Beyond Belief Podcast
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world
Episodes to download
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Behind Bars
Mon 18 Sep 2023
Aleem Maqbool speaks with Michael Emmett about how he found faith in prison.
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Ashes to Ashes
Mon 11 Sep 2023
What the human body in death tells us about our beliefs about the body and the afterlife.
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Faith and Politics
Mon 4 Sep 2023
Aleem speaks with MSP Kate Forbes on why she feels people of faith are fearful of politics
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Faith and Fortune
Mon 28 Aug 2023
Aleem speaks with Daniel Ally about how his faith inspires him to seek financial success.
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Taking a Stand
Mon 21 Aug 2023
Aleem Maqbool speaks with Revd Hilary Bond about her actions during climate protests.
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The God Desire
Mon 14 Aug 2023
Aleem speaks to David Baddiel and asks whether we have a desire to believe in God.
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Menfluencers
Mon 15 May 2023
Aleem Maqbool explores masculinity and the impact of male online influencers on young men.
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The Coronation
Mon 1 May 2023
Aleem Maqbool speaks to Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby about the coronation.
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Losing My Religion
Mon 24 Apr 2023
Aleem Maqbool speaks to Janet Ellis about her journey to adopt humanism.
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Without Child
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Aleem Maqbool leads a discussion on fertility, childlessness and faith.
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Same-Sex Marriage
Mon 6 Feb 2023
Aleem Maqbool explores why many same-sex couples can't have a religious wedding ceremony.
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Finding Faith in Doubt
Mon 30 Jan 2023
Aleem Maqbool hears a story about the pain of doubting your religion and belief.
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Faith and the Holocaust
Mon 23 Jan 2023
Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert speaks about holding onto her faith through horrific times.
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At the End of the Telescope
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Professor Brian Cox shares his view on the religion v science debate. Is the war over?
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Out of the Habit?
Mon 2 Jan 2023
With numbers waning, what's the future for Britain's religious communities?
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The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Mon 19 Sep 2022
A deep dive into the rituals of faith behind the pageantry of the Queen's state funeral.
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Atoning for Slavery
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.
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What Makes a Ritual
Mon 22 Aug 2022
Why are non-religious rituals becoming popular, and how do habits become sacred?
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Modesty Uncovered
Mon 15 Aug 2022
Modest clothing is big business. What are the religious ideas behind why some cover up?
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Autism and Faith
Mon 16 May 2022
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world, with Ernie Rea.
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Fierce and Feminine: Kali and Shakti
Mon 9 May 2022
Ernie Rea discovers the Hindu idea of a divine feminine force.
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Who Are the Uyghurs?
Mon 2 May 2022
Ernie Rea explores the faith and culture of a majority Muslim people in North-West China.
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Young and Full of Faith
Mon 25 Apr 2022
As society becomes more secular, why are some young people embracing a 'full fat' faith?
Six things you might not know about chanting
Here are six things we learned from Beyond Belief鈥檚 exploration of the power of chanting.
