Last week I went to the local JobCentre to sign on. This means that, in the eyes of the state, I am officially unemployed and available...

My life as a minister 'Without Appointment'.

Some personal recommendations for podcasts about the Middle East.

The funeral of Mikhail Gorbachev at the weekend truly represented the end of an era in European history. As a teenager growing up in the...

Reflections on Greenbelt 2022

Where do we put our energies? reflections on what I wrote two years ago mid-lockdown Interesting to see how little has shifted.

How do you read the story of Mary and Martha as a neurodivergent person?

Some have noticed that I have maintained pretty much radio silence on social media since Christmas. The more perceptive have interpreted...

I love TV! I feel guilty for saying it, but it's true. Growing up, I reckon I probably learned more from watching telly than I ever did...

For the last four years, alongside my role at the University of Roehampton, I’ve been working in Circuit in Warwickshire, undertaking a...

An update on my recent diagnosis with Adult ADHD

Today is a special birthday: the centenary of the birth of a new state - Northern Ireland. It was borne of political pragmatism and...

I recently received a diagnosis of Adult ADHD - here's what I think it means!

With apologies for Johnny Logan, it's hard to believe that September is nearly here again and, with it, a new church and academic year!...

Why writing for me offers healing and hope.

A reflection on my father's life and legacy.

The daily briefing from Downing Street today will include the number of people who have died in the past 24 hours due to Covid19. One of...

I first encountered Rosemary when she was appointed the Director of the Olive Tree Scholarship Programme at City, University of London in...