
God Forbid
Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.
Latest episodes

Aug 18, 2023 • 54min
Is TikTok the new religious pulpit?
Spirituality on social media: How TikTok is changing the way we engage with religion

Aug 11, 2023 • 54min
The history of God
Just what did God look like and how did he lose his bodily self?

Aug 4, 2023 • 54min
Who should teach our kids about sex?
There’s been a battle going on over when, how, or even if, our children should be taught about sex and sexuality in schools.

Jul 28, 2023 • 54min
Breaking the dinner table taboo topic: religion and politics
Is Australia a secular state, where religion is truly separate from politics?

Jul 21, 2023 • 54min
How Godly is money?
Can we be truly religious and wealthy at the same time?

Jul 14, 2023 • 54min
Modding our bodies in the name of God
For RN's Flesh week, a look at Sikh hair practices and Jewish circumcision.

Jul 7, 2023 • 54min
Religion and prejudice
Is organised religion predisposed to discrimination?

Jun 30, 2023 • 54min
Does comedy use religion as a punchline or punching bag?
There's a long history of comedians making jokes about religion, but where is the line drawn between offensive and funny?

Jun 23, 2023 • 54min
Lessons at the end of life
An acclaimed poet and an Anglican minister discuss being up close and personal with death, and the lessons it taught them about time, the value of care, and life itself.

Jun 16, 2023 • 54min
Can reading save us?
In a world where everything is screaming for our attention, we find out how reading offers a refuge from distraction, nourishes us and feeds our souls.