Do stained-glass windows offer us a glimpse of God's glory?
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Janet Gough OBE, architectural historian and author of the new book Divine Light, joins Esther Higham to explore how stained-glass windows can help us encounter and appreciate God. Together, they discuss her favourite examples across the UK, how to read the stories they tell, and why she believes their beauty more than justifies their enormous cost.
Released on 13 Nov 2025
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