more than 20 books include the best-selling Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt. He lives in Edinburgh. His latest book is A Little History of Religion. Andrew Copson is Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association and President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, the global umbrella body for atheist, humanist, skeptic and secularist organisations.

In this episode of Cup Of TV, host James Cooper('My Dad Wrote A Porno') chats to television legend, Richard Holloway. Richard is the man behind loads of big entertainment hits including 'Britain's Got Talent'. He talks about making one of the world's biggest shows, throwing eggs at Simon Cowell and even nudists comes up... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creativity and Belief Throughout history, divine intervention has influenced great artists, thinkers and leaders, and the voice of God is a distinct and separate presence in the minds of many people today. Author and former Bishop of Edinburgh, Richard Holloway, leads a discussion with writer Sara Maitland and psychiatrist and theologian Chris Cook to explore how religious beliefs and creative inspiration define our consciousness. Part of our Conversations with Ourselves series of events.

As part of a series of events selected by Richard Sennett exploring key ideas that have shaped humanity, this session discusses the idea and impact of religious belief. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and New York University professor of anthropology Angela Zito are joined by German writer and film-maker Alexander Kluge, chaired by former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway.

In his effervescent memoir Maggie and Me, journalist, writer and gifted storyteller Damian Barr explains how his family, living in the shadow of Ravenscraig, learned to thrive in Scotland during Margaret Thatcher’s 1980s. In this event, recorded live at the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival, Barr talks honestly to Richard Holloway about his exuberant and moving life story, touching on a turbulent family life, coming out in small–town Lanarkshire, religion and the influence of Margaret Thatcher on his childhood perceptions.

In his effervescent memoir Maggie and Me, journalist, writer and gifted storyteller Damian Barr explains how his family, living in the shadow of Ravenscraig, learned to thrive in Scotland during Margaret Thatcher’s 1980s. In this event, recorded live at the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival, Barr talks honestly to Richard Holloway about his exuberant and moving life story, touching on a turbulent family life, coming out in small–town Lanarkshire, religion and the influence of Margaret Thatcher on his childhood perceptions.  

Richard Holloway is a former Bishop of Edinburgh and acclaimed writer-commentator of books such as 'Goodness Morality.' Dubbed the 'barmy bishop' by UK tabloids and denounced by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Holloway was never a typical churchman, troubled by questions posed by life in the church. Holloway joins Ideas at the House to discuss his life and times both inside and outside the priesthood, as documented in his recent best-selling memoir, 'Leaving Alexandria.' Listen to Holloway share an intimate knowledge of the Church's workings, philosophies, and a fresh perspective on the topic of faith and doubt.

Hardtalk speaks to the former Bishop of Edinburgh, Richard Holloway. He entered a seminary at the age of 14, intent on becoming a monk and rose to be the leader of the Anglican Church in Scotland. But he gradually lost faith in many of the certainties of Christianity, including the existence of God. He finally resigned from the church, accusing it of cruelly persecuting gay people. So did his own loss of faith betray those he once preached to?Picture: Richard Holloway pictured in 1999

Beyond Belief debates the place of religion and faith in today's complex world. Ernie Rea is joined by a panel to discuss how religious beliefs and traditions affect our values and perspectives. We live in an age of doubt. We have been taught to question everything. But it is the religious traditions which major in certainty which are on the increase. Fundamentalism is gaining pace, even in an age of science. In the first of a new series, Ernie Rea discusses the role of doubt within religion with Richard Holloway, the former Bishop of Edinburgh and author of "Leaving Alexandria - a memoir of faith and doubt", Shaykh Shams Ad-duha, Principal of Ebrahim College, London, which trains British Imams, and the theologian and astro-physicist, the Rev Professor David Wilkinson, Principal of St John's College, Durham.

Beyond Belief debates the place of religion and faith in today's complex world. Ernie Rea is joined by a panel to discuss how religious beliefs and traditions affect our values and perspectives. We live in an age of doubt. We have been taught to question everything. But it is the religious traditions which major in certainty which are on the increase. Fundamentalism is gaining pace, even in an age of science. In the first of a new series, Ernie Rea discusses the role of doubt within religion with Richard Holloway, the former Bishop of Edinburgh and author of "Leaving Alexandria - a memoir of faith and doubt", Shaykh Shams Ad-duha, Principal of Ebrahim College, London, which trains British Imams, and the theologian and astro-physicist, the Rev Professor David Wilkinson, Principal of St John's College, Durham.

Summer has started, and there's lots to look forward to! Host Ryan Van Winkle takes a few moments to sit down with Irish author Kevin Barry, whose most recent collection of short stories, Dark Lies the Island, was published last year on the heels of his critically lauded novel, The City of Bohane. Barry is as much a poet in speech as he is on the page as he discusses where he finds his inspiration, how he got into writing short stories, how they've improved his writing and what we can expect from the dizzying, brutal world of Bohane. Then it's off to Charlotte Square to hear what this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival has in store. Find out what has Janet Smith, director of the children's programme, and Nick Barley, the festival director are most anticipating this year. Finally, hear from Richard Holloway, who reads his Treasures story--a touching saga of a painting that represents everything that's important to him. Have a minute, check out more stories from celebs and the public here.Downloads of Icelandic pop bands as inspiration, the joys of graphic novels, a glimpse into the future and the beauty of birds--it's all here, and more!

Rhidian Brook and Richard Holloway discuss faith, uncertainty, dogma, science and theology with Sam Guglani at Medicine Unboxed 2012.

Questions from the Medicine Unboxed 2012 audience for Rhidian Brook and Richard Holloway on religious conviction and patient care, the nature of truth and hope, and the role of 'consoling fiction' in managing conversations about death.

The History of an Epic Struggle: last week marked the end of Richard Holloway's 20-part Honest Doubt series, which explored 3,000 years of faith jostling with doubt. It had a profound effect on many Radio 4 listeners. A one-sided attack on Christianity, or an insightful exploration of an often controversial subject? Roger talks to Richard Holloway, and the editor behind the commission, Radio 4's Jane Ellison. From the spiritual to the virtual, big changes to all 55 of the BBC Radio websites are scheduled for the Autumn, but web users are getting a sneak peak by using a Beta version of the sites - a test version which runs alongside the old sites. Roger uploads a friendly, virtual companion to help him navigate the new websites and discovers what changes will be made in conversation with Mark Friend, controller of BBC Audio and Music Interactive. And, we follow up on Drop Out Watch. Keen-eared listeners have been in touch with more examples of content cut short by technical glitches. And Roger receives a listener comment about....himself. No one, not even Mr Bolton, can escape the forensic attention of Feedback. Producer: Kate Taylor A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Richard Holloway: The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond; Robert Burns - Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes

Anita Anand with "The Idler" editor Tom Hodgkinson, gay dads Barrie and Tony Drewitt-Barlow talk about their decision to have a sixth child by a surrogate mother, Emma Gray on her life as a shepherdess, poetry from Matt Harvey, Caroline Cornish tells the story of her daughter's red dress, Jacquie Meredith explains how she was adopted by a stray cat, and former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway's Inheritance TracksProducer: JP Devlin.

One of the best-loved speakers at The Literary Salon, Richard Holloway makes his return to talk about his new memoir, Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt. Having stood down as the Bishop of Edinburgh in 2000, he is known for his outspoken views on religion and for his support for many progressive causes including gay marriage. Here he talks movingly to Damian about his own life and the lessons he's learned. Not a dry eye is left in the house. Highly recommended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Start the Week Andrew Marr discusses faith and doubt. Richard Holloway started training for the priesthood from the age of 14, but as the former Bishop looks back on his life he reveals a restless spirit, always questioning his beliefs. Karen Armstrong has had similar crises of faith, and asks in a forthcoming talk, 'What is Religion?' For the 17th century Mexican nun, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, faith was wrapped up in her love of writing and poetry - her life is brought to the stage by the playwright Helen Edmundson. And Jonathan Safran Foer celebrates the Jewish text Haggadah which tells the story of the Exodus to the Promised Land.Producer: Katy Hickman.

Richard Holloway is a Scottish writer/broadcaster and former Bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church who was educated at Kelham Theological College and the Union Theological Seminary, New York City. Between 1959 and 1986 he was curate, vicar and rector at parishes in England, Scotland and the United States. He then became Bishop of Edinburgh, a position he resigned from in 2000. Now an outspoken commentator on religious belief in the modern world, he is author of more than 20 books, well-known for his support of liberal causes, including human rights for gays and lesbians in and outside of the church. Holloway lives in Edinburgh with his American-born wife Jean. They have three adult children. We talk here about Between the Monster and the Saint, as he puts it: ‘a gradual plea for self awareness and forgiveness, and through this, tolerance and compassion toward others.  

Janice Galloway, one of the UK's finest writers, talks eloquently to Richard Holloway in this 2008 event about her outstanding memoir This is Not About Me, which vividly evokes Ayrshire in the 1960s.

Much to our delight, Alistair MacLeod agreed to travel across the Atlantic from his home in Ontario to be with us at the 2009 Book Festival. One of the foremost novelists and short story writers, he is a master craftsman, an exquisite stylist whose work is epitomised by his award-winning novel No Great Mischief. In this event he discusses his life, work and the importance of his Scottish heritage with Richard Holloway.

Julian Barnes, one of Britain's most singular and talented novelists, talks to Richard Holloway about his new 2008 book Nothing to Be Frightened Of – it is a deeply personal, moving and exhilarating autobiography-of-sorts: a mediation on death, art, God, his own family and more.