The most important and controversial topics in world religion, thoroughly dissected by a range of high profile guests. Presented by Damian Thompson.
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Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianityReligion |
The announcement by Erika Kirk – the widow of assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk – that she forgave her husband's killer, has led many to question the nature of Christian forgiveness. Granting forgiveness can seem hard for the smallest of c... more
Dame Sarah Mullally has been announced as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Previously the Bishop of London, she becomes the first woman to lead the Church in its almost 500 year history. She also had a 40 year career as a professional nurse, rising ... more
The past few years have seen growing calls for countries in the global west to pay reparations to former colonies for their role in the transatlantic slave trade. The debate over reparations was already part of the so-called ‘culture wars’, but becam... more
This year marks 800 years since the birth of the theologian St Thomas Aquinas. Aquinas, best known for his theory of natural law and his magnum opus the Summa Theologia, argued for the existence of God through faith-based reason. The influence of the... more
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My goodness this is a ridiculous little podcast. Utterly biased towards more ultra conservative Catholics, repugnant in its really not even veiled hatred for anything or anyone associated with the late Pope Francis’s pontificate. Pathetic in its childish fetishisation of the Tridentine Mass. Only listened to a couple of episodes. Don’t expect to listen to many more.
Excellent episode with Luke Coppen on the 7 May conclave.
Conclave is a sacrilegious film. Not something you should be promoting as a “great film”
Very much insightful and needed.
The last two episodes have been excellent. Damian Thompson conducted a robust interview with a slippery character and it was a breath of fresh air to not hear the usual platitudes. No, it’s not all. But it is a lot - and they’ve had help. The episode about the Vatican scandal was eye-opening! Will carry on listening.
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The content primarily revolves around significant and sometimes contentious subjects in global religion, featuring in-depth discussions with influential guests from various backgrounds. Key themes include the impact of historical figures such as St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John Henry Newman, explorations of contemporary religious challenges, including the persecution of religious minorities, and debates surrounding the future of the Anglican and Catholic churches. Throughout the episodes, there's a notable emphasis on traditional practices, the evolving role of faith in modern society, and how younger generations are re-engaging with religious roots amidst secular trends.
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Recent guests on Holy Smoke include:
1. Professor Everett Worthington
2. Marcus Walker
3. Father Gregory Pine
4. Tom Ayling
5. Father Benedict Kiely
6. Daniel Taub
7. Bijan Omrani
8. Ariel Lanyi
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