
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 410 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

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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A fantastic discussion - a great example of how people can respectfully discuss ideas even if not in complete agreement
I think there should have been given a trigger warning given Pells voice was used
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 ?
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.
Thank you once again for a fantastic podcast.
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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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Recent guests on God Forbid include:
1. Rob Bottice
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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