Episodes

Today we’re talking about a remarkable Irish woman whose life has been dedicated to helping others. Stronger Together: The Life and Work of Sister Lena Deevy tells the story of a woman from Crettyard in County Laois who became a Little Sister of the Assumption, worked for many years in Ballymun and went on to become a leading advocate for Irish immigrants in Boston. Joining me to talk about the book and Sister Lena’s extraordinary life are Dominic Cogan and Chandra Manning, the authors of Strong...

Release is an Irish charity working with people affected by incarceration, supporting prisoners and former prisoners through restorative justice, mentoring, addiction recovery and practical support to help people rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. Jay Bobinac, CEO of Release tells us about the work of Release and an upcoming fundraising event, Release the Rock.

Last week Dublin city councilor Gayle Ralph wrote to the CEO of ReTurn(the bottle and can recycling scheme) highlighting major concerns about litter now caused as a result of the scheme and what its costing local authorities. She spoke with Nikki Hayes

March for Jesus Dublin is only weeks away. Taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. It begins at the Garden of Remembrance and proceeds toward Merrion Square for a public celebration of Christian faith featuring worship, prayer, and testimonies. Participation is free and open to all Pastor John Aherne joined Lydia O’Kane with all the details.

We’re living in a world where family life can feel incredibly busy. Between school, work, activities, screens and everything else competing for our attention, quality time together can easily slip down the list. But perhaps our children are telling us something when they crave more time with us. Dr Malie Coyne chatted to Kieran about why family time matters so much

Nicki Hayes, Mary Hulgraine and John Edwards spoke to Kieran about the ‘Life in the Handbag’ project which is running at the moment in Omagh August 26–30, 2026 Omagh Auction Mart, County Tyrone https://walkingfree.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@WalkingFreeTV

This week on Prayer Coach, we’re reflecting on one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings — forgiveness. In Matthew 18, Peter asks Jesus how many times we should forgive someone, and Jesus responds with the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant. Susan Heaney chatted with Kieran about how to take that teaching out of Scripture and into our everyday lives

There can be huge pressure on new parents to get their baby into a routine — and to feel like they’re doing something wrong if their baby doesn’t follow one. But do babies actually need strict routines? Kieran spoke to Emma Lewis, The Mama Coach about expectations, comparisons and outside advice.

It’s time for our weekly catch-up with Pete the Vet, answering your questions about keeping our four-legged friends happy and healthy. And with August bringing plenty of outdoor adventures, long grass and changing weather, we’ve got three very different listener questions for Pete today. Sarah in Wexford: “Pete, my dog is constantly licking his paws after walking. What’s the problem?” Mark in Galway: “My cat has started scratching a lot more lately. Could it be fleas, I checked but i don’t see...

As the summer comes to an end, the school bags are coming back out — but for some children, the thought of going back can bring anxiety, overwhelm and some very big emotions. Dr Joanna Fortune, child psychotherapist and attachment specialist, joins me to talk about the back-to-school reset and how parents can help.

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Our Holli joined Kieran on the show today to talk about The Stellar Awards Tributes to Hayden Panettiere For King and Countrys new song and 40 Days of Christian Music is underway … it’s the largest Christian Music festival in the world!!

Coming up in September is Tearfund’s Global Week of Prayer, bringing Christians around the world together to pray for people facing poverty, injustice and crisis. Amanda Prather from Tearfund joins me now to tell us more. Visit HERE

There is a real conversation happening around men today — about identity, purpose, masculinity and, for many, a disconnect from faith. Patrick Reynolds joins us to talk about the crisis he believes many men are facing, and about the upcoming Wild at Heart four-day retreat, which aims to help men rediscover who they are, their purpose and their relationship with God.

AI is now being used for everything from writing emails to answering legal questions, but can we really trust it when the stakes are high? With the Irish courts now putting greater emphasis on the responsible use of AI and warning about the dangers of fabricated cases, legislation and legal references, it raises a very important question: can you trust AI when it comes to the law? Solicitor Cormac Ó Ceallaigh joins us to explain what we need to know.

Evangelist John Edwards has seen first-hand how faith can transform lives, and now he’s bringing the tent revival back to Northern Ireland. From August 26th to 30th, a five-day revival will take place in Omagh, with John and others coming together to share a message of hope and faith. And next Wednesday, The Handbag Project goes live on YouTube — another initiative aimed at reaching people with practical care and hope.

A devestating earthquake hit Columbia on Monday last and Aid to The Church in Need immidiately launched an emergency appeal and supported churches and ministries with what they needed on the ground. Brandon Scott joined Nikki Hayes to discuss.

Psychotheraist Conor o’Leary talks to Nikki Hayes about homesickness .. is it a real physical illness or all in our head?

Tracy Carroll is a inclusion and disability activist. She has her daughter willow with complex needs and son Noah who is Neurodivergent .. back to school isn’t straight forward when there isn’t adequate support

John G O’Dwyer, Chairman of Pilgrim Paths Ireland talking about being safe on pilgrim walks during the hot weather with our news editor Lydia O’Kane

Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross Fintan Gavin who is also chair of the Bishops’ Council for Evangelisation, Catechetics and Pastoral Renewal spoke with our news editor Lydia O’Kane about Evangelising in cities in Ireland and beyond

Pete the Vet joined Nikki Hayes to answer your questions this week. Whatever you would like to ask Pete on Tuesdays Pet Slot you can email producer@spiritradio.ie

Pastor Ishmael from Hope Church in Ennis joined Nikki Hayes as this weeks Prayer Coach. Ishael refelcted on Hebrews:11

Rev Gareth McFadden has found a rather unusual way to put his faith into action — by getting on the road and taking on physical challenges to raise money for Christian Aid. His fundraising has helped support people living in poverty and crisis, while also becoming part of his own journey to better health. Gareth joins us now to tell us about the challenge and why Christian Aid is a cause so close to his heart.