The NXR Podcast The Next Crusade - When Preaching Becomes A Crime
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May 7, 2026 Callum Smiles, British political commentator and reporter, offers sharp cultural and geopolitical observations. Father Martin Navarro, a Catholic priest and liturgy podcaster, explains Eastertide and the Easter Vigil. They discuss preaching limits, surveillance and facial recognition, a proposed lifetime smoking ban for those born after 2008, and disturbing images from the Israel–Lebanon conflict.
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Why Young Britons Say They Won't Fight
- Half of young people in UK polling said they'd refuse to fight for Britain, reflecting demographic change and mistrust in institutions.
- Fr Calvin Robinson links this to mass migration, perceived replacement of Britons, and a monarchy/government seen as weak or treacherous.
Preaching Could Be Limited To Safe Zones
- Police threatened to arrest a preacher for preaching near a hospital 'safe access' zone, implying offence could be criminal.
- Fr Calvin Robinson argues this effectively confines gospel to 'safe spaces' and criminalises public Christian witness.
Facial Recognition Is Being Rolled Out Nationwide
- UK plans nationwide facial recognition after a human rights challenge failed, expanding state surveillance.
- Fr Calvin Robinson warns this enables constant tracking and potential punishment for past or future speech, comparing it to China's social credit risks.
