Spiritual Practices

Mt Agung has erupted again in the past 24 hours, raining volcanic ash down the slopes of Bali's tallest volcano and sending massive plumes into the sky. It's a clear sign of the ongoing threat posed… Audio

Richard Umbers is the youngest Bishop in Australia. The Auckland-born man has been back in the country for the Catholic Youth Festival and has become known as the 'Bishop of Memes' because of his… Audio

Ian Hutson of the Salvation Army says Jesus should remain in Parliament's prayer. Audio

Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard has caused ripples among MPs on all sides of the House after removing references to the Queen and Jesus Christ in the Parliamentary prayer. Audio

Two of Destiny Church's largest charities had until 5pm Friday to file two years' overdue financial returns or be de-registered. They've instead formally objected to de-registration. Video, Audio

The latest album from the former Cat Stevens brings his 50-year music career full circle. Yusuf Islam speaks to Bryan Crump about The Laughing Apple, his eventful life and his influences. Audio

Today's expert is religious historian Peter Lineham who's book Sunday Best has just been released looking at the role the church has played in New Zealand. Audio

Respected religious historian Peter Lineham has put together a book exploring how religion has shaped New Zealand. Called Sunday Best, it sets out to see also how New Zealand also shaped the churches… Audio

Destiny School has applied for charitable help to feed and clothe some of its students, despite the church's founders driving luxurious sports cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Video, Audio

Campaigners against religious education in state schools handed out pamphlets warning parents outside a Christchurch school today, but those who teach say they were spreading misinformation. Audio