Shining a Light
Shining a Light
Podcast Description
Shining a Light is a new podcast series by Tobin Brothers Funerals, created to honour remarkable people, stories, and ideas that shape our world.
In each episode, we take time to reflect, remember, and recognise individuals whose lives have left a lasting impact—offering insight, warmth, and meaning through conversation. From influential figures to significant cultural moments, Shining a Light brings together thoughtful voices and powerful stories, helping us all see the extraordinary in the everyday.
Tobin Brothers, Celebrating Lives.
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The podcast centers around themes of reflection and recognition of impactful lives, with episodes such as the debut on Pope Francis highlighting influential figures in various fields. Discussions include cultural moments, humanitarian advocacy, and personal stories that unveil both the extraordinary and everyday aspects of these lives.
Shining a Light is a new podcast series by Tobin Brothers Funerals, created to honour remarkable people, stories, and ideas that shape our world.
In each episode, we take time to reflect, remember, and recognise individuals whose lives have left a lasting impact—offering insight, warmth, and meaning through conversation. From influential figures to significant cultural moments, Shining a Light brings together thoughtful voices and powerful stories, helping us all see the extraordinary in the everyday.
Tobin Brothers, Celebrating Lives.
After exploring the life and influence of Pope Francis in our opening episode, we now shift focus to the historic transition that followed.
In this episode, we examine the conclave and the path to the papacy of Pope Leo XIV.
Presented by Paul Hooper on behalf of Tobin Brothers Funerals, guest host Terry Laidler is joined by a distinguished panel:
- Writer and church historian Dr Paul Collins
- Most Rev Joe Caddy AM, Bishop of Cairns
- Br Mark O’Connor FMS, Vicar for Communications for the Diocese of Parramatta
- Dr Scott Burchill, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Together, they share rich insights and personal reflections on the inner workings of the conclave, offering thoughtful commentary on the election of a new pope and what it may mean for the future of the Church.
Listen now for a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in modern Catholic history.
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