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Beyond Belief Episodes

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    The Coronation

    Aleem Maqbool speaks to Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby about the coronation.

  2. Losing My Religion

    Aleem Maqbool speaks to Janet Ellis about her journey to adopt humanism.

  3. Without Child

    Aleem Maqbool leads a discussion on fertility, childlessness and faith.

  4. Addiction

    Aleem Maqbool speaks to a vicar who suffered with addiction.

  5. Grief

    Aleem Maqbool speaks to Rabbi Jonathan Romain about grief.

  6. Unforgiveness

    Aleem Maqbool explores what happens when we can't, or won't, forgive.

  7. Same-Sex Marriage

    Aleem Maqbool explores why many same-sex couples can't have a religious wedding ceremony.

  8. Finding Faith in Doubt

    Aleem Maqbool hears a story about the pain of doubting your religion and belief.

  9. Faith and the Holocaust

    Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert speaks about holding onto her faith through horrific times.

  10. At the End of the Telescope

    Professor Brian Cox shares his view on the religion v science debate. Is the war over?

  11. Leap of Faith

    In elite sport, does God help you win?

  12. Out of the Habit?

    With numbers waning, what's the future for Britain's religious communities?

  13. Two Decades of Change

    In his final Beyond Belief Ernie Rea explores the evolving role of faith in today's world.

  14. Changing Faiths

    What's it like changing from one faith to another? Ernie Rea talks to three converts.

  15. The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

    A deep dive into the rituals of faith behind the pageantry of the Queen's state funeral.

  16. The Handmaid's Tale

    Margaret Atwood on the role of faith in her seminal novel.

  17. How Religious Is Iran?

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Iran.

  18. Atoning for Slavery

    Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.

  19. What Makes a Ritual

    Why are non-religious rituals becoming popular, and how do habits become sacred?

  20. Modesty Uncovered

    Modest clothing is big business. What are the religious ideas behind why some cover up?

  21. Autism and Faith

    Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world, with Ernie Rea.

  22. Fierce and Feminine: Kali and Shakti

    Ernie Rea discovers the Hindu idea of a divine feminine force.

  23. Who Are the Uyghurs?

    Ernie Rea explores the faith and culture of a majority Muslim people in North-West China.

  24. Young and Full of Faith

    As society becomes more secular, why are some young people embracing a 'full fat' faith?

  25. Resurrection

    What resonance does the essential story of Christian hope and salvation have today?

  26. Religion IRL

    Is communal prayer and worship 'in real life' still as important to the faithful?

  27. Putin's Religious War

    Ernie Rea explores the spiritual beliefs used to justify Russian aggression in Ukraine.

  28. The 5Ks of Sikhism

    Ernie Rea takes a look at the 5Ks of Sikhism.

  29. Satan

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

  30. Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols

    The enduring appeal and spiritual meaning of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols.

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