Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

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

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! irreverendpod@gmail.com  @Elizaphanian - What does God think about this war? (Mentioned on the episode) https://x.com/Elizaphanian/status/2037434632526827562 [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 [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend] On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend]  To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod [https://t.me/irreverendpod] Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod [https://x.com/IrreverendPod] Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R [https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R] Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ [https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/] Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com [https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/] Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ [https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend]

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

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! irreverendpod@gmail.com  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 [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend] On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend]  To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod [https://t.me/irreverendpod] Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod [https://x.com/IrreverendPod] Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R [https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R] Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ [https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/] Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com [https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/] Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ [https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend]

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

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 [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! irreverendpod@gmail.com  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 [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend] On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend]  To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod [https://t.me/irreverendpod] Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod [https://x.com/IrreverendPod] Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R [https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R] Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ [https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/] Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com [https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/] Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ [https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend]

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

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! irreverendpod@gmail.com  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 [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend] On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend]  To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod [https://t.me/irreverendpod] Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod [https://x.com/IrreverendPod] Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R [https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R] Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ [https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/] Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com [https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/] Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ [https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend]

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

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! irreverendpod@gmail.com  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 [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend] On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend]  To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod [https://t.me/irreverendpod] Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod [https://x.com/IrreverendPod] Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R [https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R] Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ [https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/] Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com [https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/] Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com [https://irreverendpod.substack.com/] Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ [https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/irreverend]