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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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12:20

Feminism in faith: Should women be Catholic priests?

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2017/07/09

Kristina Kenneally and Monica Doumit are both Catholics but have very different views about whether women can be ordained as priests.

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03:16

Why are you Catholic?

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2017/07/09

Kristina Kenneally and Monica Doumit are both Catholics but approach their faith in different ways. So why are they both active in this church?

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09:38

Ani Choying Drolma: Buddhist Rock Star Nun

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2017/07/08

Ani Choying Drolma is a Nepalese Buddhist rock star nun making her mark on the world of music.

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17:46

Are mixed marriages doomed to fail?

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2017/07/08

What happens if you fall in love with someone from the 'wrong' religion or culture? Tami Sussman and Sureka Goringe chat about 'marrying out'.

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14:24

The pursuit of oneness through Baha'i faith

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2017/07/02

Perhaps you have heard that "All religions are essentially the same", but did you know there's a religion that truly believes it? Baha'is teach the oneness of God, the oneness of religion and the oneness of humanity.

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05:15

Mandaeism: A religion on the edge

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2017/07/01

Mandaeans are a tiny religious group who follow John the Baptist. They're on the brink of extinction, but some are finding a new life in Australia.

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04:16

Tefillin: Judaism, prayer and leather

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2017/07/01

What are the little black boxes Jewish men use during morning prayer? They're called tefillin, and Kim Gotlieb explains what they're for and why they make him feel connected to his religious tradition.

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10:24

What is a Sikh?

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2017/07/01

Known for wearing turbans and having long beards, Sikhs are still sometimes mistaken for Muslims. Who are the followers of Sikhism and what do they believe? Dya Singh and Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa explain.

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04:47

The five Ks of Sikhism

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2017/07/01

Why do Sikhs have long hair and carry daggers? There are five things all Sikhs should wear, and conveniently they all start with K. Sanjit Kaur explains each item and how it contributes to Sikh identity.

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06:04

NAIDOC Week: Is Christianity compatible with...

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2017/07/01

The creation accounts in Christianity and Indigenous Dreamtime stories seem contradictory, but Evelyn Enid Parkin explains how she finds truth in both.

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08:49

NAIDOC Week: Aboriginal Mission Songs Project

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2017/07/01

Jessie Lloyd is searching for the secular songs sung after church on Aboriginal missions. Its a project that preserves rare songs and almost-forgotten stories.

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08:45

Flourishing amongst grief and despair

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2017/06/24

If you lose the most important person in your life, even the idea of being happy can seem like a betrayal. Dr Maria Sirois is a clinical psychologist and grief councillor with experience of helping people through some of the most difficult times of their lives.

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15:30

Voice in the wilderness: Addiction

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2017/06/24

Jenny Valentish is a journalist who writes about the female experience of drug and alcohol addiction – including her own. Her work is brutally honest and revealing.

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15:54

Exploring emotional intelligence and positive psychology

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2017/06/24

Not only does Sue Langley help Todd Sampson overcome his greatest fears on national television, she’s a consultant who helps businesses assess the emotional intelligence of their staff. But it’s not about putting on a happy face, and “just giving the right answer” is more difficult than you think.

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12:09

Meet the guests: Dr Maria Sirois, Evan Sutter and Sue...

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2017/06/24

A clinical psychologist, a mindfulness practitioner, and a positive psychology expert join forces to discover if heaven really is a place on earth. What’s the secret to everlasting happiness?

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10:54

Please Explain: To Fast or Not to Fast for Ramadan

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2017/06/17

Irfan Yusuf is a Muslim who, due to illness, cannot fast during the holy month of Ramadan. So what’s the point? He's here to explain.

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07:46

Symphonies from a Syrian-American

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2017/06/17

Malek Jandali is a composer-pianist who wants to turn his country’s pain into a healing symphony.

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22:26

Making a university truly Australian

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2017/06/17

Shane Houston is a Gangulu man from Rockhampton, a Deputy Vice-Chancellor and oversees Indigenous strategy at Australia’s oldest university.

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12:34

Meet the guests: Shane Houston, Amna Karra-Hassan and...

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2017/06/17

An Indigenous professor, a Muslim AFL player and a Syrian-American composer unpack their identities and explore what it means to think differently.

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18:52

Icons, idols and crusades: The Christian split

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2017/06/10

What makes a real Christian? Or a real Muslim for that matter? As we know all too well, for as long as there have been religions, there have been rules about who’s in and who’s out.

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