Everyday Ethics Podcast
1) Presbyterian Safeguarding, Pope’s Beirut Visit, Homelessness
As more cases emerge, safeguarding expert Ian Elliot calls for a public enquiry into PCI. Audrey talks to journalist Angela Davison about the latest developments and also to retired Presbyterian minis...Show More
2) Ethical Budgets, RE in Schools, The Pope’s Astronomer
As we digest this week’s budget, we discuss the ethics of what and who governments choose to spend our money on. Audrey talks to journalist Anne McElvoy, Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from Ulster University an...Show More
3) Supreme Court and Religion, PCI Safeguarding, Sustainability
Christian religious education (RE) taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled. Audrey is joined by Dr James Nelson from Queens University, Bishop Donal McKeown a...Show More
4) Presbyterian Moderator Resigns, COP30 Update, German Remembrance Day
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has stepped down after "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding. The Rev Trevor Gribben said "people have been placed at risk" due to the ...Show More
5) Muslim Mayor, Silence as a Religious Act, The Book of Kells
Zohran Mamadani made history this week when he was elected Mayor of New York City. The 34 year old is the first mayor born outside the US and the first Muslim.So how central was faith in the campaign ...Show More
6) Oliver Plunkett, Relics, Sudan, Digital Resurrection
Archbishop Eamon Martin reflects on the life and death of his predecessor Oliver Plunkett. Born 400 years ago this weekend, the saint's head is preserved in St Peter’s Church in Drogheda. Mark Devenpo...Show More
7) Gaza Priest, King and Pope Prayers, Sporting Ethics
Gaza priest Father Carlos Ferrero tells us how the ceasefire is holding and what difficulties his congregation are still facing.The Anglican Church is in the news. In Rome, King Charles becomes the fi...Show More
8) UN at 80, China Christian Crackdown
The United Nations will be 80 years old next Friday but is it thriving or dying?
9) Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
10) Gaza to Dublin - A doctor working in a war zone
Dr Mohammed Mughaisib has spent the nearly two years working in hospitals in Gaza, in the midst of bombs, death and destruction. His family fled to Egypt in February of last year- he hasn't seen the...Show More