Spirit Radio Podcasts

As we move through Lent, many people are thinking about what they might give up — and for some, it could be the perfect opportunity to take a life-changing step by giving up smoking. 

Smoking remains one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke in Ireland, but the good news is that it’s never too late to quit — and the health benefits begin almost immediately. 

Joining us now to talk about the benefits of quitting, the long-term effects of smoking, and how families and even churches can support young people in making healthy choic...

Amanda Prather from Tearfund Ireland.

This Lenten devotional series follows the story of Zara, a teenage girl attending a Christian-run informal education centre in Lebanon. Through her journey, participants explore themes such as anger, forgiveness, love, and thankfulness — lessons Zara learns through chapel services and daily life at the centre.

Zara loves learning and dreams of becoming a fashion designer, but poverty and family pressures threaten her education. Already working after school to help support her family, she struggles with exhaustion and fears being forced to leave school — or even being married off young.

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Eric Hughes, one of the chaplains based at DCU’s Inter Faith Centre on the Glasnevin campus.

Eric serves as Church of Ireland chaplain, supporting students of all faiths and none, helping build community, offering pastoral care, and creating space for reflection and connection across campus life.

Alan Hynes, Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Education Partnership, to reflect on Catholic Schools Week 2026 and the role of Catholic education in Ireland today.  

This year’s theme — “Catholic Schools: Normal Lives, Called to Holiness” — highlights how holiness and faith are lived out in everyday school life through prayer, service, kindness, and community. Mr. Hynes will also share insights on current priorities and future plans for Catholic schools across the country. 

Co-author of the book “The Beatles and Ireland” Mick Lynch to talk about one of the most anticipated music film projects in years — the ambitious Beatles biopic series directed by Sam Mendes.  

Instead of a single movie, Sony and Apple Corps are producing four interconnected feature films, each focusing on one member of the Fab Four — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — with actors such as Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn and Barry Keoghan stepping into those iconic roles.  

The films are slated for release in April 2...