Why did Martin Luther's translation of the Bible into German become such an instant hit? And, as Halloween approaches, prepare to be spooked by 'Demons Good and Bad' as experts at Trinity College gather to share research on how these entities continue to live with and influence us today.

We hear about an evening celebrating the life of the late Father Pat O'Brien, Galway-based poet and human rights activist. Berlin-based journalist, Derek Scally, author of 'The Best Catholics in the World', returns with his unblinking look at Irish society as it tries to come to terms with its troubling past.

Siobhán Garrgian's guests are journalist and author Mary Kenny, artist Rachel Fallon and climate justice campaigner Lorna Gold.

As anger and protests spread across Iran and the rest of world, following the death of twenty-two year old Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for "unsuitable attire", we'll hear the insights of Associate Professor at Trinity College, Dr Roja Fazaeli, who fled here from Iran as a young child.

As Jewish communities get set to welcome the New Year, followed by the Day of Atonement, we'll hear from Dublin Rabbi Zalman Lent. Recently ordained Reverend Philip McKinley, explains what triggered his decision, after years of resistance ... and the premiere of a new work by fiddle player and composer Máire Breatnach.

Broadcaster, former pop star, retired vicar and 'borderline national trinket' as his beloved partner once described him, Reverend Richard Coles speaks about charting his unlikely course and how a crime fighting canon has captured the public imagination in his bestselling new novel, 'Murder Before Evensong' (published by Orion Books).

We hear from Patricia Higgins, an interfaith minister in Donegal, who's on a quest to 'rewild' the Catholic Church. After decades of speculation surrounding his death, Pope John Paul I steps closer to sainthood and an ancient air from Achill's outstanding harpist, Laoise Kelly, celebrates the life of a much-loved clergyman.

Afshin Samali, Professor of Cancer Biology at the University of Galway, talks about his journey as a young Baha'i fleeing religious persecution. We meet Father Frank Fahey at Ballintubber Abbey and listen to a variety of tunes by musicians from Co Mayo, Julie Langan, Mary Staunton and Declan Askin.

Author and journalist, Michael Kelly invites pilgrims and armchair travellers to the Holy Land, Galway poet Mary Malley journeys into Connemara's spiritual landscape and a trio of musicians perform a treasured tune from their remarkable Co Mayo ancestor.

Inside the walled garden of the Poor Clares in Galway, Sister Colette, reflects on her contemplative life; from Carna, fisherman Seamus Breathnach honours the pilgrimage to St Mac Dara's Island; author and former activist, Paul Kingsnorth, on his fascinating faith journey; and music from the ancient pilgrims of Co Mayo.