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.

Was doubting Thomas a postmodernist? | Being Human

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why does grief feel so inhuman? | Being Human project

Join Jo she reflects on one of the most unnatural human emotions – grief. Watch now
Staying present to God amid disorientation | Being Human

Staying present to God amid disorientation | Being Human

Join Peter in today’s quick take as he looks to Jesus amid the disorientating headlines of this week. Watch now
How to be human in a time of war | Being Human

How to be human in a time of war | Being Human

The invasion of Ukraine has captured the international community with horror and outcry. Jo asks us the question: how are we to be human in a time of war? Watch now
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