Revd Canon David Winter & Revd Canon Giles Goddard

The series opens with a dialogue between two well known figures in the Church of England, a liberal and an evangelical, David Winter and Giles Goddard. There will also be an opportunity to put questions relating to their approaches to the Bible.

David is a former Head of Religious Broadcasting at the BBC and subsequently diocesan missioner in Oxford. David is well known as a regular contributor to Thought for the Day and Bible Reading Fellowship material. He's the author of several popular books on the Bible and a consulting editor of the People's Bible Commentary.

Giles is Rector of St Peter's Church, Elephant and Castle, London and Chair of Inclusive Church. St Peter's is a diverse inner city church which features in his recent book "Space for Grace - Creating Inclusivity in Churches".

The Bishop of Oxford, The Rt Revd John Pritchard

Prayer is one of the primary ways for us to discern God's will as we make up our minds about the moral issues of our day. Bishop John explores the relation of the Bible to prayer and offers help with ways to pray when the well runs dry. How do we understand what is going on and how do we respond to that experience? He looks at the map and charts some courses.

Bishop John was a curate in Birmingham, Diocesan Youth Officer in Bath and Wells, Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham, Archdeacon of Canterbury, Bishop of Jarrow and Bishop of Oxford since 2007. He has written ten books, including 'How to Pray'. 'The Intercessions Handbook', 'Beginning Again' and 'The Life and Work of a Priest'.

Miracle Cures from ancient Scriptures to stem cells and super doctors. Revd Dr Margaret Whipp.

The hope of a miracle has always drawn popular interest. This talk will explore the contemporary background to the healing miracles of the New Testament, and ask what might be learned from ancient understandings of human wellbeing in our current quest for the elimination of disease.

Margaret Whipp is a medical doctor and a practical theologian. She has 25 years of medical experience, working as a Consultant in Oncology and Palliative Care. She is also a priest and theological educator, currently working as Dean of Studies at Ripon College Cuddesdon.

Dr Martin Hodson

What does the Bible have to say about the environment? Is there any hope for our planet, and indeed for humanity? How can Christian ethics help?

Dr. Martin Hodson is a Visiting Researcher in Environmental Biology at Oxford Brookes University. He has been involved in the Christian environmental movement since 1990, and was one of the founding members of Sage, Oxford's Christian environmental group.

Revd Canon Professor Martyn Percy

Martyn will start us off on our journey through Holy Week by helping us consider how we come to our own understanding of the meaning of salvation and the extent to which the Bible contributes towards that understanding.

Martyn spent time as a publisher before commencing ordination training. He is Principal of Ripon College, Cuddesdon and holds an honorary chair in Theological Education at King's College, London. He is canon theologian at Sheffield Cathedral and coordinates The Society for Anglicanism at the American Academy of Religion. He is a regular broadcaster for Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.

Dr. Martin Hodson is a Visiting Researcher in Environmental Biology at Oxford Brookes University. He has been involved in the Christian environmental movement since 1990, and was one of the founding members of Sage, Oxford's Christian environmental group.