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Reflections from Torch Trust

Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. We produce a weekly radio programme called Reflections which airs on RNIB Connect Radio. The show focuses on faith and disability in today's world and here you can find a podcast version of the show. Uploaded weekly, after our Sunday broadcasts, this version has had music tracks removed.

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reflections 13.04.2025, Palm Sunday

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In the Palm Sunday edition of Reflections, Torch’s Church Partnership coordinator Vicki Bryson, who’s also an ordained vicar, gives a talk on how shouts of “Hosanna” on Palm Sunday turned into shouts of “Crucify him” a few days later, and what Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday mean for us today. We also hear a fictional […]…

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Reflections 06.04.2025 Emily Owen

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In this episode of Reflections, we hear the fascinating story of Emily Owen, a Christian author who has had to learn to navigate the world with deafness after NF2A caused her hearing loss. She shares how becoming deaf has impacted how she worships God, and how her journey gave voice to her writing and the […]…

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Reflections Podcast 30th March 2025 – Mothering Sunday 19:27

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This week we hear a special sermon from Rev Canon (Emeritus) Steph van der Toorn that explores the peaks and troughs of motherhood, and considers the struggles that so many can battle with too. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.…

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Reflections 23.03.2025 Fitness and Community

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In this episode, we meet weight lifter Ines Higgins as well as park runner and volunteer Alison Evans who are both blind. They both share how they’ve found great communities through their fitness journeys and give some tips on how to get moving. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260info@torchtrust.org or […]…

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Reflections 16.03.2025 Healing And Miracles

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In this episode of Reflections, we take a closer look at healing, which is a controversial topic in the disabled community. We hear from blind priest Melissa Carter who gives us her take on the subject, and delve deeper into the story of the bleeding woman. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, […]…

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Hopes Project

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In this week’s episode of Reflections, Linn talks to Torch CEO Sarah Dawkins about a new and exciting project where Torch will give cuddly toy lambs with a Jesus story book audioplayer embedded to blind and partially sighted children. We also hear the story book version of The Prodigal Son, read by David Suchet. To […]…

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Preparing for Lent

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In this episode of Reflections, Linn talks to Torch’s Becky Davies about what to expect for this year’s online Lent group. We also hear an extract from At home in Lent by Gordon Giles, the book the group will be discussing. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@torchtrust.org or […]…

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All things Torch

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In this episode, we hear from Vicki Bryson, Torch’s new Church Partnerships coordinator, who talks about what she thinks may be some barriers to including blind and partially sighted people in Church. We also hear from Marie McCarroll who attended Torchs Northern Ireland convention. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 […]…

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from Finance to Disability Champion Part 2.

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This week we hear the second part of Hardeep Rai’s story. And how he rebuilt his professional life after leaving finance and setting upkaleidoscope.group to help disabled people find meaningful work or start a business. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.…

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From Finance to disability Champion Part 1.

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In 2006 Hardeep Rai was living a good life. He was at the pinnacle of his career in finance and he was about to become a dad. What he didn’t know, was that the birth of his son Eshan, who was severely disabled, would turn his life in an unexpected direction, including becoming a Christian […]

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Reflections 02.02.2025 Sound Without Sight Part 2.

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In this episode, we hear the second part of Linn’s interview with blind sound engineer and musician Peter Bosher, who reflects on how faith inspires his music and talks about the Elizabeth Eagle-bott Memorial Fund, an exciting opportunity for blind and partially sighted musicians. We also get another teaser from Blind faith, Torch’s newest podcast […]…

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Reflections 26.01.2025 Sound Without Sight Part 25:15

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In this episode, Linn Davies interviews blind musician and sound engineer Peter Bosher, who shares how he got into working with sound. He also talks about sound without Sight, an initiative for blind musicians and sound makers. Visit soundwithoutsight.org to find out more. There’s also a teaser from Torch’s newest podcast Blind faith, which features […]…

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Reflections From Torch Trust 19.01.2025 Choose To Laugh

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For many, January can feel like a long, cold month. So in this episode, we speak to laughter workshop leader Ian Macdonald about how we can incorporate more laughter in our lives. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email info@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org.…

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Reflections Podcast 12.01 Torch Together Holidays 2025

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Bookings for the Torch Together Holiday programme 2025 opens on 13 January. In this episode, Torch Together Coordinator Becky Davies talks about this years offerings and we chat to Colin and Lesley Palgrave about what you can expect as a guest on a Torch holiday. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call […]…

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Reflections Podcast The 5th of January 2025 All About Braille

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