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Episode Synopsis
How has magic become such a mainstream part of our spiritual landscape, from #WitchTok to astrology apps? Can these practices offer safe spaces for women and young people who feel that established faith institutions have left them behind? What does all this tell us about what ‘keeping faith’ really means in 2024?In this conversation, Dr. Linda Woodhead - F.D Maurice Professor of Moral and Social Theology at Kings College London and head of the department of Theology and Religious Studies - helps us decode the contemporary religious landscape of the UK and how young women are "keeping faith" on the margins of established religion. Follow Dr. Linda Woodhead on X (formerly twitter). Watch the Religion Media Centre's 2022 Annual Lecture: Professor Linda Woodhead - The Future of Religion in Britain Find Dr. Woodhead's published work online, including:Gen Z Explained, The Art of Living in a Digital AgeThe Spiritual Revolution: Why Religion is Giving Way to SpiritualityKeeping Faith: A How-To Guide was created as part of Women’s Interfaith Network's 2024-2025 Keeping Faith Programme. about the programme here and be the first to hear about upcoming events and ways to get involved by signing up to our newsletter. Views expressed on this podcast are the speaker’s own and may not reflect the views of Women’s Interfaith Network. Hosted by Maeve Carlin Produced by Maeve Carlin and Adam Brichto Edited by Adam Brichto Executive Produced by Lady Gilda Levy Theme music composed by Jamie Payne Logo and Artwork designed by Jasey Finesilver Support from Tara Corry
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