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Harry Potter
Ernie Rea takes a look at the religious themes in Harry Potter.
The College of Cardinals
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Ganesha
Mobeen Azhar and guests talk about the Hindu god Ganesha.
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Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
Scotland and the Union
Has the changing religious landscape in Scotland had an impact on the independence debate?
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Ernie Rae explores a spiritualty that's influenced both Pope Francis and the film, Soul.
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Poetry as the language of religion.
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Ernie Rea takes a look at African spirituality. Why is it increasing in popularity?
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Young voices from Northern Ireland discuss how things have changed since the Troubles.
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Why does Christianity play such a big role in the corners of so many fighters?
Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols
The enduring appeal and spiritual meaning of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols.
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Ernie Rea takes a look at the 5Ks of Sikhism.
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Ernie Rea explores the spiritual beliefs used to justify Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Religion IRL
Is communal prayer and worship 'in real life' still as important to the faithful?
Resurrection
What resonance does the essential story of Christian hope and salvation have today?
Young and Full of Faith
As society becomes more secular, why are some young people embracing a 'full fat' faith?
Who Are the Uyghurs?
Ernie Rea explores the faith and culture of a majority Muslim people in North-West China.
Fierce and Feminine: Kali and Shakti
Ernie Rea discovers the Hindu idea of a divine feminine force.
Autism and Faith
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world, with Ernie Rea.
Modesty Uncovered
Modest clothing is big business. What are the religious ideas behind why some cover up?
What Makes a Ritual
Why are non-religious rituals becoming popular, and how do habits become sacred?
Atoning for Slavery
Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.
How Religious Is Iran?
Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Iran.
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood on the role of faith in her seminal novel.
The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
A deep dive into the rituals of faith behind the pageantry of the Queen's state funeral.
Changing Faiths
What's it like changing from one faith to another? Ernie Rea talks to three converts.
Two Decades of Change
In his final Beyond Belief Ernie Rea explores the evolving role of faith in today's world.
Out of the Habit?
With numbers waning, what's the future for Britain's religious communities?
Leap of Faith
In elite sport, does God help you win?