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In a programme for people of many faiths and none, Siobhan Garrigan talks with those whose life experiences cause them to call on their beliefs as he seeks to discover what religion does for people...... more
FAQs about The Leap of Faith:How many episodes does The Leap of Faith have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.
April 16, 2021The Leap of Faith - Friday 16th April 2021Tonight, creating a culture of care post-Covid-19, Ramadan in contemporary Ireland and a suggestion of unfinished business in the peace process in Northern Ireland....more29minPlay
April 09, 2021The Leap of Faith - Friday 9th April 2021John Wilkins, former editor of The Tablet, on the life of Father Hans Kung, who died this week aged 93. Sean Duggan Head Chaplain to the Irish Prison Service on how his team have adapted during the pandemic. And we take you to Cobh to hear how St Colman's Cathedral has been lifting spirits during the past year....more27minPlay
April 02, 2021The Leap of Faith - Friday 2nd April 2021On the programme this evening, a Good Friday gathering of guests celebrates sacred music inspired by the Passion: Composer Sir James MacMillan, Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Deborah Kelleher and Choral Director, Mark Duley....more29minPlay
March 26, 2021The Leap of Faith - Friday 26th March 2021We hear from a Quaker elder living in Co Limerick about his journey of faith, having been a monk in the Trappist Community of Mount Melleray Abbey. Deirdre Ní Chinnéide, singer and spiritual director, joins us from her home on Inis Mor to talk about finding inspiration and next week's Threshold of Hope online event....more27minPlay
March 19, 2021The Leap of Faith Friday 19th March 2021Tonight, the story of an Irish Priest shot dead 100 years ago by a Ku Klux Klan member. It's Naw-Rúz, the first day of the Bahá'i calendar year. We hear from Sarah Sabour-Chadwick on how her faith sustains her & her community and Fr Joe McDonald, of Celbridge and Straffan Parish on the refusal of the Catholic Church to bless same sex unions....more28minPlay
March 12, 2021The Leap of Faith Friday 12th March 2021Tonight, recently appointed Bishop of Achonry, Paul Dempsey, on getting plans for a national synod underway, Regina Sexton on fasting and feasting and Swami Purnananda tells us the story of an Irish woman revered in India as a social activist, who became known as Sister Nivedita....more29minPlay
March 05, 2021The Leap of Faith Friday 5th March 2021As Pope Francis arrives in Iraq, we hear Christian and Muslim perspectives on this historic visit, which carries both symbolism and risk....more28minPlay
February 26, 2021The Leap of FaithFormer President Mary Robinson pays tribute to her friend, the late Fr Enda McDonagh. Hilary Abrahamson, Chair of the Dublin City Interfaith Forum, joins us to share the Jewish festival of Purim and Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow who is the founder of Mary's Meals talks about his new book entitled “Give: Charity and the Art of Giving Generously”....more28minPlay
February 19, 2021The Leap of Faith Friday 19th February 2021As more than 50 Irish faith leaders sign a statement condemning the persecution of the Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang, China, we speak with one of the signatories. We take a look at Centring Prayer on Zoom and Bibi Baskin offers wise words on the pursuit of happiness....more28minPlay
February 12, 2021The Leap of Faith Friday 12th February 2021We talk to Sister Patricia Murray, executive secretary of the International Union of Superiors General. Vincent Doyle of CopingInternational.com talks about children of the ordained and we talk to Soonie Delap about the Lunar New Year....more27minPlay
FAQs about The Leap of Faith:How many episodes does The Leap of Faith have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.