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Horror: Harmful or Helpful | UCB 1 Life Issues

October 26, 2026 · 41 min

What are you looking for when you watch a film? Is it Entertainment, emotional engagement or escapism? Do you enjoy being scared? With the horror genre increasing in popularity we’re exploring why we engage with horror - and whether it can…
Why can't we end homelessness? | UCB 1 Life Issues

October 12, 2026 · 48 min

Sixty years ago Ken Loach directed the landmark BBC drama - 'Cathy Come Home'. It highlighted the realities of homelessness in Britain. The broadcast had a huge impact on public opinion and gave significant momentum to the newly launched…
The Bible: For all, but inaccessible to many still | UCB 1 Life Issues

September 28, 2026 · 40 min

What do you turn to the Bible for? To anchor you in the storms of life. To find wisdom in a moral crisis. To experience God’s love and faithfulness. Imagine getting a copy of one of the world’s best-selling books and not being able to read…
Soul Survivor festivals: what if you were a kid in the crowd? | UCB 1 Life Issues

September 21, 2026 · 48 min

Content warning: References to claims of misconduct, which include emotional, spiritual and physical abuse.Soul Survivor festivals in the UK attracted thousands of young people during the nineties and noughties. What is it like to be an…
The manosphere: challenging views and behaviour

September 14, 2026 · 42 min

There are many ideologies and differing opinions in society placing expectations on young boys of what it means to be a man. Whether that's defined as "toxic masculinity," by some, or shaped by their upbringing, environment, experience…

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Living out faith in the city or countryside

September 7, 2026 · 46 min

Life is full of contrast. North and South, East and West, black and white, rich and poor – rural and urban. So what is the difference between how churches operate in a bustling city compared with a quiet rural community? Afterall the hope…
Where is God in the Suffering?

September 2, 2026 · 47 min

(Please note this episode was recorded back in 2020) We have changed our scheduled Life Issues for this week to respond to the tragedy at Big Church Festival. A pastor died and six others were injured by a falling sign at the festival…
More than Amen | UCB 1 Life Issues

August 24, 2026 · 46 min

What does it really take to lead well, while still looking after your faith, your family and yourself? Church Leadership is a calling not a comfort zone and can require More than an Amen. That's the title of this week's Life Issues, where…
AI music: the impact on artists and worshippers

August 10, 2026 · 45 min

Artificial intelligence has been around for many years, but only recently have we sped up how it's developing and the many ways we are adopting it as a society. Some church leaders are using it to help when constructing sermons, or even…
Jesus Manifesto

August 3, 2026 · 44 min

Have we forgotten what Jesus told us to do? On the list of priorities for each day, how easy do we find it to go and make disciples of all nations? Author Phil More has been learning from a disciple making movement which has brought…
Identity: Christianity, nationality, and heritage

July 27, 2026 · 45 min

There are many competing voices about the role of Christianity in this nation. The Right Reverend Arun Arora, the Church of England’s co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice and the Bishop of Kirkstall, joins Vicky Gibbens for this Life Issues…
Assisted Dying

July 20, 2026 · 45 min

How does the sanctity of life sit alongside compassion for the suffering in the Christian message around assisted dying? Dr Susan Marriot, Head of Public Policy for the Christian Medical Fellowship and the Reverend Canon Rosie Harper…

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On Life Issues we talk about the topics that affect our personal lives and our world - even the difficult topics, because we believe that our faith and our God have something to say on everything that touches us. New episodes available every Monday.