Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs J.A. Franklin, T.J. Pelham, Daniel French

Rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down with Premier League and all-round legend Matthew Le Tissier. They spoke about Matt's life, his career as a top football professional with Southampton and England and his subsequent life as a pundit, after-dinner speaker, and very good golf player. They also covered Matt's decision to air his views on the Covid situation, his sacking by Sky Sports, and his inside take on what Premier League players really think about the politicisation of football...

From the London offices of Hodder Faith Daniel interviews publishing director Andy Lyon super fan of Irreverend and editor for Daniel's upcoming book. They discuss the loss of the Bible in the culture and the importance of books per se particularly physical print. This is a special episode while Tom is on paternity and Jamie is on holiday. Support the Show.

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state, this time paying special attention to Labour's win in the General Election. We discuss:The post-election mood: how are things different from the last Labour turnaround in '97 and is the most underwhelming general election ever?How should Christians respond to a change in their overlords? Kier Starmer's "historic" speech following the Labour victory, ap...

Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French, Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down on the eve of the UK General Election to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. We round up the important last-minute stories and make our predictions for the big day.Also on the agenda, the Church of England's General Synod is back and so is the question of same-sex blessings. The widely supported Alliance group is threatening to create a parallel province. Several bishops have writt...

Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest affairs in church and state. This time:Nigel Farage comments on Ukraine and the West provoke a stir.The Tory betting scandal. (Oh no!)David Tennant goes full ally and says Kemi Badenoch should not exist.Julian Assange is out of prison.Some questions about "Christian chauvinism" and fasting, and many other things besides. All that and much much more as ever!Please Support!Support us on ...

Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest issue in church and state. This time:The UK Election continues in much the same way as Tories slip behind Reform in some polls. Are we now voting for the next opposition?Reform UK's "contract" with the British people.Rishi Sunak says he is not in principle opposed to euthanasia.The trouble with "Political Christianity" and our thoughts about "hoping" that Christianity might be true.All that and much muc...