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Sermons
Is the sermon dead? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.
Begging
Is it a religious duty to give to beggars? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.
William Blake's Jerusalem
Will Ernie Rea and guests sing William Blake's Jerusalem at Last Night of the Proms?
Khadijah
Ernie Rea discusses the life of Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Religious Polls
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the promise and pitfalls of religious polls.
Belief and Unbelief in Russia
A century after the October Revolution, the role of belief and unbelief in Russia.
Death Rituals in the Absence of a Body
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world.
The Power of Chanting
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of chanting. Can it benefit our health?
Sacred Directions
Why does 'east' play such an important part in much Christian architecture?
Swearing an Oath
Ernie Rea and guests discuss if there is any place for God in a modern courtroom.
The Good Samaritan
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Ernie Rea takes a look at the Christian message behind Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Time
Ernie Rea and guests discuss differing concepts of time in religious traditions.
Sacred Gardens
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about sacred gardens.
The Good Friday Agreement
A discussion on the different ways of understanding the world around us.
Transgender
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about religion and transgender issues.
Sacred Spaces
Robert Beckford in conversation with guests about what makes a sacred space.
Spinsterhood
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about religion and the unmarried woman.
Fashion
Professor Robert Beckford in conversation with guests about religion and fashion.
Jane Eyre
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religion in Jane Eyre.
The Romanovs
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests on the life and death of Tsar Nicholas.
Hay Festival Special: Religion and Humour
Religion and humour: How far can you go?
Religion in Mexico
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the role of religion in Mexico.
Disability
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about religion and disability.
Frankenstein
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious content of Frankenstein.
Remembrance
Mark Dowd discusses the best way for us to remember those who have fought and died in war.
China
Ernie Rea discusses the place of religion in modern China.
Blood
Ernie Rea discusses the religious significance of blood.
Artificial Intelligence
Shelina Janmohamed discusses the impact of AI on religion.
The Far Right and Christianity
Robert Beckford discusses the use of Christianity by the far right in Europe.