Talia Dean: re-enchanting X Factor madness

Talia talks about dealing with the celebrity world.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

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Talia Dean became a household name in 2017 after she wowed judges on the X Factor with her stunning vocals. She went on to a successful music career, collaborating with Brian May of Queen among others. But Talia recently announced she has quit the mainstream music industry after rediscovering her Catholic faith in a big way at the end of last year.

Justin and Belle talk to Talia about what sparked her return to faith and dealing with the celebrity world of X Factor madness.

for more about Talia visit her website.

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Re-enchanting

11 November 2025

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Re-enchanting... psychedelics - Ashley Lande

Using psychedelics as a search for re-enchantment: artist and author Ashley Lande talks with Belle and Justin

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

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Ashley Lande is an artist and author whose book The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever tells her story of using psychedelics as a search for re-enchantment, and her path to faith in Christ as she began to encounter the dark side of trips and transcendent experiences. She talks to Belle and Justin about her journey. Visit her site for more information about her. For Ashley Lande:

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