Sunday Venezuela; History of Advent; Tom Stoppard
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Dec 7, 2025 Explore the dramatic rise of Evangelicalism in Venezuela amid a backdrop of political pressure and impending US strikes. Hear insights from Dr. Fernando Mora on the transformation of the nation's religious landscape and the surprising political alliance between Maduro and evangelicals. Delve into the history of Advent traditions with Dr. Colin Donnelly, tracing their evolution over centuries. Reflect on the life of Tom Stoppard, whose late discovery of his Jewish heritage profoundly influenced his creative work, as discussed with biographer Ira Nadel.
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A Bell Ringer's Transformative Moment
- Ian McMillan recalled being a teenage bell ringer and the ritual of practice nights. A rope accident in 1974 made him see bell ringing as a new perspective on the world.
Stoppard's Late Discovery Of Jewish Roots
- Tom Stoppard discovered his Jewish heritage at about 55 after asking a cousin. He learned all four grandparents and extended family had died in Nazi camps.
Identity Over Practice In Stoppard's Journey
- Stoppard treated Jewishness as identity rather than practice initially. He gradually integrated it into his life and work, culminating in Leopoldstadt.
