Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

Church of England vicars with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down for a special festive edition . This time:- Breathing is bad for the environment. What should we do about it? Fewer humans of course!- The Doctor Who Goblin song reads more like a Satanic paean to the murder of babies.- The diabolical shrine erected in the Iowan state building has been torn down by a zealous Christian military veteran. - Louise Perry says woke Christianity will kill the Church stone dead.- Lesbian vicars receive blessing in CofE church whilst Pope gives approval for gay couples to receive blessings...Or does he?- We ask if it's possible to have a meaningful Christmas as an atheist and we review an article tracking "The New Theists".Thank you for your support over the course of 2023. We wish you a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!Promotions:Where's Welby? MerchandiseRenewing British Political Theology ConferencePlease 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:Scientists say breathing is bad for the environmentDoctor Who Goblin SongRighteous Christian tears down and beheads Satan shrineLouise Perry: Woke Christianity will kill the CofE stone deadLesbian vicars receive same-sex blessing in CofE ChurchPope Benedict Gay BlessingChristian atheism at Christmas?The New TheistsNotices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irreverendpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrreverendPodJoin our Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodThursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham, Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:- The CofE's questionable Christmas campaign Follow the Star.- Activist Jayne Ozanne says that repentance is not essential to Christianity.- Diocesan Bishop breaks ranks and does not commend the new prayers of Love and Faith because they constitute a departure from the teaching of the CofE.- Rev'd Alice Goodman describes presiding over gay blessing as "ultimate joy".- UK Covid enquiry not interested in cost-benefit analysis.- Elite US universities cannot say whether calling for genocide of Jews is harassment.- Satanic idol set up in US state building in Idaho.- Irish teacher jailed for not using transgender pronouns and showing up at school after firing.- COP 28 on the verge of "embarrassing" failure after (surprise, surprise) oil-rich UAE declines to promise to stop producing fossil fuels by 2050.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:Buy Where's Welby? MerchandiseJayne Ozanne: Repentance is not a salvation issueBishop of Nottingham: Don’t use PLF PrayersRev Alice Goodman: Blessing gay marriage a joyDramatic fall in numbers of ordinandsSunak admits costs of lockdownCalling for genocide of Jews is not always a violationDisplay erected by Satanic Temple in Iowa CapitolTeacher jailed indefinitely over transgender pronouns rowCOP 28 on verge of failureNotices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irreverendpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrreverendPodJoin our Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodThursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the most interesting issues in church and state. This time:- Church of England's Christmas campaign 'Follow the Star' falls flat due to basic typos and theological errors. But what tone could the CofE strike to truly reach the culture?- Climate Change protestors bravely storm the quire of Chichester Cathedral and interrupt Radio 3 evensong. Is this genuine prophecy or self-important pomposity?- COP 28 kicks off with 400,000 delegates creating the biggest carbon footprint since the Industrial Revolution began and King Charles making some strange comments about the "indigenous worldview".- Canterbury Cathedral hosting rave in the nave with obscene lyrics by Eminem is untenable says Gavin Ashenden. His solution? Give the cathedrals back to the Roman Catholic Church!- And Douglas Murray is indirectly threatened with weird prediction of Islamic gangsters coming to get him.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:COP 28 and here and hereTwits on Twitter - Climate Clowns Interrupt EvensongMy Battle with CofE Over Climate ChangeIslamic “influencer” creepily  threatens Douglas Murray with “gangsters"Ashenden: On Canterbury Cathedral Rave in the NaveNotices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irreverendpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrreverendPodJoin our Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodThursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the most interesting issues in church and state. This time:- Dr Who takes a turn for the woke.- AI, UFOs, Demonic Powers and the Antichrist.- Nigel Farage in I'm a Celeb.- The connection between transgenderism and Islam.- Pro- and Anti-Israel marches continuing in London.- New multi-faith "bus shelter" in Bristol airport.- Washington National Cathedral charges for entry to Christmas services.That, a discussion on the relevance of apocalyptic literature in the New Testament, and a Question the Rev on the difference between "stewardship of" and "dominion over" the planet.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:Open AI Chief Scientist making strange spiritual claimsDreher: AI: Summoning the DemonTik-Tok Influencers convert to IslamMarch Against AntisemitismTommy Robinson arrestedRelease of hostages by HamasAirport multifaith cabinhttps://thecritic.co.uk/the-meaning-of-the-multi-faith-area/Washington Cathedral charging for entry to servicesNotices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irreverendpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrreverendPodJoin our Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodThursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the significant affairs of church and state. This time:- "Far right" anarcho-capitalist extremist Javier Milei is elected as Argentina's new President.- Ethnic Street Preachers share the message of Jesus's love with Anti-Israel protestors and are condemned for colonialism.- The Church of England General Synod approves trial gay blessings in churches for as soon as mid-December.That and much much more as always!We also acknowledge the death of Sir Frank Sanderson who was friend of the show, a supporter, and a former church warden at one of Tom's parishes. More information on his life can be found at this address: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/11/21/sir-frank-sanderson-baronet-somme-lutyens-thiepval-memorial/ - May he rest in peace and rise in glory.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 of Javier Milei: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/11/20/javier-milei-hard-right-argentina-saviour/ Twits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rgt71Robert/status/1726042399137321324Church of England approves gay blessings: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2023/24-november/news/uk/varied-stances-taken-in-first-reactions-to-synod-vote-on-same-sex-unionshttps://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/news/news-and-statements/living-love-and-faith-statement-archbishop-canterburyhttps://anglicanmainstream.org/nonconformist-thoughts-on-the-general-synod-vote/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.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about all the big issues of church and state. This time:- "Football Lads" and anti-Israel protestors clash in Remembrance Day controversy.- Astra-Zeneca vaccine branded "defective" in landmark legal case.- CofE General Synod continues debate on sex and marriage. - And prominent atheist Ayaan Hirst Ali becomes a Christian.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:Remembrance Day Protests: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/what-blm-and-the-remembrance-day-protests-had-in-common/Astra-Zeneca Legal Case:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/08/oxford-astrazeneca-covid-jab-defective-claims-legal-case/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/09/the-real-covid-jab-scandal-is-finally-emerging/General Synod:https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-church-of-england-must-clarify-its-stance-on-homosexuality/https://anglicanmainstream.org/reflections-on-day-1-of-synod/https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/what-do-bishops-actually-have-to-believeAyaan Hirsi Ali, Why I am now a Christian:https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/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.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin, Daniel French and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the big issues of church and state. Topics include:- The New Marks & Spencer Christmas ad: the perfect embodiment of modern nihilism?- Thoughts on Jordan Peterson and Philippa Stroud's ARC conference- The continued cultural vandalism of Just Stop Oil- Ongoing debate on Israel/GazaAnd 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:Marks and Spencer Christmas Advert: https://twitter.com/marksandspencer/status/1719621634984759346The ARC Conference: https://europeanconservative.com/articles/commentary/building-a-seaworthy-arc-is-not-so-easy/ Just stop oil attack Rokeby Venus frame: https://twitter.com/JustStop_Oil/status/1721493745781113173Notices: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.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Danny Kruger joins the Rev’d Dr Jamie Franklin to talk about his new book Covenant: The New Politics of Family, Neighbourhood and Nation. Topics discussed:Danny’s intellectual and political influences including that of Edmund Burke. Reasons to be fearful for life on earth and how “The Order” of duty and unchosen obligations can help us to preserve ourself against them. The covenantal institutions of family, neighbourhood and nation. The influence of Christianity and the inheritance that the modern west receives from it.The job of the state: the creation of the conditions of virtue.Is such a state possible in a secular society without Christianity?The connection between religious beliefs and politics.The National Conservatism conference, the importance of family and the pushback from Matt Hancock and others.Danny’s late conversion to lockdown scepticism and comments on Andrew Bridgen’s campaign to investigate excess deaths.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.comNotices: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.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comTimings:00:00-03:33 Welcome Danny Kruger: Intellectual and political background.03:34-04:50 Personal Background: Transcending individual autonomy and the free market and becoming a Christian04:51-12:00 Core Argument of Covenant: Reasons to be fearful and antithesis between The Idea and The Order12:01-13:20 The covenantal institutions of family, neighbourhood and nation13:21-18:58 The failure of political Enlightenment Rationalism, post-modern Neo-Marxism and the influence of Christianity18:59-22:20 The job of the state: to create the conditions of virtue22:21-27:33 Is such a state possible in Modern Britain without a revival of Christianity?27:34-32:07 The connection between metaphysical and religious belief and politics32:08-38:15 The National Conservatism conference and pushback on comments on importance of family38:16-End Danny’s conversion to lockdown scepticism and comments on Andrew BridgenSupport the show

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin, Thomas Pelham and Daniel French sit down to talk about big issues of church and state. In this episode:- Matthew Perry dies. We assess the cultural legacy of Friends and Perry's personal testimony of an encounter with God.- As the streets of London are filled with anti-Israel protestors calling for the destruction of Jews, Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is once again arrested for standing outside an abortion clinic and praying silently in her head.- And we assess the Christian just war legacy and consider how it might apply to the Israel/Gaza situation.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:IVS given fixed penalty noticeContinued anti-Israel protests in LondonPro-Palestine protestors storm airport in search of JewsJust war applied to IsraelNotices: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.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

For this very special episode, Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sat down in the same room to catch up on all the talking points in church and state. This time: we review the responses to Hamas' brutal killing of men, women and children on October 7th. The October Declaration says that we should stand by British Jews and condemns antisemitic violence, whilst London's streets are flooded with pro-Palestinian supporters calling for jihad and the cleansing of the land of Israel. Meanwhile, an American poll shows that over half of 16-25 year-olds believe that the October 7th attacks were justified.In addition, we follow up on the feedback from last week's story about alleged corruption in the highest ranks of the University and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) and MP Ben Bradshaw seeks to use his political position in order to bring about doctrinal and practical changes in the Church of England's approach to marriage and human sexuality. Will he succeed?That and much much more as ever!Job Advert: Team Vicar of Milber Parish (0.5) and Vicar of Bovey Tracey Saint John and Heathfield (0.5) - Diocese of Exeter (anglican.org) 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:The October Declaration: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/10/22/british-friends-of-israel-anti-semitism/12 things more arrestable than calling for jihad:https://thecritic.co.uk/twelve-things-more-arrestable-than-calling-for-jihad/Majority of 16-25 year-olds say October 7th attack justified: https://twitter.com/eyeslasho/status/1716529081326395606Ben Bradshaw Letter on LLF: https://twitter.com/BenPBradshaw/status/1716467419315614107Notices: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.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show