Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs The X-odus: Church of England Comms Abandon Social Media Giant
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Jan 23, 2026 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.
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David Frost At Chaplaincy Talks
- Daniel French recounts David Frost speaking at his university chaplaincy event and singing 'Eden Song' with a quartet.
- The event sold out despite free tickets, showing strong local engagement.
Parish Growth And Sacred Hardship
- Jamie shares parish growth: average Sunday attendance rose from ~30 to 80 in a few years.
- He frames hardship as necessary for humility and spiritual formation rather than mere setbacks.
Dioceses Quit X Over AI Abuse
- Several Church of England dioceses left X citing Grok-generated sexual images as a red line for digital safety.
- Jamie Franklin and Daniel French argue the decision looks selective and politically motivated rather than a principled tech critique.
