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Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

By: J.A. Franklin T.J. Pelham Daniel French
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 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 irreverendpod@gmail.com, 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 £1.50 plus VAT per month, you can join our Patreon community. Please go to www.patreon.com/irreverend© 2026 Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs Christianity Political Science Politics & Government Spirituality
Episodes
  • Will AI Take Over Christianity?

    Will AI Take Over Christianity?
    Jan 30 2026

    Church of England Revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:

    • WEF stooge Yuval Noah Harari says that AI will overtake religion because it is better at putting words in order.
    • Also at Davos this year, the WEF advance plans to control global water supply.
    • In Church of England News, a diocesan consistory court orders parish church to rip out gas boiler to adhere to Net Zero policy AND the General Synod is to debate the banning of flowers and floral foam containing microplastics in parish churches. Good to see they've got their priorities right!

    All that and much more as always. Enjoy!

    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 irreverendpod@gmail.com!

    Notices:

    Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • The X-odus: Church of England Comms Abandon Social Media Giant

    The X-odus: Church of England Comms Abandon Social Media Giant
    Jan 23 2026

    Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time:

    • Church of England communications teams are leaving X en masse: but is this principled resistance or performative politicking?
    • BBC News presenter hisses when hearing young rapper refer to Jesus Christ as his hero.
    • Will Reform be a fascist government? Labour MP Lisa Nandy certainly thinks so.
    • And Trump, the new global order, and the significance of the international realignment of nations.

    All that, reflections on the Scriptures, a question on Bible translations, and much more as ever. Enjoy!

    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 irreverendpod@gmail.com!

    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

    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/


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • "People are sick of this" - Churchgoers will redirect funds if slavery reparations go ahead

    "People are sick of this" - Churchgoers will redirect funds if slavery reparations go ahead
    Jan 16 2026

    Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin are back for 2026 talking about the big issues in church and state. This time:

    • The King's Christmas Speech: How Christian (or not) was it?
    • A large majority of Church of England worshippers would redirect funds from the Church if slavery reparations go ahead.
    • And Rowan Williams says mass migration is good because of all the art.

    All that and much more as ever. Please enjoy!

    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 irreverendpod@gmail.com!

    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

    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/

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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