Sunday Folgen

As the meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin fail to produce a ceasefire in Ukraine, we talk to Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski about the response of displaced Ukrainians in the UK.The Daily Telegraph Defence Editor says it is becoming too dangerous to report in certain parts of the world and explains why St Bride’s, the journalist’s church in Fleet Street, has become a sanctuary for her.This week Gary Grant, the founder of the UK’s biggest toy shop, announced he was handing over its ownership to its 1900 members of staff. We ask him why.Former priest Kenneth Wilson talks to Julie Etchingham about his pilgrimage to play at 42 Anglican Cathedrals in England with his cello strapped to his customised bike.And have the Shrimps been saved? As the future of Morecombe FC lies in the balance, a prayer vigil is held to help save the club.Producers: Amanda Hancox and James Leesley Studio Managers: Nathaniel Danter, Georgia-Mae Browne, Sharon Hughes Production Co-Ordinator: Liz Poole Editor: Tim Pemberton

It's Ukraine's independence day, a state holiday begun after the break with the old Soviet Union in 1991. Churches across the world have been invited to join a global prayer chain to call for peace. We are joined by Nadiyka Gerbish, a writer and podcaster living in Ternopil in Western Ukraine, and part of the Calvary Chapel Church. The Mezquita, or Great Mosque in the Spanish city of Cordoba is a unique jewel of both Islamic and Christian architecture. Just over two weeks ago we were getting news of a fire there and we immediately wondered if this was, like Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019, going to be another national disaster. Luckily the fire didn't spread, but still there's a major restoration job underway. Guy Hedgecoe reports for us from southern Spain.For two Church of England priests the command to 'take up your cross', became 'take up your paddle'. The Reverend Christina Rees and the Reverend Patrick Forbes decided to kayak down the Great Ouse - an 85 mile journey - to raise money for charity. While Cambodia has been in the news for escalating tensions with Thailand, today we’re bringing you a story of reconciliation. Since 2014, Hindu and Buddhist masterpieces housed in museums and private collections in the West, have been slowly returning Cambodia. Just last summer, 22 were welcomed back. The artefacts were looted from temples during the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s, and its turbulent aftermath. We hear from investigators, and former looters, who are now working together to bring the sacred statues back to Cambodia. Producers: Katy Davis and Linda Walker Presenter: Emily Buchanan Editor: Chloe Walker Studio Managers: George Willis and Georgia-Mae Browne

BBC Director Ellena Wood talks about her documentary and podcast 'Inside the Cult of Jesus Army' which examines the puritanical sect founded by Noel Stanton and tells how former members are coming to terms with the damage it inflicted on their lives. Stand-up David Rose takes his show: 'Our Hebrew Friend' to the Edinburgh Fringe. It tackles the complicated legacy of his great grandfather, a music hall entertainer who found fame by playing up to anti-semitic stereotypes. Our reporter Rosie Dawson is in Lancashire where vicars and imams are building bridges on the cricket pitch.Is there a role for AI chatbots when it comes to faith and spirituality? Emily Buchanan explores whether they could help with prayer and guidance, hears from Paul Powers who developed a GPT Jesus and looks at the ethics behind using artificial intelligence in religion with Dr Scott Midson - Lecturer in Digital Theology, at Manchester University - and Dr Alba Curry - Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds.Correspondent Jon Donnison is in Jerusalem where a date of Oct 7th has been set for residents to leave Gaza City after a controversial Israeli government plan to take control of the area. Emily hears about the row over Haredi conscription in Israel which has caused some Ultra-Orthodox leaders to declare war on the governmentPRODUCERS : CATHERINE MURRAY & LINDA WALKER STUDIO MANAGERS: MIKE SMITH & ETHAN CONNOLLY-FORSTER PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR: LIZ POOLE EDITOR: CHLOE WALKER