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.

4 DAYS AGO

Mardi Gras special: on being gay and Godly

How do queer people stay faithful? And how do people raised on religion celebrate being sexually and gender diverse?

54 min
FEB 21

Religion, drugs, and the power of mind-altering substances

How have 'psychedelics' and recreational drugs affected (and been affected by) religion?

54 min
FEB 14

Close encounters of the religious kind: how God and UFOs have both begun religious movements

Believers have long looked to the heavens for meaning, believing in not only God, but UFOs as well.

54 min
FEB 7

To bare or not to bare: why religion can't make its mind up about nudity

Why do religions tell us to cover up? And how has this affected the way we value, judge, and sexualise our bodies in the modern world?

54 min
JAN 31

Living simply in a complex world: how modern monks navigate AI, social media, and climate change

From Hare Krishna to Humanistic Buddhism, modern followers of mindful traditions grapple with maintaining a connection to the world while not falling prey to its modern trappings. How do they do it? And what can we learn from them?

54 min
JAN 24

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

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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.