Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

A wide-ranging conversation on the Lords vote to decriminalise certain late-term abortions and the political and pastoral fallout. A look at Prince William's 'quiet faith' and what royal religiosity means for the national church. Debate over whether Church of England involvement in state schools should end. Reflections on recent Iran-related tensions and national defence. Musical hymn segment included.

A lively rundown of recent church-state flashpoints. They cover Holyrood rejecting assisted suicide and the UK political fallout. They debate bishops’ absences amid a Lords abortion vote and public reaction to a pilgrimage. Guidance on pupils’ drawings and Muslim sensitivities sparks a wider culture clash discussion. They also tackle whether Englishness is an ethnicity and give tips for finding a traditional church.

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest news in church and state. This time:The Iran-US War: Rowan Williams says it is not just since it is not in self-defence and has no clear outcome.Ian Huntley is killed in prison: Many rejoice. Is this reflective of a growing appetite for capital punishment?And is it legitimate for Christians to members of the Green Party?All that and a little bit more as ever!Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more!On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendOn Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodBuy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8RDaniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Support the show

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about this biggest stories from the week. This time:We give our condolences to the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson, who died this week less than a month after his terminal cancer diagnosis.In the week’s international news, the US strikes Iran killing Supreme Leader Ali Khanemei with the conflict ongoing as we record.The Gorton and Denton by-election is taken by the Muslim-backed Green Party.And Premier League games are now being halter to accommodate the breaking of Muslim players’ Ramadan fasts.All that and a little bit more as ever!Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more!On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendOn Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodBuy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8RDaniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Support the show

Church of England revs with a difference, Daniel French, Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest stories in Church and state. This time:Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson are both arrested for alleged illegal dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.We debate the new Restore-Reform rivalry.The sad news of the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson’s terminal cancer diagnosis.And the shocking news that the Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, has been suspended from his duties after being accused of, and arrested for, the sexual assault of another man.All that and much more as always!Thank you as ever for listening. Please enjoy the episode and share responsibly!Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more!On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendOn Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodBuy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNDaniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Support the show

A lively run-through of Rupert Lowe launching Restore Britain and the fallout within the right, including Farage’s role and questions about remigration and party strategy. Intense coverage of General Synod outcomes on same-sex marriage language, pastoral practice and the tensions that followed. Plus a short Hymn of the Week feature and an Ash Wednesday reading.

They unpack the Mandelson-Epstein revelations and what it means for Keir Starmer’s grip on power. They debate the Church of England’s General Synod drama, from Archbishop Mullally’s promises to the controversial £100m Project Spire. They critique claims staff need shielding from scrutiny and cover the curious cancellation then restart of the Living in Love and Faith process.

They unpack revelations about leaked government files tied to Jeffrey Epstein and the political fallout for senior figures. They scrutinise a large Diocese of London anti-racism funding push and debate whether parish money is being diverted. Conversations range from a high-profile church appointment and reparations plans to the proper role of politics and AI in church life.

Church of England Revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:WEF stooge Yuval Noah Harari says that AI will overtake religion because it is better at putting words in order.Also at Davos this year, the WEF advance plans to control global water supply.In Church of England News, a diocesan consistory court orders parish church to rip out gas boiler to adhere to Net Zero policy AND the General Synod is to debate the banning of flowers and floral foam containing microplastics in parish churches. Good to see they've got their priorities right!All that and much more as always. Enjoy!You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more!On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendOn Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodBuy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNDaniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Support the show

They unpack Church of England comms quitting X over AI and privacy fears. They react to a BBC interview moment involving a rapper mentioning Jesus. They debate whether political labels like 'fascist' fit new parties and survey shifting global alignments, from Trump to China and Greenland. They close with scripture reflections, hymn talk, and practical advice on Bible translations.