Spirit Radio Podcasts

Alex Cooney (of Cybersafe Kids) speaks to Wendy about their ‘Cybersafe Kids Christmas Gadget Gift Guide for Parents’ sharing advice for parents in making safer, more informed decisions when buying smart devices for their children, and what parental controls you can set on online devices before gifting them to children.

Brenda Gately (Community Fundraiser with GOAL) shares about the GOAL Mile fundraising initiative that see's families, friends and communities across the country getting involved fundraising together by walking or running 1 mile for charity.

It's a nationwide event with 160 communities taking part – but more can sign up!! More information at: www.goalmile.org

Professor Andrew Bowie (Professor of Innate Immunology, Biochemistry and Head of the School of Biochemistry & Immunology at Trinity College Dublin) speaks to Wendy about one of the biggest questions debated between science and the Christian faith  – 'Do Science and Faith work together'?

Professor Andrew Bowie shares his personal journey as both a research scientist and a church leader.

Jen Hogan (Journalist and Mum of 7) speaks to Wendy about her experience of dealing with postnatal depression, and why it's important to speak out if you're suffering from postnatal depression after having a baby. Jen and Wendy also discuss the loneliness and isolation new mothers often experience after having a baby.

Caroline Hayes spoke to Wendy about The Linen Guild, their history and work in providing emergency assistance to mothers and babies in real need who attend The National Maternity Hospital.

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Ger Hanly spoke to Wendy about the brand new Alpha Youth Series which has been re-created by young people for a new generation who want to explore the core ideas of the Christian faith, in a relevant and engaging way.
Alpha Youth is a series of interactive sessions designed to start an open and honest conversation around some of the big questions of life. Topics at Alpha Youth include: Welcome to the Conversation, Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? Why do I need a relationship with God? How do I develop a relationship with God? Why does evil exist and how can I overcome it?For more information click here

Maej Tilson, Head of Partnerships with Compassion Ireland spoke to Wendy about their work and child sponsorship program.    Compassion Ireland

Kevin Doyle (Executive Editor of Irish Independent) speaks to Wendy about 'Vote Smart', a new election tool run by the Irish Independent, which will give Irish voters the opportunity and act as a guide to assess their own personal views and how they align with candidates of political parties and Independents running in the general election.

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Chef Wade Murphy of 1826 Adare restaurant speaks to Wendy about the challenges facing independent restaurants across the country, and the struggling profit margins many restaurants face. In the last 12 months over 600 restaurants and cafes in Ireland have had to shut their doors.