Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest affairs in the church and state. This time:- The Paris Olympics kicks off with a blasphemous recreation of the Last Supper. - The Church of England renews its "anti-bullying" guidance for CofE schools but it appears to be full of woke jargon and to promote a progressive LGBT ideology. What is going on?- And the evangelical Keswick Convention reports Christian anti-abortion activist group Brephos to the police for displaying an image of an unborn baby in a street near their headquarters.All that and much, much 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:Rod Dreher on the Olympics Opening Ceremony: This is Satanism - https://roddreher.substack.com/p/the-paris-olympics-go-to-hell?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=136360&post_id=147059512&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=z8f5v&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailChurch of England Flourishing for All Document: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/flourishing-for-all-final-for-consultation-july-2024_3.pdfKeswick "saddened" by anti-abortion activists: https://x.com/aaron_p_edwards/status/1818278834766045449Notices: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 sits down with Premier League and all-round legend Matthew Le Tissier. They spoke about Matt's life, his career as a top football professional with Southampton and England and his subsequent life as a pundit, after-dinner speaker, and very good golf player. They also covered Matt's decision to air his views on the Covid situation, his sacking by Sky Sports, and his inside take on what Premier League players really think about the politicisation of football. They touched on Matt's recently found Christian faith and where this fits into what he sees as a societal and cosmic battle between good and evil.In Rev'd Jamie's monologue, he provides a Christian interpretation of recents events in the US and the CofE's latest 'guidance' on teaching transgender ideology in their schools, and he answers a couple of emails on how Christians should engage under the new Labour regime and the thorny question of hell.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 School trans guidance: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13631711/Church-England-issue-advice-telling-teachers-challenge-outdated-terms-biological-sex.htmlNotices: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

From the London offices of Hodder Faith Daniel interviews publishing director Andy Lyon super fan of Irreverend and editor for Daniel's upcoming book.  They discuss the loss of the Bible in the culture and the importance of books per se particularly physical print.  This is a special episode while Tom is on paternity and Jamie is on holiday.  Support the show

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state, this time paying special attention to Labour's win in the General Election. We discuss:The post-election mood: how are things different from the last Labour turnaround in '97 and is the most underwhelming general election ever?How should Christians respond to a change in their overlords? Kier Starmer's "historic" speech following the Labour victory, apparently written by the Archbishop of Canterbury's speechwriter. Was it any good?In other news, the Church of England General Synod votes to approve same-sex blessings (sort of).Synod also passes a motion to affirm the dignity of unborn babies with disabilities. But does this go far enough in the abortion debate?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/Archbishop Speech Writer:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/05/starmer-address-to-nation-after-hiring-archbishop-writer/Justin Welby Abortion Comments:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/07/archbishop-canterbury-disabled-child-abortion-pressure/https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/synod-backs-motion-affirm-human-dignity-disabled-childrenGay Blessings and Synod:https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/synod-signals-support-anglican-way-forward-same-sex-relationshipsNotices: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 Daniel French, Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down on the eve of the UK General Election to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. We round up the important last-minute stories and make our predictions for the big day.Also on the agenda, the Church of England's General Synod is back and so is the question of same-sex blessings. The widely supported Alliance group is threatening to create a parallel province. Several bishops have written an open letter pleading for a change of course. And the liberalising Bishop of Oxford has also hit back. We discuss all the central issues and controversies.Finally, an interview with Charles Wide K.C. on a recent letter sent to the Church Times protesting the use of £100 million (rising to £1 billion somehow) of the Church Commissioner's money to repay the Church's ostensible involvement in, and profiting from, the Transatlantic slave trade.All relevant links available below.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:Living in Love and FaithThe Alliance Parallel Province Letter11 Bishops call for RethinkBishop Steven Croft hits backSociety Bishops LetterSlavery Reparation Fund:Church Commissioner Report: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/church-commissioners-for-england-research-into-historic-links-to-transatlantic-chattel-slavery-report.pdfOversight Group Report: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/church-commissioners-for-england-oversight-group-report-to-the-board-of-governors.pdf The Church of England’s Historic Links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade by Robert Tombs and Lawrence Goldman: https://www.psephizo.com/life-ministry/the-church-of-englands-historic-links-to-the-transatlantic-slave-trade/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 with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest affairs in church and state. This time:Nigel Farage comments on Ukraine and the West provoke a stir.The Tory betting scandal. (Oh no!)David Tennant goes full ally and says Kemi Badenoch should not exist.Julian Assange is out of prison.Some questions about "Christian chauvinism" and fasting, and many other things besides. All that and much much 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:Farage comments on Russia/Ukraine: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cldd44zv3kpohttps://unherd.com/newsroom/nigel-farages-ukraine-comments-arent-disgraceful/Tory Betting Scandal:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/24/tory-gambling-scandal-accused-leaked-by-met-police-election/David Tennant wins trans ally award, tells Badenoch to “shut up” and “not exist”: https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/21/strictly-star-robin-windsor-honoured-posthumously-2024-british-lgbt-awards-21083694/https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/700962/david-georgia-tennant-photos-children-pride-month-celebrations/Release of Julian Assange: ​​https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/25/who-is-julian-assange-wikileaks-founder-us-extradition/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

Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest issue in church and state. This time:The UK Election continues in much the same way as Tories slip behind Reform in some polls. Are we now voting for the next opposition?Reform UK's "contract" with the British people.Rishi Sunak says he is not in principle opposed to euthanasia.The trouble with "Political Christianity" and our thoughts about "hoping" that Christianity might be true.All that and much much 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:Sunak warns of “blank cheque for Labour” https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/14/labour-blank-cheque-polling-replicated-election-sunak-warnsReform Contract with British People: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/0/reform-uk-manifesto-richard-tice-key-policies-glance/Sunak in favour of euthanasia: https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/16/rishi-sunak-not-opposed-assisted-dying?CMP=twt_b-gdnnews The Trouble with Political Christianity: https://unherd.com/2024/06/the-trouble-with-political-christianity/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 with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:A major screw-up in the election campaign for Rishi Sunak as he leaves D-Day celebrations early and gets pilloried for it.Nigel Farage is attacked with rubble.An analysis of the Tory and Lib Dem manifestos.And we debate the biggest question of all (sort of): what are you going to do with your vote?All that, a bit on the vandalism of the King's portrait, President Bukele of El Salvador, the death of German Protestant theologian Jurgen Moltmann, and much much more!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:D-Day screw-up: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/12/rishi-sunak-itv-interview-d-day-nigel-farage-sky-tv/ Are the Tories finished? https://dailysceptic.org/2024/06/11/are-the-tories-finished/Jack Anderton summary video: https://x.com/JACKGUYANDERTON/status/1799495353017745764Christian Concern analysis of Lib Dem policies: https://x.com/CConcern/status/1800569508559757761Conservative Manifesto: https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdfKing Charles portrait “vandalised”: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/12/rishi-sunak-itv-interview-d-day-nigel-farage-sky-tv/ Carlson interview Nayib Bukele on how God helped him and his government to turn around El Salvador: https://tuckercarlson.com/bukeleDeath of Jurgen Moltmann: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2024/7-june/news/world/professor-juergen-moltmann-dies-aged-98Notices: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 Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This week: Cathedral watch as St Alban's tries out an inflatable obstacle course.The General Election gets a shake up (quite literally) as Nigel Farage re-enters the fray as Reform UK leader.And Trump is convicted in controversial circumstances. (Aren't they always?)That and much, much 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:St Alban’s Obstacle Course: https://x.com/FrDavidPalmer/status/1797368154068308254 The Return of Farage: https://x.com/Nigel_Farage/status/1797665496990654769Farage Milkshake: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/04/woman-mcdonalds-nigel-farage-jeremy-corbyn-onlyfans/Lib Dem David Campanele deselected for being a Christian: https://www.premierchristianity.com/interviews/david-campanale-an-anti-christian-faction-of-the-lib-dems-is-bullying-me-for-going-to-church/14211.article?mkt_tok=OTA3LU9EWS0wNTEAAAGTfBQ7GckqFUS5tSTqMFOeijNv-gyHaq3bj42T__yvlTr67XgdQHcuqa2GQT2p-J_8hNRyCQ--Z5o3pINQGL-mj-gn77R8LqAt_mwd3pK2t_h-k7yzeAhttps://x.com/pmounstephen/status/1797011673967996948Trump Conviction:https://x.com/damonimani/status/1797310260845142517Notices: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 biggest issues in church and state. This time:General elections announcement special: military service, quadruple lock for pensioners, who will we vote for, and "symbolism happens".The cosmic insignificance of humans?Atheist musicians in the church.All that and much, much more as always!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:Election Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXB2EzDd8MoSymbolism Happens: https://x.com/implausibleblog/status/1794641404636877229CofE Official Advice: https://x.com/churchofengland/status/1793318770825429398New atheist wannabe with piano: https://x.com/nickdixoncomic/status/1793444383171219766Notices: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