Episodes 221
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Moderate
Since Sep 2011
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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Faith, Fasting and Common Ground

Mar 31, 2026 37m

In this Easter episode of Things Unseen, Amir Suleman speaks with Sister Liz Dodd about rethinking Lent and Easter through her book Easter in Disguise. Reflecting on the rare overlap of Lent and…

Faithtime: Minah Shannon

Dec 18, 2025 33m

Mina Shannon is a reality TV personality and broadcaster with a growing presence across radio and television. Raised between Uganda, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Liverpool, her diverse upbringing shaped…

Faithtime: Sacha Jones - Fired up by Jesus

Oct 03, 2025 52m

Sacha Jones is a reality TV personality, businesswoman and broadcaster who rose to fame on Married at First Sight UK in 2024. A former Miss Birmingham and beautician, she once explored New Age…

The Penitent Thief

Apr 15, 2025 32m

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…

Almost Beheaded for My Faith

Apr 01, 2025 24m

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…

Fitness and Health in Ramadan

Feb 24, 2025 31m

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…

Will I meet my dog in heaven?

Feb 13, 2025 37m

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…

Rediscovering the Music of Auschwitz

Jan 24, 2025 26m

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…

A Carol for the Soul

Dec 13, 2024 24m

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,…

The Toughest Christmas

Dec 06, 2024 32m

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…

Dreading Christmas

Nov 29, 2024 33m

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…

Faithtime: Bobby Seagull

Aug 29, 2024 37m

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…

Faithtime: Swarzy

May 16, 2024 31m

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.…

Passover: When your enemy falls

Apr 15, 2024 39m

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…

Pontius Pilate: A man like us

Mar 25, 2024 38m

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…

Ramadan: In the shadow of Gaza

Mar 08, 2024 26m

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,…

Deeper into One Life

Jan 02, 2024 31m

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…

Face to face with the Black Madonna

Dec 20, 2023 25m

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.…

FaithTime: Carrie and David Grant

Nov 21, 2023 33m

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…

FaithTime: Amos Ogunkoya

Oct 04, 2023 28m

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…

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