Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

Episode 18

Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

Show Notes

Pete Hegseth's conservative Christian convictions – Marion McKeone. ISIS Brides - Dr. Nussaibah Younis. Report: Glenstal Abbey by Siofra Mulqueen. Ireland’s first transgender Minister – Teagan MacAodhagáin. Essay: On Penance and Politics by Kevin Hargaden.

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