Spirit Radio Podcasts

Will the proposed Leaving Cert history course be anti-Catholic and anti-Western? Well, according to critics, if you boiled down parts of the Leaving Cert history course into one sentence, it would read: ‘Western civilisation bad, Catholic Church bad.’  

David Quinn from the Iona Institute has been writing about this issue and spoke with Nikki Hayes 

The global situation is pretty tense at the  moment. We have wars going on in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan and Myanmar. The situation in the China sea is very tense.

It is a time for us to be praying for wise calm heads to prevail. 

It’s a time for us to be praying for peace.  

Barry Mallet is organising an intercontinental prayer event.. Rob Clarke had a chance to talk to him about it 

Lydia O’Kane, News Editor at Spirit Radio talks to Trocaire’s Roisin Pye Alexander about Laudato Si week, which is currently underway, about how communities in Ireland are taking action to protect creation through daily choices, prayer, and concrete acts of care.

Women in the 40s are turning away from the “Frozen” look for the “Glow-Up”.

Advanced skincare and laser expert Sara O’Hagan joined Nikki Hayes on “Mornings” to discuss why and how to deal with a common Irish skin complaint of Rosacea.

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Amanda Prather of Tearfund Ireland speaks to Nikki about the situation in Lebannon now, what their partners are seeing on the ground and how you can help over 1 million displaced in the country right now

Some of you will know the name Dr Scott Hahn, he is a theologian, a writer and a lecturer and this week he will be speaking at an event in the Convention Centre. Organised by the Domenicans, the event is called Ignite with the subtitle From Embers to Flames.  Our CEO Rob Clarke had a chance to talk to Scott about signs of hope..  Dr Scott Hahn who will be speaking at the convention centre this coming Saturday.. for more information and to book a seat go to the Dominicans website    Dominicans.ie

Will Crampton from Better Together, a national peer-led recovery community offering free support and connection to people across Ireland.  

Through online groups, peer support and community events, Better Together creates safe spaces for people facing mental health challenges, addiction recovery or isolation — reminding people they don’t have to go through difficult times alone.  

The recent fuel crisis has underlined just how dependent the global economy is on the supply of oil and gas. This issue was on the agenda at a recent Conference in Colombia highlighting the need to transition away from our reliance on fossil fuels Sinéad Loughran, Trócaire’s Climate Justice Policy and Advocacy Advisor was at the Conference and on her return spoke to Spirit Radio about the need for action.

Joining me now is singer-songwriter Kim Hayden and composer-producer Gus Crawford Collins. Originally from Wicklow, the pair have been making waves internationally with their cinematic reimagining of classic songs, featured on hit shows including Love Island, Netflix productions like Fool Me Once and Obsession, as well as major movie trailers and gaming campaigns.  

Kim, a former finalist on The Voice of Ireland, and Gus have built a unique sound that’s earning them recognition around the world, and they’re here to tell us more about their incredible musical journey.  

Time now for our weekly Life in 5 where we speak to someone about their faith journey and their walk with the Lord. 

I’m delighted to be joined this morning By Lorraine Mason. Lorraine is living in Stepaside in South Dublin and attends Liberty Church. She used to play hockey and football and coached at Joeys in Sallynoggin –  she’s also a trekkie!!