Two hours of music and conversation with a faith and ethical perspective with Ricky Ross. Taking the week's events to ask what they say about our values and beliefs.
This year marks 25 years since the publication of 'Touching the Void'. It's a breathless account of the ascent of the previously unclimbed west face of the Siula Grande in Peru, by Simon Yates - and the author of the book - Joe Simpson. But it's really about what happened on the way down, and what happened cast a long shadow across the rest of their lives. It was a climb that a fellow mountaineer wryly described to them before they attempted it, as "a challenging day out". Mountaineer and author, Joe Simpson, joins Ricky.
The events at Grangemouth have highlighted the importance to the local and national community of good mediation skills. Hugh Donald, of Place for Hope, an ecumenical organisation based in Scotland that offers mediation services and Peter Monaghan, north west area director for ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service - look at what sort of skills are needed to rebuild fractured relationships.
Reviewing "The Jewish Cardinal" a film based on the life of Jean-Marie Lustiger, part of the UK Jewish Film Festival.
And what do you look for in a Godparent? And, in the light of events in a Chapel in London a few days ago, how many Godparents do you need? Show less