Has the Traitors made lying ok?
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Be honest, did you watch The Traitors finale on Friday night? The show built on deceit and betrayal has gripped the Uk.
But should Christians be uneasy about its appeal? From the Garden of Eden onwards, the Bible has plenty to say about lies and deception.
Christian counsellor and psychotherapist Sue Monkton Rickett joined Mal Pope to explore the impact of lying and why truth still matters, as well as why a show centred on deceit is so popular right now.
Released on 26 Jan 2026
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