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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 £2.50 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
  • Quiet Revival Cancelled; Dancing Zack; Starmer's Got Nothing to Say; and MiliBANNED from Hot Drinks for Net Zero

    Quiet Revival Cancelled; Dancing Zack; Starmer's Got Nothing to Say; and MiliBANNED from Hot Drinks for Net Zero
    Apr 2 2026

    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

    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!

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    Notices:

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Abortion up to birth LEGALISED; Prince Wiliam's "Quiet Faith"; Should CofE get out of schools?

    Abortion up to birth LEGALISED; Prince Wiliam's "Quiet Faith"; Should CofE get out of schools?
    Mar 27 2026

    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

    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!: 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/

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Euthanasia FAILS in Scottish Parliament; ABC "Pilgrimage" Backlash over Non-Appearance at Abortion Vote; Government Guidance BANS drawing in Schools for Muslims

    Euthanasia FAILS in Scottish Parliament; ABC "Pilgrimage" Backlash over Non-Appearance at Abortion Vote; Government Guidance BANS drawing in Schools for Muslims
    Mar 20 2026

    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! 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

    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!: 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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    1 hr and 28 mins
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