Interviews

Across articles and podcasts we've interviewed over 30 theologians, politicians, scientists, authors and artists, and even a couple of comedians.

Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. S&U interviews
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Belle TIndall is fascinated by the intellectual fascination that drove Molly Worthen’s inquiry into faith.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Comedy
  2. Culture
Around a table with microphones, three people record a podcast, one leans in talking and gesturing with a hand while the others listen.
Re-Enchanting... Comedy. Frank Skinner is only interested in the weird. In the un-graspable. In the outrageous. Belle Tindall gets a lesson in "super poetry" from Frank.
4min read
Interview
  1. Change
  2. Community
A man stands in front of a food bank's shelves of cereals and boxes labelled by foot type.
The Trussell Trust wants food banks in its network to reduce the need for their services. Robert Wright finds out why the trust regrets they still distribute so much food.
6min read
Interview
  1. Culture
  2. S&U interviews
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As vintage comedy Frasier reboots, Kelsey Grammer talks with Krish Kandiah about his comeback and the significance of another recent role in Jesus Revolution.
4min read
Interview
  1. Change
  2. Faith
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Politician Kate Forbes knows how it feels when public life misunderstands a faith-led life. Robert Wright interviews her as she reflects on that experience and what next.
6min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Education
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A stubborn hopefulness drives Katharine Birbalsingh. Belle Tindall reflects on her conversation with the controversial headteacher for the Re-Enchanting podcast.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. S&U interviews
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Re-enchanting... Nature. Belle TIndall reflects on an infectious conversation with Paul Kingsnorth, the celebrated author, poet and environmentalist. Finding him a particularly enjoyable guide through the daunting landscapes of belief, environmentalism and AI.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. S&U interviews
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Re-Enchanting the human story. Belle Tindall reflects on the nature of her conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning author Marilynne Robinson for Seen and Unseen’s ‘Re-Enchanting’ podcast.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. S&U interviews
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Re-Enchanting… Public Life. Belle Tindall reflects on what is (perhaps surprisingly) her favourite conversation so far.
2min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Feminism
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Re-enchanting sex. Yes, you read that right. Belle Tindall reflects on her somewhat spicy conversation with Louise Perry for the Re-Enchanting podcast.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. S&U interviews
Four stars scintilate above a spiral galaxy viewed from the side.
Re-enchanting podcast guest Jennifer Wiseman shared an infectious wonder at the universe. Podcast co-host Belle Tindall reflects on their conversation.
3min read
Podcast
  1. Books
  2. Culture
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"We are culture making creatures", says Francis Spufford, on the latest episode of Re-enchanting - Seen & Unseen's new podcast series.
1min read