BBC Radio Podcasts from Beyond Belief

Beyond Belief

Women in Charge?

A female imam tells Aleem Maqbool about her pioneering work and the reaction she's had.

Stem Cell Steaks and the Scriptures

The CEO of a lab-grown meat company describes the place of his Jewish faith in his work.

Faith In The Psychedelic Renaissance

Aleem Maqbool meets Richard, who explored a connection to Jesus on a ayahuasca retreat.

Sacred Sounds

A university student wanders into a cathedral and is transformed by the music he hears.

Witches, Druids and Pagans

Aleem Maqbool speaks to Richard about his pagan spirituality.

Behind Bars

Aleem Maqbool speaks with Michael Emmett about how he found faith in prison.

Ashes to Ashes

What the human body in death tells us about our beliefs about the body and the afterlife.

Faith and Politics

Aleem speaks with MSP Kate Forbes on why she feels people of faith are fearful of politics

Faith and Fortune

Aleem speaks with Daniel Ally about how his faith inspires him to seek financial success.

Taking a Stand

Aleem Maqbool speaks with Revd Hilary Bond about her actions during climate protests.

The God Desire

Aleem speaks to David Baddiel and asks whether we have a desire to believe in God.

Menfluencers

Aleem Maqbool explores masculinity and the impact of male online influencers on young men.

fAIth

AI influences how we interact with everything – and religion is no exception.

The Coronation

Aleem Maqbool speaks to Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby about the coronation.

Losing My Religion

Aleem Maqbool speaks to Janet Ellis about her journey to adopt humanism.

Without Child

Aleem Maqbool leads a discussion on fertility, childlessness and faith.

Addiction

Aleem Maqbool speaks to a vicar who suffered with addiction.

Grief

Aleem Maqbool speaks to Rabbi Jonathan Romain about grief.

Unforgiveness

Aleem Maqbool explores what happens when we can't, or won't, forgive.

Same-Sex Marriage

Aleem Maqbool explores why many same-sex couples can't have a religious wedding ceremony.

Finding Faith in Doubt

Aleem Maqbool hears a story about the pain of doubting your religion and belief.

Faith and the Holocaust

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert speaks about holding onto her faith through horrific times.

At the End of the Telescope

Professor Brian Cox shares his view on the religion v science debate. Is the war over?

Leap of Faith

In elite sport, does God help you win?

Out of the Habit?

With numbers waning, what's the future for Britain's religious communities?

The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

A deep dive into the rituals of faith behind the pageantry of the Queen's state funeral.

Atoning for Slavery

Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.

The Handmaid's Tale

Margaret Atwood on the role of faith in her seminal novel.

How Religious Is Iran?

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Iran.

What Makes a Ritual

Why are non-religious rituals becoming popular, and how do habits become sacred?

Modesty Uncovered

Modest clothing is big business. What are the religious ideas behind why some cover up?

Autism and Faith

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world, with Ernie Rea.

Fierce and Feminine: Kali and Shakti

Ernie Rea discovers the Hindu idea of a divine feminine force.

Who Are the Uyghurs?

Ernie Rea explores the faith and culture of a majority Muslim people in North-West China.

Young and Full of Faith

As society becomes more secular, why are some young people embracing a 'full fat' faith?

Resurrection

What resonance does the essential story of Christian hope and salvation have today?

Religion IRL

Is communal prayer and worship 'in real life' still as important to the faithful?

Putin's Religious War

Ernie Rea explores the spiritual beliefs used to justify Russian aggression in Ukraine.

The 5Ks of Sikhism

Ernie Rea takes a look at the 5Ks of Sikhism.

Satan

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols

The enduring appeal and spiritual meaning of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols.

Boxing

Why does Christianity play such a big role in the corners of so many fighters?

Young Voices in Northern Ireland

Young voices from Northern Ireland discuss how things have changed since the Troubles.

Orthodox Jewish Women

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

African Spirituality

Ernie Rea takes a look at African spirituality. Why is it increasing in popularity?

Poetry, the Language of Religion

Poetry as the language of religion.

Ignatian Spirituality

Ernie Rae explores a spiritualty that's influenced both Pope Francis and the film, Soul.

Scotland and the Union

Has the changing religious landscape in Scotland had an impact on the independence debate?

What do the Taliban believe?

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Ganesha

Mobeen Azhar and guests talk about the Hindu god Ganesha.

The College of Cardinals

What is the role of the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church?

Harry Potter

Ernie Rea takes a look at the religious themes in Harry Potter.

The Monarch as Defender of the Faith

What does it mean to be 'Defender of the Faith'? How relevant is it in a multi-faith UK?

Scottish Independence

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious dimension in the Scottish independence debate.

Vodou

Ernie Rea explores the misunderstood religion of Vodou; known as Voodoo in the West.

Myanmar

Ernie Rea discusses Myanmar's turbulent history and current crisis.

Dante's Inferno

Ernie Rea and guests discuss Dante’s Inferno.

The Vaccine

Ernie Rea takes a look at the religious reasons behind vaccine hesitancy.

Prince Philip

Ernie Rea and a multi-faith panel discuss the spiritual life of Prince Philip.

Bees

Ernie Rea is joined by beekeepers from three different faiths.

Religion and Science in Schools

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.

The Dalai Lama

Ernie Rea takes a look at the life of the Dalai Lama.

Virgin Mary

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world

Beethoven's Spirituality

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world

Grief

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Debt

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Religion and Soap Operas

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Prayer

Ernie Rea asks why more people have turned to prayer since the beginning of the pandemic.

Hong Kong

Ernie Rea explores the role of religion in Hong Kong

The US Presidential Election

Ernie Rea discusses the role that religion will play in the US presidential election.

Rosh Hashanah

Ernie Rea takes a look at Rosh Hashanah and discusses how different it will be this year.

The Mayflower

Ernie Rea takes a look at the Mayflower story.

The Face

Ernie Rea discusses the importance of the face to people of different faiths.

Bathing

Ernie Rea takes a look at religious bathing rituals.

Animal Farm

Ernie Rea discusses 'Animal Farm' on the anniversary of its publication 75 years ago.

Marriage

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

Dieting

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

Wordsworth

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

Religion Online

Dr Katie Edwards explores the place and nature of faith in today's world

Reincarnation

Ernie Rea and guests discuss reincarnation in Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh traditions.

Ethical Investing

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

Sin

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Religion and Smell

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role that smell can play in religion.

Miracles

Ernie Rea and guests discuss miracles.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Saudi Arabia and Iran

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the growing tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Friendship

Ernie Rea and guests discuss friendship.

Rumi

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi.

Frankenstein

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious content of Frankenstein.

The Nature of God

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

The Religion of Spain

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Religion and Climate Justice

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Relationship Education

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

The Religion of Game of Thrones

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Trees

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Free Will

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

The Imagination

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

The Ego

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Veganism

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Sri Lanka

Ernie Rea explores the religious landscape of Sri Lanka.

Space

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Notre-Dame

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the significance of cathedrals in the lives of modern cities.

Amritsar Massacre

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Passover

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Femininity and Religion

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

Masculinity and Religion

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith and belief in today's world.

Superheroes

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious roots of superheroes.

Angels

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious and cultural meaning of angels.

Purple

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the colour purple and its use in religion.

Blasphemy

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious roots and contemporary role of blasphemy.

The Far Right and Christianity

Robert Beckford discusses the use of Christianity by the far right in Europe.

Artificial Intelligence

Shelina Janmohamed discusses the impact of AI on religion.

Blood

Ernie Rea discusses the religious significance of blood.

China

Ernie Rea discusses the place of religion in modern China.

Remembrance

Mark Dowd discusses the best way for us to remember those who have fought and died in war.

Disability

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about religion and disability.

Religion in Mexico

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the role of religion in Mexico.

Hay Festival Special: Religion and Humour

Religion and humour: How far can you go?

The Romanovs

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests on the life and death of Tsar Nicholas.

Jane Eyre

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religion in Jane Eyre.

Fashion

Professor Robert Beckford in conversation with guests about religion and fashion.

Spinsterhood

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about religion and the unmarried woman.

Sacred Spaces

Robert Beckford in conversation with guests about what makes a sacred space.

Transgender

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about religion and transgender issues.

The Good Friday Agreement

A discussion on the different ways of understanding the world around us.

Sacred Gardens

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about sacred gardens.

Time

Ernie Rea and guests discuss differing concepts of time in religious traditions.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Ernie Rea takes a look at the Christian message behind Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Light

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world.

The Good Samaritan

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world.

Swearing an Oath

Ernie Rea and guests discuss if there is any place for God in a modern courtroom.

Sacred Directions

Why does 'east' play such an important part in much Christian architecture?

The Power of Chanting

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of chanting. Can it benefit our health?

Death Rituals in the Absence of a Body

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world.

Belief and Unbelief in Russia

A century after the October Revolution, the role of belief and unbelief in Russia.

Religious Polls

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the promise and pitfalls of religious polls.

Khadijah

Ernie Rea discusses the life of Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

William Blake's Jerusalem

Will Ernie Rea and guests sing William Blake's Jerusalem at Last Night of the Proms?

Begging

Is it a religious duty to give to beggars? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.

Sermons

Is the sermon dead? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.

Ambedkar

Ernie Rea and guests discuss BR Ambedkar's role in forming modern India.

Public Grief

A discussion on the different ways of understanding the world around us.

Religion and Hip Hop

What's the relationship between religion and hip hop? Robert Beckford and guests discuss.

The Moon

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the spiritual allure of the moon.

Jane Austen

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religion of Jane Austen.

Ancestors

Who do we think we are? Ernie Rea and guests discuss our fascination with our ancestors.

Religion in Germany

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious climate in Germany.

Truth

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious understanding of truth.

Confession

Ernie Rea and guests discuss confession.

Interfaith Worship

Robert Beckford and guests discuss the purpose of interfaith worship.

Science Fiction

Robert Beckford and guests explore the role of religion in science fiction.

Mental Health

Ernie Rea and guests explore religious perspectives on mental health.

Pakistan

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Pakistan.

Religion and Numbers

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion's obsession with numbers.

Martin Luther and the Reformation

Ernie Rea and guests discuss how Martin Luther affected the course of the Reformation.

Religion and consumerism

As the sales get underway, Ernie Rea's guests discuss religion and consumerism.

Virgin Birth

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the belief that Jesus was born of a virgin birth.

Cryonics and immortality

From Gilgamesh to Cryonics - Ernie Rea and guests discuss the quest for immortality.

Immigration and the Church

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the impact of immigration on the church in Britain.

Zionism and Judaism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the relationship between Zionism and Judaism.

21/11/2016

Does God have a face? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.

Children's Literature

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in children's literature.

Turkey

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Turkey.

Clergy during the Troubles

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of the clergy during the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Trauma

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious response to trauma.

Religious Education

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the purpose of religious education.

Hair

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the connection between hair and religious belief.

Sharia Councils

Ernie Rea and guests explore the role of sharia councils in the UK.

Cultural Revolution

Ernie Rea and guests explore the impact of the Cultural Revolution on religion in China.

Battle of the Somme

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious response to the Battle of the Somme.

US Republican Party

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion and the US Republican Party.

Freedom of Expression

Ernie Rea and guests explore the relationship between religion and freedom of expression.

Belgium

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Belgium.

Rule of Benedict

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Rule of Benedict.

Original Sin

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the legacy of the doctrine of original sin.

Social Media

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the relationship between religion and social media.

Apparitions of Mary

Ernie Rea and guests discuss apparitions of the Virgin Mary.

Fixed Easter

Ernie Rea and guests discuss fixing a date for Easter.

Mercy

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the nature of mercy.

Storytelling in Christianity

William Crawley and guests discuss the use of stories in the Bible.

Saudi Arabia

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religion of Saudi Arabia.

France

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in France.

Religion and Psychotherapy

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the relationship between religion and psychotherapy.

Heaven and the Afterlife

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religious perspectives on the afterlife.

Yule

Ernie Rea and guests explore the pagan origins of Christmas.

Childlessness

Ernie Rea and guests discuss issues around childlessness.

50 Years of Nostra Aetate

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the impact of the Vatican document Nostra Aetate.

Interfaith Marriage

Ernie Rae and guests discuss the pros and cons of interfaith marriage.

How Islamic is the So-Called Islamic State?

William Crawley explores the beliefs of Islamic State following the Paris attacks.

The Family

Ernie Rea and guests explore the changing nature of the family.

New Religious Communities

Ernie Rea and guests discuss new religious communities.

Pacifism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious history and contemporary aspects of pacifism.

Betrayal

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the feelings of betrayal when followers abandon a faith.

Rumi

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the life and lasting influence of the Persian poet Rumi.

Ghosts

A discussion on the different ways of understanding the world around us.

Tunisia

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of religion in Tunisian society and government.

Religion and Debt

Ernie Rea and guests discuss what role religion plays in people's attitudes toward debt.

Hadith

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Hadith, the stories and traditions of Muhammad's life.

Compassion

Must nurses show compassion? What is it anyway? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.

Greece

Ernie Rea and guests discuss church-state relations in Greece.

Religion and Earthquakes

What impact has the twin earthquake disaster had on Nepalese religious beliefs?

Artificial Intelligence

Ernie Rea and guests discuss artificial intelligence.

Scapegoat

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious role of the scapegoat.

Confucianism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the revival of Confucianism in China.

Religious Literacy

Ernie Rea and guests discuss what makes a religiously literate society.

End Time Beliefs in Islam

Ernie Rea and guests discuss beliefs about the end of time in Islam.

Purgatory

Is purgatory a religious place or a psychological concept? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.

Fundamentalism

Is it correct to describe the killers of Charlie Hebdo staff in Paris as fundamentalists?

Moses

Why does the story of Moses still hold such a broad appeal?

The roots of English Catholicism

Ahead of the Pope's visit, Ernie Rea asks what is distinctive about English Catholicism.

Magna Carta

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the church's role in the creation of the Magna Carta.

TS Eliot's Religious Poetry

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the enduring appeal of TS Eliot's religious poetry.

Race Relations in the USA

Ernie Rea and guests discuss church and race relations in the United States of America.

Spiritualism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of Spiritualism.

Plague narratives and Ebola

How are religious plague narratives affecting the responses to the Ebola outbreak?

Avatars

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the theology and digital reinterpretation of avatars.

Catholic Synod on the family

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Catholic church's synod on the family.

Karma

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the belief in karma.

Religion and PR

Ernie Rea discusses with guests how religions can do good - and avoid bad - PR.

Agnosticism

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about Agnosticism and doubt.

Religious History of Iraq

Ernie Rea discuss the conflict in Iraq in the context of the country's religious history.

Holy Spirit

Ernie Rea explores what is understood by the 'Holy Spirit' across different faiths.

Charity

Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of faith-based charities.

Seven Deadly Sins

Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the seven deadly sins.

Shakespeare and Religion

Was Shakespeare a closet Catholic? Ernie Rea and guests discuss Shakespeare's religion.

Christianity and Gender Identity

Ernie Rea and guests discuss Christian perspectives on gender identity.

Islam and education

What is the purpose of an Islamic education? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.

Apostasy

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the meaning of apostasy within Islam.

Last Rites

Ernie Rea and guests discuss Last Rites in some of the world's major faiths.

Mindfulness

Can the religious practice of mindfulness translate to a secular context?

19/05/2014

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the heady mix of football and religion in Brazil.

Indian Elections

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role Hindu Nationalism is playing in India's elections.

The Environment

Ernie Rea and guests discuss Christian attitudes to the environment.

Stonehenge

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the spiritual importance of Stonehenge.

10/03/2014

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious significance of the wilderness.

Pope Francis

Ernie Rea and guests discuss Pope Francis' first year in the Vatican.

Are Institutions in Decline?

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the future of religious institutions in Britain.

Religion in Russia

William Crawley and guests discuss the role of religion in Putin's Russia.

Yoga

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the spiritual roots of yoga.

The Ahmadi Community

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of the Ahmadi community within Islam.

Christianity and the Law

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the relationship between Christianity and the law.

Eve

Ernie Rea and guests talk about the enduring place of the Biblical Eve in Western culture.

Archaeology and Religion

Discussion on the impact of archaeological discoveries on religious belief.

JRR Tolkien

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the theology of JRR Tolkien.

Why Religions Change

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about why religions change.

Sunni and Shia in Islam

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam.

Near-Death Experiences

Ernie Rea and guests discuss near-death experiences. Is there a rational explanation?

Comedy and Religion

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the complex relationship between comedy and religion.

Martin Luther King

Ernie Rea discusses the faith and philosophy of Martin Luther King.

Buddhism and Violence

Ernie Rea and his guests debate whether violence is permitted within Buddhism.

Organ Donation

Ernie Rea discusses the complex religious and ethical arguments around organ donation.

Faith and Doubt

Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of doubt in religion - is it positive or negative?

Religion and Mrs Thatcher's Politics

Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of religion within politics.

Celibacy

Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of celibacy across different religious traditions.

Livingstone's Legacy

Ernie Rea and guests debate the legacy of David Livingstone, 200 years after his death.

Religion & the Coronation

Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of religion in the coronation ceremony.

Fire in Religion

Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of fire within religion.

The Jesuits

Ernie Rea and guests debate the Jesuits in the light of Pope Francis's recent election.

Evangelical

Ernie Rea and guests debate the meaning of the term evangelical.

Religion and Addiction

Ernie Rea and guests discuss spiritual approaches to the treatment of alcohol addiction.

Restorative Justice

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious principles behind restorative justice.

Animals

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of animals in the religions of East and West.

Islam and Homosexuality

Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether homosexuality is compatible with Islam.

Rastafari

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the beliefs and practices of Rastafari.

Inquisition

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Inquisition and its legacy from different perspectives.

Mali

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious dimensions of the crisis in Mali.

Anti-Semitism In Europe

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the reasons behind rising anti-Semitism in Europe.

Development of Mecca

Ernie Rea discusses the development of Makkah with distingished guests.

Women in Sikhism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss women in Sikhism.

The Unification Church

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the future of the Unification Church.

Apocalyptic

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Apocalypse.

Russia

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Putin's Russia.

Treatment of civilians in armed conflict

Special edition live from the Imperial War Museum North on civilians in armed conflict.

Women in Hinduism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of women in Hinduism.

Egalitarianism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religious responses to economic inequality.

Baptists

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the history of the Baptist Church and its significance today.

Witchcraft & Child Abuse

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the link between African churches, witchcraft and child abuse

Syria

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of religion in Syria.

Fear

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the significance of fear in religious traditions.

Depression

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the relationship between religion and depression.

Physics

Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether modern physics leaves any room for God.

Monarchy

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious foundations and function of monarchy.

Olympics

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world.

The Cross

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the symbol of the cross in contemporary society.

Adoption

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion and adoption.

Nigeria

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious dimensions to Nigeria's current crisis.

Travellers

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of faith in the lives of travelling people.

Atheism

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal and direction of 'New Atheism'.

Korea

Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Korea following the death of Kim Jong-il.

Baha'i faith

Different ways of understanding the world. Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Baha'i faith.

The Role of Bishops in the House of Lords

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of Bishops in the House of Lords.

Republican Nomination

What role does religion play in the race for the Republican nomination in the US?

Pilgrimage

Ernie Rea and his guests discuss pilgrimage and ask why it is growing in popularity.

Same Sex Marriage

Ernie Rea and his guests discuss same sex marriage.

Protestant Work Ethic

Ernie Rea discusses the impact of religious belief and practice on today's society.

Mystical Experiences

Ernie Rea discusses the impact of religious belief and practice on today's society.

Islam and the Veil

Ernie Rea and his guests get to the heart of what the Qur'an actually says about the veil.

03/10/2011

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the future of Catholicism in the Irish Republic.

26/09/2011

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role and future of Britain's black churches.

19/09/2011

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the practice of exorcism.