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Beyond Belief: Faithful Feet

Faithful Feet

BBC Radio 4 - Beyond Belief, Faithful Feet

The story of a firewalker introduces the theme of feet as a path to spiritual connection.

Giles Fraser speaks to a Shamanic practitioner who firewalks as part of his spiritual practice.  We discover how feet are at the heart of many religious practices.

In our society feet are often hidden away in shoes, perhaps to make an odd appearance post pedicure… but they can be an incredibly powerful symbol within many religions.  

Giles Fraser meets Kai Bridges, a Shamanic practitioner who guides people through firewalks as part of his spiritual practice. For him firewalking goes beyond an exercise in empowerment and grounds him in the moment, connecting him to the elements. 

Our panel Sughra Ahmed, Priyesh Patel and Lucy Winkett walk us through what feet symbolise in their respective faith traditions, and the different ways feet are a part of religious tradition and practice.  
 
Presenter: Giles Fraser
Producers: Ruth Purser and Katharine Longworth
Editor: Tim Pemberton

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