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7:01

Brandon Scott – Aid to the Church in need

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2026/01/13

Our next guest is with an organisation that work with some of the world’s most vulnerable Christian communities, often in regions where war and persecution are a daily reality. Brandon Scott is with Aid to the Church in Need, an international charity supporting persecuted and suffering Christians worldwide. He joins us as alarming reports come from Aleppo, Syria, where renewed fighting has left civilians trapped in their homes, church celebrations cancelled, and families once again fleeing for

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11:30

Professor John O’Brennan

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2026/01/13

Professor John O’Brennan, professor of European Union politics at Maynooth University and an expert on Ireland’s role within the EU. With coalition politics shaping decisions here at home, many are asking: does that have consequences beyond our borders — especially for how Ireland is viewed and heard in Brussels? From debates around major EU trade deals to Ireland’s standing within EU institutions, Professor O’Brennan is here to help unpack whether coalition politics could be hurting Ireland’s

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8:41

Rev. Dr. Karen Campbell

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2026/01/12

Today we were talking about faith, justice, and care for creation. I’m delighted to be joined by Rev Dr Karen Campbell from Irish Council of Churches, who’s here to tell us about an upcoming conference called Let Justice Flow Like Rivers.

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7:36

Karen Murphy – Using AI to improve your life

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2026/01/12

Karen Murphy, who has spent more than 20 years working in large organisations across brand marketing, innovation, and transformation. More recently, Karen has been advising companies and individuals on how to use artificial intelligence in practical, sensible ways. She sees firsthand the growing gap between the hype around AI and how people actually feel about it — overwhelmed, unsure, or convinced it’s too technical for them. Karen believes AI isn’t about coding or being an expert; it’s about

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8:36

Urgent appeal from The Irish Blood Transfusion Service

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2026/01/09

Joining Nikki is Paul McKinney from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service — the organisation responsible for collecting and supplying blood to hospitals across Ireland. Right now, the IBTS is running its “Every Drop Counts” campaign and making appeals for donors of all ages as blood stocks across many groups have fallen to critically low levels.

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9:42

Olga Interviews Luke Smallbone from For King and Country

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2026/01/08

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10:02

Pastor Noel Kenny – Bells ringing out accross the...

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2026/01/07

Now here’s one that’s already stirring a lot of conversation across the country. Joining us is Pastor Noel Kenny, lead pastor of Liberty Church, who has initiated a powerful nationwide moment of unity. This coming Sunday, January 11th at 11am, church bells across Ireland will ring out together — releasing what Pastor Noel calls “the sound of heaven into the land.” It’s a call to worship, a call back to Jesus, and a prophetic act aimed at shifting the spiritual temperature of Ireland.

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7:22

Rev Sean Curran as The Prayer Coach

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2026/01/07

The Prayer Coach and todathis week is Rev. Sean Curran from Living Waters Church in Finglas. Today, we’re reflecting on Job 36:8–11 — a passage for anyone feeling stuck or tangled in life. It reminds us that even in trouble, God is at work: getting our attention, guiding us away from pride or harmful patterns, and offering a path from struggle to blessing through listening and obedience.

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8:13

Eilis Mulroy – Pro Life Campaign Ireland

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2026/01/06

The Dáil recorded its narrowest vote of the current session before Christmas, rejecting by just two votes an attempt to restore legislation that would remove the three-day waiting period for abortion on request. While the Bill has fallen for now, the closeness of the vote has reignited debate about the direction of abortion law in Ireland — particularly at a time when abortion numbers continue to rise. To help us understand what this vote means for the country, politically and socially, Eilís

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10:40

Jeff Fountain – Europe is at a Crossroads

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2026/01/06

Europe is facing a moment of profound uncertainty — politically, culturally and morally. From war on its borders to questions about identity, values and cohesion within, many are asking what now holds Europe together. One argument gaining renewed attention is whether Europe’s Christian roots — often sidelined or dismissed — still have a role to play in shaping its future. To explore that question, Jeff Fountain from the Schuman Centre, an organisation focused on faith, public life and the

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7:26

Martina Kenny – My Lovely Horse Rescue

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2026/01/05

Before Christmas, we spoke to Martina Kenny, co-founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue, about the importance of “adopt, don’t shop”. Sadly, that message has never been more urgent. Over the holiday season, Martina and her team have been inundated with rescue cases — abandoned, neglected and surrendered animals arriving at an alarming rate. And now, in January, they are bracing for what they fear could be an even greater influx. Martina Kenny joins us again today to explain what’s happening on the

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8:11

Arch Bishop Eamon Martin

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2026/01/05

Archbishop Eamon Martin, the Catholic Primate of Ireland, has warned that growing aggression among Christian commentators online is “not of God”. In his New Year message, he spoke of being saddened by people of faith who appear “armed for battle” on social media, using the language of religion to divide, dismiss and “other” those they see as different. Drawing on the words of Pope Leo, Archbishop Martin has called instead for a “disarmed peace” — one rooted in mercy, reconciliation and

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Chris Thompson – CEO Tearfund NI

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2025/12/23

Church attendance in Northern Ireland is set to increase this Christmas, with 57 per cent of adults planning to attend a church service or event, according to research commissioned by Tearfund. The survey, conducted independently by Savanta among 998 adults, shows a notable rise from last year’s 50 per cent. In line with ‘Quiet Revival’ trends, Gen Z are the largest generation to say they plan to attend church this Christmas (72%), followed by Millennials (62%), the Silent Generation (58%), Gen X

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Team Hope

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2025/12/23

Deborah Lowry, CEO of Team Hope Ireland — the charity behind the annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, which sees communities across Ireland filling gift‑packed shoeboxes for children living in poverty in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe. This year the appeal continued to resonate widely, with communities contributing shoeboxes and helping Team Hope approach the milestone of three million boxes delivered since the campaign began.

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Arianna Dunne – Overcoming the odds

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2025/12/19

Our next guest has written a deeply personal and honest piece about expectations, fertility, and the idea of letting go of the life we think we’re meant to have. In her article for Irish Country Magazine, she reflects on making peace with the possibility of never becoming a mother — only for fate to take an unexpected turn. Arianna Dunne is a life coach, podcast host, and columnist, and she joins us now to talk about love, loss and trusting life when it doesn’t follow the script.

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Ellen Jennings from Bodywhys

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2025/12/19

Children and teenagers today are growing up under unprecedented pressure to look a certain way — from social media and advertising to peer comparison and unrealistic beauty standards. For many young people, that pressure can turn into anxiety, low self-esteem, and serious body image issues. Joining us now is Ellen Jennings, Head of Communications and Policy at Bodywhys, the national eating disorder association, to help us understand what’s driving this problem and how we can better protect young

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Professor Colin O’Gara

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2025/12/18

Our conversation now turns to a growing public health and law enforcement concern here in Ireland — the rise of synthetic opioids on our streets and what authorities believe is a significantly increasing threat. A new report from Forensic Science Ireland highlights the emergence of multiple new synthetic opioid substances, some far more potent than heroin, and a dramatic increase in large seizures of these drugs. At a time when policymakers globally are also reframing how they tackle synthetic

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Advent – Bishop McKeown

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2025/12/17

Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry is speaking about Advent being a time of preparation for Christmas saying it is a time of expectation and hope.He also looks at finding the meaning of Christmas despite the commercialism of the season.

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Chef Wade Murphy

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2025/12/17

Chef Wade Murphy, one of Ireland’s most respected culinary voices, known for his innovative approach to Irish cuisine. He’s here to talk about a story that’s been making waves in the food world — Dublin is set to host the Michelin Guide Ceremony in 2026, a huge event for the Irish restaurant scene, yet there’s surprisingly little involvement from government bodies like Fáilte Ireland or Discover Ireland. Wade will share his thoughts on what that means for chefs, the industry, and food tourism

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8:36

Christmas Catch-Up with Chloe Agnew

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2025/12/16

Chloë Agnew — the Dublin‑born singer and songwriter best known internationally for her work with Celtic Woman and her incredible solo career. This year has been a huge one for Chloë: she moved to Nashville to immerse herself in songwriting and the vibrant music scene there, released an original project called Bittersweet written with Liam Geddes for film and TV placements, and she’s currently on a Christmas tour in the US — wrapping up with a special concert in Atlanta alongside John Driskell

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