Beyond Belief

BBC Radio 4

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

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362 episodes
Updated May 26

Episodes362

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Sep 20, 2022 · 27 min
The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
A deep dive into the rituals of faith behind the pageantry of the Queen's state funeral.
Sep 20, 2022 · 28 min
Atoning for Slavery
Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.
Sep 20, 2022 · 28 min
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood on the role of faith in her seminal novel.
Sep 15, 2022 · 27 min
How Religious Is Iran?
Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Iran.
Aug 30, 2022 · 28 min
What Makes a Ritual
Why are non-religious rituals becoming popular, and how do habits become sacred?
Aug 17, 2022 · 28 min
Modesty Uncovered
Modest clothing is big business. What are the religious ideas behind why some cover up?
May 19, 2022 · 27 min
Autism and Faith
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world, with Ernie Rea.
May 9, 2022 · 28 min
Fierce and Feminine: Kali and Shakti
Ernie Rea discovers the Hindu idea of a divine feminine force.
May 2, 2022 · 26 min
Who Are the Uyghurs?
Ernie Rea explores the faith and culture of a majority Muslim people in North-West China.
Apr 25, 2022 · 27 min
Young and Full of Faith
As society becomes more secular, why are some young people embracing a 'full fat' faith?
Apr 18, 2022 · 28 min
Resurrection
What resonance does the essential story of Christian hope and salvation have today?
Apr 11, 2022 · 28 min
Religion IRL
Is communal prayer and worship 'in real life' still as important to the faithful?
Apr 4, 2022 · 28 min
Putin's Religious War
Ernie Rea explores the spiritual beliefs used to justify Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Jan 3, 2022 · 27 min
The 5Ks of Sikhism
Ernie Rea takes a look at the 5Ks of Sikhism.
Dec 27, 2021 · 28 min
Satan
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
Dec 20, 2021 · 27 min
Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols
The enduring appeal and spiritual meaning of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols.
Dec 13, 2021 · 28 min
Boxing
Why does Christianity play such a big role in the corners of so many fighters?
Dec 6, 2021 · 27 min
Young Voices in Northern Ireland
Young voices from Northern Ireland discuss how things have changed since the Troubles.
Nov 29, 2021 · 28 min
Orthodox Jewish Women
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
Nov 22, 2021 · 28 min
African Spirituality
Ernie Rea takes a look at African spirituality. Why is it increasing in popularity?