Thought for the Day from Radio Ulster Podcast
Thoughts that provoke, stimulate and inspire.
Episodes to download
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Leon Litvack, Wednesday 24th December 2025
Christmas Eve 2025
Each time we read it, I try to focus on something different in the story...
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Michael Wardlow, Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Effectively it is a non-commercial, parody option to Christmas with all its trappings.
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Rev Dr Liz Hughes, Monday 22nd December 2025
Mon 22 Dec 2025
The shortest day and the longest night have taken place, and we are on the turn.
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Helen McClements, Sunday 21st December 2025
Sun 21 Dec 2025
There is no fellow corncrake to answer its call...
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Rev Kiran Young Wimberly, Friday 19th December 2025
Fri 19 Dec 2025
I admit to keeping my Christmas lights up in the hallway all year long.
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Jim Deeds, Thursday 18th December 2025
Thu 18 Dec 2025
As time has gone on, our meetings on the street have become joyful affairs.
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Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 17th December 2025
Wed 17 Dec 2025
Over the course of the meal, I had the privilege of hearing parts of their stories.
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Michael Wardlow, Tuesday 16th December 2025
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Children say what they see. They lack social filters.
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Sarah Williamson, Monday 15th December 2025
Mon 15 Dec 2025
My thought for today is for those who are grieving today and every day.
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Helen McClements, Sunday 14th December 2025
Sun 14 Dec 2025
But this was no typical frothy travel show
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Rev Kiran Young Wimberly, Friday 12th December 2025
Fri 12 Dec 2025
It fills me with a sense of peace like no other.
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Jim Deeds, Thursday 11th December 2025
Thu 11 Dec 2025
We need to draw on our endurance when unravelling strings of Christmas tree lights...
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Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 10th December 2025
Wed 10 Dec 2025
The expectations of Christmas can feel overwhelming.
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Michael Wardlow, Tuesday 9th December 2025
Tue 9 Dec 2025
How much of our Christmas story is myth and how much is true?
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Sarah Williamson, Monday 8th December 2025
Mon 8 Dec 2025
I don't want my son playing violent games.
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Rev Kiran Young Wimberly, Friday 5th December 2025
Fri 5 Dec 2025
We need a little beauty in our lives.
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Jim Deeds, Thursday 4th December 2025
Thu 4 Dec 2025
Advent is an invitation into a time of preparation and waiting in hope.
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Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Wed 3 Dec 2025
It is a reminder that without rest, work takes over.
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Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Sunday 30th November 2025
Sun 30 Nov 2025
What may feel mundane, a chore, exposes a huge amount of privilege.
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Rev Kiran Young Wimberly, Friday 28th November 2025
Fri 28 Nov 2025
There鈥檚 nothing like a starscape to take me out of my head and into the big, wide world.
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Koulla Yiasouma, Thursday 27th November 2025
Thu 27 Nov 2025
...there must be a place for a bit of knocking on wood and throwing salt about.
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Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 26th November 2025
Wed 26 Nov 2025
...something beautiful was happening. They listened to one another.
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Sarah Williamson, Monday 24th November 2025
Mon 24 Nov 2025
I spent a pleasant few hours harvesting courgettes...
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Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Sunday 23rd November 2025
Fri 21 Nov 2025
The children were removed and placed into emergency foster care.
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Karen Jardine, Friday 21st November 2025
Fri 21 Nov 2025
A careless moment during the afternoon teamaking run led to calamity.
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Koulla Yiasouma, Thursday 20th November 2025
Thu 20 Nov 2025
There are so many heroes to be found amongst those Millies from across our communities...
