Podcast

Holy Smoke

Author: The Spectator
Feed episode count: 236
Official site: https://audioboom.com/channels/4905584-holy-smoke
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Summary

The most important and controversial topics in world religion, thoroughly dissected by a range of high profile guests. Presented by Damian Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Jul 31, 2026 · not_requested

Coffee House Shots: Britain's first Catholic PM

Duration seconds: 1144
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/britains-first-catholic-pm-with-patrick-maguire

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Jul 19, 2026 · not_requested

When Mary Calls: why Protestants are praying to the Mother of God

Duration seconds: 2157
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/mary-why-is-a-figure-associated-with-healing-so-divisive

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

How religion shapes football

Duration seconds: 1004
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/how-religion-shapes-football

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Jul 4, 2026 · not_requested

Was America meant to be a Christian nation?

Duration seconds: 1630
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/was-america-meant-to-be-a-christian-nation

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

The Pope & the SSPX: is this a permanent schism?

Duration seconds: 1695
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/the-pope-the-sspx-is-this-a-permanent-schism

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

Pope Leo, Max Weber & the dark side of charisma

Duration seconds: 1789
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/pope-leo-max-weber-and-the-dark-side-of-charisma

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Are Mormons Christian?

Duration seconds: 1267
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/are-mormons-christian

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Mexico, the Catholic Church & the rise of the cartel cults

Duration seconds: 1654
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/mexico-the-catholic-church-the-rise-of-the-cartel-cults

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Michael Gove on why the Pope's AI intervention shames our politicians

Duration seconds: 877
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/michael-gove-on-why-the-popes-ai-intervention-shames-our-pol

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

One year of Pope Leo – a promising start?

Duration seconds: 2259
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/one-year-of-pope-leo-a-promising-start

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Apr 25, 2026 · not_requested

Is Pope Benedict’s Ordinariate for ex-Anglicans finally going to realise its potential?

Duration seconds: 1812
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/is-pope-benedicts-ordinariate-for-ex-anglicans-finally-going

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

Why has Trump picked a fight with the Pope?

Duration seconds: 1507
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/why-has-trump-picked-a-fight-with-the-pope

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Apr 12, 2026 · not_requested

How homosexuality has torn apart the United Methodist Church

Duration seconds: 1142
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/how-homosexuality-has-torn-apart-the-united-methodist-church

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Apr 5, 2026 · not_requested

How would you sell Christianity today? with Rory Sutherland

Duration seconds: 1701
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/how-would-you-sell-christianity-today-with-rory-sutherland

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

The truth about the quiet revival – with grounds for optimism

Duration seconds: 1546
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/the-truth-about-the-quiet-revival-with-grounds-for-optimism

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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Prince William resets faith – as Sarah Mullally enthroned

Duration seconds: 2198
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/prince-william-resets-faith-as-sarah-mullally-enthroned

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

Iran: why Shia Islam's tradition of martyrdom is key to understanding the conflict

Duration seconds: 1724
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/tbc-iran-2

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Mar 17, 2026 · not_requested

Who is Sarah Mullally?

Duration seconds: 2697
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/who-is-sarah-mullally

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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

In defence of Christian monarchies

Duration seconds: 1831
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/in-defence-of-christian-monarchies

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Feb 24, 2026 · not_requested

How Russia is waging Holy War in Ukraine

Duration seconds: 1922
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/how-russia-is-waging-holy-war-in-ukraine

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Feb 17, 2026 · not_requested

Is there any truth in the Christian revival?

Duration seconds: 1933
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/is-there-any-truth-in-the-christian-revival

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Feb 8, 2026 · not_requested

Moltbook: has AI created its own religion?

Duration seconds: 1114
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/moltbook-has-ai-created-its-own-religion

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Jan 31, 2026 · not_requested

Why did Pope Leo choose a 'safe pair of hands' for Westminster?

Duration seconds: 1927
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/what-can-we-expect-from-the-new-archbishop-of-westminster

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Jan 25, 2026 · not_requested

The historic value of English churches – with Daniel Wilson

Duration seconds: 1486
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/the-historic-value-of-english-churches-with-daniel-wilson

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Jan 16, 2026 · not_requested

Iran: why theocracies survive – with Peter Frankopan

Duration seconds: 1460
Source: https://shows.acast.com/holy-smoke/episodes/iran-why-theocracies-survive-with-peter-frankopan

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