BBC Radio Ulster

Thought for the Day from Radio Ulster

Thoughts that provoke, stimulate and inspire.

Author

BBC Radio Ulster

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.bbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 11th June 2026 11.06.2026

In the past few years I’ve come across images on social media I wish I’d never seen.

Denzil McDaniel, Wednesday 10th June 2026 10.06.2026

Less well told are some of the stories about the day after that famous final.

Leon Litvack, Tuesday 9th June 2026 09.06.2026

Some ingrained attitudes and long-held beliefs are difficult to shift...

Dr Naomi Green, Monday 8th June 2026 08.06.2026

In the Islamic tradition, there is a beautiful concept called fitra.

Rev Lesley-Ann Wilson, Sunday 7th June 2026 07.06.2026

My expression of grief became a place where another grieving heart felt seen...

Helen McClements, Friday 5th June 2026 05.06.2026

The band had lost none of their shine, in fact some argued they were better than ever.

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 4th June 2026 04.06.2026

As a child I always felt sorry for pigeons.

Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 3rd June 2026 03.06.2026

Nobody should have to wonder whether they are safe in their own home...

Leon Litvack, Tuesday 2nd June 2026 02.06.2026

It opens doors in the mind that no physical boundary can contain.

Rev Dr Lesley Carroll, Monday 1st June 2026 01.06.2026

The reality of many children’s experience across the world is quite different.

Rev Lesley-Ann Wilson, Sunday 31st May 2026 31.05.2026

She was like a child with a new toy – fixated!

Helen McClements, 29th May 2026 29.05.2026

Nuri tries to nurture her, but knows with her condition that she won’t survive long.

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 28th May 2026 28.05.2026

A new generation refused to let hatred tell them who they were.

Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 27th May 2026 27.05.2026

What stayed with me most was its hopeful theme of second chances.

Rev Brian Anderson, Tuesday 26th May 2026 26.05.2026

Our lives are enriched by carers.

Rev Dr Lesley Carroll, Monday 25th May 2026 25.05.2026

We know that carers take a great weight off society

Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Sunday 24th May 2026 24.05.2026

The Young Experts have approached the task with zest, commitment and enthusiasm

Helen McClements, Friday 22nd May 2026 22.05.2026

He channels his anger into something magical...

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 21st May 2026 21.05.2026

Stay calm. Float. Breathe. Trust that staying afloat gives rescuers time to reach you.

Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 20th May 2026 20.05.2026

Gratitude changes the way we see life.

Janni Knox, Tuesday 19th May 2026 19.05.2026

“What was the last good moment today?”

Rev Dr Lesley Carroll, Monday 18th May 2026 18.05.2026

One of the most striking museums I have ever visited is in Kigali, Rwanda.

Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Sunday 17th May 2026 17.05.2026

Young people who are disadvantaged are more likely to face adversity.

Helen McClements, Friday 15th May 2026 15.05.2026

"I'm going to die and it's my fault!" I thought.

Koulla Yiasouma, Thursday 14th May 2026 14.05.2026

A smile and good manners more generally cost nothing and pay back so much.

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