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David Moloney

@dlted.bsky.social

Editorial Director of Darton, Longman and Todd. Intelligent, Inspirational, Inclusive spiritual books. www.dltwritingforyou.com

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β€˜The spiritual senses tradition saw that God self-discloses in a manner different than the world does to us through our five physical senses,’ says Paul Dominiak, on our latest DLT Writing for You newsletter.

Plus, all the latest news and upcoming books from DLT.

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30.01.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Trailer-image for episode Songs of Praise about the Good Samaritan parable.

Trailer-image for episode Songs of Praise about the Good Samaritan parable.

Do tune in to BBC 1 on Sunday 25th January at 13.15 for this episode on The Good Samaritan. You can even see me talking about the parable, though I hope that won’t put anyone off …

23.01.2026 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lavinia Byrne on exploring one's identity and having a place to belong, and news of DLT’s books for reading at Lent: dlted.substack.com/i/185428233/...

23.01.2026 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for a fresh #Lent course this year? Check out my new course based on #Wicked, #GravityDefied … available wherever books are sold … #DefyingGravity

03.01.2026 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'With Dickens at Christmas' author Stephen Poxon explains how the great novelist reinvigorated the true meaning of Christmas in a nation's conscience.
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05.12.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The deadline for signing @inclusivechurch.bsky.social's Open Letter to the House of Bishops calling for leadership, direction and a clear demonstration of support for LGBTQ+ people is this Sunday, 23 November.

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Please share.

21.11.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a sad, sad tale of failure upon failure in the @churchofengland.org β€” and for that reason (amongst others) it demands to be read: it must never be allowed to happen again. Don’t look away #CofEpeeps

07.11.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On the anniversary of the publication of The Makin Review, @dltbooks.bsky.social has published an extract from my new book about the John Smyth disaster.

07.11.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Free books to be won!
Just post pictures if you and your dog (s) as per instructions below ⬇️

07.11.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Post a picture of you and your dog to win a free copy of @h3nrymartin.bsky.social's Dog Leads to God!
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07.11.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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In an extract from the new edition of Bleeding for Jesus @andrewgraystone.bsky.social recalls the eventual publication of the Makin Review – and its immediate aftermath – on 7 November 2024.
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07.11.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Margaret Silf explains how the closing chapters of our lives can become the most fruitful, and explores the practice of β€˜letting go’.
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07.11.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€˜Dog leads to God’
a great 🎁 idea for a dog lover
Read more πŸ‘‡

31.10.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Stories and storytelling had become the focus of both my intellectual and spiritual explorations,’ wrote the late Ewan Bowlby.
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31.10.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜In prison, I became aware of my sense of purpose,’ writes Tim Hewes.
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31.10.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜So much about God becomes clearer when we consider not just the birds or the lilies but also the dog trotting alongside us,’ writes @h3nrymartin.bsky.social.
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31.10.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Channel 4 News' Cathy Newman confronts abuser Andrew Graystone in 2017.

Channel 4 News' Cathy Newman confronts abuser Andrew Graystone in 2017.

Ahead of a major new Channel 4 documentary on John Smyth and the resignation of Justin Welby, @andrewgraystone.bsky.social has written a substantial new edition of Bleeding for Jesus. dlted.substack.com/i/176925510/...

24.10.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the wake of the Bishops’ withdrawal from LLF, a stirring call from Charlie Bell to celebrate the extraordinary gift of LGBTQI people to the Church, before it is too late: dlted.substack.com/i/176925510/...

24.10.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Life Happens Circumstances and our faith perspectives can change suddenly and unexpectedly. Paul Bayes advises us not to fear change, but to learn to breathe new air.

β€˜Once upon a time you crossed the threshold into faith, and there you still are, but the air you breathe has changed.’ @paulbayes.bsky.social responds to unexpected changes in life and faith: dlted.substack.com/i/176925510/...

24.10.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mukti Barton has written some useful theological reflections on imperialism, biblical interpretation and Israel's genocidal assaults on Gaza. tinyurl.com/kzv2d3f3

26.09.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reflections of a pedal pilgrim: Bishop John B Thomson writes on faith and the world from the perspective of a cyclist, in the latest free DLT Writing for You newsletter.

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18.07.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you crack the cypher and discover the (possibly illegal) key to a great sermon?

β€˜Clerical Errors’ by Thomas a Quiznas (translated by Fay Rowland). Check the answer at:
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11.07.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Complete the Bible passage (Jerusalem Bible):

His _____ is great. (Sang a homesick Cilla Black, reminiscing and praising God.)

Not Quite Write by Stephen Poxon. Check the answer at: dlted.substack.com/i/167998733/...

11.07.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tim Darton, Michael Longman and John Todd: the perfectionist, the preacher, and the enfant terrible – fascinating pen portraits from the official DLT history of 1980.
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11.07.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Borrowed Stories by Ewan Bowlby is now in stock. It’s about how we find our story, make sense of our life, using the creative resources of the world around us. A moving and hugely rewarding book – please take a look.
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11.07.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜We need inclusive voices wherever the Church shapes its future,’ says Chantal Noppen @inclusivechurch.bsky.social
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11.07.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's DLT Writing for You newsletter shares a recent blog post by theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim dlted.substack.com/i/167998733/...

11.07.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A good read for anyone interested in the history of DLT, the Jerusalem Bible, or mid-C20th publishing.

What led to an emergency pulping and reprinting of the JB’s first print run? And – Holy Bible, Batman! – what brought the Caped Crusader to the party?

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04.07.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Taking time to reflect, mindfully, on our experience turns that experience into wisdom – a gift that takes time to grow and ripen. This process lies at the heart of what the vocation of our later years.’

Margaret Silf introduces The Wisdom Years dlted.substack.com/p/alice-and-...

04.07.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a reminder of the latest DLT Writing for You newsletter, in which Peter Selby reflects on the legacy of Ewan Bowlby, Chantal Noppen asks what’s in a Pride flag, and I worry about some aspects of Christian book publishing.

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28.06.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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