Spirit Radio Podcasts

Comedian Sean Fitzgeraldfrom Crosshaven in Cork — a regular on the Irish comedy circuit who’s recently been turning the tables for a new kind of show: compliment battles.  

Instead of throwing jabs, Sean and his fellow comedians challenge each other to top each other’s wit — but with praise, humour and positivity. We’re here to find out why he’s making that shift, how audiences are reacting — and what this says about comedy right now. 

Ivy Rutendo Mujuru — founder “Gods Whole Woman” and the upcoming ‘Planning for The Whole Woman’ event in Dublin.  

Ivy has launched this faith-driven gathering to help women plan with intention: blending personal goals, spiritual grounding and God-given identity — all wrapped into a holistic vision for life in 2026. 

With the holidays and the New Year ahead, Ivy is here to talk about why now the right time is to reflect, goal-set and reconnect — not just as professionals or mothers, but as whole women rooted in purpose, identity and faith. 

It takes place December 20th at the Iveagh Gard...

Mass with the lads is an improvisational duo from Swords in Co Dublin – they came together in musical union earlier this year and have already played festivals around the country and are heading to a sold out event in St. Columcilles Church in Swords on Dec 17th 

Mass with the lads us the environment and audience to garner inspiration for the journeys they create and aim to bring people on a spiritual journey within themselves and their communities. 

Brandon O’Connor from Dublin Homeless Awareness, a volunteer group of young men and women who spend their nights checking in on rough sleepers across the city. 
At Christmas especially, when the streets are colder and lonelier, their welfare checks become a lifeline — offering warm food, conversation, and, often, the only human contact someone might have that day. 

Joining us today is David Turner from Church in Chains. Every year they run a simple but really meaningful project — sending Christmas cards to Christians who are in prison because of their faith. 

 It’s a way of reminding them that they’re not forgotten, especially at a tough time of year. 

Dr. Joyce Ogenyemi—founder and executive director of the New Choice Global Initiative—has spent her career lifting up underserved communities through education, economic opportunity, and people-centered programs. Her work reaches across continents, but at the heart of it all is one powerful belief: when people are given real opportunities, they rise. 

She’s here with us today to share what drives her, what she’s learned, and some of the inspiring stories behind her organization’s impact. 

Adam Burke, Youth Engagement Officer with Jigsaw — the mental health charity supporting young people across Ireland.  

At this time of year, there’s a lot of pressure to be full of festive cheer, but for many people it’s actually a really tough season.  

Adam is here to chat about why that happens and how we can look after ourselves, or someone we care about, when Christmas doesn’t feel as joyful as it’s ‘supposed’ to. 

Highlighting a unique way to bring the Christmas story to life. Christmas With The Chosen is a free, cinematic initiative from the creators of The Chosen. This year it focuses on Holy Night, a 50-minute episode following the outcasts who first met the King of Kings — capturing both the struggle and the wonder of the Nativity.  

Churches and communities across the UK and Ireland can host their own screenings, complete with discussion guides and promotional materials.  

And if you love this, there are plenty of other episodes and resources from The Chosen that viewers can enjoy...

Desmond Denton — a south African filmmaker currently working and filming here in Ireland on a powerful, faith-centered documentary series called 24.  

The series captures a single day in the life of artists around the world, exploring not just their creative process but also the spiritual journeys behind their art.  

Desmond has already filmed episodes in places like Texas, Colombia, Norway and more — and now he’s bringing that vision to Ireland and is currently in Belfast. 

John Moffett, CEO of Misean Cara, the Irish development organisation supporting missionary groups working with vulnerable communities in over 40 countries. Misean Cara has just announced the winners of its 2025 Climate Action Awards, recognising innovative climate projects in the Philippines, Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe. These initiatives are helping communities on the frontline of climate change adapt, recover, and build sustainable futures

Chartered Psychologist Dr Sheena Kumar speaks to Kieran about Winter Blues and how winter months affects some people’s mood, and how we can all be kinder to ourselves over the darker winter months.