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Podcast: Gareth Higgins on How Not to Be Afraid: Seven ways to live when everything seems terrifying

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30 April 2021

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On the podcast this week, Cole Moreton talks to Gareth Higgins about his new book, How Not to Be Afraid: Seven ways to live when everything seems terrifying.

Their conversation was recorded at the UK launch of the book, held online on Thursday evening. You can watch the whole event here.

In the book, Gareth explores the root causes of fear and shows how we can break its power through life-giving stories, simple spiritual exercises, and practical steps to take as individuals and communities.

The book is available to buy at a 20-per-cent discount at the Church Times Bookshop.

Dr Gareth Higgins is a speaker, storyteller, and activist, who grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, and now lives in the United States. He is editor of The Porch Magazine.

Cole Moreton is a writer and broadcaster. His debut novel The Light Keeper (Books, 10 January 2020; Podcast, 27 March 2020) is out in paperback on 21 May.          

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