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In this section you can read inspiring stories from people across the diocese about how their Christian faith influences their everyday lives. Changing our conversations can change our culture.
So how can we be more curious and interested in each other’s lives away from church gatherings? Once you've scrolled through some of the stories below, take a look at the seven small shifts your church community could take.
Catherine Clayton discusses swapping a teaching career to found a charity.
The Revd Jonathan Bush discusses work behind the secure gates at Broadmoor High Security Hospital.
Ben Jeapes tells Jo Duckles about his faith, science fiction, and his route to becoming a full-time writer.
Joy Foster talks about sport, business, her family and how she regained her Christian faith out of tragedy.
Angy King talks about how she moved from teaching PE to being a sports chaplain.
Dave Saunders, from All Saints, Binfield, on how he came to know God after the credit crunch left his career in tatters.
Dr Keith Thomson shares how he used his medical skills to help people in need in Africa.
Chris Matthewman tells his story of becoming a Christian children's worker and performance artist.
The Revd Sharon Grenham-Thompson talks about her journey to prison chaplaincy and on to parish ministry.
Kate Nicholas shares how her illness saw her reflecting on God's work in her life.