Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin, Thomas Pelham, and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:- Assisted Dying Revisited: the effect upon palliative care and the inevitable slippery slope towards a culture of death for the most vulnerable, plus the Church of England reaction and that of the wider world.- An informative update on the giving of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and what this says about our sense of ourselves in Great Britain.Also a listener email on getting back into the faith for the first time and a few other bits as ever!Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:Sign the Citizen Go petition against assisted dyingConservative Woman on Assisted DyingNotices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:Rosie Duffield's excoriating resignation letter crushing Starmer with brutal rhetoric.Our thoughts on the Tory leadership contest as Badenoch says not all cultures are equally valid.Russell Brand baptises in tight white underpants.And listener emails on the Pope's universalism and "hetero communion".All that and a little bit more as ever.Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:Rosie Duffield Resignation: https://x.com/thetimes/status/1840072687848247802?t=tk2R7dMGNBuamp9d2liu4w&s=19 Badenoch, “Not all cultures are equally valid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw8KBk7lHmsBrand baptises in tight undies: https://x.com/rustyrockets/status/1840772118130094332Notices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin, and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:Kier's Starmer's keynote speech at the Labour Conference and his notorious new gaffe.Breaking news at The Spectator as Michael Gove is appointed editor.Christian street preacher Hatun Tash wins appeal against Metropolitan Police for wrongful treatment.A report on destruction caused by Lockdown policies.Recent moves towards Euthanasia in Britain.And London's Fourth Plinth's new "artwork".Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:Starmer Speech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/09/24/state-will-take-back-control-of-peoples-lives-says-starmer/Neville defends Starmer: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/gary-nevilles-tin-eared-defence-of-keir-starmer/Assisted Dying in The Spectator: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/a-chillingly-seductive-glimpse-of-assisted-dying/Hatun Tash given 10k settlement: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-plight-of-hatun-tash-shames-britain/Destruction caused by lockdowns: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/how-covid-damaged-every-generation-from-babies-to-pensioner/London’s Fourth Plinth: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/sep/18/londons-fourth-plinth-artwork-unite-trans-community-around-world Notices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show

Church of England revs Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest issues of church and stateDavid Lammy tweaks the nose of Putin who is threatening the West with nuclear war.Huw Edwards convicted of sex crimes against children but not sent to prison. A second Trump assassination attempt.Squeaky clean Starmer forgets to declare gifts given to his wife. Pope Francis says all religions lead to God.More on Rev Brett Murphy's defenestration by the Free Church of England.And the Church of England's first "hedgerow communion" (possibly)!For Dan's Creative Creatures: https://www.youtube.com/@danscreativecreaturesPlease Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:Putin’s threat of nuclear war over Ukraine: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/15/biden-pushes-back-storm-shadows-decision-until-end-of-month/Huw Edwards not going to prison:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/16/fury-as-huw-edwards-avoids-jail/ Second Trump assassination attempt: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/09/16/donald-trump-victim-of-second-assassination-attempt-after-s/Universalist comments by Pope Francis: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-09/pope-calls-singapore-youth-unity-during-interreligous-dialogue1.html Telegraph article on Brett Murphy: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/14/vicar-sacked-woke-anti-youtube-brett-murphy-morecambe/ Notices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show

Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the big issues in Church and state. This time:Are Labour targeting their political enemies by taking away their Winter fuel allowance?Bring blankets to church instead of expecting warm buildings, says Net Zero clerical guru.An Ibiza-themed rave in Peterborough Cathedral...on All Souls' Day.A Muslim woman arrested for highly distressing conduct in a North London church.All that, your emails answered, and much much more as ever. Enjoy!Daniel, Slone Square Event: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sloane-street/holy-trinity-church-sloane-square/the-eclipse-of-christianity-and-why-it-matters/e-gblyzl Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:Labour Winter-Fuel Rebellion: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/07/29/rachel-reeves-winter-fuel-payments-public-sector-pay-rise/Give Worshippers blankets instead of warm churches:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/26/give-blankets-instead-heating-churches-vicars-Ibiza-Themed gig in Peterborough Cathedral: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/07/ibiza-themed-gig-in-peterborough-cathedral-triggers-critics/ Muslim woman arrested for disturbing behaviour in Angel Church, London: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13820389/Muslim-woman-London-church-arrested-police.html?ito=native_share_article-topNotices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show

Renowned church figures Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin, and Daniel French explore pressing issues facing the Church of England. They discuss a recent survey revealing openness to robot ministers and critique Starmer's taxing strategies. The conversation shifts to the scrapping of simple Ofsted reports and the nuanced decision against converting a defunct church into a mosque. They also tackle contemporary U.S. politics, touching on Trump's and Kamala Harris's positions on abortion, highlighting the interconnectedness of faith, community, and politics.

Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down with minister, author, and cultural commentator David Robertson to compare podcasts and talk about the future of the Church and Western Civilisation.Among the many topics discussed were:Muscular podcasting and why the Western Church is reluctant to engage the culture from a Christian perspective.Spiritual warfare, progressivism, and the return of paganism in the West.What Richard Dawkins got wrong and why he's regretting it.Will the West fact renewal or destruction in the coming years and is the tide turning in favour of Christianity?The failures of secularism and where hope is to be found.Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:David's Wee Flea Website: https://theweeflea.com/David's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@theweefleaNotices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show

Rev with a difference Jamie Franklin talks about the big issues of church and state. This time: the Church of England seems to think that we need to drop the word "church", to stay "relevant". Is this strategy theological coherent and will it work to reach the younger generations?The Rev'd Dr Bernard Randall's case continues to cast an awful light on the senior leadership of the CofE as top KC says that the Archbishop of Canterbury exceeding his power by blocking Randall from appealing against his bishop, Debby Lane.And controversial cleric Brett Murphy is kicked out of the Free Church of England. Is there anywhere that faithful priests can go where they will not be persecuted?That plus your emails and a question on the relationship of Freemasonry and Christianity.Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:CofE to drop the word "church": https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/16/church-england-dropping-word-church-more-modern/#:~:text=A%20spokesman%20for%20the%20Church,bricks%2Dand%2Dmortar%20churchesThe Case of Bernard Randall: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/12/justin-welby-wrong-blacklisting-gender-critical-chaplain/The Case of Brett Murphy: https://anglican.ink/2024/08/19/shock-firing-of-popular-fce-priest/Notices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show

Nick Dixon, a host and comedian from GB News and Weekly Sceptic, dives into pressing societal issues with a humorous edge. He discusses two-tier policing, emphasizing the elite’s disdain for the working class. The conversation critiques language policing and highlights Elon Musk's defiance against elite norms. Nick shares his mental health journey, the joys of reading fiction, and hopeful predictions for the future. Their chat balances humor with profound insights, making complex topics accessible and engaging.

Revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time a special episode dealing almost exclusively with the civil unrest that is spreading across the UK, including the following things.The lockstep narrative of the mainstream media kicks in again.Why have things changed so much in the UK since the nineties?Why the elite are gaslighting us and lying to us about everything.The war between the elites and Elon Musk: are we heading into a new civil war or is this simply a deplorable thing to say?Our comments on reactions from the higher-ups in the Church of England.Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Subscribe to Jamie's Blog here: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comLinks:West Mid Police Two Tier policing - https://x.com/ArchRose90/status/1820959292457152698Church Times w/ Bishop of Manchester Comments - https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2024/9-august/news/uk/unite-against-rioters-from-the-far-right-faith-leaders-urgeSam Norton: The Tragedy of the Modern Left -  https://samcharlesnorton.substack.com/p/htri14-the-tragedy-of-the-modernRod Dreher: Tommy the Savage - https://roddreher.substack.com/p/tommy-the-savage?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=136360&post_id=147397500&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=z8f5v&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailNotices:Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comSupport the show