A bird helped this vicar experience God on Kilimanjaro
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Rev. Chris Lee, known as the 'viral vicar,' scaled Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania last year. He joins Esther Higham to discuss why he chose to put down his dog collar in West London and embark on such an arduous task.
Released on 15 Jan 2025
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