Common Home TV: Questions for the Modern World

Somebody has to take the blame. It's an impulse as old as humanity itself, and it's nowhere near as dead as we'd like to think. This episode takes a deep dive into scapegoats.

In Act One, journalist Jörg Nowak returns from Papua New Guinea with firsthand accounts of witchcraft accusations, happening in over 40 countries today, and most of us have no idea. We look at how modernisation, male violence, and ancient superstition combine...

Welcome to the Common Home TV Podcast, and thank for joining us for another conversation at the intersection of faith, social justice, and the modern world.

In this episode, Fr Mans Bolli CSsR, priest and leader in digital mission for the Redemptorist of Oceania, is in conversation with Fr Bruce Duncan, a respected voice in Catholic social teaching and a mentor to many.

Together, they reflect on the first 300 days of Pope Leo&rsquo...

This episode was released after a period of pause following the Bondi attack, as we grieved in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters. In the final episode of In the Shadows of the Holy Land, we speak with Fr David Neuhaus SJ, an Israeli Jesuit priest, theologian, and one of the most important voices in Jewish–Christian relations in the region.

Born into a Jewish family shaped by exile and the trauma of the Holocaus...

In this episode of In the Shadows of the Holy Land, we begin by widening the frame with Fr Shiran Fonseka, a Redemptorist priest from Sri Lanka now based in Melbourne. Shiran reflects on three decades of civil war, how neighbours learned to see one another as enemies, and how the Church worked to rebuild trust through preaching justice, defending human dignity, and simply staying with communities while everything around them fell a...

In this episode, we talk with Hana Bendcowsky, Program Director at the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations at the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue. For more than two decades, Hanna has worked at the heart of Jewish–Christian relations , creating programs that bring communities together across painful histories, unequal realities, and deeply felt fears.

Growing up as part of the majority in Israel sha...

This premiere of In the Shadow of the Holy Land lays the foundation for the series; a commitment to good-faith conversation grounded in the equal dignity of every life.

Our guest is Br Peter Bray FSC, former Vice-Chancellor of Bethlehem University. He traces the modern history of the conflict, explains the differences between the West Bank and Gaza, and shows how occupation is lived through movement, checkpoints, and economic contr...

It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us, and when you hear what we have been up to you’ll understand why we needed the time to get things right

We’re excited to share our new four-part mini-series, in Questions for the Modern World In the Shadow of the Holy Land: Identity and War. In this mini series we speak with:

• Brother Peter Bray, a New Zealander who spent years leading Bethlehem University
• Ha...

The word “witch” might sound like something from the past, buried in history books or brought up on Halloween. But for thousands of women around the world today, being called a witch can mean violence, exile, or even death.

In this episode, we speak with Sister Lorena Jenal, a Swiss-born Franciscan who has spent over 40 years in Papua New Guinea. She walks alongside women who’ve been accused of sorcery, offering n...

In this episode, we explore one of the most surprising and inspiring intersections of faith and economics. Our guest is Mr. Haryanto Solichin — a devout Catholic and the Commissioner of Menara Syariah, a landmark Islamic finance project rising on the reclaimed shores of PIK 2, Jakarta.

At the heart of Indonesia’s boldest Islamic financial development is a vision that transcends religious boundaries. Mr. Solichin believ...

Welcome to Questions for the Modern World, a podcast by Common Home TV where faith meets the challenges—and possibilities—of our time.

In this episode, we’re joined by Bishop Shane Mackinlay, Bishop of Sandhurst and a key figure in the global Synod on Synodality. As the Church enters a new chapter following the death of Pope Francis, now is the moment to reflect on the vision he leaves behind—a Church that l...

As Ukraine continues its fight for survival, the world watches with shifting allegiances and wavering commitments. In this episode of Questions from the Modern World, we sit down with Father Kolisnyk, a Ukrainian Redemptorist priest, to discuss what a just peace truly means for Ukraine and how faith sustains people in the face of war.

🔹 How has the war changed Ukraine’s spiritual landscape? 🔹 What lessons from history shape...

Welcome to Questions for the Modern World. In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Kathryn Joyce, a renowned investigative journalist and adjunct lecturer in political science at Brooklyn College. Formerly a reporter with Type Investigations and Salon, Kathryn has served as a contributing editor at The New Republic and a contributing writer at Highline. Her work has appeared in acclaimed publications such as Vanity Fa...

In an era where artificial intelligence continues to reshape every aspect of our lives, from how we work and communicate to how we think and interact, the question of ethics, morality, and human dignity remains more important than ever. Dr. Ziggy Zdziarski, a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence with a background in both philosophy and theology, is at the forefront of these discussions, exploring how faith can inform and g...

In this Bite Size episode of "Questions for the Modern World," we welcome Dr. Phyllis Zagano, a leading expert on women deacons in the Catholic Church. As the Global Synod on Synodality unfolds, Dr. Zagano sheds light on the history and current debates surrounding women's roles in church leadership.

This episode addresses critical questions about women's ordination, clericalism, and the broader implications for women's dignity and ...

On the tenth anniversary of the rise of ISIS, Common Home TV looks back with the release of its latest short documentary, "Learning to Serve in the Face of Terror," which focuses on the remarkable actions of Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda, CSsR, in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the rise of ISIS in Iraq. The documentary is available as both a video and podcast.

ISIS’s invasion and capture of Mosul tr...

Welcome to another episode of Questions for the Modern World here on Common Home TV, where we dive deep into the challenges, questions, and hopes shaping our global community.

Today, we're honored to have with us Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ, PhD—a distinguished scholar and author whose work explores the intersection of faith, sport, and spirituality. Fr Kelly has authored several influential books, including Catholic Perspectives o...

Welcome to the Common Home TV podcast, a new series from Common Home TV where we explore topics important to the emerging inclusive Church. Many of these podcasts are also available as videos on our website, so please check them out at Common Home TV. This podcast is a space for meaningful conversation and insights, where we discover healthy ways to relate to God, ourselves, and each other. Join us as we journey together towards a ...

Welcome to the Common Home TV Podcast, your go-to source for inspiring and thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of integral ecology and an inclusive Church. Each episode delves into the profound questions facing faith communities. Join us as we engage with leading voices in theology, environmental science, social justice, and community activism, sharing stories and insights that challenge us to live more sustainably ...