Thinking Faith Articles

In the Internet Age, truth seems to be an endangered species. However, for most of us, the desire to find the truth remains strong. What does this urge tell us about the value of truth, and the universe that we’re a part of? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, 13th September, 2023

The global refugee crisis shows no signs of abating in the coming years and decades - conflicts and climate change will make sure of that. This week, World Refugee Day seeks to recognise the crisis in an organised way and come up with solutions. But however practical the solutions need to be, perhaps the root of the problem lies at a more theological level. Written and read by Kenny Primrose, June 19th, 2023

The next series of test matches between Australia and England is about to commence...Written and read by James Cary, June 13th, 2023.

'War creates no absolutely new situation: it simply aggravates the permanent human situation so that we can no longer ignore it.’ What author C. S. Lewis observed of the world in 1939 is no less true as we scan today’s headlines...Written and read by Max Jeganathan. April 7th, 2023

The fight against plastic pollution is under the spotlight in this year’s World Environment Day campaign. But will solutions that focus on policy and technology be enough to address the real cause of the issue?

What makes a good life? Some will tell you it consists of career fulfilment and purpose, while others may endorse status and financial security as key life goals. A growing body of scientific research, however, seems to be suggesting that ‘the good life’ has more important anchors in it than these. To what extent is the science of human flourishing confirming what spiritual traditions have always told us? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, April 5th, 2o23

It’s hard to quantify the changes that have occurred through the last 50 years of mobile phone technology. The raison d’etre of a mobile phone is to be more connected, something we now have to an unfathomable degree. But is it also possible that being constantly connected has in some important sense, left us more disconnected?Written and read by Kenny Primrose, April 3rd, 2023

Three years ago, Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. It brought many sectors of society to an improbable and juddering halt, and for a time, it re-shaped our priorities. As normal life recovers and rebuilds, we take a look at what lessons- if any- we’ve learnt.Written and read by Kenny Primrose, March 7th, 2023

The anniversary of the war in Ukraine marks 365 days of shocking, heroic, and harrowing stories. Important though the coverage is, it’s worth asking whether an endless up-to-the-minute news feed is a net win in helping us understand and respond to the conflict.Written and read by Kenny Primrose, February 23rd, 2023

One month on from the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, calls for justice keep coming. His death erodes yet more trust in the police and screams for a justice system that can be relied upon. But can such tragic events ever be a catalyst for positive change, or do they just make us more cynical?Written and read by Kenny Primrose, February 6th, 2023