The world is broken – what would Jesus do?
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John Bell, the acclaimed hymnwriter and activist, talks about how Jesus might react to war, poverty, suffering and the climate crisis. He also examines the accuracy of the Victorian depiction of Jesus as ‘Gentle Jesus, meek and mild’, which still influences how people think about Jesus.
Released on 17 Feb 2024
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