‘Beyond Borders’ is a podcast series exploring intersections of domestic violence, religion and migration in today’s globalised and conflict-affected world. The series aims to provoke new thinking and questions that can inform practice and policy in responses to domestic violence and interconnected forms of violence internationally, but especially in religious, migrant and ethnic minority contexts.

The sixth episode of our series features Achbishop Angaelos of London, who join us to discuss the role of faith leaders and Churches in responding to domestic violence. Archbishop Angaelos is widely recognised for his extensive advocacy work against persecution and sexual violence, his services to international religious freedom and various other initiatives that seek to support persecuted, abused and stigmatised communities internationally.

In the episode, ⁠Dr Romina Istratii⁠ and Archbishop Angaelos explore together numerous topical questions, including:

• The intersectional nature of abuse, crossing domestic violence, sexual violence and inequalities within and across communities
• The potential of collaboration between religious leaders, researchers and academics to develop more informed responses
• The importance of differentiating between social practices from religious teaching and the role of religious leaders in teaching the faith
• The need to engage men in building healthier masculinities and relationships with women in reference to their faith and the work of Churches

The podcast is intended for practitioners and policy makers who would like to understand better the current state of evidence and innovative research and intervention approaches, including faith-based initiatives by faith institutions, to domestic violence in religious, migrant and ethnic minority communities.