Spiritual Outlook
RNZ New Zealand
A seasonal interview-based programme on spiritual topics of wide ranging interest, alternating with the BBC's Heart And Soul programme.
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Networks:
RNZ New Zealand
Description:
A seasonal interview-based programme on spiritual topics of wide ranging interest, alternating with the BBC's Heart And Soul programme.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/
Episodes
Spiritual Outlook for 20 December 2015
12/19/2015
Mike Gourley marks fifty years on after Vatican Two.
Duration:00:22:53
Spiritual Outlook: The moral dilemma for Military Chaplains
9/5/2015
Mike Gourley explores the moral dilemma for Christian clerics serving in the Military in discussion with: Stephanie du Fresne, Advocate for Quaker Peace and Social Witness; Rev John Neal, former Principal Defence Chaplain; Pauline Law,: former Principal Naval Chaplain; Jenny Dawson, Anglican Priest & Theologian.
Duration:00:27:31
Spiritual Outlook: Defence Chaplains
8/29/2015
Mike Gourley discusses the material and spiritual role of Military Chaplains with John Neal, a former Principal Defence Chaplain, and Pauline Law, the first woman appointed into Defence Chaplaincy in the Commonwealth.
Duration:00:27:16
The Spirited Gift
8/2/2015
They come from all round Northland to eat, listen to music and GIVE in return.
Duration:00:20:55
Sir George Grey Special Collections – Religious treasures from Auckland Cit
7/19/2015
Exploring the special collections of the Auckland City Libraries, and some of the religious treasures that lie within it.
Duration:00:23:58
Spiritual Outlook for 12 July 2015
7/12/2015
A "golden" Koran and Arabic manuscripts - Religious treasures from Auckland City Libraries
Duration:00:24:08
On a Wing and a Prayer with Lisa Curran
7/5/2015
Find out how New Zealand pilots and their families are helping bring aid and spiritual care to those living in isolation worldwide, through Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Duration:00:23:16
Singing to Save a Language
5/24/2015
It's often said that a nation without its language is a nation without a soul. Spiritual Outlook producer Justin Gregory reports on efforts here in New Zealand and also in Niue to preserve their language from what seems to be an irreversible decline through the singing of hymns.
Duration:00:20:10
Spiritual Outlook for 17 May 2015 - Creating Welcoming Churches
5/17/2015
Creating Welcoming Churches is a disability resource for faith communities promoting the greater inclusion of Disabled worshippers. Mike Gourley attended one of the launch celebration services and canvassed opinions on the booklet.
Duration:00:26:35
Spiritual Outlook: the French religious community of Taize
5/10/2015
Mike Gourley marks the nearly 75 years of existence of the French religious community of Taize.
Duration:00:29:23
Selling Yoga
4/26/2015
Over the last few decades, yoga has exploded in popularity, especially in the west. But as it did so and also adapted to suit the needs of consumer culture, has it lost its connection to its ancient roots? Or are those roots more myth than reality? Justin Gregory investigates the arguments for and against
Duration:00:24:10
Making Sense of Carnage
4/19/2015
In 1915 the British and French allies wanted to seize the Dardanelle Straits to allow their navies to get to Constantinople and defeat the Turks. Their attempt was a disaster.
Duration:00:24:31
Poet Sam, the praying man
4/12/2015
When poet Sam Hunt was nine years old he was strapped by a harsh nun at his convent school. That turned him off religion he says, but he's still a praying man.
Duration:00:24:41
Spiritual Outlook for 5 April 2015
4/5/2015
What happens when the faith that we are born into doesn't align with who we are on the inside? We meet two young women who go on an exploration of self-discovery to find a path to freedom and self-acceptance.
Duration:00:29:20
Spiritual Outlook for 14 December 2014 - The Redeemed
12/13/2014
Sonia Sly meets members of The Redeemed Motorcycle Ministry, including founding member Amos Perese Ale, female rider Ni Te Pou, and Rotorua-based William Rudolf whose contrasting perspectives and experiences force us to question the power of faith and its ability to transform lives.
Duration:00:26:28
Spiritual Outlook for 14 December 2014 - Riding for Redemption
12/13/2014
Sonia Sly meets members of The Redeemed Motorcycle Ministry, including founding member Amos Perese Ale, female rider Ni Te Pou, and Rotorua-based William Rudolf whose contrasting perspectives and experiences force us to question the power of faith and its ability to transform lives.
Duration:00:26:28
Spiritual Outlook for 7 December 2014
12/6/2014
Mike Gourley profiles the Jewish festival of Hannukah.
Duration:00:25:45
Spiritual Outlook for 30 November 2014 - Contemplative Network
11/30/2014
Mike Gourley meets up with members of the Contemplative Network of Aotearoa New Zealand, who use silent reflection, chanting, centring prayer, and meditation to explore their spiritual growth.
Duration:00:28:35
Spiritual Outlook for 23 November 2014
11/22/2014
If you want to say your daily prayers or read the Bible, but don't have the right books, the Internet has an answer for you.
Duration:00:20:14
Spiritual Outlook for 16 November 2014
11/15/2014
He's an artist who seems to enjoy the macabre in his paintings, and it's won him a big prize.
Duration:00:23:20