The Stand-Up Theologian

James Cary
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James Cary, BBC comedy writer, author and touring stand-up theologian is on a never-ending quest to understand comedy, the Bible, culture and the church. 

  1. 4D AGO

    Should I keep making this podcast? w/ Kenny Primrose

    Get in touch via text In this longer episode, I wonder about whether I have productivity addiction, and whether this podcast is part of that. So I talk to fellow productivity addict and podcaster, Kenny Primrose. This was prompted by a recent Modern Wisdom podcast episode in which Chris Williamson interviews Oliver Burkemann (4000 Weeks) Then there’s Tim Ferriss talking to Jim Collins. 4000 Weeks Audiobook: The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink  We also mention: Dougald Hine Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    57 min

  2. MAR 16

    Reading the Bible without distraction and with mindfulness? w/ Matt Searles

    Get in touch via text Matt Searles is an author, songwriter and mindfulness teacher. We're talking about reading the Bible without devotionals or commentaries, and reflecting - and the perspicuity of scripture. Buy Quiet Paths here. Listen on Spotify here. More info here. The Bible Overbrew with Matt Searles and Rachel Redeemed is here. And James wrote an e-book called Psalm Psupplement. Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    56 min

  3. MAR 9

    What can we learn from the life and astonishing death of Bishop Hugh Latimer?

    Get in touch via text This time, I'm in conversation with Ros Clarke, Associate Director of The Church Society. We are talking about Bishop Hugh Latimer, burned by Queen Mary on 16th October 1555. Why? And what does that tell us about life and the church today? Watch the video on YouTube here! And this is The Situation Room where I write about writing situation comedy Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    45 min

  4. MAR 2

    Are we Amusing Ourselves to Death? w/ Nate Morgan Locke

    Get in touch via text In this episode James and returning guest Nate Morgan Locke explore Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, asking whether his warning still stands, whether he romanticises 19th century America and whether the very invention of the clock as destroyed our sense of the eternal. How does this book affect how Nate makes videos and James makes podcasts. WARNING: Contains opinions about The Chosen that some listeners may find disappointing.  Keep track of Nate at: Hero's Creed  Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    55 min
  5. How can I avoid fudge in Lent?

    FEB 23

    How can I avoid fudge in Lent?

    Get in touch via text Yes, another episode. I can't stay away. A solo episode on fasting. And Avoiding Fudge in Lent. Cary’s Almanac on William Laud Cary’s Almanac on Fasting Cary’s Almanac Avoiding Fudge in Lent  The Psalm Psupplement is Here: James Acaster on Netflix You can watch Bill on iPlayer (in UK) Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    40 min

  6. FEB 16

    How sitcoms are a sketchy business w/ Tilly Dillehay

    Get in touch via text I have a conversation with Tilly Dillehay, author of “My Dear Hemlock”, a book in the style of CS Lewis’s Screwtape Letters that does not pull its punches on the female condition. We also talk about writing, sitcom and sketches and then ‘pivot’ into story structure and The Princess Bride. We also talk about books that broke the rules and made us laugh out loud. Check out Cary's Almanac Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    53 min

  7. FEB 9

    Conspiracies, the Moon Landings and Thomas Aquinas? w/ Jonny Woodrow

    Get in touch via text A deep dive into Conspiracy theories - not a big long list of them, but why we might believe them, or find it hard to prove them one way or the other. A fascinating conversation with Dr (Dr) Jonny Woodrow, host of the Stop it! You're Killing Me Podcast. Listen the episode with with Yours Truly here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stop-it-youre-killing-me/id1738098579?i=1000717379359 Also mentioned: Haunted Cosmos Moon Landings  Aquinas 101 The Sacred Art of Joking (Affiliate link) Cary’s Almanac Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    50 min

  8. FEB 2

    Psalm Psupplement Psolo Episode

    Get in touch via text In this solo episode, I introduce the Psalm Psupplement, forty reflections on the Psalms that might be handy for Lent. This is an audio version of the first batch on Psalm 1. Loyal Lollards (paid subscribers to the Wycliffe Papers) will be getting all forty them thrown in with their membership. Why not join? Plus there'll be a load of bonus audio content to keep you going during the forthcoming hiatus. And I'm reading from the World English Bible - because it's not bad, it's public domain and not owned by Rupert Murdoch. Want to talk about the podcast and engage with other listeners? Come on over to the Facebook Group. Find out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

    40 min
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About

James Cary, BBC comedy writer, author and touring stand-up theologian is on a never-ending quest to understand comedy, the Bible, culture and the church. 

Information

  • Creator
    James Cary
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Zadok Media Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Stand-Up Theologian

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