
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 510 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

Churches across the country are bracing themselves for a significant new financial challenge. Until now, they’ve been able to reclaim VAT on essential repairs for everything from leaky roofs to dilapidated towers. But from April, that protection goes... more
People are facing increased financial strain as funeral costs rise, according to the Quaker Social Action charity. One of the unexpected bills that hits people at this vulnerable moment is the high burial charge some local authorities demand if the p... more
The capture of the Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro, the attacks on alleged drug-running boats off the Venezuelan coast, the threats to strike the regime in Iran, the determination to take Greenland even though it is the territory of a fellow NATO m... more
As protests in Iran continue into their 16th day, Emily Buchanan asks Prof Ali Ansari whether the country is ready to end almost 50 years of clerical rule.
Elegy from a Scottish church, as parishioners say goodbye to the Holy Family Parish in Inver... more
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Thank you for making this available outside the UK. As a Unitarian Universalist, I love the various perspectives every week.
As I write it’s past midday but there’s no sign of today’s programme, which has been on BBC Sounds for hours. Why is the podcast almost invariably late??
I use this as part of my spiritual practice and mindfulness Sunday’s. It’s great to listen to before my religious events or as my time to reflect. It has a wide range of topics and is not only based on Christian and UK scope. It also has religious news of the day, and interesting things about religion that are a little less known, like the importance of bees!
Love listening to the different main religious stories of different faiths. But, the interviewees are often cut short in midsentence and rushed to finish their sentences. Why not cut down a little on the number of stories but allow for more in depth reportage?
I listen as an atheist as I’m interested in pretty much anything. It shocks me the amount of indoctrination in the uk, and the horrible history of religion around the world and it’s religions actually being celebrated as something to see as a positive thing. I feel sad hearing that people that are just lovely people sucked in to believed they are good people because of a deity.
I think the bbc has done a good job making this podcast listenable to pretty much any one. It’s balanced and not at al... more
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Exploring a range of pressing ethical and religious issues, this series brings together diverse perspectives on contemporary religious topics and debates. It offers insights into global events, significant figures, and the intersections of faith and societal challenges. Episodes feature discussions on high-profile religious leaders, updates on pivotal global events affecting spirituality, and thought-provoking interviews with guests who contribute unique insights into religious life and ethics. The content is characterized by its inclusivity, welcoming various viewpoints, making it relevant for listeners interested in both religious activities and current affairs across multiple faiths.
A notable aspect is the podcast's commitment to highl... more
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Recent guests on Sunday include:
1. Grant Longden
2. Reverend Rachel Phillips
3. Rabbi Rebecca Burke
4. Professor Anthony Bash
5. Reverend Mariah Furness Tolgaard
6. Sam Richardson
7. Dr. Riaz Timol
8. Archbishop Timothy Broglio
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