Cross Section

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Cross Section - Conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture. A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance

  1. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Ep 134: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson - and AI ethics

    In this week’s episode, the Cross Section team discuss integrity in public life. This week we have seen the Peter Mandelson vetting controversy, the sacking and parliamentary testimony of Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins, and questions around Starmer’s leadership. Will the prime minister survive? What are the political implications for government authority and the upcoming King’s Speech? Could the assisted suicide bill be reintroduced in the next parliamentary session?     They also discuss the upcoming Scottish, Welsh and English local elections and the expected fragmentation amongst our five‑party politics. Check out our election page for more information on how to engage.    Conversation then turns to the proposed smartphone restrictions in schools and wider concerns about AI chatbots, including Anthropic’s meeting with Christian leaders. They debate how churches and Christians should use AI. Where can it become dangerous and unhelpful? The episode concludes with the encouragement that amongst the global chaos, many are coming to faith.    00:00 Welcome   01:32 Mandelson scandal  05:27 Competence versus integrity  09:19 Will Starmer survive?  15:16 Assisted suicide update  16:16 Scotland, Wales and local elections  19:02 Smartphone ban  21:13 Can AI have a soul?  26:41 AI in church life  33:02 Free speech and immigration  34:33 Apple CEO

    38 min

  2. 14 DE ABR.

    Bonus episode: Scottish Parliament elections and the role of the church

    This special Cross Section episode focuses on the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May. Lynne Patterson and Chris Ringland from the Evangelical Alliance Scotland team join Zanna as they discuss their vision for Scotland, the current church and cultural context, and the political landscape. Lynne describes spiritual openness, Church of Scotland closures and mergers, and growing ethnic and cultural diversity alongside Scotland’s distinct national identity and left-leaning political culture.   Chris explains the Scottish Government’s devolved responsibilities, the role of MSPs and the additional member voting system. They highlight major election issues including the cost of living, health and social care, the economy, immigration, housing and ongoing division over independence, as well as Scotland’s high drug- and alcohol-related death rates.   They encourage prayerful voting, attending hustings and praying for leaders and the vulnerable.  Check out our election page for more information and to sign up for the prayer event.

    25 min

  3. 31 DE MAR.

    Ep 133: Is the ‘Quiet Revival’ fake news?

    In the final episode of Season 13, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster unpack the recent news from the Bible Society – that the YouGov data from The Quiet Revival report was invalid and has been discounted. How can we respond to this news? While this is hard to process, we must remember that the findings haven’t been proven ‘wrong’ but are unreliable. The team point to other surveys, church leader feedback and recurring stories suggesting increased spiritual openness, particularly among younger adults. The team also discuss the London ‘Together’ rally against the far right, questioning claims of unity, contested crowd sizes and the growing role of religion in public demonstrations. How, in our churches, can we bring unity amidst serious political differences? They close with reflections on church division, moving from protest to prayerful engagement, and standout news headlines from the last week. Is the 'Quiet Revival' fake news? - Evangelical Alliance https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/the-q... Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:29 Quiet Revival report withdrawn 01:08 Why the data failed 04:44 How surveys get skewed 06:18 Church response and hope 18:01 ‘Together’ rally 22:10 Unity, politics and faith 27:28 From protest to prayer 31:07 News picks and Easter

    37 min

  4. 27 DE MAR.

    Bonus episode: From PIP payments to SEND: reframing the conversation on disability

    Kay Morgan-Gurr, co-founder of the Additional Needs Alliance, and Alicia Edmund discuss the politics of disability and the attitudes that underly how we approach disability within the church. They also cover how proposed changes to both Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision and disability benefits will impact those living with disabilities. Chapters: 0:00     Welcome 1:04     Kay's faith journey and lived experience with disability 2:52     The Get Britain Working white paper and PIP payments 9:14     Priorities for a government disability plan 11:33   Cultural attitudes and destigmatising disability 16:08   Discipleship and the role of the church for those with disabilities 24:35   Special Educational Needs reform 29:42   Practical advice for churches and closing remarks

    32 min

  5. 25 DE MAR.

    Ep 132: Public prayer, dominance and the prince’s “quiet faith”

    Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell discuss the row over the Iftar prayer in Trafalgar Square. They talk about Nick Timothy's comment 'mass ritual prayer in public places is an act of domination.' How do we respond to this? What is the line with freedom of religion and speech? The team also talk about the Evangelical Alliance's new report Confident faith, contested culture and what this shows about how evangelicals' find sharing their faith in this cultural moment. Finally, the team discuss Prince William's comments about having a 'quiet faith'. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:11 - Assisted Suicide and abortion votes 4:36 - Capybara on the loose 5:29 - Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square 17:06 - Confident faith, contested culture report 25:50 - Prince William's 'Quiet Faith' and new Archbishop 31:33 - Closing thoughts and Easter encouragement

    32 min

  6. 17 DE MAR.

    Ep 131: Theroux's manosphere doc and the Archbishop on abortion

    Join Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas as they discuss stories at the intersection of faith, news and culture. They discuss Louis Theroux's 'Inside the Manosphere' Netflix documentary. What has it revealed? How does the Bible speak into it and this cultural moment? The team also talk about the significant vote in the House of Lords regarding the decriminalisation of abortion. There have been some headlines around whether or not the new Archbishop of Canterbury will be there for the vote. This is a conversation Christians need to be speaking into and praying about. Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome 2:11 – Assisted suicide vote in Scotland 3:20 - Mass wedding at Lakepointe Church 5:34 - Louis Theroux and the manosphere 12:36 – Christian response to the manosphere 20:22 - Abortion and decriminalisation vote 25:09 - Archbishop of Canterbury and the vote 32:51 - Closing thoughts and encouragement

    33 min

  7. 11 DE MAR.

    Ep 130: New definition of Islamophobia and Steven Bartlett and Claude AI explore Christianity

    In this week's episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster sit down to discuss the headlines. They cover Wes Huff's appearance on the Diary of a CEO podcast. He took 9 months to say yes to doing it and his clear articulation of Christianity is a call to us all! Steven Bartlett is beginning to revaluate his atheism and asking important questions.  Meanwhile, Claude AI was asked about Christianity and it's answer was very interesting! They also discuss the government's new social cohesion strategy - 'Protect What Matters'. What happened in Alicia's meeting with the Faith Minister? What is the new anti-Muslim hatred definition? What will this mean for free speech?   0:00 Introduction 1:11 Samuel Leeds buying churches for communities 3:30 Steven Bartlett and Wes Huff: Christianity on major podcasts 11:54 Government's community cohesion strategy 17:11 Anti-Muslim hostility definition and free speech concerns 24:35 Claude AI and cultural rapid fire 27:14 Wrap up

    28 min

  8. 6 DE MAR.

    Bonus episode: Addressing violence against women and girls

    Zanna Meynell, David Smyth, Rani Joshi and Damilola Makinde sit down for an honest and nuanced conversation about VAWG, the government’s new strategy to reduce it and what we can be doing in our churches. They cover what we can do about both our young girls and boys, the nuances involved in people’s experiences coming from different cultures and backgrounds, and how our churches can be safer, more welcoming places for survivors. Check out the work of Restored Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and defining VAWG 2:08 The state of VAWG in the UK 8:52 What the Bible says about violence against women 19:42 Government strategy to halve VAWG in a decade 25:27 Discipling young people in the church 34:51 Creating safe spaces for survivors 37:43 Cultural nuances and the gospel 41:05 Navigating cultural blind spots 43:58 A message to men: help and heal 45:47 Closing

    48 min
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Cross Section - Conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture. A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance

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  • Criado por
    Evangelical Alliance
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2026
  • Episódios
    100
  • Classificação
    Livre
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  • Site do podcast
    Cross Section

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