Thanks for choosing to listen to The Rainbow Sketch Walk! At Leeds Sanctuary, we host Sketch Walks with local artist and historian, Clifford Stead. These Walks are an opportunity to learn some of our city’s history and creatively capture what we notice at the sites we visit. Please visit our website for the route and sites you will visit on this Walk: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/podcasts/the-rainbow-sketch-walk If you enjoy this recording, let us know by sharing some of your sketches or photos on social media, using the hashtag, "Leeds Sanctuary". You can find out more about our upcoming events, including our upcoming Sketch Walks, by visiting our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/events

Welcome to the "Good Neighbours" stream of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, where we discuss how our Christian faith drives our work and calls us to live well in community. In this episode, Emily asks City Centre Minister, Judith Marshall, what it means to follow Jesus. They discuss: - What it meant for Jesus' first disciples 2000+ years ago, - What following Jesus means for us in modern times, and - What it can be like to live in relationship with Jesus. As a Christian charity, we at Leeds Sanctuary look to the example of Jesus to learn how to live a good life. Jesus spent his life meeting with people and getting to know them, and we aim to follow his example by giving our time, our attention and our compassion to people living, working and volunteering in the city of Leeds. All of our activities at Leeds Sanctuary are open to people of all faiths and none, and you can find out more on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on your coping strategies for dealing with panic, anxiety and sadness in Polarised Times. If you enjoyed this Meditation, why not visit the Meditations Library on our website, or come to our weekly Monday Mindfulness group. You can find out more about these on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk Background Music is Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-re…-piano-music Here is the creative commons license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast.

In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily interviews Elizabeth Powell of local learning centre, The Dear Academy. They discuss: - Why play-based learning is so valuable, - How children benefit from play-based learning - How the confidence and resilience children build empowers them to be active citizens - How The Dear Academy can support families, teachers and schools who are already stretched, and - The value of building a healthy life-long relationship with learning. You can learn more about The Dear Academy on their website: https://www.thedearacademy.com/ If you enjoy creative opportunities for learning as an adult, join one of our communities! Find out more on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/our-communities If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Eleanor, Emma and Emily talk about doing arts and crafts badly. They discuss: - What stops people trying new arts and crafts - Why we strive to be perfect - How we can manage the pressure to be perfect, and our expectations - The beauty to be found in "bad" art, and - How to make a start! If you'd like to get creative in a judgement-free space, why not come to Leeds Craftivists, Sip and Social, or one of our Sketch Walks? Find out more on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/our-communities If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Anna and Emma meet with Sarah Housley, author of the book, "Designing Hope: Visions to Shape our Future". They discuss: - Sarah's work as a Design Futurist - The key themes in the possible hopeful futures Sarah describes in her book - The possibilities for a less divided and polarised future, and - How we might play a part in creating the futures we want to see. To find out more about Sarah and her book, please visit her website: https://www.sarahhousley.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily interviews Amy Hearn from 100% Digital Leeds. They discuss: - The work of the 100% Digital Leeds team - The importance of confidence and competence in using digital technologies - How digital technologies could reduce inequalities, and - How organisations can support people to build confidence and competence. You can access Digital Resources and find out about our Online Communities at www.leedssanctuary.org.uk . If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on the transition from summer to autumn. If you enjoyed this Meditation, why not visit the Meditations Library on our website, or come to our weekly Monday Mindfulness group. You can find out more about these on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk Background Music is Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-re…-piano-music Here is the creative commons license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast.

WHAT IS GENTLE PROTEST? In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Anna and Emma chat about Gentle Protest. They discuss: - What Gentle Protest is - Why we at Leeds Sanctuary favour Gentle Protest - The role that Gentle Protest can play in an increasingly polarised society - How you can get involved. You can find out more about our Justice-Seeking activities at www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/our-communities . If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

WHY IS MINDFULNESS SO GOOD FOR US? In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily and Eleanor talk about the value of Mindfulness. They discuss: - What Mindfulness is - Why people practice Mindfulness - What you can expect from a Leeds Sanctuary Mindfulness session - How you can get involved You can find out more about our weekly Monday Mindfulness sessions at www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/monday-mindfulness . If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

HOW CAN WE RESPOND TO POVERTY? SHOULD WE BE MEETING NEEDS OR MAKING CHANGE? This special episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast is a live recording of the panel discussion from our March 2025 Social Justice Lunch in collaboration with Leeds Church Institute, entitled "Prophet or Provider: How can we end poverty in Leeds?" The panel for this event was Nic Harte from Rainbow Junktion; Georgia Whatnall from Leeds North and West Foodbank; and Jonathan Chesterman from StepChange Debt Charity. Additional Links: Social Justice Lunches: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/social-justice-lunches Leeds Church Institute: www.lcileeds.org Rainbow Junktion: www.allhallowsleeds.org/rainbow-junktion Leeds North & West Foodbank: www.leedsnorthandwest.foodbank.org.uk StepChange: www.stepchange.org We hope you enjoy this podcast; if you do, please share it and tag us on social media at @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

HOW HAVE NON-VIOLENT ACTIVISTS STOOD UP TO POWER, AND WON? In this episode of The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast, Emma speaks to Emma Goodway of The Commonweal Trust, a charity sharing a collection of printed materials on the topic of nonviolent social action. You can find out more about them and how you can support and access the library here: https://www.commonwealnonviolence.org/ We hope you enjoy this podcast; if you do, please share it and tag us on social media at @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE AN ENTHUSIAST? At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing tool which many people still find helpful and relevant today! In this podcast series, join Emily and Anna as they discuss the strengths and challenges of each Enneagram type, their core motivations and fears, defence mechanisms, and tips for being emotionally healthy over stressed and burnt out. This episode focuses on Enneagram Type Seven, "The Enthusiast". Let us know if anything you hear resonates with you! Useful links: Find out more about our ongoing Enneagram Book Club: leedssanctuary.org.uk/enneagram-book-club/ Visit David Gate's website to find the Enneagram Beatitudes: www.davidgatepoet.com/ With special thanks to Abi Thomas at Praxis Centre for editing this podcast, and to David Gate for his kind permission to read his poems. Music by Purvi Dalal on Pixabay.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE A LOYALIST? At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing tool which many people still find helpful and relevant today! In this podcast series, join Emily and Anna as they discuss the strengths and challenges of each Enneagram type, their core motivations and fears, defence mechanisms, and tips for being emotionally healthy over stressed and burnt out. This episode focuses on Enneagram Type Six, "The Loyalist". Let us know if anything you hear resonates with you! Useful links: Find out more about our ongoing Enneagram Book Club: leedssanctuary.org.uk/enneagram-book-club/ Visit David Gate's website to find the Enneagram Beatitudes: www.davidgatepoet.com/ With special thanks to Abi Thomas at Praxis Centre for editing this podcast, and to David Gate for his kind permission to read his poems. Music by Purvi Dalal on Pixabay.

WHO MADE YOUR CLOTHES? This simple question is the basis of our Winter 2025 Leeds Craftivists campaign, called "Transform Trade". In this podcast episode, Emma talks to Pippa Woodhams, local artist and activist, who has a wealth of experience and knowledge on the clothing industry. Pippa shares the story of how she came to be an activist in this area, how she's been able to keep campaigning for several decades, and why we need a UK Fashion Watchdog. If you're interested in this topic, why not also read Pippa's blog: https://leedssanctuary.org.uk/2025/01/07/why-transform-trade/ Additional links: Leeds Craftivists: https://leedssanctuary.org.uk/leedscraftivists/ More about the UK Fashion Watchdog campaign: www.transform-trade.org/fashion-watchdog Transform Trade: www.transform-trade.org We hope you enjoy this podcast; if you do, please share it and tag us on social media at @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE AN INVESTIGATOR? At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing tool which many people still find helpful and relevant today! In this podcast series, join Emily and Anna as they discuss the strengths and challenges of each Enneagram type, their core motivations and fears, defence mechanisms, and tips for being emotionally healthy over stressed and burnt out. This episode focuses on Enneagram Type Five, "The Investigator". Let us know if anything you hear resonates with you! Useful links: Find out more about our ongoing Enneagram Book Club: leedssanctuary.org.uk/enneagram-book-club/ Read our 2021 blog about the Enneagram: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/2021/12/20/w…e-enneagram/ Visit David Gate's website to find the Enneagram Beatitudes: www.davidgatepoet.com/ With special thanks to Abi Thomas at Praxis Centre for editing this podcast, and to David Gate for his kind permission to read his poems. Music by Purvi Dalal on Pixabay.

WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO LIVE SOMEWHERE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE? This week, Emily talks to Jane Stageman, Chair of Pride of Place Living. Pride of Place is a charity which was set-up in response to a report done by Leeds City Council which recognised that the LGBTQ+ community in Leeds needed a community centre, and multi-generational housing. Jane shares more about why these spaces are needed, and the vision for the spaces and for our local LGBTQ+ community. If you're interested in LGBTQ+ history and/ or activism, why not join our next Sketch Walk, "Sketching Queer History"? Find out more and sign-up here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/leeds-sanctuary Additional links: Pride of Place Living: www.prideofplaceleeds.org.uk/home/housing Pride Place: www.prideplace.org.uk We hope you enjoy this podcast; if you do, please share it and tag us on social media at @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INDIVIDUALIST? "They're ​a ​type ​that ​really ​appreciate ​honesty ​and ​integrity, that ​is ​what ​you ​will ​always ​get ​from ​them; they ​will ​always ​be ​honest. ​They're sometimes ​called ​the ​tortured ​artist ​​because ​they ​feel ​their ​emotions ​very ​acutely ​and ​they're ​more ​comfortable ​with ​negative ​emotions than ​any ​other ​type; So ​emotions ​like ​anger ​or ​sadness ​or ​grief, they ​can ​sit ​with ​those ​with ​far ​more ​comfort ​than ​anybody ​else.." At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing tool which many people still find helpful and relevant today! In this podcast series, join Emily and Anna as they discuss the strengths and challenges of each Enneagram type, their core motivations and fears, defence mechanisms, and tips for being emotionally healthy over stressed and burnt out. This episode focuses on Enneagram Type Four, "The Individualist". Let us know if anything you hear resonates with you! Useful links: Find out more about our ongoing Enneagram Book Club: leedssanctuary.org.uk/enneagram-book-club/ Read our 2021 blog about the Enneagram: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/2021/12/20/w…e-enneagram/ Visit David Gate's website to find the Enneagram Beatitudes: www.davidgatepoet.com/ With special thanks to Abi Thomas at Praxis Centre for editing this podcast, and to David Gate for his kind permission to read his poems. Music by Purvi Dalal on Pixabay.

DID YOU KNOW THAT 23% OF WOMEN CONSIDERING LEAVING THEIR JOBS BECAUSE OF THE EFFECTS OF THE MENOPAUSE? In our first Leeds Sanctuary podcast of 2025, Sam talks to Andrea Wallman from Leeds Mind about Menopause and Mental Health. Andrea shares some personal and professional experience, and talks about how Menopause can really lead women to come into their own. Additional links: NICE Guidelines (as mentioned by Andrea) - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23 Mindwell Leeds Menopause resources - https://www.leedsmind.org.uk/new-menopause-awareness-courses/ We hope you enjoy this podcast; if you do, please share it and tag us on social media at @leedssanctuary . With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A PEACEMAKER? At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing tool which many people still find helpful and relevant today! In this podcast series, join Emily and Anna as they discuss the strengths and challenges of each Enneagram type, their core motivations and fears, defence mechanisms, and tips for being emotionally healthy over stressed and burnt out. This episode focuses on Enneagram Type Nine, "The Peacemaker". Let us know if anything you hear resonates with you! Useful links: Find out more about our ongoing Enneagram Book Club: leedssanctuary.org.uk/enneagram-book-club/ Read our 2021 blog about the Enneagram: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/2021/12/20/w…e-enneagram/ Visit David Gate's website to find the Enneagram Beatitudes: www.davidgatepoet.com/ With special thanks to Abi Thomas at Praxis Centre for editing this podcast, and to David Gate for his kind permission to read his poems. Music by Purvi Dalal on Pixabay.