This week, Madeleine Davies and Ed Thornton talk about the latest Statics for Mission which show the average C of E church has just three children attending. And they ask whether social media can help stem the decline in church attendance. Plus, Ed Thornton speaks to Mike McGargue, aka "Science Mike" about his new book, Finding God in the Waves, which tells the story of his dramatic loss of faith, and how he found it again through studying science.

Episode 31 - why are so few children in church? Can social media help? Plus, Mike McHargue interview

On this week's episode of the Church Times Podcast, Ed Thornton talks to the Rt Revd Professor N.T. (Tom) Wright about his new book, Paul: a biography, published by SPCK.

The book traces Paul's journey from his early childhood through to his zealous persecution of the early church, to his experience at Damascus, and his tireless missionary journeys, ministry and writings, before his likely death as a Christian martyr in the mid-60s.

The book is on offer at the Church House Bookshop for £16.99 – visit www.chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk.

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Tom Wright – Paul: a biography (Ep 49). Prof N.T. Wright talks on the podcast about his new book

Guy Stagg spent 10 months walking from Canterbury to Jerusalem, following medieval pilgrim paths across 5,500 km. 

He began the journey after several years of mental illness, hoping that the walk would heal him. A non-believer, he wanted to understand religion by taking part in its rituals.

The Crossway, published by Picador, is an account of his journey, a mix of travel and memoir, history and current affairs.

Guy came into Church Times offices to talk about his extraordinary journey. The Crossway is available to buy from the Church House Bookshop.

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The Crossway - writer Guy Stagg on his 10-month walk from Canterbury to Jerusalem

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