# Christianity in Ireland

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Podcast: [The Table Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-table-podcast-389379)
Published: 2026-05-05T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Table Podcast, Kasey Olander sits down with DTS alumni Ciaran and June Loughran to explore the shifting landscape of Christianity in Ireland. The Loughrans share their journey from working as engineers to planting Living Hope Church, discussing the unique opportunities of leading a highly multicultural congregation in a post-religious society. Listen in for their insights on maintaining cultural flexibility, keeping the Gospel central, and building trust through authentic pastoral leadership. Time codes: 01:53 Ciaran’s journey 05:46 June’s story 08:07 A leap of faith: Leaving engineering for Dallas Theological Seminary 15:20 The religious history, geography, and demographics of Ireland 25:39 The “New Irish” and pastoring a growing multicultural church 34:10 Navigating cultural expectations, dress, and pastoral titles 42:04 Building trust in a post-religious society through authentic leadership 47:18 Final encouragements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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