This weeks prayer coach navigates the journey for students starting into college especially if they hold values that may not align with others.

Roisin Alexander-Pye, Laudato Si Officer with Trócaire speaks to Spirit Radio’s news reporter Lydia O’Kane on ‘Mornings with Kieran’ about how popular the Season of Creation initiative has become in recent years.

Season of Creation is a month long ecumenical initiative that encourages prayer, advocacy and action to heal the earth from environmental degradation and injustice – and celebrating hope for a peaceful future.

Senator Aubrey McCarthy, who is also convenor of the Ukraine-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group, speaks to Kieran about representing Ireland at Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations and the National Prayer Breakfast, and meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Elaine Dunne (Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers) speaks to Kieran about the news that up to 40,000 children under the age of 3 are currently on creche waiting lists, with almost 7,000 children under the age of 1 waiting for a place when there are just 97 available.

Professor Tobias Winright (Professor of Moral Theology in Maynooth University) speaks to News Reporter Lydia O’Kane on Mornings with Kieran, looking at why religious education numbers are declining at University level internationally and why it’s important to have religious subjects in education systems.

Rob Clarke CEO at Spirit Radio speaks to Kieran about The Global Ireland Football Tournament ‘GIFT’  sharing about how on Friday, 22nd August at Energia Park Stadium, Dublin they will host “Friday Night Under the Lights,” his annual showcase event featuring high school teams from the U.S. competing against teams from Ireland and the UK in a celebration of international football. Tickets are available at the gate.

Rob also shares audio from some of the team members, as to what they’re most looking forward to.

James Kilbane, Irish Christian, Gospel and Country artist joins Kieran in studio, sharing about music, faith, his upcoming concerts in churches across the country, and sings live.

Rob Carry from ‘Cabhair’ speaks to Victoria about this new charity providing Mental Health support for young people, to ensure young people can also access and receive support for free.

Patrick Steenberge, Founder and President of Global Football (based in Texas) – and of The Global Ireland Football Tournament ‘GIFT’ speaks to Kieran sharing about how on Friday, 22nd August at Energia Park Stadium, Dublin they will host “Friday Night Under the Lights,” his annual showcase event featuring high school teams from the U.S. competing against teams from Ireland and the UK in a celebration of international football.

FASN – Family Addiction Support Network

Peer led support for families of individuals in addiction. Bishop Michael Router joined Victoria to discuss who they are and what they do to support families