Things Unseen podcast

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.

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.

 

#219

Faithtime: Sacha Jones - Fired up by Jesus

Sacha Jones is a reality TV personality, businesswoman and broadcaster who rose to fame on... more

03 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:06

03 Oct 2025


#218

The Penitent Thief

In this episode of Things Unseen, Mark Dowd and his guests explore the enduring relevance ... more

15 Apr 2025

32 MINS

32:44

15 Apr 2025


#217

Almost Beheaded for My Faith

In 2012 Manga, a young Christian from northern Nigeria, was attacked and almost beheaded b... more

01 Apr 2025

24 MINS

24:02

01 Apr 2025


#216

Fitness and Health in Ramadan

Taj Uddin Ahmed and Nazia Khatun are both fitness coaches. As observant Muslims, they want... more

24 Feb 2025

31 MINS

31:54

24 Feb 2025


#215

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 se... more

13 Feb 2025

37 MINS

37:08

13 Feb 2025


#214

Rediscovering the Music of Auschwitz

Composer and conductor Leo Geyer tells the story of how he came across unfinished manuscri... more

24 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:41

24 Jan 2025


#213

A Carol for the Soul

O Holy Night has long been one of the UK's most popular Christmas carols. But what is its ... more

13 Dec 2024

24 MINS

24:10

13 Dec 2024


#212

The Toughest Christmas

Christian author, magician and comedian Steve Legg died of cancer in September 2024, leavi... more

06 Dec 2024

32 MINS

32:59

06 Dec 2024


#211

Dreading Christmas

Liz Adekunle is a Church of England priest - yet she dreads Christmas. For her it’s often ... more

29 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:21

29 Nov 2024


#210

Faithtime: Bobby Seagull

In this FaithTime episode, Liz Adekunle meets Bobby Seagull, former University Challenge c... more

29 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:44

29 Aug 2024


#209

Faithtime: Swarzy

In this FaithTime episode, Liz Adekunle meets Swarzy Macaly, BBC Radio 1Xtra weekend prese... more

16 May 2024

31 MINS

31:52

16 May 2024


#208

Passover: When your enemy falls

Passover is one of the most important Jewish festivals, marking the Exodus of the Jews fro... more

15 Apr 2024

39 MINS

39:32

15 Apr 2024


#207

Pontius Pilate: A man like us

Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who sent Jesus to be crucified, is often seen as the vi... more

25 Mar 2024

38 MINS

38:31

25 Mar 2024


#206

Ramadan: In the shadow of Gaza

The retaliation by Israel in Gaza following the Hamas attack in October, has caused deep-s... more

08 Mar 2024

26 MINS

26:55

08 Mar 2024


#205

Deeper into One Life

In the film One Life, Anthony Hopkins plays Nicholas Winton, who rescued over 600 Jewish c... more

02 Jan 2024

31 MINS

31:51

02 Jan 2024


#204

Face to face with the Black Madonna

The image of the Madonna and child appears on nearly every Christmas card and is at the ce... more

20 Dec 2023

25 MINS

25:12

20 Dec 2023


#203

FaithTime: Carrie and David Grant

Liz Adekunle, Chaplain to His Majesty the King, continues to meet celebrities who have bee... more

21 Nov 2023

33 MINS

33:24

21 Nov 2023


#202

FaithTime: Amos Ogunkoya

Liz Adekunle, former Archdeacon of Hackney and Chaplain to His Majesty the King, sets out ... more

04 Oct 2023

28 MINS

28:12

04 Oct 2023


#201

A Fresh Look at Easter

For most people in the UK, Easter means extra days off work, family time and chocolate egg... more

05 Apr 2023

25 MINS

25:23

05 Apr 2023