The Confession Box

In the latest episode of The Confession Box, host Wendy Grace chats with Rob O’Hara the youth coordinator for the Diocese of Armagh. In our conversation, we hear about his life, the ups and downs and what role faith has played in it all, from love to loss to looking for happiness in all the wrong places, before getting back on the path God had planned for him.

Garry O’Sullivan interviews Dublin's newest Auxiliary Bishop Paul Dempsey about his move from the Diocese of Achonry, the challenges he faces in Ireland's largest diocese, and more!

The overwhelming evidence on the impact of digital devices on children's mental health and development continues to mount. But is it possible to get the genie back in the bottle?
In this episode of The Confession Box, Wendy Grace talks to one of the founders of a UK movement aiming to give children a smartphone free childhood. They explore the harm these devices are causing and the grassroots movements finally pushing back in an effort to start a culture change.
Wendy also talks to Cybersafe Kids about the new draft online safety code which aims to make social media companies more accountable. But will it actually make any difference? And what are some practical things parents can do to help them navigate the digital world.

On the latest episode of The Confession Box, host Wendy Grace talks to data scientist and demographer Stephen J. Shaw about the detrimental impacts of population decline. Stephen explains the shocking revelations from his documentary film "Birthgap - Childless World" including:
- Causes and societal impacts of falling birth rates around the world
- Unplanned childlessness
- Population collapse and its impacts
- The future for our children
- Impacts on health, housing and the workforce
- What strategies need to be put in place to try and reverse the trend

Eoin McCormack, a parish catechist in a busy Dublin parish is in the Confession Box this week to tell us what young Catholics are searching for and what challenges they are facing in a culture that has walked away from traditional faith.