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God Forbid

ABC Australia
Christianity
Religion
Australia
Spirituality
Social Media
Mental Health
Islam
Philosophy
Loneliness
Buddhism
Climate Change
Consciousness
Whales
Love
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Pope Francis
Migration
Olympic Games
Indigenous Australian Issues

Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.

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Your phone will tell you the time, and that number has an extraordinary history.

And hasn't always been there.

Time used to be whatever the church bell said it was.

Time was rung, sung and prayed. It belonged to God.

Then we put time in a box... more

Every civilisation that's ever existed has asked the same question: what's actually real?

Plato made the point that it's more than we can see with our own eyes.

Then came Newton, and reality became a clock with time.

Then came Einstein, and tim... more

If you hit your finger with a hammer, would you feel it the same way a medieval carpenter did, doing exactly the same thing?

Well, apparently not.

We think of our feelings as the most private and immediate things we own.

Hit your thumb, and YOU... more

Is racism about the colour of your skin, the history of colonialism, or the size of your bank account?

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Rob Bottice
Historian, author of Knowing Pain
University of Helsinki, McGill University (as described)
Episode: The History of Emotion: Were feelings always felt this way?
Katie Barclay
Professor, author
Macquarie University
Episode: The History of Emotion: Were feelings always felt this way?
Stephanie Trigg
Medievalist, author
University of Melbourne
Episode: The History of Emotion: Were feelings always felt this way?
Chelsea Watago
Professor of Indigenous health at Queensland University of Technology
QUT
Episode: Is racism about skin colour, colonialism or wealth?
Sisonke Msimung
Australian South African writer and activist
Independent / writer and activist
Episode: Is racism about skin colour, colonialism or wealth?
Remy Adekoya
Lecturer in politics at York University
York University
Episode: Is racism about skin colour, colonialism or wealth?
Adis Duderija
Scholar of Islam at Griffith University
Griffith University
Episode: What does God expect of fathers?
Zac Seidler
Clinical psychologist, associate professor
Movember Institute of Men's Health; Orygen
Episode: What does God expect of fathers?
Peter Singer
Emeritus Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University; author of Animal Liberation
Princeton University, Lives Well Lived (podcast)
Episode: Why do animals matter?

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James Carlton
Host of discussions on religion, ethics, and society; known for guiding multidisciplinary conversations with guests from theology, history, and public life.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 224 ratings
  • Anti semitism royal commission

    A fantastic discussion - a great example of how people can respectfully discuss ideas even if not in complete agreement

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meditfsa
    Australia7 months ago
  • Papacy history

    I think there should have been given a trigger warning given Pells voice was used

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Amoloch007
    Australiaa year ago
  • Hostages

    Sammy why didn’t you ask your Muslim guests about the Hamas hostages when they continually called the Gaza war a genocide ? Blind spot or straight up bias ?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RJGS1
    Australiaa year ago
  • Sami Shah

    Brilliant discussion about the Muslim vote in the upcoming election. Sami brings a wealth of knowledge and summons the guest to discuss and acknowledge their position.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amoloch007
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Thank you once again for a fantastic podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chateau10
    Australia2 years ago

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The host blends humor with thoughtful probing, creating an engaging, respectful space for diverse viewpoints.
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The History of Emotion: Were feelings always felt this way?
Q: James, what does the future look like for how we train ourselves to manage or express emotions?
Emotional literacy will likely broaden to include reading others' emotions and negotiating collective spaces, with an emphasis on balancing self-awareness with social attunement.
The History of Emotion: Were feelings always felt this way?
Q: Rob, is there a single, unchanging core to pain, or is it always layered with culture and meaning?
There is no one universal core; neuroscience shows common brain patterns for pain, but the meaningful experience of pain is always layered with cultural interpretation and personal context.
The History of Emotion: Were feelings always felt this way?
Q: Katie, tell us how quickly cultural meanings of emotions can shift and what drives those changes.
Emotions adapt with social forms, scientific insights, and political contexts; some feelings endure, but the way they are understood and expressed can change in a decade or two, often accelerated by new technologies and institutions like psychology.
International Women's Day special
Q: What role can men play that isn't performative or paternalistic?
Men should actively share the load at home, intervene against sexism in everyday situations, and support structural changes that empower women and protect families.
International Women's Day special
Q: What is a woman?
A woman is defined by her lived experience and how she experiences the world, not just biology; womanhood is about identity and the social environment that shapes it.

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Thought-provoking discussions exploring religion, belief, ethics, history, and culture through panel conversations and guest expert insights. Episodes frequently juxtapose scholarly analysis with personal narratives, covering topics such as interfaith dialogue, conversion, moral philosophy, and the social power of sacred traditions. Notable traits include a wide range of guests—from theologians and historians to journalists and playwrights—and a host who blends rigor with accessibility. The show often addresses how beliefs shape public life, identity, and contemporary ethics, while keeping room for humor and humane storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, cross-disciplinary conversations with diverse perspectives... more

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2. Katie Barclay
3. Stephanie Trigg
4. Chelsea Watago
5. Sisonke Msimung
6. Remy Adekoya
7. Adis Duderija
8. Zac Seidler

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