Does faith prepare Christians for middle age?
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Middle age gets a bad press. For men, it's the sports car and midlife crisis; for women, it's the menopause and fears of becoming invisible. But with people living longer than ever, where does middle age really begin—and is it time for a rebrand? Esther Higham and Guest Editor Rt Rev Emma Ineson were joined by author of The Dark Night of the Shed and co-host of the Mid-Faith Crisis podcast, Nick Page, to find out.
Released on 16 Jul 2026
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