When we see terrible or wicked things happen in the world, we moderns are often reluctant to ask ourselves why such bad things happen? The answer, if we're honest and objective enough, will come back to us in no uncertain terms: they stem from dark, diseased or sinful hearts. In this latest episode of The…
Why Isn’t My Life Blessed?
In this podcast, we explore the question many people ask themselves in their lives; questions like: Where have all the blessings gone from my life? Or: Why is my life not as smooth sailing as that of others I know? Why does my life lack so much of the goodness and happiness that others have?…
Weaning Yourself Off Worldliness
How does the coronavirus, self isolation or the need for social distancing relate to the latest The Red Umbrella podcast, with its theme of Weaning Yourself Off Worldliness? What does it mean to wean ourselves off the world? Where does money and wealth fit into religious practice or seeking God? Find out from the audio below, which…
Knowing God is Like Knowing Your Neighbour
Many are keen to know about God's laws. Others are keen to know about how best to help God's servants who have suffered political injustice or oppression. But very few of us seem keen to want to know about God Himself, or want our hearts to deepen in knowledge of God. So the latest episode…
Islam, Progress & Progressive Islam
This episode explores the issue of Islam & Progress, and also consider how we as individuals can best progress to God. It looks at the core ideas of ‘Liberal’ or ‘Progressive’ Islam, and ask the question: Is Islam in a crisis?