Spirit Radio Podcasts

Now here’s one that’s already stirring a lot of conversation across the country. Joining us is Pastor Noel Kenny, lead pastor of Liberty Church, who has initiated a powerful nationwide moment of unity. 

This coming Sunday, January 11th at 11am, church bells across Ireland will ring out together — releasing what Pastor Noel calls “the sound of heaven into the land.” It’s a call to worship, a call back to Jesus, and a prophetic act aimed at shifting the spiritual temperature of Ireland. 

The Prayer Coach and todathis week is Rev. Sean Curran from Living Waters Church in Finglas.  

Today, we’re reflecting on Job 36:8–11 — a passage for anyone feeling stuck or tangled in life.

It reminds us that even in trouble, God is at work: getting our attention, guiding us away from pride or harmful patterns, and offering a path from struggle to blessing through listening and obedience. 

The Dáil  recorded its narrowest vote of the current session before Christmas, rejecting by just two votes an attempt to restore legislation that would remove the three-day waiting period for abortion on request.  

While the Bill has fallen for now, the closeness of the vote has reignited debate about the direction of abortion law in Ireland — particularly at a time when abortion numbers continue to rise.  

To help us understand what this vote means for the country, politically and socially, Eilís Mulroy – pro life campaign Ireland. 

Europe is facing a moment of profound uncertainty — politically, culturally and morally. From war on its borders to questions about identity, values and cohesion within, many are asking what now holds Europe together.  

One argument gaining renewed attention is whether Europe’s Christian roots — often sidelined or dismissed — still have a role to play in shaping its future.  

To explore that question,  Jeff Fountain from the Schuman Centre, an organisation focused on faith, public life and the European project joined Kieran on the show.

Before Christmas, we spoke to Martina Kenny, co-founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue, about the importance of “adopt, don’t shop”. Sadly, that message has never been more urgent.  

Over the holiday season, Martina and her team have been inundated with rescue cases — abandoned, neglected and surrendered animals arriving at an alarming rate. And now, in January, they are bracing for what they fear could be an even greater influx.  

Martina Kenny joins us again today to explain what’s happening on the ground, why this crisis keeps repeating itself, and why My Lovely Horse Rescue urgently needs

Archbishop Eamon Martin, the Catholic Primate of Ireland, has warned that growing aggression among Christian commentators online is “not of God”.  

In his New Year message, he spoke of being saddened by people of faith who appear “armed for battle” on social media, using the language of religion to divide, dismiss and “other” those they see as different.  

Drawing on the words of Pope Leo, Archbishop Martin has called instead for a “disarmed peace” — one rooted in mercy, reconciliation and bridge-building at a time of global conflict, rising nationalism and deepening division. Archbishop Eamon Martin joins us now. 

Church attendance in Northern Ireland is set to increase this Christmas, with 57 per cent of adults planning to attend a church service or event, according to research commissioned by Tearfund.  The survey, conducted independently by Savanta among 998 adults, shows a notable rise from last year’s 50 per cent.  In line with ‘Quiet Revival’ trends, Gen Z are the largest generation to say they plan to attend church this Christmas (72%), followed by Millennials (62%), the Silent Generation (58%), Gen X (49%) and Baby Boomers (49%).   Key factors bringing people through the doors were tradition, spiritual meaning and community support.  ...

Deborah Lowry, CEO of Team Hope Ireland — the charity behind the annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, which sees communities across Ireland filling gift‑packed shoeboxes for children living in poverty in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe.  

This year the appeal continued to resonate widely, with communities contributing shoeboxes and helping Team Hope approach the milestone of three million boxes delivered since the campaign began.  

Our next guest has written a deeply personal and honest piece about expectations, fertility, and the idea of letting go of the life we think we’re meant to have. In her article for Irish Country Magazine, she reflects on making peace with the possibility of never becoming a mother — only for fate to take an unexpected turn.  

Arianna Dunne is a life coach, podcast host, and columnist, and she joins us now to talk about love, loss and trusting life when it doesn’t follow the script.