I think there should have been given a trigger warning given Pells voice was used

Sammy why didn’t you ask your Muslim guests about the Hamas hostages when they continually called the Gaza war a genocide ? Blind spot or straight up bias ?

Thank you once again for a fantastic podcast.

Gotta love the Quiz. James Carleton is amazing.

I’ve consistently listened to this podcast every weekend for years - and I’ve been non-religious my whole life. It’s at its best when the guests are from diverse religious backgrounds and when the topic isn’t obviously religious: it is so interesting to hear how people consider different things to be spiritual and how they approach them in their own ways, according to their religious upbringing. So many similarities but so many differences as well!

Congratulations on curating such a wonderful collection of people to share their stories of neurodiversity. Kudos to James Carleton for the wisdom to skilfully weave the eclectic speakers stories together with an understated restraint, so that their voices remained centre and James’s comments were elegant in their minimalism. As someone with ADHD I very much appreciated this episode, and could closely identify with much of what was said. The selection of speakers, the structure of the episode, the compassion & curiosity evident in Jame’s questions and comments, the editing process; all these have delivered without doubt the absolutely best podcast episode I have listened to on neurodiversity. Thank you to everyone at the ABC involved in making this episode, I will be sharing it with friends and family as it illuminates the topic of neurodiversity with authentic humanity, like the warm golden light of a sunrise, in contrast to the harsh cold fluorescent light of a dehumanising laboratory. Congratulations on creating such good journalism.

Intelligent, informative but also witty and funny.

Love this series .. James is a great moderator.. love to know what he thinks personally at the end of the program .. the GF website is a wealth of thought provoking moments ..certainly fills my cup 🙏💜

I love listening to this show. The guests always say something that I inevitably find myself pondering further or sends me off on a hunt for some more info.

One of my favourite podcasts. I love the sensitivity, respect and humour of the presenter and the topics under discussion are always fascinating. Well done, James!

Easily the best podcast on this subject presented by a most knowledgeable & insightful host. It's so much fun as well. Please keep it up

Good subject material and interview subjects, but unfortunately the journalist sounds snide and mocking which really detracts

Well worth listening each week.

There are hardly any media programs left in Australia that cover religious topics with insight. Combining serious examination, personal experience and a sense of fun, God Forbid is a great listen each week.

Great content, guests and debates. 10/10 ! My favourite abc podcast :)

Such a thoughtful, thought provoking program. Reminds me why I love the ABC: where else could we find such wonderful wide ranging exploration of ideas?

Always thought provoking and often funny as well.

Where has James Carleton gone??

Great discussion very informative

Enough said.

The ability of this host to bring together guests from such disparate backgrounds and not have them screaming at each other but laughing and engaging in thoughtful conversations is astounding. It's great to have a show like this that isn't full of "gotcha" moments and allows people from controversial groups to adequately describe their stance and how they've arrived at it. I think if all journalism was like this then there would be a whole lot more respect and understanding in the world. Plus James wicked sense of humour keeps me smiling. I think I'm in love.

Entertaining, thought provoking and educational. I look forward to every episode and highly recommend. For all people who identify with a belief system - Atheists included.

This podcast has really hit its straps now and I look forward to hearing it weekly. Lovely to hear James Carleton's dulcet tones on the airwaves again. Ma. Haley form Sandy Creek

Funny and thought-provoking, God Forbid always leaves me smiling and thinking. This show makes me feel more connected to the wider world.

This is seriously my favorite podcast at the moment, and I always smile when there's a new episode available. Fascinating, troubling, confronting, educational and often quite hilarious, but always enjoyable. Well done Auntie! Great podcast!

Having been raised in an ethnic community, I am familiar with the phrase- "God Forbid". It is uttered frequently, where I grew up, as a protection against malevolence, so I was intrigued to see how this podcast would make use of the phrase. This is a show that harnesses creativity, using the backdrop of differing religions, difference of opinions, religious protocols, and interesting guests to delve into the edges between faiths. If you are an intelligent inquirer you will not be disapointed.

Like Saffran & Father Bob for grown-ups... only better. Keep on!

Somewhat ordinary people talking about the extraordinary. Insightful panel discussions about many goths and religions made fun by Carleton's wit and humour

Brings people of very different faiths together to engage with each other with honestly quite confronting questions but in a genuine and respectful way.

Great to have you back on RN! I have listened to one so far. It's thoughtful, funny, insightful and has the Carleton magic and the mellifluous tones that we miss on breakfast. The broadcast timing is odd. Designed to encourage podcasting perhaps??

Have to podcast because it's poorly scheduled- but well worth the download. Thoughtful and good fun