Podcast series: In Context

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Welcome to In Context, the podcast from Saint Paul University where we bring society into focus through meaningful conversations.

Episode 1 – Empathy, Healing and the Power of the Arts

In this episode, I had a fascinating discussion with Professor Laura Armstrong, a clinical psychologist whose work bridges psychotherapy, spirituality, and the transformative power of the arts. Together, we explored how the arts can serve as pathways to empathy and self-understanding, how different art forms shape our emotional lives, and what role creativity can play in promoting mental health and well-being.

We also spoke about the therapeutic risks and rewards of introducing the arts into clinical settings, and reflected on why, even beyond therapy, art remains essential for everyone seeking meaning, connection, and healing in their lives.

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Episode 2 – Empathy, Healing and the Power of the Arts

Welcome to In Context, the podcast from Saint Paul University where we explore the big questions that shape our society. In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Professor Catherine Clifford, a leading theologian whose work on ecclesiology, ecumenism, and the evolving role of the Church has brought her into the very heart of change at the Vatican. Our conversation touched on the significance of the Synod of Bishops, the growing presence of women in leadership roles, and what a renewed and more synodal Church could look like in the future.

It was a rich and inspiring exchange that highlighted not only the challenges facing the Catholic Church today, but also the hope and possibilities for transformation that lie ahead.

Watch on Spotify.