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Belonging to Sikhism, I have come across the fact that many of us lack the basic knowledge of Sikh roots. Through this podcast, I wanted to enlighten the listeners about this! It is an express podcast, where you will get answers about turbans, golden temple, and ultimately the lives of ten gurus, what was their life like? And we shall learn about meaning of life!
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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.
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The only podcast to sit firmly in the space where religion and the media collide. We ease that relationship, strengthen links that already exist, and be part of building new ones through chat, reflection, and comment, with a panel of regular contributors of journalists, broadcasters, writers, comedians, and experts.
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Sikhi Soundbites

Tarnjyot Singh Bains

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Welcome to ”Sikhi Soundbites,” a podcast that delivers bite-sized servings of Sikh history and wisdom directly to your ears. In each episode, we present concise and captivating stories from Sikh history, highlighting pivotal events, influential figures, and their profound impact on Sikhism. Additionally, we delve into the depths of Sikh philosophy and share timeless wisdom and teachings that can enrich your life. Join us for quick and insightful soundbites that provide a comprehensive glimps ...
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Welcome to the Holy Watermelon podcast, where a Christian and an atheist talk about the weird and wonderful things that people do because of what they believe. It's a show about religious studies. Join us, Katie and Preston, as we dive into the world of comparative religion. We use humor and research to have real, challenging, and uproarious conversations about the world's religious traditions and behaviors. If you're interested in religious studies, learning about other people and cultures, ...
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Rahul N Singh is the host of The Bearded Mystic Podcast which explores the Hindu philosophy of Advaita Vedanta or Non-Duality in a very simple, direct and practical way. Episodes include discussions into eastern scriptures like The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads etc, along with discussions on the teachings of Mystics from different traditions and discussions about everyday spirituality. Rahul has been a spiritual seeker for over 20 years and has an open-minded approach to spirituality and fin ...
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Nanak Naam is a registered Charity in the UK (Charity no. 1171938) committed to helping improve lives through nonduality, mindfulness and meditation. We create inspirational videos, tutorials and guides on how to discover and be the best version of yourself as a human being. Visit our Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/NanakNaamOrg
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Basics of Sikhi Podcast is a relaxed talk show about Sikhism (Sikhi) and topics related. Most discussions and learning about Sikhi take place in a formal setting like a Gurdwara (Sikh temple), by way of Punjabi speaking Parchariks (educators) speaking to the congregation. In recent years, many educators have taken to online platforms such as YouTube & Facebook to inspire, educate and spread the message of Sikhi to the world, in English. Our successful and popular YouTube channel, Basics of S ...
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Children of all faiths and religions will enjoy these Sikh stories of spiritual principles and consciousness (many based on stories from Sikhism). Stories highlighting universal values of helping others, compassion, prayer, courage, sharing, and the oneness of all people capture the hearts and imagination of children of all ages. As parents, you can rest assured that the message delivered to your children is positive, uplifting, and of good spirit. Who knows, they just may learn a valuable l ...
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This riveting podcast delves into the depths of topics that matter to Hindus across the globe, including the United States. Join me as I uncover the truth on Hinduphobia, champion Hindu Human Rights, unravel Indology, dissect Politics, and unveil the rich History of Hindus and India. In concise 5-10 minute episodes, I'll explore the essence of Dharma, focusing on the social order, ethical behavior, and the sacred duty that guides our conversations. Tune in to be informed, inspired, and empow ...
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Religion is a powerful force in today’s world, as almost any newspaper or news broadcast will make clear. Inextricably linked with nationalism, popular culture, social norms and the lives of individuals, it touches almost every area of public and private life. This course examines many of the most exciting and controversial issues in religion today, including the impact of globalisation/Evangelicalism, feminism and environmentalism, and whether secularisation might mean the eventual death of ...
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The Anand Sahib is a collection of hymns in Sikhism, written in the Ramkali Raag by Guru Amar Das Ji, the third Guru of the Sikhs. The word Anand means complete happiness. The Anand Sahib is a part of the Nitnem (daily prayers) which are read by Amritdhari Sikhs before dawn. Anand Sahib is chanted at all the religious ceremonies of the Sikhs irrespective of the nature of the event.
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Japji Sahib is a Sikh prayer, that appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib – the scripture of the Sikhs. It was composed by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.it is considered the comprehensive essence of Sikhism. Expansion and elaboration of Japji Sahib are the entire Guru Granth Sahib. It is the first Bani in Nitnem. Notable is Nanak's discourse on 'what is true worship' and what is the nature of God'.
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Through this medium we plan to explore, test, prove, question, accept, reject, believe, disbelieve the journey to finding god. We begin the journey to find one in all, the all in one Guru Nanak, Allah, Buddha, Mahavira, Christ, Krishna. The essence of all religions Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Judaism, Hinduism, Atheism. Through the understanding of science, psychology, philosophy, theology and more. We begin journey to find the self, the soul, the advaita, the anatta, th ...
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Bringing people of different faiths together to spread their Light! 🔆☸️ Jimmy Shuker and Albert Chalmers have taken a Beginners Mind approach to the topics of Spirituality and Religion in the hope of discovering the beautiful Source from which they all derive their energy, something we’ve decided to term as “Radiant Light”. ☀️ We try to keep things as down-to-Earth as possible, meeting people where they are, because Earth is the home we all must share! 🌏
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Sant Rampal Ji Satsang on Sikhism The light has come to clear the darkness about the Supreme God, the father of all souls, which we address as immortal and almighty god. The secret information about supreme God has been showcased via this article, and the information has been taken from the holy book, "Shri Guru Granth Sahib" (Sikhism). Here is a list of some important questions about Sikhism or Sikh religion, which you must know. ■ What is Sikhism? (Brief History & Information about Sikh Re ...
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How Was the Universe Created? Creation Of Universe/Nature by Saint Rampal Ji in English. Amazing and unbelievable, How planets rotate perfectly in their orbit? How is Sun a hot moving ball and moon so cool? Who created the sky, the Earth, the Water, the Air and above all human beings/living beings? Is there some Supremely intelligent being? Certainly, the universe was not created by chance. There is definitely some divine power, some supremely powerful person who has created everything. The ...
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Launched in April 2006, this podcast, originally named the "About The Church" podcast, has journeyed through a remarkable evolution. Its inception saw me, your host, deeply rooted in fundamentalist, evangelical Christianity, even holding the title of associate pastor. However, over time, my spiritual perspectives have shifted. In 2011, the podcast took a turn when I broke ties with the traditional institution of the church and "performance-based Christianity," prompting a rebranding of the s ...
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FoZCAST

Flower of Zeus

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Conversations by the band members and friends of UK rock group FOZ covering music, culture and life. FOZ is a rock band from London, UK best described as 65% less heavier than Slayer.
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Heroes and Howlers

Mikey Robins and Paul Wilson

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A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history. This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical ...
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Sorat'h, Ninth Mehl: In this world, I have not found any true friend. The whole world is attached to its own pleasures, and when trouble comes, no one is with you. ||1||Pause|| Wives, friends, children and relatives - all are attached to wealth. When they see a poor man, they all forsake his company and run away. ||1|| So what should I say to this …
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Why are there no bear ghosts? Nearly all the ghosts in the world seem to come from a specific period of time, long before any of us were born. There is a universal obsession with death, so we're going to explore death from the perspective of those left behind. (Traditions about what lays beyond will be the subject of another episode.) We talk about…
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Check out this incredible journey as Joga Singh shares his conversion story from Islam to Sikhi. Witness the emotional reactions of people to his conversion at the start, leading into a comprehensive introduction to his background and upbringing. From his experiences growing up as a Muslim to navigating cultural dynamics within Pakistani Muslim fam…
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It's a few weeks until the first GCSE RE exam and so here is a bitesized episode to help support revision. I look at different revision methods and some top tips for the exam. This won't replace the valuable work done in the classroom but might give some helpful tips alongside lessons! Good luck to all of you out there as you embark on exam season.…
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Embark with us on a profound exploration of the essence of our being with our esteemed guest, Neil Bakshi. As a spiritual practitioner, Neil brings a wealth of Eastern wisdom to our discussion, providing a mosaic of insights that range from the philosophies of ancient masters to the nuances of consciousness in our everyday lives. Throughout the epi…
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A report into the work of cremation and crematorium staff during Covid and how it changed the industry has described their common feeling that they were taken for granted or ignored. Not regarded as key workers, they nevertheless felt a responsibility to ensure the death care system didn't fall apart as the number of bodies for cremation increased …
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My dear friends, have you ever felt life is being unfair, It's like you're doing everything right, but still, things don't go your way. So, while it might feel tough right now, It's in these moments of struggle that we truly learn and grow. Tune into this episode for some Gurbani wisdom and learn which is the bigger faith, a question asked to Guru …
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Kim Durand hails from Paris and moved to Mexico City to start Cheaf, which reduces food waste by offering high quality food that is close to the expiry date at steep discounts. Started less than 4 years ago, the company now employs 30 FTE. Kim was born and raised in France and has worked at incubator Nova Founders Capital and Uber, before starting …
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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 extra significance because of the Hamas attack on Israel in October and the subsequent violence unleashed on Gaza by Israel. In this Passover edition of T…
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Whilst Albert is busy recording some radical videos for our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@RadiantLight?si=xE2JdAViEJbM7hLW Jimmy presents an additional throwback episode of Radiant Light, in which we explore the core beliefs of Buddhism and relate them to modern day western life. In this episode, we discuss the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and…
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The Vatican's declaration on human dignity, Dignitas Infinita, has created headlines on what it says about sex change operations. Its 12,000 words conclude there are many grave threats to human dignity on issues such as poverty, human trafficking and war, alongside sexual and reproductive ethics. But although the section on gender theory, surrogacy…
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Welcome to our podcast! Today, we're exploring the profound wisdom within the 24th Pauree of Jap Ji Sahib. In our earlier episodes, we delved into the transformative teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Join us as we unravel the meaning of this sacred verse and discover its relevance in our quest for spiritual enlightenment. Let's dive in! Music: Arms o…
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Angels in most traditions are heavenly messengers, and modern pop culture has greatly exaggerated almost every feature. While it makes sense to assume that there are female or feminine angels, each one named in Abrahamic scriptural tradition is a man. The word Angel comes from the Greek Aggelos (lit: messenger), and the Hebrew word Malak has the sa…
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In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface for the following Shabad found within Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the Sri Rehraas Sahib Bani. The Shabad is known as "ਸੋ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰੰਜਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰੰਜਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਅਗਮਾ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥" (That Primal Being is Immaculate and Pure. The Lord, the Primal Being, is Immaculate and Pure. …
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This comprehensive discussion weaves personal narratives, philosophical insights, and practical advice on integrating spirituality into every aspect of life. James and Justin from the @stayspiritual YouTube channel, along with Rahul, delve into the origins of spiritual journeys, highlighting the influence of personal challenges, such as coping with…
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Shawn Goodman has left Radiant Light!!! On this episode, we pull back the curtain and update you guys on a difference of creative opinions that occurred behind the scenes at Radiant Light and examine the ways in which Zen Buddhism applies. Also, in keeping with our “beginners mindset” we make the mistake of “feeding the trolls” as we give air time …
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Parishioner's in Gaza’s only Roman Catholic church are marking Easter Sunday with some extra pomp and pageantry but basically as they do everyday, with prayers for food and a ceasefire. More than 500 people have been sheltering in the Holy Family Church since the outbreak of war. They’re part of the dwindling Christian community in Gaza who’ve stuc…
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In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh (Randhawe Wale) provides the uthanika (preface) for the following Shabad found within Sri Rehraas Sahib: ਮੇਰੇ ਮਾਧਉ ਜੀ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੁ ਤਰਿਆ ॥ (O my Dear Lord of souls, one who joins the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, is saved).By Tarnjyot Singh Bains
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There's a resurgence of interest across the world in Passion Plays, which depict the story of Jesus from Palm Sunday to the resurrection. The main one in Britain is at Trafalgar Square, produced by the Wintershall Trust, which attracts audiences of 20,000. There are at least twenty others taking place in towns and cities across Britain. But this ye…
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after settling in Kartarpur, Guru Nanak Dev Ji then visits Achal Batala, where a huge Shivratri fair is being held. After arriving, the crowd starts gathering around Guru Nanak Ji resulting in a loss for the siddhas present. Now, these siddhas plan to take action against Guru Nanak ji. Let’s see what happens next. Music: Arms of Heaven by Aakash Ga…
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On 9th March 2024, millions of Muslims around the world begin a month fasting between the hours of sunlight. During past Ramadans we have spoken from men and women Muslims, and now it's the children's turn. I chat to three Muslim year 11 students, Areez, Alisha and Nila, about what it is like to complete Ramadan whilst in a British school. We look …
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Katherine Spallino is the author of The Bad Cadet, a memoir of her days as a child-slave to the secretive Scientologist "Sea Org." Before she joined the Sea Org officially, Katherine was raised away from her family in a boarding school for cursed and abandoned children, part of the last batch permitted by the Sea Org before they banned Sea Org memb…
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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 Things Unseen, the Ven Liz Adekunle hears from a priest, a Christian author and a former homicide detective turned evangelist about how we might see our ow…
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Faith leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Vincent Nichols have welcomed a new report which calls for better support for asylum seekers. It comes from a commission set up to consider how refugees might be helped to integrate into society more easily. It makes a series of recommendations and suggests that the current system cr…
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Did you know that the people who bring you TRUETUBE also bring you BBC PILGRIMAGE and SONGS OF PRAISE? CTVC are a media company behind all of these amazing things and was started by ARTHUR RANK! To celebrate the new BBC Pilgrimage series starting on 29th March 2024, we do a deep dive into the minds of three passionate and talented people involved w…
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Bonnie Lu Nettles and Marshall Herff Applewhite, Jr. founded what is known today as Heaven's Gate, a fantastic group of UFO enthusiasts and religious believers. Though they both came from a Christian background in Texas, the mystery of Area 51 affected their daily lives to the very end. Nettles was a nurse, and Applewhite was a pastor, but they sha…
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Exploring Advaita Vedanta and The Journey to Self-Realization with Swami Sarvapriyananda In this detailed conversation on 'The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations', Rahul hosts Swami Sarvapriyananda, a renowned teacher of Advaita Vedanta and the spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the concept of B…
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Pope Francis says he won't resign, in his new autobiography released this week. We hear from the host of the "Inside the Vatican" podcast Colleen Dulle, who's read it. Should young children fast during Ramadan? We visit a school making arrangements for its Muslim pupils and hear from an Imam and GP. What role does religion play in the mass kidnappi…
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What a delightful topic and a delightful guest. Oli Aston awakens us to how radical Catholic teachings are, particularly in terms of social justice. We look at their link to Jesus, famous catholics who have put them into practice and how to teach them in the classroom. Here is a link to 'Romero' - the film of Oscar Romero that we mention https://ww…
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On this episode of Radiant Light we go deep into how the Tao has changed and our lives are affected by this shift. We discuss the spiritual meaning behind The Matrix and Dragonball Z and more… Stay tuned until the end for an announcement about the future of the podcast and how it will affect our YouTube channel. #zenbuddhism #buddhism #martialarts …
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The UK is experiencing a swirl of headlines and widespread concern at the extent of hatred targeting Muslim and Jewish communities. Since the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October, there has been a huge rise in incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism, and arguments over the policing of pro-Palestine marches where chanting and banners have caused o…
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Join us as we reflect on the departure of Guru Nanak Ji's parents, Mehta Kalu Ji and Mata Tripta Ji. In this episode, we explore the profound themes of sorrow, forgiveness, and divine blessings that accompany their journey. Discover the universal essence of parental love and gratitude amidst this sacred departure. Music: Arms of Heaven by Aakash Ga…
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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is normally a time of fasting, family and prayer for Muslims around the world. How can the people of Gaza observe Ramadan in the middle of conflict, displacement and desperate food shortages? Ghada Ouda, a journalist in Rafah in the south of Gaza, tells us about her preparations. The first ever helpline in the UK de…
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