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BBC Radio Oxford - Phil Mercer, Bob Harris talks about Johnny Cash and Religion

Why did faith play such a big part in Johnny Cash's life?

'Whispering' Bob Harris and Texan singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes are taking part in a special service at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, to celebrate the life, faith and music of Johnny Cash.

Johnny Cash and Religion - A special service is taking place in Oxford to commemorate the life, faith and music of Johnny Cash.  His beliefs, troubled life, and natural talent made him one of the most intriguing figures of popular music.  DJ Bob Harris will be taking part in the service at Chris Church Cathedral on the 6th December.

Lord Bishop - The Bishop of Oxford - the Right Reverend John Pritchard  - has been introduced into the House of Lords.  He has also taken on the portfolio for education at the Church of England.

Living Longer - If you become seriously ill later on in life or one of your loved ones dies, you may think more about what you believe in.   Even though the number of people over the age of 65 is set to soar in Britain, are older members being neglected as churches work hard to attract the younger generation?  Ian Pearce finds out.

The Great British Faith - What does it mean to be a person of faith in Great Britain in the early years of the twenty-first century?  It's all part of The Great British Faith which we launched last Sunday celebrating the huge diversity of faiths in modern Britain.  This week Tim Daykin discovers why people of faith arriving in the country settled where they did and what the much used term cohesion really means.

Song of Praise - this week is an Advent Special. Pam Rhodes reflects on the themes of light and hope with readings from actor Paterson Joseph and festive hymns from a candlelit Derby Cathedral.

Faith Place - This week Hedley Feast has been to Tilsley sports park in Abingdon with John Stead to find out about his Faith Place.

Travels - A vicar from Dorchester's heading out to South Africa shortly, Reverend Canon Sue Booys is flying out tomorrow and she'll explain why.

Searching Questions - the third part in our series looking at different faith perspectives.  We asked three men of faith - Shaunaka Richu Das, a Hindu Cleric and the Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Monowar Hussain the Muslim Tutor at Eton College and Reverend Chris Boyce from Emmanuel Church Bicester.
- the same question:  What is the most important moment in their faith's history?  

Not Ashamed - Christians all over the country are being called on to stand up for their beliefs in public on December 1st.  The 'Not Ashamed' Campaign, organised by Christian Concern For Our Nation, is urging believers to wear a logo resembling 'a cross in a speech bubble' which will be seen by their colleagues and peers.  Christians will show solidarity to people who claim to have been 'discriminated against' because of their faith.

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