In a world that feels increasingly shaped by conflict, fear, and rising military aggression, Jessica and Gabriel ask the uncomfortable questions. Can religion and spirituality be sources of healing in turbulent times—or do they sometimes deepen the divide? Episode 6 explores how belief shapes our inner lives when the outer world feels unstable.

What happens when spiritual authority turns toxic, and how can faith communities respond with courage and humility? This episode dives into the hidden dynamics of spiritual abuse, confronting how power, leadership, and devotion can cross the line in churches shaped by a secular age. Jessica and Gabriel unpack what spiritual abuse looks like in real lives and…

In Episode 4 of Bare Belief, Jessica and Gabriel reflect on how the spirituality of Advent can shape a sense of renewal as the new year begins. They explore New Year traditions from around the world, share their own personal practices, and wrestle with the role of resolutions—do they really matter, and what is the point…

Episode 3 of Bare Belief finds Jessica and Gabriel stepping into the 3rd and 4th themes of Advent—joy and love—to unpack what they mean in a world where faith and public life often collide. They connect these themes to current debates over secularism in the public sector and dig into how social media has turned…

What is the point of all this Christmas hoo-ha? Has humanity lost the plot as we rush towards Christmas and chase around yet another capitalist fuelled dopamine rush? Gabriel and Jessica explore the themes of the first 2 weeks of the advent calendar, Hope and Peace. Where is the hope? How do we stay at…