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- Everyday Ethics
Fewer baptisms. Civil rights leaders of today. Revisiting Lampedusa.
There’s been a sharp drop in the number of baptisms over the last decade in Catholic and Presbyterian churches across the island. What does that say about…
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Speaking in Tongues, Ariana Grande, West Bank, Lough Derg
Speaking in tongues. Is it a controversial thing to do? A gift from God? To explore where it comes from, and what relevance it has today, Audrey is joined by…
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Speaking Ill of the Dead, Taking Time Out
Journalist Liz Kennedy, Rabbi Jonathan Romain and Rev Chris Hudson join Audrey to discuss whether society now rushes to judge someone’s character when they…
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Church lessons from Covid, modernising Homer’s Odyssey, and remembering Bryan Gallagher.
The Covid 19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of life: education, health, work… and religion. New research collates the experience of faith communities and how…
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A time to rest and reflect - Bishop Donal McKeown on retirement
He is one of the best known faces of the Catholic Church in Ireland and now Bishop Donal McKeown is preparing to retire. He has been leading the Derry Diocese…
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Catholic Prime Minister, World Cup, Venezuela
Tomorrow Andy Burnham will become Prime Minister but what kind of administration will he run? Growing up as a working-class Catholic in the North of England he…
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Love
A special programme on the theme of love. How is love defined? Is it a thought? An emotion? A feeling?Our world is awash with explanations of how and why we…
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Donaldson Fallout, Archbishop of Jerusalem, USA 250
In the wake of Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction, we look at whether he used his faith as a shield to cover his crimes. Eve Rosato talks to theologians Dr Fainche…
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American Revolution, Clonard Novena, Trauma and Healing
What role did Ulster Presbyterians play in the American Revolution? Audrey talks to Professor Richard Bell from the University of Maryland about the influence…
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Scapegoating, Peacemaking Reimagined, Sabbatical Reset
In the aftermath of last weeks riots, where are the stories of hope and resilience? Audrey talks to Tim Magowan from the Duncairn Centre and Maureen Hamblin…
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Racism, Misogyny, Violence
Disorder and Racial Attacks - Audrey speaks to journalist Allison Morris and Rev Brian Anderson from East Belfast Mission who was on the streets and whose…
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Nussaibah Younis, Ebola, Civil Rights
Fundamentally is a novel by Nussaibah Younis about a young women who ends up in Iraq designing a deradicalisation programme for ISIS brides. It’s a comedy but…
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William Dalrymple, Pope Leo & AI, Carers
William Dalrymple has won many awards for his writings and is an expert on Indian history - a country he moved to from his native Scotland around 40 years…
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NEETS, Nuns, Hajj Pilgrimage
There are almost one million NEETS in the UK – that’s 16–24-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training. But with budget cuts to youth services…
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Pope Leo’s First Year, Star Wars Spirituality
This week marks one year since Pope Leo’s installation. Officially known as the “Mass for the Beginning of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome” the…
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Forgiveness, Transubstantiation, Lebanon
As a 10 year old coming home from school one day in Creggan in 1972, Richard Moore was shot by a soldier who fired a rubber bullet. He was blinded in one eye…
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Just War Theory, Sudan, Climate & Faith
Pope Leo’s repeated calls for peace has put the focus on the Catholic Church's Just War Theory- something which went on to form the basis of international law…
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Trump v Pope Leo, Spirituality of Space, Climate Theology
President Trump doesn’t like Pope Leo, accusing him of being weak on crime and bad on foreign policy. The leader of the Catholic Church says he will keep…
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Easter Hope
On this Easter Sunday morning we ask if there more darkness than light in our lives? More hopelessness than hope? Where can the light and hope be found in a…
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International Aid Cuts, Freya India, Artemis II
This week the British government announced its Aid priorities which include reducing the amount spent on aid by £6 billion by 2027. Along with the cuts to…
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Antichrist, Living Wage, Psalms
Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel went to Rome this week and gave a closed door lecture about the Antichrist, just a stone's throw from the Vatican. Audrey talks to…
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Grief, Armageddon, Silence
Later tonight Irish actress Jessie Buckley will find out if she has won the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in the adaptation of…
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War in Iran, Gafcon and Pope Leo
The United States and Israel began bombing Iran just over a week ago. Iran responded by bombing their aggressors' allies in the Gulf States. Hundreds are dead…
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Presbyterian Moderator Designate, Peace Process, War Poetry
In his first interview since being elected as Moderator Designate the Rev Richard Kerr talks to Audrey about the PCI safeguarding scandal and the next steps…
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Fasting, Drive Through Ashes, PCI Assembly
It's a unique moment in the Islamic and Christian calendars as the seasons of Ramadan and Lent coincide.Fasting is central to both, so this morning we are…
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Taking a Stand, Telling the Bees, the Value of Great Friendships
US bishops warn that citizens may be called to 'put our bodies on the line' in protests in order 'to stand by their values'. Irish historian Dr Leeann Lane…
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Racial Justice, Memory Manipulation, RE Curriculum
On Racial Justice Sunday Mark Devenport talks with New York Times Bestselling author and historian Jemar Tisby about how the church fails to tackle racism…
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Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Minneapolis Minister, Interfaith Project
This week on Sunday Sequence Mark Devenport is in the Chair kicking off with an interview with Bishop Rose Hudson Wilkins about her remarkable journey from…
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Holocaust Memorial Day, Wellbeing Economy, Vienna 1944
Holocaust Memorial reflections, future generations politics, and the Kindertransport.
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Trump, Iran and Contemporary Worship
This week marks Donald Trump’s first year as the 47th President of the United States. To discuss his impact domestically and globally Audrey is joined by…
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Trócaire's new CEO: Seán Farrell
Seán Farrell has travelled the world, from Romania to Uganda and to the Phillippines. As the new CEO of the aid agency Trócaire, he is drawing his experiences…
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Male Adolescence, Faith Leadership, Global Events, Hopes for 2026
Chris Bennett, Dr Naomi Green, Michele Marken and Professor Duncan Morrow join Audrey Carville to reflect on some of the major ethical and faith themes of…
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PCI Safeguarding Scandal, Narnia at 75
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland held a special meeting of its general assembly on Thursday- five weeks after its moderator and clerk, the Reverend Dr Trevor…
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Light in the Darkness, Christmas in Gaza, Quantum Physics
We are approaching the shortest day of the year- it's next Sunday when the Winter Solstice will happen at three minutes past three on December 21st. So that…
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Presbyterian Safeguarding, Pope’s Beirut Visit, Homelessness
As more cases emerge, safeguarding expert Ian Elliot calls for a public enquiry into PCI. Audrey talks to journalist Angela Davison about the latest…
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Ethical Budgets, RE in Schools, The Pope’s Astronomer
As we digest this week’s budget, we discuss the ethics of what and who governments choose to spend our money on. Audrey talks to journalist Anne McElvoy, Dr…
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Supreme Court and Religion, PCI Safeguarding, Sustainability
Christian religious education (RE) taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled. Audrey is joined by Dr James Nelson from…
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Presbyterian Moderator Resigns, COP30 Update, German Remembrance Day
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has stepped down after "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding. The Rev Trevor Gribben said…
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Muslim Mayor, Silence as a Religious Act, The Book of Kells
Zohran Mamadani made history this week when he was elected Mayor of New York City. The 34 year old is the first mayor born outside the US and the first…
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Oliver Plunkett, Relics, Sudan, Digital Resurrection
Archbishop Eamon Martin reflects on the life and death of his predecessor Oliver Plunkett. Born 400 years ago this weekend, the saint's head is preserved in St…
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Gaza Priest, King and Pope Prayers, Sporting Ethics
Gaza priest Father Carlos Ferrero tells us how the ceasefire is holding and what difficulties his congregation are still facing.The Anglican Church is in the…
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UN at 80, China Christian Crackdown
The United Nations will be 80 years old next Friday but is it thriving or dying?
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Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
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Gaza to Dublin - A doctor working in a war zone
Dr Mohammed Mughaisib has spent the nearly two years working in hospitals in Gaza, in the midst of bombs, death and destruction. His family fled to Egypt in…
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Gaza Genocide Report
After a UN Commission of Enquiry rules that Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza, where do we go from here?
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The Monastery and Tourist Mega Resort
The 6th century monastery of St. Catherine's and the tourist mega resort on its doorstep
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Restorative Justice
Rev Izzy Hawthorne Steel and Rev Chris Bennett on how they dealt with church arsonists aged 10 and 11 and Carl Stauffer on restorative justice around the world.
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The Sermon That Shook Trump - Bishop Budde
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde recalls her sermon before Trump—a plea for mercy in Washington National Cathedral that sparked his outrage the morning after his…
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80th anniversary of the publication of George Orwell's powerful political satire Animal Farm
On the 80th anniversary of the publication of George Orwell's powerful political satire Animal Farm, we hear about the author's motivations and the power of…
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The Parish Priest of Gaza
Fr. Carlos Ferrero on the bombing of his church and the starvation of the people of Gaza.
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DNA by Design?
A new technique creates IVF embryos with DNA from three people to stop a genetic disorder
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A Tale of Three Benedictines
This weekend marks the feast day of Benedict- a 6th century monk who had his own rule, which has survived down the centuries. That rule emphasises moderation…
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7/7 – The Lifelong Trauma of a Terror Attack
A special programme remembering the London bombings 20 years on. Audrey talks to two men connected by the explosion at Edgeware Road Station.David Gardner was…
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Robin Eames: 50 Years of Service
Lord Eames looks back on being a Bishop for 50 years.
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Brian D’Arcy at 80
Father Brian D’Arcy turns 80 today. He’s Ireland's best known priest, a journalist, a broadcaster, and someone who has never shied away from speaking his true…