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95bFM: That's The Spirit

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Catholic Church
Jain Religion
Francis Of Assisi
World Cup
Christianity
Islam In New Zealand
Yoga
Baha'i Faith
Auckland
Artificial Intelligence
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United States
Religion
Christchurch, New Zealand
Wendell Berry
Fascism
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Mosques In New Zealand
Pope's Visit To France
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Professor Peter Lineham talks all things spiritual and/or institutional religion.

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Linehamheads finally get their fix, with Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham coming in with an absolute screamer of a topic: secret cults. We discussed the Rosicrucians and the Illuminati, among other things of an esoteric nature.

Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham called up to talk about the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi’s death. Apparently, it’s been quite the occasion.

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.

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Peter Lineham
Professor Emeritus and historian of religion
Episode: That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina October 12th, 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 September 28th, 2026
Q: And what about French media? How has that been, have they been sort of...
Lineham says media coverage appears broadly positive, though French outlets can be cynical and may reassess the visit later. He contrasts that reception with skepticism toward Lourdes.
That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina September 28th, 2026
Q: What's been happening? What have you been thinking about?
Lineham has been following the Pope's visit to France, especially the massive crowds and what they suggest about religious interest in a country often regarded as highly secular.
That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina September 21st, 2026
Q: So what makes a building like a mosque? Does it have to be consecrated by someone? Why can't the Islamic center become a mosque?
Lineham says a mosque needs to be open 24 hours a day, have a resident imam, and offer regular daily prayers. Many Islamic centers do not meet those requirements, and some operate in converted buildings.
That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina October 12th, 2026
Q: Why the Catholic Church ever tolerated a person like this, who was effectively denouncing the way they were doing things?
Lineham explains that Francis was obedient to Catholic bishops, and that a vision reportedly presented him as someone who could help save the Church from rejection by society.
That's The Spirit w/ Peter Lineham: Rāhina October 12th, 2026
Q: Is that because he preached to animals?
Lineham says Francis regarded creation as alive and included natural forces as part of one creation, treating them as persons in their own right.

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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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