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Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

J.A. Franklin, T.J. Pelham, Daniel French
Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs
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  • Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

    Quiet Revival Cancelled; Dancing Zack; Starmer's Got Nothing to Say; and MiliBANNED from Hot Drinks for Net Zero

    02/04/2026 | 1h 34 mins.
    Church of England revs with a difference sit down to talk about the biggest stories:
    - MiliBANNED: As Ed says no hot drinks for Net Zero.
    - Keir Starmer has literally nothing left to say.
    - Has the "Quiet Revival" been cancelled? Survey thrown into disrepute by YouGov errors.
    - Has the CofE abandoned the white working class and how should Sarah Mullally redirect?
    - Zack Polanski dances at "House Against Hate" and wins Wally of the Week.
    Email the Show with comments and questions! [email protected] 
    @Elizaphanian - What does God think about this war? (Mentioned on the episode) https://x.com/Elizaphanian/status/2037434632526827562
    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/irreverend
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    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 [email protected]!
    Notices:
    Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod
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    Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R
    Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/
    Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com
    Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com
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  • Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

    Abortion up to birth LEGALISED; Prince Wiliam's "Quiet Faith"; Should CofE get out of schools?

    27/03/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklins sits down to talk about the big stories. This time:
    Abortion amendment is struck down in the House of Lords as Archbishop of Canterbury speaks against legalisation of abortion up to birth.
    Prince William reveals "quiet faith" and commitment to the Church of England.
    A new poll says that the Church of England should be stripped of involvement in state-funded schools.
    And an update of my thoughts about the US-Iran war in light of Iran's recent attack on the Diego Garcia military base.
    Email the Show with comments and questions! [email protected] 
    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/irreverend
    On 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 [email protected]!
    Notices:
    Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod
    Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod
    Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R
    Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/
    Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com
    Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com
    Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/
    Support the show
  • Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

    Euthanasia FAILS in Scottish Parliament; ABC "Pilgrimage" Backlash over Non-Appearance at Abortion Vote; Government Guidance BANS drawing in Schools for Muslims

    20/03/2026 | 1h 27 mins.
    Church of England revs Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin with a difference sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:
    Assisted Suicide FAILS in Scottish Parliament.
    Sarah Mullally pilgrimage rescheduled due to backlash against her absence for critical Lord's vote on late-term abortion.
    Government guidance to schools suggests pupils' drawings could be offensive to Muslim children.
    Is it far-right to believe that English is an ethnicity?
    And how to choose a church for a spiritual seeker.
    For Rev's J's appearance at the Oxford Literary Festival: https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2026/march-24/ignoring-christianity-at-our-peril-how-christian-faith-can-save-west
    Email the Show with comments and questions! [email protected] 
    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/irreverend
    On 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 [email protected]!
    Notices:
    Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod
    Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod
    Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R
    Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/
    Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com
    Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com
    Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/
    Support the show
  • Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

    Former Archbishop: US-Iran war is unjust! Ian Huntley murder in prison; Is it legit for Christians to be Green Party members?

    13/03/2026 | 1h 12 mins.
    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! [email protected] 
    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/irreverend
    On 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 [email protected]!
    Notices:
    Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod
    Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod
    Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R
    Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/
    Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com
    Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com
    Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/
    Support the show
  • Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

    US STRIKES Iran; Muslim-Backed Greens WIN Gorton and Denton; and Prem Games PAUSED for Ramadan Fast Breaks

    06/03/2026 | 1h
    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! [email protected] 
    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/irreverend
    On 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 [email protected]!
    Notices:
    Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod
    Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod
    Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R
    Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/
    Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com
    Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com
    Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/
    Support the show

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About Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

Are you wondering how a Christian should respond to current events? What are we to think about a world that appears to be going absolutely mad? How are we to discern the signs of the times? In this podcast, featuring The Reverend Thomas Pelham, The Reverend Daniel French, The Reverend Doctor J.A. Franklin and the occasional guest, we attempt to give some answers. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter @irreverendpod or on Telegram at https://t.me/irreverendpod. We also have a youtube channel which can be found by searching Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs! If you would like to support the show, which can be done from £2.50 plus VAT per month, you can join our Patreon community. Please go to www.patreon.com/irreverend
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