God Forbid

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RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
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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.

5 DAYS AGO

The world's oldest hatred: how anti-Semitism found its way to Australia

With anti-Semitic vandalism on the rise in Australia, and debate over exactly who and what is causing this surge -- how can the international Jewish community respond?

54 min
JAN 17

The spirituality of fishing

Why are so many Australians passionate about fishing? Is it simply the thrill of the catch or is there something deeper that keeps us hooked?

29 sec
JAN 10

The history of God

Just what did God look like and how did he lose his bodily self?

54 min
JAN 3

We know magic isn't real, so why does it still fascinate us?

Magic as we know it today is performance art, harmless entertainment – from Penn and Teller to Siegfried and Roy, David Copperfield to Harry Houdini. But, magic, past and present, is stranger, richer and more complex than you imagine.

54 min
12/27/2024

Sawdust and the soul

Jesus was famously a carpenter, and many religious texts associate carpentry with wisdom, humility, and devotion. So, is there something divine about working with wood?
12/20/2024

Kindness — a radical idea?

Could kindness be an act of defiance or resistance?

54 min
12/13/2024

Rebel fighters have overthrown the Assad regime in Syria, what does that mean for its people?

Who is going to rule over the country now that Syria is free from the tyrannical Assad regime?

54 min
12/06/2024

Faith, disability, and the trouble with 'healing'

People with disabilities have been subject to unwanted prayer, pity, and the promise of healing. But is there space for a more inclusive disability theology?

54 min

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03/16/2019

Jack_McCoy

This show is amazing. It’s hilarious and always fascinating. Each episode is completely unique. You’ll learn about religion, ethics, history, and more. The host is cheeky and a tad sardonic; he always has an air of humor while asking exactly the questions you were thinking of while listening. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended

03/17/2018

DellingDog

Respectful but irreverent, this podcast covers religion and ethics in an insightful and entertaining way. Highly recommended.

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.