Author Archives: Daniel Singleton
Behind the Headlines
Who would’ve guessed this time last year what 2020 had in store? Back in October 2019, we were in the midst of Brexit entanglements (okay, maybe little has changed there!). Then there was a general election, the economy started to pick up, and we began […]
How many times have you wished you had known then what you know now?
How many times have you reflected on your reactions or decisions and wished you had known then what you know now? It’s now September 2020. Schools have reopened, there are suddenly more of us out and about, and yet we are still supposed to remain […]
It’s not going away… so now it’s time we all did our bit!
I’ve been away for a few days on leave and tried to escape the news for a little while. I was not very successful! But, when I got back to my emails and messages and reflected on the latest thoughts on the progression of the […]
Faithful Leaders: Dr David Landrum
On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel Singleton speaks with Dr David Landrum, Director of Advocacy with the Evangelical Alliance, about finding faith and the role of faith communities in a post-COVID society.
Faithful Leaders: Mike Stevens
On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel Singleton speaks with Mike Stevens on how faith has shaped his life, from a 14-year career in the British Special Forces, to his current role training people across the world to “jump into the opportunities of life”.
Faithful Leaders: Jasvir Singh
On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel Singleton speaks with Jasvir Singh OBE, co-founder and chair of City Sikhs, and barrister of family law, on his faith, the effects of lockdown, and his experiences as a barrister of faith.
Faithful Leaders: Andy Street
On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel Singleton speaks with Andy Street, chair of several charities and social enterprises in Bristol, on his faith and ‘joining the dots’ between faith groups, charities, businesses, and government across the city.
Turbo-charged social prescribing
After the initial deluge of activity surrounding the UK government’s ‘lockdown’ in response to the coronavirus and the massive changes to life that incurred as a result, the attention of policy-makers has moved to the impact of the virus, the lockdown, and wider life around […]
Faithful Leaders: Prof. Karise Hutchinson
On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel Singleton speaks with Prof. Karise Hutchinson, Provost of the Coleraine campus of Ulster University, about leadership in a time of crisis. She shares her reflections on faith and her sense of hope for recovery in the UK after the current crisis.
Making a Difference in Uncertain Times
There is a certain pride I feel when I see the way that those who work in the voluntary sector and in faith organisations respond to a crisis like that which we are facing. It is not a wrong, boastful pride but a ‘settled rightness’ […]