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012 People Die in Places Like This

ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2026 Preview & Why Compliance on Paper Isn't Keeping Buildings Safe There is a moment early in every lighting designer's career when the theoretical bubble pops and reality comes crashing in. For me, it was being chased around by a fire officer while designing…

013 What’s Your Evidence for That?

The Case for Evidence Based Lighting Design I feel a bit like I’ve walked into a room with a tabletop scattered with jigsaw puzzle pieces, and as I start pushing them around, a rather radical picture is beginning to emerge. For decades, those of us in the lighting design community have operated un…

Room for the Lost Always | Duncan Smith

Last Sunday, Duncan Smith continued our Made for More series with a message titled “Room for the Lost Always.” Through Luke 15, Duncan challenged us to become a community that makes room for the lost in our hearts, homes, tables, friendships, and church communities. More from Catch The Fire Raleig…

Episode 1.5: The Reel Life of ScreenPlay

Welcome BACK to Reel Life! In this episode, recorded AFTER episodes 2 and 3 but released beforehand because editing is hard and takes a long time, Duncan and Gage remember titanic figures who passed away recently (as of recording) by recalling our favourites of their greatest hits. Rest in peace…

014 Smoke and Mirrors (Mostly Mirrors)

The Art of Concealment in Architectural Lighting Design I have a confession to make, and coming from a lighting designer who has spent several decades in the trade, it usually raises a few eyebrows: I don't really like light fittings. Strange, perhaps, but there is something profoundly satisfyi…

015 You Mean You Expect Us to Pay for This?

Years ago, I wrote an article with the rather pointed headline: You mean you expect us to pay for this sort of stuff? It was born out of that recurring, teeth-gritting moment every independent lighting designer knows only too well, when a prospective client stares at your fee proposal as if you hav…

FULL SHOW: Country Life for 25 September 2026

This week Country Life is at a rural school in Wairarapa celebrating its sesquicentennial and visits a Taranaki piggery to hear how one farming family is adapting to major changes in New Zealand's pork industry. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, her…

150 years of Tinui School

While pastoral farming saw the settlement of Tinui established over 150 years ago, things have changed as farmland's been converted to forestry and the school's roll has decreased. Earlier this month past pupils gathered to reflect on the school's sesquicentennial and its future. You can find phot…

Exposing Christian Call-out Culture : When Should You Speak Out?

When should you speak up, when should you walk away, and when is correction actually necessary? Duncan Smith and David Wilson sit down for an honest conversation about church hurt, toxic leadership, Christian call-out culture, healthy correction, and knowing when it’s time to distance yourself—or p…