Things Unseen
Things Unseen grapples with a spiritual climate that no longer conforms to orderly patterns – with fewer of us attracted to formal religion, but many still believing that there’s more out there than meets the eye. Thought-provoking speech radio for people of faith – and those who just feel intrigued by the spiritual dimension to life.
Religion & Spirituality
Spirituality
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Other
Christian
Faith
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 218
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
The Penitent Thief
In this episode of Things Unseen, Mark Dowd and his guests explore the enduring relevance of St Dismas, the penitent thief in the story of Christ’s passion. Biblical novelist Rob Seabrook, ex-convict…
00:32:44 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Almost Beheaded for My Faith
In 2012 Manga, a young Christian from northern Nigeria, was attacked and almost beheaded by armed men from the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram. The attackers forced Manga and his younger brother …
00:24:02 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Fitness and Health in Ramadan
Taj Uddin Ahmed and Nazia Khatun are both fitness coaches. As observant Muslims, they want to help people have a more fulfilling and healthier life, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, when…
00:31:54 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Will I meet my dog in heaven?
Have you lost a beloved dog, cat or rabbit – and after their death, have you ever had a sense that they were still around? In this podcast, we hear from people who are convinced that their pets are l…
00:37:08 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Rediscovering the Music of Auschwitz
Composer and conductor Leo Geyer tells the story of how he came across unfinished manuscripts in the archive at the Auschwitz death camp, and his determination to share them with the world. With Jewi…
00:26:41 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
A Carol for the Soul
O Holy Night has long been one of the UK's most popular Christmas carols. But what is its magic? In this montage of voices from singers and musicians, a priest, a Paralympic athlete and a historian, …
00:24:10 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
The Toughest Christmas
Christian author, magician and comedian Steve Legg died of cancer in September 2024, leaving wife Bekah and a blended family of children and grandchildren behind. Few things could be as tough as the…
00:32:59 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Dreading Christmas
Liz Adekunle is a Church of England priest - yet she dreads Christmas. For her it’s often been a stressful and difficult time, and there have been years when she’s had no one to spend Christmas day …
00:33:21 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
Faithtime: Bobby Seagull
In this FaithTime episode, Liz Adekunle meets Bobby Seagull, former University Challenge captain, maths teacher, and education equality advocate. Bobby opens up about his upbringing as an Indian Cath…
00:37:44 |
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Faithtime: Swarzy
In this FaithTime episode, Liz Adekunle meets Swarzy Macaly, BBC Radio 1Xtra weekend presenter, voice of BBC Sounds and campaigner for causes ranging from sustainability to the fight against racism. …
00:31:52 |
Thu 16 May 2024
Passover: When your enemy falls
Passover is one of the most important Jewish festivals, marking the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt and the start of their journey to the Promised Land – Israel. This year, the celebrations have an ext…
00:39:32 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Pontius Pilate: A man like us
Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who sent Jesus to be crucified, is often seen as the villain of the story. But was he downright evil, or merely weak? In this Good Friday and Easter edition of Thin…
00:38:31 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Ramadan: In the shadow of Gaza
The retaliation by Israel in Gaza following the Hamas attack in October, has caused deep-seated anger among Muslim communities, including in the UK.
As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan approaches, …
00:26:55 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
Deeper into One Life
In the film One Life, Anthony Hopkins plays Nicholas Winton, who rescued over 600 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Prague by sending them on what became known as the Kindertransport. For this podca…
00:31:51 |
Tue 02 Jan 2024
Face to face with the Black Madonna
The image of the Madonna and child appears on nearly every Christmas card and is at the centre of every nativity scene. But in most of these images, Mary looks European, a white woman with fair hair.…
00:25:12 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
FaithTime: Carrie and David Grant
Liz Adekunle, Chaplain to His Majesty the King, continues to meet celebrities who have been sustained by their faith during difficult times. Her guests in this episode of FaithTime are Carrie and Dav…
00:33:24 |
Tue 21 Nov 2023
FaithTime: Amos Ogunkoya
Liz Adekunle, former Archdeacon of Hackney and Chaplain to His Majesty the King, sets out to discover what people in the public eye have learnt about their faith during challenging times. In this epi…
00:28:12 |
Wed 04 Oct 2023
A Fresh Look at Easter
For most people in the UK, Easter means extra days off work, family time and chocolate eggs. So how can its message be heard afresh through nature and astronomy, stories and art? With Fr Christopher …
00:25:23 |
Wed 05 Apr 2023
The Age of Revelation
The Prophet Muhammad was 40 when he began to receive the revelation of the Quran. In this podcast, journalist Remona Aly is joined by three guests in their 40s to discuss the deeper meaning of maturi…
00:35:09 |
Thu 30 Mar 2023
The Spirit of Kintsugi
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken bowls with lacquer and gold, which often makes the restored object more beautiful than the original. As a result, kintsugi has become a symbol of how hu…
00:29:32 |
Thu 09 Feb 2023
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