Each week Christian MP Tim Farron unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully. Tim will share what life is like in Parliament, which issues Christians should care about and what you can do to make a difference. Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm or download the podcast from your chosen podcast provider.
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Fr Fadi Diab: Life in the Holy Land
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Tim is joined this week by Fr Fadi Diab the Rector of St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ramallah. Fr Fadi reflects on 6 months from the start of the conflict between Israel and Palestine and unpacks what needs to be done to see peace in the region. And Tim's been looking back at the recent elections in Russia. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.
Alistair and Eve Burt: Part two
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It's part two of our interview with husband and wife team Alastair and Eve Burt. Alastair talks about the highs and lows of his time as an MP including his rebellion against a no-deal Brexit and the consequences he faced. And Tim is talking about divisions in society. Want Tim to answer your question next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.
Alistair and Eve Burt: Doing politics together
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Tim is joined this week by husband and wife team Alistair and Eve Burt. While many will be familiar with Alistair who served as a minister in both the Foreign Office and Department of Health but what you may not know is Eve as been working within politics just as long. We'll get their reflections on 36 years working in parliament together. Want Tim to answer your question next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Lord Curry: God and farming
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Tim is joined this week by cross bench peer Lord Don Curry. A farmer by trade, Lord Curry unpacks the challenges for those in that community and both those within the Church and within politics can be helping. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Kenneth Nowakowski: 2 years of war in Ukraine
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Tim is joined this week by Rt Rev Kenneth Nowakowski, the bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic community in Great Britain. We’ll get his reflections on the 2 year anniversary of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Also, Tim's reflecting on the death of Alexei Navalny. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Phil Dixon: The role of a friend in politics
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Tim is joined this week by local councillor Phil Dixon. Phil is a close friend of Tim and together they unpack the need for Christians to come alongside those in frontline politics. Also, Tim's reflecting on the Christian approaches to war. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Paul Butler: Church and politics
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Tim is joined this week by Bishop of Durham Rt Rev Paul Butler Paul sits in the House of Lords as one of the Lord's Spiritual. We'll hear his experiences of life in Parliament and his role in the King's Coronation last year. Also, Tim's reflecting on media coverage linked to the recent corrosive substance attack in London. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Gareth Wallace: Advocating for persecuted Christians
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Tim is joined this week by Gareth Wallace from the religious freedom charity Open Doors. Gareth talks about his time advocating on a variety of issues impacting Christians in Parliament and highlights the World Watch List which identifies countries where Christians face persecution. Tim also looks into 'Wokeism' and the dangers of landing on either side of the culture wars. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Sir Simon Hughes: 7 election victories, 5 Prime Ministers and 32 years in parliament
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Tim is joined this week by former Lib Dem MP Sir Simon Hughes. The look back on his 32 years in parliament, seven election victories and five Prime Ministers. And Tim has been watching the ongoings in US politics with the impending return of Donald Trump Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Dr Lisa Cameron: Swapping parties as an MP
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Tim is joined this week by Scottish MP Dr Lisa Cameron. The last time she joined the show she was a member of the SNP. Now she sits as a Conservative. We'll hear how that happened and why. And Tim is reflecting on the Post Office scandal. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Cara Bentley: Looking back at 2023
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It's our final show of the year! Tim is joined this week by Talk Radio newsreader Cara Bentley as they look back on an eventful 2023 for the world of politics. They reflect on Kate Forbes leadership bid, immigration legislation, the return of David Cameron and an impending general election. Want your question answered in the new year? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.
Lord Farmer: What does justice look like?
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Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Lord Farmer. Fresh from delivering a speech at the Centre for Social Justice on prisons which sought to counter ‘penal populism’, he unpacks issues of justice and forgiveness. And Tim is reflecting on the migration muddle that the government has found itself in. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.
Baroness Stroud: 'There has to be a better story'
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Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Baroness Stroud. Baroness Stroud is one of the founders of the Centre for Social Justice and now serves as CEO for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship so plenty to unpack. Also, Tim's feeling Christmassy but plenty of news stories are capturing his attention. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.
Sir Stephen Timms: The state of the economy
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Tim is joined this week by Stephen Timms - the MP for East Ham. They look back at last week's Autumn Statement and more generally at the UK economy. Tim also has been reflecting on the Dutch elections and the rise of nationalism. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.
