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95bFM: That's The Spirit

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Professor Peter Lineham talks all things spiritual and/or institutional religion.

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Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham phoned in to talk about religion in France, in light of the Pope’s recent visit.

And Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham called up to chat about the history of Islam in New Zealand. He’s also on the lookout for any new mosques opening up in Auckland for a photographic essay on Auckland mosques. Yeew!

Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham was back on the phone for That’s the Spirit. This week, we talked about Wendell Berry and the relationship between Christianity and the environment.

Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham fans, rejoice! The legend is back this week, and the connection was stellar. Peter discussed Christianity in Tonga, his recent trip to the island, and his meeting with King Tupou VI.

Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham called up and we discussed Jainism (known for its nudie priests).

Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joined us for That's the Spirit. We talked about the new Catholic cathedral in Ōtautahi. We also learned what ‘cathedral’ means.

We chatted to the always insightful Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham about religion and football.

Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joined us with another fascinating topic: religion in North Korea.

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Peter Lineham
Professor of religious history; guest on the episode
Episode: That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina August 10, 2026

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Host of That's The Spirit; multiple episodes as facilitator and host

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That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina 29 June, 2026
Q: So the monks from Christ Church went to the Scottish island?
Yes, they relocated to Papastronze and established a presence there, claiming rights to the monastery's history and moving operations offshore.
That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina July 27, 2026
Q: What are we talking about today with the cathedral project?
We discuss the visualizations of the new cathedral, the design direction, and the practical funding challenges, including the question of whether a combined Catholic-Anglican effort could work, while considering public sentiment and regional church dynamics.
That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina July 6th, 2026
Q: Has Mormonism seen a big boom in the US since it began to grow more popular in American culture, and when did this start to accelerate?
Peter explains that Mormonism was on the outside until it faced changes such as the removal of plural marriage, which began in the late 19th century, and that the movement developed alongside new strategies and broader social changes that amplified its presence.
That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina August 10, 2026
Q: What are the distinctive features of Jainism that set it apart from nearby Indian religions?
Jainism emphasizes nonviolence to all living beings, truth-telling, non-possessiveness, celibacy for monks, and a symbolic ascetic lifestyle (including the vow not to own possessions); it also uses distinctive iconography like the hand with a wheel and has a history of nude monks, which is tied to notions of purity and non-attachment.

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The show centers on religion, spirituality, and the social impact of faith traditions around the world, often through the lens of historians and theologians. Conversations frequently explore how belief systems intersect with culture, politics, education, and ethics, ranging from ancient traditions and scriptural interpretation to modern movements, media representations, and interfaith dialogue. A notable pattern is in-depth, scholarly context presented with accessible storytelling, including travelogues and contemporary case studies (e.g., religion in Pacific contexts, religion and sport, religious influencer culture, and technology's ethical implications for faith communities). The format tends to blend historical analysis with current eve... more

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