Fasting, Drive Through Ashes, PCI Assembly

It's a unique moment in the Islamic and Christian calendars as the seasons of Ramadan and Lent coincide. Fasting is central to both, so this morning we are examining the role of fasting in today's world. Whether for spiritual reasons or wellness and lifestyle reasons: Is it a sacred path to renewal and wellness? Audrey speaks to Dr Naomi Green, Dr Tina Beattie and Pastor Andrew Gibson. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland held a second special meeting of its general assembly on Wednesday - in response to the safeguarding scandal which has engulfed the church since its moderator and clerk the Reverend Dr Trevor Gribben resigned in November. Alan Meban reports from the Assembly and former Moderator Rev Dr Norman Hamilton gives his response. And is this the way forward? Jim Deeds joins the drive through queue to get Ashes at a North Belfast Church and finds himself surprisingly moved and blessed by the experience.

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Fasting, Drive Through Ashes, PCI Assembly is an episode from Everyday Ethics by BBC.

This episode is 56:52 long.

This episode was published on Feb 22, 2026.

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