Beyond Belief

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

Radio 4,402 episodes

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Unforgiveness
Aleem Maqbool explores what happens when we can't, or won't, forgive.
13 Feb 2023,28 mins
Same-Sex Marriage
Aleem Maqbool explores why many same-sex couples can't have a religious wedding ceremony.
06 Feb 2023,28 mins
Finding Faith in Doubt
Aleem Maqbool hears a story about the pain of doubting your religion and belief.
30 Jan 2023,28 mins
Faith and the Holocaust
Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert speaks about holding onto her faith through horrific times.
23 Jan 2023,28 mins
At the End of the Telescope
Professor Brian Cox shares his view on the religion v science debate. Is the war over?
16 Jan 2023,28 mins
Leap of Faith
In elite sport, does God help you win?
09 Jan 2023,28 mins
Out of the Habit?
With numbers waning, what's the future for Britain's religious communities?
02 Jan 2023,28 mins
Two Decades of Change
In his final Beyond Belief Ernie Rea explores the evolving role of faith in today's world.
03 Oct 2022,28 mins
Changing Faiths
What's it like changing from one faith to another? Ernie Rea talks to three converts.
26 Sep 2022,28 mins
The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
A deep dive into the rituals of faith behind the pageantry of the Queen's state funeral.
19 Sep 2022,28 mins
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood on the role of faith in her seminal novel.
12 Sep 2022,28 mins
How Religious Is Iran?
Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Iran.
05 Sep 2022,28 mins
Atoning for Slavery
Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.
29 Aug 2022,28 mins,
What Makes a Ritual
Why are non-religious rituals becoming popular, and how do habits become sacred?
22 Aug 2022,28 mins
Modesty Uncovered
Modest clothing is big business. What are the religious ideas behind why some cover up?
15 Aug 2022,28 mins
Autism and Faith
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world, with Ernie Rea.
16 May 2022,28 mins
Fierce and Feminine: Kali and Shakti
Ernie Rea discovers the Hindu idea of a divine feminine force.
09 May 2022,28 mins
Who Are the Uyghurs?
Ernie Rea explores the faith and culture of a majority Muslim people in North-West China.
02 May 2022,28 mins
Young and Full of Faith
As society becomes more secular, why are some young people embracing a 'full fat' faith?
25 Apr 2022,28 mins
Resurrection
What resonance does the essential story of Christian hope and salvation have today?
18 Apr 2022,28 mins
Religion IRL
Is communal prayer and worship 'in real life' still as important to the faithful?
11 Apr 2022,28 mins
Putin's Religious War
Ernie Rea explores the spiritual beliefs used to justify Russian aggression in Ukraine.
04 Apr 2022,28 mins
The 5Ks of Sikhism
Ernie Rea takes a look at the 5Ks of Sikhism.
03 Jan 2022,28 mins
Satan
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
27 Dec 2021,28 mins
Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols
The enduring appeal and spiritual meaning of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols.
20 Dec 2021,28 mins
Boxing
Why does Christianity play such a big role in the corners of so many fighters?
13 Dec 2021,28 mins
Young Voices in Northern Ireland
Young voices from Northern Ireland discuss how things have changed since the Troubles.
06 Dec 2021,28 mins
Orthodox Jewish Women
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
29 Nov 2021,28 mins
African Spirituality
Ernie Rea takes a look at African spirituality. Why is it increasing in popularity?
22 Nov 2021,28 mins
Poetry, the Language of Religion
Poetry as the language of religion.
04 Oct 2021,28 mins