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Hopes and Expectations - Book Launch

Hopes and Expectations is the third story in the Eastwood Story series of novellas and published on 20 March 2025. This episode contains 'edited highlights' from three Book Launch events - two in person and one online. It includes extracts from the book and contributions from poet and novelist, Richard Skinner and musicians, Axford & Robinson.
Following on from Looking to Move On and Living the Difference, Hopes and Expectations continues the heartfelt tales of Eastwood Minster, a community where love and loss, joy and laughter, and hope overcoming adversity bind lives together. This third Eastwood Story brings relatable characters and touching moments that celebrate the beauty and messiness of life.
A video version is also available and more details at richardfrostauthor.com or click here to buy.

What's not to like?

'We were not necessarily making it easy to like.’ (Neil Tennant). A reflection on writing, liking and living.
My new book, Hopes and Expectations is now available - on special offer too! Visit richardfrostauthor.com for more details.
A version of this episode is also available on my blog at workrestpray.com

Living Hope

A post for the UK Covid-19 Day of Reflection and how our thoughts can influence the Living Hope of Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
A version of this post can be found on the Work Rest Pray blog.
If you are in Devon, you’d be welcome to join Jane and I at a Lent Quiet Morning on the theme, Living Hope on 25 March.
Please also join me for Book Launch Events (in person & online) for Hopes and Expectations later this month.

2,4,6,8...

Recorded at Mucknell Abbey (complete with bells), this episode explores the journey of faith and the maps which take us along it.
A version of this episode can be read at workrestpray.com/2468/
Details of Richard's next book Hopes and Expectations can be found at richardfrostauthor.com/hopes-expectations/

Magdalene College Cambridge

I recently had the honour of preaching at Choral Evensong at Magdalene College Chapel in the University of Cambridge. It was part of the Chapel's focus on St Benedict and the continuing relevance of his Rule for today. This episode contains the sermon from that occasion.
Details of the books I refer to can be found at richardfrostauthor.com

Inconvenient truth

Bishop Mariann Budde spoke inconvenient truths in to American society and further afield. This episode is a reflection on her words and a wider message for many of us.
A link to her full sermon and a version of this episode can be found at the Work Rest Pray blog.
Image: Episcopal Diocese of Washington

The spoken word

Comedy and Bible reading... a three minute reflection on making words live.
A version of this episode (with links to the videos mentioned) can be found at https://workrestpray.com/the-spoken-word/ 
 

The wisdom of doubts

At this Epiphany time of January we think of the ‘wise men' following a star. This episode is a 4 minute reflection on how having doubts helps nurture wisdom and faith.
A version can also be seen on the Work Rest Pray blog.