Being Human quick takes
Take a dive behind the leading stories of today and see what's new in the Being Human project with Peter and Jo.
How do we grieve two very different deaths: HM the Queen and Chris Kaba? | Being Human
Watch Rev Israel Olofinjana in his quick take on the recent deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and the police shooting of 24-year-old Chris Kaba in south London. Watch now
BeReal: Is social media becoming more human? | Being Human
Catch Emma in this quick take for the Being Human project as she sheds light on the latest social media app currently trending – BeReal Watch now
Was doubting Thomas a postmodernist? | Being Human
For our quick take this week, Peter pays tribute to the apostle Thomas as 'the patron saint of postmodernism’. Watch now
Why can't we expect truth from our leaders? | Being Human
The race for the UK's next Prime Minister is on. Jo challenges us that we should never stop expecting truth and integrity from our leaders. Watch now
The Iranian church and the fight for freedom
Join Emma, as she highlights a story from the persecuted church in Iran. Amidst this cultural moment, what can we, the Western church, learn about true integrity and freedom? Watch now
Is secular Britain reviving Christianity’s rituals? | Being Human
As a post-Christian society strives to create its own meaning and rituals, will we take the opportunity for deeper conversations about the source of true meaning? Watch now
How to be human in a cost of living crisis | Being Human
When one in five of the UK population is currently living in poverty, how do we live out and share a better story of being human in the middle of this cost of living crisis? Watch now
Why are we so obsessed with the multiverse? | Being Human
What can some of this year’s blockbuster movies tell us about the deeper questions people are asking about what it means to be human today? Watch now
What do values have to do with mental health? | Being Human
Peter reflects on a recent moving and personal article by author James Mumford - on bipolar disorder, staying in a psychiatric hospital and his thoughts on therapy. Watch now
Is your tech affecting how you value people? | Being Human
This week, in an unexpected and controversial move, Elon Musk, gained control over Twitter. And it's got us thinking: how often do we ask questions of our technology? Watch now
What kind of news? | Being Human
Catch Emma on this week’s quick take as she reminds us of a different kind of news, one that transforms despair into hope. Watch now
Why does grief feel so inhuman? | Being Human project
Join Jo she reflects on one of the most unnatural human emotions – grief. Watch now
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