Making Sense Of Life

That is certainly a deep question to ask! Most people spend more time planning a two week holiday than the […] The post Podcast #053: What is your life purpose? appeared first on Dr. Sunil Raheja.

That may well seem a strange question to ask. It comes from my conversation with Kary Oberbrunner (who I introduced […] The post Podcast #052 What Is Your Secret Name? appeared first on Dr. Sunil Raheja.

What does it take to live a full life? Rather than think about that in an abstract or theoretical sense, […] The post Podcast #051: Living Life To The Full With Kary Oberbrunner appeared first on Dr. Sunil Raheja.

As we continue our conversation with John Wyatt on his book ‘Dying Well’ on this podcast we look at the specific temptations and fears that can come to occupy our minds at the end of life. In podcast #049 we looked at the positive opportunities and expectation that dying well can bring. On this podcast … Podcast #050: More about the strange adventure we must all take Read More »

Its not the subject of polite conversation and yet it is relevant to us all. What does it mean to not only live life well, but also to die and end this life well? On this podcast we welcome back John Wyatt. John is Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics at University College, London and a Senior … Podcast #049: The strange adventure we must all take Read More »

The pace and rate of technological change over the last few decades has been extraordinary. We have the potential to be  and do things faster, better and more efficiently in ways previous generations could never have dreamed possible. But there is also a sense that there has to be something more than just what we … Podcast #048: Finding meaning and direction Read More »

As we continue in our conversation with the author Andy Parnham we come to the subject of healthy relationships. How do they work and how do we restore them when they go wrong? We know from our own experience that relationships are important, but the research of the psychiatrist Robert Waldinger goes as far as to … Podcast #047: Healthy relationships Read More »

Longing. Its something we all experience at one time or another, but find so hard to explain or define. On this podcast Andy Parnham and I discuss this “reaching out towards or yearning for something that you can’t describe but which draws you very powerfully with a mixture of joy and sadness.” The writer C. … Podcast #046: The problem of longing and wanting more Read More »

That seems an almost ridiculous question. Of course you want to be happy! Our world is obsessed with wanting to be happy. But what do we actually mean by happiness? Especially in our complex, challenging and chaotic world where we have so many things that promise happiness, but often fail to deliver what they promise. … Podcast #045 Do you want to be happy? Read More »

Happiness! Who doesn’t want it? A recent google search on ‘how to be happy’ turned up 626 million results. Compare that to typing in ‘Donald Trump’ and you get 237 million items or ‘Brexit news’ where there is just 90 million! We all want to be happy. But what do we mean by happiness? I … Podcast #044 Lasting Happiness Read More »

If your mother, father, brother or sister was rushed into hospital what kind of doctor or nurse would you want them to see? The answer to that question has been a passion 0f Dr John Geater for many years. So much so in fact that it led him to, with others, set up the organisation … Podcast #043: What makes a good doctor or nurse? Read More »

Dr John Geater is at the time of writing aged 73. He is married to Jane and has three adult children. He is a medical doctor and has worked in Bhutan, New Zealand and in England. In 2006 he received an MBE from the Queen for his work in setting up the postgraduate medical education … Podcast #042: What does it take to live a meaningful life? Read More »

I was recently pleasantly surprised to be invited by a prestigious financial institution to speak on the subject of how prayer and faith can enhance mental health. It was a wonderful privilege. On this podcast I unpack the main elements of my talk along with exploring how money is such a helpful analogy in pointing … Podcast #041: How can faith and prayer enhance mental health? Read More »

How far have we come! We have reached 40 episodes on this journey at the  Making Sense of Life Podcast! Its time to celebrate and give thanks. On this special episode I especially want to thank: You the listener for entrusting me with your time and attention. In a world of such overwhelming choice and distraction … Podcast #040: Celebration! Read More »

“Everyone has their own Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.” (Seth Godin) Failure. How do you handle it? The 2 minute video below by Will Smith is an encouragement to view failure in a positive way. As he says – fail early, fail often and fail forward. In this podcast my … Podcast #039: Overcoming Failure Read More »

“The new is always better than the old.” Do you agree? Disagree? As the impact of technology on our lives has accelerated this assumption has become increasingly taken for granted. In our third and final conversation with Pete Nicholas about his book ‘Virtually Human: Flourishing In A Digital World’ we explore the powerful messages that … Podcast #038: How technology impacts time and sex Read More »

Technology impacts and influences our lives in increasingly powerful and profound ways. How do I make sense of technology in a way that truly enhances and enriches my life? This podcast is a continuation of my conversation with author Pete Nicholas on the book he has co-authored with Ed Brooks called “Virtually Human: Flourishing In … Podcast #037: Making sense of technology Read More »

Technology is now such a fundamental part of our lives that we so often take it completely for granted. From the moment we wake up to to check our clocks, or more likely our smartphones, to then often seamlessly go onto the Internet, social media and email, we hardly give a moment’s thought to the incredible power … Podcast #036: Virtually Human Read More »

Rico Tice is a senior minister at the church my family and I attend at All Souls, Langham Place in Central London. Rico is married to Lucy and they have three children. He is a Bible teacher and founder of the Christianity Explored course. This is a seven week study through the Gospel of Mark … Podcast #035: What is life really all about? Read More »

We hear a lot about balancing life and work in our day and age. Wherever you look and whoever you talk to, getting the right balance in life is something many people are hungry for. With so many priorities and responsibilities in our lives this is becoming for many of us increasingly important and relevant. … Podcast #034: Life work balance? Read More »