Journeys that change us
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Where are you going? Journeys take many forms: Moving away from your parents’ house, being a tourist in a foreign land, or going on a pilgrimage to a site of profound spiritual significance – and all have a transformative effect on our lives. Dr Giselle Bader has a PhD in religious studies from Sydney University. Her research looked at fourth century pilgrimage to the holy land, including the pilgrimages of women like Egeria and Paula, and how accounts of their journeys have been received over the years. Sarah Malik is an award-winning journalist and author of Safar, a new collection of Muslim women’s travel stories. This episode of Soul Search originally aired on 13 November 2022.
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