<![CDATA[Faith in the Time of Corona]]>6fc35a58-5f12-531a-a3e4-4362e68b608aTue, 30 May 2023 04:26:34 +0000Captivate.fmTash McGillhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4a627c5d-2e04-4663-9b3c-cd7a24d94f97/full-1586333051-artwork.jpgFaith in the Time of CoronaTash McGillTash McGillAs the globe experiences a pandemic unlike anything in our recent history, the first wave of coronavirus infections is moving towards a peak, coinciding with some of the world’s most sacred religious festivals and celebrations; the Jewish Passover, the Christian Holy Week and Easter and the Muslim festival of Ramadan. In times of suffering and uncertainty, it is often our religious practices and faith narratives that hold us together, forming a framework for grief and hope. Now, as we remain physically distant, our connection to the outside world and each other has become virtual as we cling to the news cycle to understand how this virus is progressing and when it might end. When understanding our world and each other means understanding the religious nature of our most important rituals of life and death, what role does the voice of religion have in the media? Tash McGill presents Faith in the Time of Corona, with Newstalk ZB. This series was made with the support of NZ on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.https://newstalkzb.co.nznoserialhttps://feeds.captivate.fm/faith-in-the-time-of-corona/nopodcastRev. Frank Ritchie: The ChaplainRev. Frank Ritchie: The ChaplainYou can find Frank on Twitter or tune in to Total Recall on Newstalk ZB, Sundays from 6pm. 

Thanks for coming on this journey into faith in the time of Corona. There is still so much that is unknownnd there are still stories to be told about how our world will change, how we will adapt. The news is really capturing history as it happens, as well as our response to it.  If our collective but diverse faith and spirituality can provide a tradition and ritual that helps, as well as insights for how we move forward, then that’s newsworthy, because ultimately they are human stories. They are all our stories. 


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This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.


]]>You can find Frank on Twitter or tune in to Total Recall on Newstalk ZB, Sundays from 6pm. 

Thanks for coming on this journey into faith in the time of Corona. There is still so much that is unknownnd there are still stories to be told about how our world will change, how we will adapt. The news is really capturing history as it happens, as well as our response to it.  If our collective but diverse faith and spirituality can provide a tradition and ritual that helps, as well as insights for how we move forward, then that’s newsworthy, because ultimately they are human stories. They are all our stories. 


If you would like to talk about anything in this podcast, reach out to me on Twitter. 

If you enjoyed this conversation please share it. 

This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.


]]>73f4b751-dfa7-4b17-aaa3-40352e7fdfe9Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:45:00 +120035:36nofull44Frank Ritchie is an ordained minister, hosts Total Recall on NewstalkZB on Sunday nights and works as a chaplain in the NZ media. He is both part of talking about the news and sometimes, as a minister and representative of faith, he is the news. We spoke about how faith in the time of Corona is changing things and why it matters in the news.CBARussell Brown: The ObserverRussell Brown: The ObserverRussell Brown is an independent journalist and media commentator. You can connect with Russell  and his work at publicaddress.net and he’s on Twitter. I’d love to hear your stories and perspectives too, you can connect with me on Twitter. 

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This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.

]]>Russell Brown is an independent journalist and media commentator. You can connect with Russell  and his work at publicaddress.net and he’s on Twitter. I’d love to hear your stories and perspectives too, you can connect with me on Twitter. 

If you enjoyed this conversation please share it and subscribe online. 
This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.

]]>b1d406ce-1ac8-4e33-ab2c-c9fd1a5cbb96Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:30:00 +120033:07nofull33Russell Brown is an insightful and experienced observer of the NZ media landscape. He’s a journalist, media commentator and atheist and we spoke about how he perceives the space for religion in the news. It was a poignant conversation, coming just two days after the announcement that Bauer Media were exiting the NZ market, leaving hundreds of people unemployed, continuing the shrink of media outlets. CBAJulie Zauzmer: The StorytellerJulie Zauzmer: The StorytellerYou can read Julie Zauzmer’s journalism at The Washington Post, including her story about the Jewish family figuring out how to celebrate the Passover in the time of Corona.

If you’d like to connect with me, you can find me on Twitter.
If you enjoyed this conversation please share it and subscribe online. 
This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.



]]>You can read Julie Zauzmer’s journalism at The Washington Post, including her story about the Jewish family figuring out how to celebrate the Passover in the time of Corona.

If you’d like to connect with me, you can find me on Twitter.
If you enjoyed this conversation please share it and subscribe online. 
This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.



]]>fd4ff530-6fc0-456c-aa55-bb41a7ef5146Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:15:00 +120023:37nofull22Julie Zauzmer is a journalist on the frontlines every day, telling stories about faith and our society. As a religion reporter at the Washington Post, we spoke about her experience as a storyteller who is used to being up close and personal with people's lives, at a time when we are choosing to stay apart from each other. CBAJonathan Merritt: The TranslatorJonathan Merritt: The TranslatorJonathan Merritt is an award-winning journalist. He helps me understand what’s really going on when religion and the news come together and his role as a translator between culture, religion and society. His perspective is unique and offers him the chance to critique religion as much as translate it. We explore why sacred language matters for understanding each other and the world.

You can find out more about Jonathan Merritt at JonathanMerritt.com, on Twitter and Instagram.
His book, Learning to Speak God from Scratch is worth a read.

If you would like to talk about anything in this podcast, reach out to me on Twitter @tashmcgill. 

If you enjoyed this conversation please share it and subscribe. This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.


]]>Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning journalist. He helps me understand what’s really going on when religion and the news come together and his role as a translator between culture, religion and society. His perspective is unique and offers him the chance to critique religion as much as translate it. We explore why sacred language matters for understanding each other and the world.

You can find out more about Jonathan Merritt at JonathanMerritt.com, on Twitter and Instagram.
His book, Learning to Speak God from Scratch is worth a read.

If you would like to talk about anything in this podcast, reach out to me on Twitter @tashmcgill. 

If you enjoyed this conversation please share it and subscribe. This series was made with the support of New Zealand on Air as part of the Easter programming on Newstalk ZB.


]]>e33b685d-0612-485e-8f7a-9baf70fd3bf4Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +120040:55nofull11Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning journalist. He helps me understand what’s really going on when religion and the news come together and his role as a translator between culture, religion and society. His perspective is unique and offers him the chance to critique religion as much as translate it. We explore why sacred language matters for understanding each other and the world. CBA