Spirit Radio Podcasts

John Pontifex shares the breaking news that the Pakistan Supreme Court has acquitted mother of five Asia Bibi, who has been on death row for the last 8 years on charges of blasphemy. John Pontifex is Head of Press and Information at ‘Aid to the Church in Need’. Photo © British Pakistani Christian Association.

Wendy chats with Sarah Johnson about ideas for family activities during the Autumn Midterm Break.

Former IRA London bomber Shane Paul O’Doherty and  award winning documentary maker David Naglieri talk to Jacki about how they believe Pope John Paul II’s 1979 speech in Drogheda sowed the seeds of peace in Ireland.   Find out more about the new documentary film at‘John Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for Peace’ at https://jp2inireland.com/

In the midst of tough times it’s easy for people to feel God is forsaking or neglecting them.  Pastor Solomon Aroboto of Christian Community Church, Arklow, talks to Wendy about understanding God in tough times.

Remembering who God is can make a huge difference in our day to day lives.  Reverend Gary McDowell in conversation with Wendy.

Coming to Dublin and Cork on 13th and 14th September, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases the ocean like you’ve never seen it before!  Press coordinator Rosie Fuller talks to Wendy. Find out more at www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk

Annmarie Bowring from the Dalkey Garden School answers listener questions and gives Dom some gardening advice for Autumn.

Saturday 18th May was World IBD Day (Inflammatory Bowel Disease).  Clara Caslin shares with Rob her story of living with IBD.

Five senior obstetricians and gynaecologists have issued a letter to the Irish Public in response to comments made by Doctors Peter Boylan and Rhona Mahony in a 'Together for Yes' campaign video. Dr Eamon McGuinness explains to Wendy why they felt it was necessary to make a statement at this time. The signatories to the letter are: Prof John Bonnar MD FRCPI FRCOG FTCD, Former Chairman, Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Dr Eamon McGuinness MA FRCPI FRCOG, Former Chairman, Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Dr. Conor Carr MA FRCPI FRCOG, Former Chairman, Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Dr James Clinch MD FRCOG, Former Chairman, Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Dr Michael O’Hare MD FRCPI FRCOG, Chairman of the Joint Institute of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists / HSE Working Group on Maternal Mortality  

Professor Donal O’Shea talks to Wendy about the potential benefits of a Sugar Tax on fizzy drinks.