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Nov 19, 2025 • 34min

THE FRIARSIDE - Science and Faith (Part II)

Fr Toby looks two more models of the relationship between science and faith: collaboration and integration. He then goes on to begin to look at the relationship of Catholicism and science and shows how the writings of St Augustine, St Robert Bellarmine, and St John Henry Newman, all display an attitude to learn from science on the correct interpretation of Scripture. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Nov 18, 2025 • 35min

THE FRIARSIDE - Science and Faith Part I

Fr Toby dives into the fascinating relationship between science and faith. He introduces Barber's four models, discussing the conflict model and its historical misinterpretations, like Galileo's case. He also highlights the independence model, suggesting science and religion can coexist in separate realms. The dialogue model is explored through voices like Francis Collins, showing how science can enrich faith. Along the way, he shares personal anecdotes and addresses why some people use science to distance themselves from religion.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 7min

WORD FOR TODAY - Radio Maria as the Sycamore: 'A vantage point for a transforming encounter'

Fr Toby reflects on the transformative encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, emphasizing how this interaction shapes the Christian life. He shares how Pope Benedict's writings changed his perspective on faith by highlighting the personal nature of Christianity. Listeners learn practical ways to encounter Christ today through the Eucharist, sacraments, and prayer. The program likens radio to a sycamore tree, offering a unique vantage point for experiencing life-changing moments with God.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 45min

JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus - Hidden Catholic: Saints & Stones (Part 2)

Join Lauren as she shares a family's exploration of the enchanting Northumberland coast, discovering faith in the natural world. From the serene shores of Lindisfarne to the playful pilgrimage of mudflat adventures, every moment reveals sacred connections. Reflecting on the lives of northern saints, she intertwines history with family fun—climbing Bamburgh Castle and enjoying Alnwick's magic. The episode beautifully illustrates how ordinary journeys can transform into spiritual retreats filled with laughter and wonder.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 48min

JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus - Hidden Catholic: Saints & Stones

Lauren is back with her series Hidden Catholic, taking us up north to Lindisfarne, Durham and Jarrow today, which she visited with her family this summer, to discover the incredible Catholic history our country and shining a spotlight on the lives of St Cuthbert and St Bede. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Nov 17, 2025 • 42min

SEASONS OF GRACE - Fiona Campbell-Hicks

SEASONS OF GRACE is a monthly programme on Radio Maria written and presented by Fiona Campbell-Hicks that airs on the last Thursday of the month at 8pm and looks at the rhythms and tables of the liturgical year, stopping along the way to marvel at nature.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠
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Nov 13, 2025 • 9min

WORD FOR TODAY - No tomatoes in a fruit salad!

Fr Toby invites us to open ourselves up to Wisdom. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  
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Nov 12, 2025 • 26min

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Fr Clifton Harris OP (Jamaica)

Fr Clifton Harris OP is a Dominican Friar of the English Province. He is the Superior of the Dominican community in Jamaica. In this powerful conversation with Fr Toby he speaks about different ways Dominicans are helping people rise out of difficulties: education, food, gangs, the disastrous and devastating hurricane that hit Jamaica, hope and redemption. Please consider supporting Radio Maria with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠
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Nov 12, 2025 • 45min

THE WORD IN 4D - A cross-free utopia?

Sr Cooey joins Fr Toby and looks at the second coming, persecution and the temptations of apostasy. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  
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Nov 12, 2025 • 8min

WORD FOR TODAY - Banging the same old drum

Fr Toby on the need for us to focus again and again on thanksgiving and mercy! If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

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