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Episode 51 - Are We a Christian Nation?
Recent census data from England and Wales found that, for the first time ever, less than half of British people identify as "Christian". This correlates with a large statistical rise both the Muslim …
Published on 3 years ago
Episode 50 - Doubt, Deconstruction, and Exvangelicals
A spate of evangelicals have been leaving their churches in recent years. Some do so after experiences of hurt by leaders or institutions. Some end up deconstructing their faith and calling others to…
Published on 3 years ago
Episode 49 - Is the Church Out of Step on LGBT+?
With some Anglican bishops publicly changing their stance on same-sex marriage, the Church faces fresh calls to realign itself with contemporary society on LGBT+ issues. Some point to the urgent need…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Episode 48 - Should We Be Having More Kids?
Despite frequent doom projections about "overpopulation", most developed societies today are experiencing a growing crisis of low birth rates, with many prominent nations facing the prospect of being…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Episode 47 - Why Tolkien Matters
Why does the work of the English author, J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) resonate so well with the modern imagination? Why are there often so many "battles" over his legacy and how his ideas are interpret…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Episode 46 - The Failure of the New Atheism
A defining feature of early 21st-century society was the rise of the "New Atheism" movement, led by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, et al. This had a huge impact on western attitud…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 45 - On the Death of the Queen
The death of Queen Elizabeth II catalysed worldwide mourning and reflection, with tributes pouring in from people from all walks of life right across the globe. Yet in individualistic western nations…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 44 - Why Writing Matters (and How to Do It!)
We live in an age where it's never been easier to be a writer! Resources, opportunities, and platforms now abound for people to make an impact through the written word. How might creative writing off…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 43 - The Loss of Family Worship
Why is family worship less prominent than it used to be? Are we somehow more mature than previous generations? Has digital technology replaced the need to come together regularly in prayer, song, and…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 42 *LIVE* - Has Christianity Lost Its Edge?
Why is Christianity seen as irrelevant in the modern world? How did our message get so diluted that it now appears bland? What are the causes of our compromise with culture? How can we recover the ra…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago