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God Forbid

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Oct 11, 2024 • 54min

What can an ancient Chinese boardgame teach us about human consciousness?

The ancient game of Go is a teacher of spirituality, patience, colonisation, and world affairs. So what does it when a computer beats the world Go champion?
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Oct 4, 2024 • 54min

Is it ever okay to turn your back on suffering?

Constant images of suffering and trauma have been channelled through our digital devices for the past 12 months. With some people switching off in the name of self-preservation, the moral question remains as to whether this is an act of ignorant privilege or practical necessity.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 54min

Sex work, religion, and double standards

The world’s oldest profession has long been an ethical talking point, but what does God have to say about it? And what do sex workers have to say about God? 
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Sep 20, 2024 • 54min

Michael Muthukrishna, cultural evolution and a theory of everyone

Who we are, how we got here, and where we're going
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Sep 13, 2024 • 54min

Are people more important than the planet? The ethics of ecofascism

How right-wing extremists are taking over the conservation conversation. 
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Sep 6, 2024 • 54min

The case for faith in the fight against loneliness

Loneliness is as harmful as smoking, with experts discussing its rising epidemic and societal stigma. The podcast highlights the importance of faith communities in addressing isolation, especially among marginalized groups. It emphasizes the role of religious leaders in creating safe spaces for open dialogue. The discussion also touches on the intricate process of forming meaningful connections and the challenges posed by socioeconomic factors. Listeners are encouraged to recognize loneliness as a universal experience and explore actionable steps to foster deeper relationships.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 54min

What can religion teach us about being a dad?

How is fathering different from parenting?
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Aug 23, 2024 • 54min

Thou shalt not steal

Every major religion condemns theft as morally unacceptable. But is this moral position always absolute? 
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Aug 16, 2024 • 54min

David Baddiel, the reluctant atheist

UK comedian David Baddiel is terrified of death and deeply moved by Jewish tradition - but he's convinced God does not exist.
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Aug 9, 2024 • 54min

Religious outrage at the 2024 Paris Olympics

We’re all entitled to feel offended, but what happens when outrage is weaponised towards more cynical and sinister ends? 

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