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Beyond Belief Episodes

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    Leap of Faith

    In elite sport, does God help you win?

  2. Out of the Habit?

    With numbers waning, what's the future for Britain's religious communities?

  3. Two Decades of Change

    In his final Beyond Belief Ernie Rea explores the evolving role of faith in today's world.

  4. Changing Faiths

    What's it like changing from one faith to another? Ernie Rea talks to three converts.

  5. The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

    A deep dive into the rituals of faith behind the pageantry of the Queen's state funeral.

  6. The Handmaid's Tale

    Margaret Atwood on the role of faith in her seminal novel.

  7. How Religious Is Iran?

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Iran.

  8. Atoning for Slavery

    Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.

  9. What Makes a Ritual

    Why are non-religious rituals becoming popular, and how do habits become sacred?

  10. Modesty Uncovered

    Modest clothing is big business. What are the religious ideas behind why some cover up?

  11. Autism and Faith

    Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world, with Ernie Rea.

  12. Fierce and Feminine: Kali and Shakti

    Ernie Rea discovers the Hindu idea of a divine feminine force.

  13. Who Are the Uyghurs?

    Ernie Rea explores the faith and culture of a majority Muslim people in North-West China.

  14. Young and Full of Faith

    As society becomes more secular, why are some young people embracing a 'full fat' faith?

  15. Resurrection

    What resonance does the essential story of Christian hope and salvation have today?

  16. Religion IRL

    Is communal prayer and worship 'in real life' still as important to the faithful?

  17. Putin's Religious War

    Ernie Rea explores the spiritual beliefs used to justify Russian aggression in Ukraine.

  18. The 5Ks of Sikhism

    Ernie Rea takes a look at the 5Ks of Sikhism.

  19. Satan

    Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

  20. Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols

    The enduring appeal and spiritual meaning of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols.

  21. Boxing

    Why does Christianity play such a big role in the corners of so many fighters?

  22. Young Voices in Northern Ireland

    Young voices from Northern Ireland discuss how things have changed since the Troubles.

  23. Orthodox Jewish Women

    Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

  24. African Spirituality

    Ernie Rea takes a look at African spirituality. Why is it increasing in popularity?

  25. Poetry, the Language of Religion

    Poetry as the language of religion.

  26. Ignatian Spirituality

    Ernie Rae explores a spiritualty that's influenced both Pope Francis and the film, Soul.

  27. Scotland and the Union

    Has the changing religious landscape in Scotland had an impact on the independence debate?

  28. What do the Taliban believe?

    Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.

  29. Ganesha

    Mobeen Azhar and guests talk about the Hindu god Ganesha.

  30. The College of Cardinals

    What is the role of the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church?

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