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  • Rupert Lowe Launches Restore Britain and Liberals Go Nuts at General Synod

    Rupert Lowe Launches Restore Britain and Liberals Go Nuts at General Synod
    Feb 20 2026

    Church of England vicars with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:

    • Rupert Lowe starts the new Restore Britain party whilst Farage admits that Lowe's expulsion from Reform was political in nature. What next for the unrepresented masses of Britain?
    • Synod finishes with a bang as liberals go crazy that they didn't get their own way with gay marriages.
    • And it's our new feature - Hymn of the Week. This time Rev Jamie chooses his favourite Lenten piece.

    All that and much more as always!

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Starmer Clinging On and "Project Snowflake" at Church of England General Synod

    Starmer Clinging On and "Project Snowflake" at Church of England General Synod
    Feb 13 2026

    Church of England vicars with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French talk about the big stories in Church and State. This time:

    • Keir Starmer is clinging to power as folly of Epstein-linked Mandelson decision (and many other decisions) is being made increasingly apparent.
    • It's the Church of England's General Synod and the new Archbishop Sarah Mullally promises to support the local and deprioritise central initiatives. But will she follow through on this promise and why is she still supporting £100 million slavery reparations initiative Project Spire?
    • Project Spire itself takes a battering in question and answer session at Synod and should be renamed "Project Snowflake" as those working on the scheme are said to need special support because they can't handle questions and criticism.
    • And the Living in Love and Faith gay relationships project is officially cancelled after years of fruitless toil...and then restarted again with a new "working group" to look at the same issues.

    We answer some questions on talking Bibles and the link between Lockdown and the Quiet Revival, plus a few other things as always.

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    1 h et 24 min
  • "Is this really the best use of our money?" - Church of England finds even more cash for anti-racist diversity drive in London

    "Is this really the best use of our money?" - Church of England finds even more cash for anti-racist diversity drive in London
    Feb 6 2026

    Church of England revs with a difference, Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest news in Church and state. This time:

    • The Prince of Darkness, Peter Mandelson, is in the news with further revelations of the leaking of confidential files to Jeffrey Epstein during Mandelson's time in government.
    • It's a toss up for Plank of the Week between Zack Polanski - who wants to reform NATO whilst leaving it and creating something new - and Leo Varadkar - who wants to return Ireland to its traditional feminist pagan roots by merging the feasts of St Brigid and Imbolc. (No, this is not a joke.)
    • Meanwhile, in the Church of England, the Diocese of London have somehow found the best part of a million pounds to start a new antiracist diversity drive whilst Sarah Mullally is confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury. Mullally has also thrown her weight behind the controversial £100 million slavery reparations scheme, Project Spire, claiming that it is congruent with the Church's true mission. We review these claims plus commentary on the best way forward for Mullally regarding the vexed question of human sexuality.

    All that and much more as always. Please enjoy!

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    1 h et 20 min
  • Will AI Take Over Christianity?

    Will AI Take Over Christianity?
    Jan 30 2026

    Church of England Revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:

    • WEF stooge Yuval Noah Harari says that AI will overtake religion because it is better at putting words in order.
    • Also at Davos this year, the WEF advance plans to control global water supply.
    • In Church of England News, a diocesan consistory court orders parish church to rip out gas boiler to adhere to Net Zero policy AND the General Synod is to debate the banning of flowers and floral foam containing microplastics in parish churches. Good to see they've got their priorities right!

    All that and much more as always. Enjoy!

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    1 h et 39 min
  • The X-odus: Church of England Comms Abandon Social Media Giant

    The X-odus: Church of England Comms Abandon Social Media Giant
    Jan 23 2026

    Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time:

    • Church of England communications teams are leaving X en masse: but is this principled resistance or performative politicking?
    • BBC News presenter hisses when hearing young rapper refer to Jesus Christ as his hero.
    • Will Reform be a fascist government? Labour MP Lisa Nandy certainly thinks so.
    • And Trump, the new global order, and the significance of the international realignment of nations.

    All that, reflections on the Scriptures, a question on Bible translations, and much more as ever. Enjoy!

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    1 h et 31 min
  • "People are sick of this" - Churchgoers will redirect funds if slavery reparations go ahead

    "People are sick of this" - Churchgoers will redirect funds if slavery reparations go ahead
    Jan 16 2026

    Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin are back for 2026 talking about the big issues in church and state. This time:

    • The King's Christmas Speech: How Christian (or not) was it?
    • A large majority of Church of England worshippers would redirect funds from the Church if slavery reparations go ahead.
    • And Rowan Williams says mass migration is good because of all the art.

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    1 h et 12 min
  • A Personal (and Spiritual) Update from Rev J

    A Personal (and Spiritual) Update from Rev J
    Jan 9 2026

    The Irreverend New Year re-start is delayed due to family illness. Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin gives an update, asks for your prayers, and shares some spiritual reflections on times of suffering and difficulty.

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    13 min
  • "Has she done anything wrong?" Incoming Archbishop Controversy!

    "Has she done anything wrong?" Incoming Archbishop Controversy!
    Dec 19 2025

    Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time:

    • Controversy around incoming Archbish Sarah Mullaly: did she follow up safeguarding dossier sufficiently before London priest committed suicide?
    • The Church of England says Christmas is not cancelled in new promotional video. But who was saying it was?
    • Tommy Robinson carol service in London. We bring you eyewitness reports from progressives who actually went along to see for themselves what it was like.
    • Reform open “Christians for Reform” group with service at London church. But how does this square with their welcoming of “producer of adult content” Bonnie Blue?
    • And Lord Falconer says that being pregnant would not be a bar to euthanasia in the House of Lords. A new low for this nation?

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    1 h et 14 min