Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

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

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Polanski vs. The Met: Controversial Post on Golders Green Stabbing

    Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state this week. On this episode: The savage Golders Green attack and Starmer/Polanski political fallout.Our predictions for the Local ElectionsA 21 church benefice in Truro!German bishops clash with the Pope over same-sex blessingsPropagandistic GCSE “Citizenship” revision notesAnd the ongoing question of the sincerity of Russell BrandAll that, your correspondence, hymn of the week, and a little 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 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

    1hr 5min

  2. 1 MAY

    Starmer Survives; Assisted Suicide Dies; and Russell Brand Pontificates!

    Rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to give you the soundest take on recent events. This time: The latest on the Keir Starmer Mandelson debacle as I ask why the political discourse in Britain has degraded to such an extent.The Assisted Suicide bill fails in the House of Lords. The country is spared but how long until Leadbeater tries to resurrect the foul corpse?And Russell Brand has a new book on how to become a Christian. I comment on his appearance on Piers Morgan's Uncensored and his cringing inability to locate a passage in the Prophet Isaiah.All that, your correspondence, hymn of the week, and a little more as ever. Beauty and Faith Conference with Rev'd Dr JF as keynote speaker: https://www.visualtheology.org.uk/beauty-and-faith-part-two/ 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

    1hr 15min

  3. 29 APR

    Life, Faith and the Quiet Revival: Cathedral Conversations with Dean Leander Harding

    In this special episode, Rev Jamie Franklin is interviewed by Dean Harding of All Saints' Cathedral in Albany, New York. Jamie tells the story of how he came into ministry via the Charismatic Evangelical world and finally into the Anglo-Catholic sphere. And both men speak about their experience of the resurgence of interest in traditional worship, particularly among young men.  If you enjoy this special episode, please check out its original source at the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralofallsaints  Support the show

    1hr 9min

  4. 24 APR

    Starmer Karma

    Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This week including:  - J.K. Rowling's TERF-themed Twitter spat with Alastair Campbell - The latest Mandelson-related scandal to rock Number 10 Downing Street and former top civil servant Olly Robbins' explosive testimony;  - And 'Does the Church of England have a death wish?' as the Diocese of Southwell announce spending review aimed at reducing the amount of parish clergy. 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

    1hr 20min

  5. 17 APR

    The Passion of Trump: Trump Blasts Pope as "Weak"

    Church of England revs Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham talk about the biggest stories of the week. This time: - Donald J Trump’s spat with Pope Leo and Trumps posting of a bizarre Messianic image of himself on Truth Social.  -The implications of Orban’s fall from power in the Hungarian elections. - Friend of the show, David Lord Frost’s, Easter piece in The Telegraph on the return to “full-fat” Christianity and the causes thereof. 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

    1hr 10min

  6. 2 APR

    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 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

    1hr 35min

  7. 27 MAR

    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 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

    1hr 15min

  8. 20 MAR

    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 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

    1hr 28min
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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

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  • Creator
    J.A. Franklin, T.J. Pelham, Daniel French
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    338
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs
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    Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

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