Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs
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| Russell Brand, the Prodigal Son & Why the Past Always Catches Up | 06 Nov 2026 | 00:55:15 | |
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin turns to the Russell Brand trial and reads it through the parable of the Prodigal Son. Brand faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault as the jury deliberates. Jamie refuses to play judge of the man’s heart or the legal outcome. Instead he asks what the story reveals spiritually: the far country of untethered lust, the slavery of sin that looks like freedom, the moment of coming to oneself, and the Father who runs to embrace the son while he is still a long way off. Grace is real for the genuinely repentant. But the past still catches up. Celebrity conversion without a season of hiddenness and humility is dangerous. Restitution matters. And the elder-brother instinct in all of us must be watched. Also in this episode: the John Lewis Christmas advert, and a listener question on how Christians should engage with Halloween. Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #RussellBrand #ProdigalSon #Christianity #Halloween #Irreverend | |||
| Accused of RACISM from a Church Pulpit — Then BLOCKED. Plus: Why Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or Matters | 30 Oct 2026 | 00:38:12 | |
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin follows up on the legal challenge to Project Spire — and delivers a proper good-news story at the end. First: the BBC wanted Jamie in a pre-recorded debate with Professor Alan Lester. He declined and suggested credentialed historians instead. Robert Tombs took the slot. Then Lester delivered a lecture from a church pulpit in Sussex, linking opponents of Project Spire to Edward Long, the so-called “founding father of English racism,” and accusing them of “misinformation.” When Bijan Omrani asked him to name names, Lester denied the charge, refused to specify, and blocked him. Jamie lays out the sequence, rejects the smear, and issues a direct invitation: come on Irreverend and make the case properly. Then the good news: Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or. Rejected by Arsenal at eight for being “too chubby,” years without a trophy, no campaigning, no preening — just relentless work, team play, humility, and fidelity to his wife and children. “Work hard in silence, let success be your noise.” Jamie argues Kane is the perfect antidote to football’s narcissists and a model worth holding up for parents and the next generation. Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #ProjectSpire #AlanLester #HarryKane #BallonDor #Irreverend | |||
| Why We're Taking the Church of England to COURT over SLAVERY REPARATIONS | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:50:30 | |
In this special episode of Irreverend, Rev'd Dr Jamie Franklin explains why he and author Dr Bijan Omrani decided to take the Church of England's Church Commissioners to court over their proposed plans to spend £100 million on slavery reparations from a fund that exists to help struggling parishes churches. | |||
| The God Solution Live: Christianity Built the West — And Why Cultural Christianity Isn’t Enough (plus the Project Spire Legal Challenge) | 16 Oct 2026 | 01:25:13 | |
Live from the University of Greenwich: Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin and Rev. Daniel French on The God Solution. For a generation the Church felt like a lost cause under new atheism and The God Delusion. Now the mood has shifted. People step toward the vicar. Interest in real Christianity is rising. But can the Church meet the moment? Jamie lays out the thesis of his book The Great Return: Western values — human dignity, equality, liberty, the intellectual conditions for science — are Christian capital, not Enlightenment inventions. The Greco-Roman world had no such vision of humanity. Strip out Christ and the borrowed capital runs out. We already see the collision in debates over abortion and assisted dying. Cultural Christianity is not enough. Preference for the Christian story without genuine belief has no binding authority. Real renewal means prayer, holiness, parish life, and a recovered confidence in the Church’s historic identity — not more fashionable politics. Jamie also discusses his high-profile involvement in the legal challenge, brought with Dr Bijan Omrani, against the Church Commissioners’ £100 million Project Spire slavery-reparations fund — including the media coverage it has attracted and why the use of Section 106 is being contested. Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #TheGodSolution #TheGreatReturn #ProjectSpire #CulturalChristianity #Irreverend | |||
| Dawkins Still Doesn’t Understand God, A Botched Execution & the Church Accused of Welcoming the Far Right | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:59:36 | |
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, the Rev'd. Dr. Jamie Franklin covers four major stories. First: twenty years after The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins is still misunderstanding classical theism. Jamie explains necessary vs contingent being, why “a universe from nothing” isn’t nothing, and why new atheism has become largely irrelevant. Second: the failed lethal injection of Krista Pike in Tennessee after 30 years on death row. Church leaders appeal for mercy. Jamie supports the death penalty in rare cases of pure malice, but finds the American system Kafkaesque and would not reintroduce something similar in Britain. Third: a South London rector refuses to close the church doors on members of an anti-immigration group labelled “far right.” Jamie largely praises the pastor’s gospel-first stance and questions whether “Christian nationalism” is always the bogeyman it is made out to be. Fourth: Bijan Omrani’s call not to abandon the Church of England plus listener emails on staying and fighting rather than leaving for continuing Anglicanism. Jamie argues the fight for the soul of the C of E is the fight for the soul of the nation. Also: Live event — The God Solution with Jamie and Rev. Daniel French at the University of Greenwich, Wednesday 14 October, 7pm. Book here! Timestamps: Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #RichardDawkins #DeathPenalty #ChristianNationalism #ChurchOfEngland #Irreverend | |||
| Jesus Is Trans? Viral Sermon Torn Apart + St Helen’s Breaks With Bishops | 02 Oct 2026 | 01:09:02 | |
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Jamie, Tom and Daniel take on three stories that reveal how far parts of the Church have drifted from historic Christianity. First: a viral sermon by Episcopal priest Flourish Klink claiming God is non-binary, Mary “assigned” Jesus male at birth, and the risen Christ “transitioned.” The clip has millions of views. The three vicars walk through the argument and ask what happens when the pulpit becomes a webcam for untested ideology. Second: St Helen’s Bishopsgate, one of the Church of England’s flagship evangelical churches, distances itself from episcopal oversight. Rector William Taylor has described bishops as false teachers. What does that mean for the future of conservative churches still inside the C of E? Third: the Archbishop of Canterbury’s interfaith award, given on 9/11, to a Pakistani cleric who once praised Osama bin Laden. The award was withdrawn after the backlash but this withdrawal has now caused deep offence to the Church in Pakistan who demand an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury. The panel asks how Lambeth got into this mess and what should be done now. Also in this episode: Ephesians 6, spiritual warfare, and why the modern Church prefers net zero to the unseen realm. Timestamps: Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #JesusIsTrans #FlourishKlink #StHelensBishopsgate #ChurchOfEngland #Irreverend | |||
| 9/11 Award for a Bin Laden Praiser and Aslan Becomes “Translan” | 25 Sep 2026 | 01:00:24 | |
Jamie Franklin, Tom Pelham and Daniel French on a week the Church of England and the culture both told on themselves. On the anniversary of 9/11, the Archbishop of Canterbury gave an interfaith award to a cleric who praised Osama bin Laden as a Muslim warrior standing next to his wife in a niqab. Lambeth put the photo out then withdrew the honour after a Google search anyone could have done. The hosts say the real scandal is a church that would rather curry the world’s favour than speak of Christ. Then: Greta Gerwig’s new Narnia. Meryl Streep voices Aslan. Rainbow whiskers. Bowie eyes. The panel argues Aslan is Christ in Narnia, not a costume, and that “Translan” is the point. 1 Corinthians 1: boast in the Lord. Timestamps: Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. | |||
| Assisted Dying Defeated + Lindsay Clancy Jurors Normalise Child Murder | 18 Sep 2026 | 01:09:44 | |
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin reacts to two major developments. First: a narrow but historic defeat for the assisted dying bill in the Commons. Jamie gives thanks to God, dismantles the myth of the “inevitable march of liberal progressivism,” and argues that only a restoration of Christian faith can stop this returning. He also critiques the weak responses from Church of England bishops who failed to make a distinctively Christian case. Second: the Lindsay Clancy trial update. After a near-acquittal, several jurors have gone public. The sole holdout who refused to declare her not guilty by reason of insanity was a black man — shattering the expected narrative. Even more disturbing, a prominent panel discussion now frames Clancy’s near-escape as white privilege and calls for the same energy to exonerate women of colour who kill their children. Jamie calls this the demonic endgame of the culture of death. Also in this episode: Andy Burnham’s push to let Catholics advise on Anglican bishop appointments, Angela Rayner’s two-tier donation rules, and a listener question about the nature of the devil. Timestamps: Support Irreverend: 📚 Buy The Great Return → https://link.amazon/B02p0N26M 👍 Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #AssistedDying #LindsayClancy #CultureOfDeath #ChurchOfEngland #Irreverend | |||
| Raves in the Nave: Has St Paul’s Lost the Plot? | 11 Sep 2026 | 01:07:15 | |
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin is joined by Rev. Thomas Pelham for a wide-ranging discussion on two major stories. First: Sadiq Khan celebrates a partnership between Fabric nightclub and St Paul’s Cathedral. Is this just another concert in a historic building, or a sign that the Church of England has lost the distinction between the sacred and the secular? Jamie and Tom examine Bishop Robert Barron’s strong critique, Gavin Ashenden’s polemics, and the wider question of what church buildings are actually for. Second: Cambridge academic and Reform UK policy chief James Orr is forced to step down after being caught in a journalistic sting discussing foreign funding. Was it illegal? Immoral? Or just politically disastrous? The pair dig into the optics, the law, Nigel Farage’s ruthless response, and what it means for Christian influence in politics. Also in this episode: the assisted dying bill, the AfD surge in Germany, Iceland rejecting the EU, and a listener question about blessing children’s backpacks. Timestamps: Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #StPauls #Fabric #JamesOrr #ReformUK #ChurchOfEngland #Irreverend | |||
| Lindsay Clancy: Child Killer as Feminist Icon? The Culture of Death Unmasked | 04 Sep 2026 | 01:05:28 | |
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin confronts one of the most disturbing stories gripping social media: the Lindsay Clancy trial. A Massachusetts mother methodically strangled her three young children before attempting suicide. As the jury remains deadlocked, supporters gather outside the courthouse wearing “Stand with Lindsay” T-shirts, while commentators rush to excuse her by blaming sleep deprivation, “the patriarchy,” mental illness, or Big Pharma. Jamie argues this is a clear bellwether of a post-Christian anthropology that replaces objective morality and personal responsibility with identity hierarchies — and shows how the logic of abortion is now being applied to born children. Timestamps: This is one of the darkest and most important conversations Jamie has hosted. Not for the faint-hearted — but essential if you care about the direction of our civilisation. Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. | |||
| Home Office: “Don’t Rape” Advice for Migrants | Harry’s Hostage Video | CofE Blames Press for Arday Suicide 🔥 | 28 Aug 2026 | 01:28:01 | |
Rev Jamie is back with a solo episode that starts with absurdity and ends with righteous anger. 🔥 The Home Office’s jaw-dropping pamphlet telling asylum seekers that “in the UK both people must say yes to sex” – complete with unfinished sentences and cartoon illustrations. Madeleine Grant calls it Victorian moralising; Jamie calls it something far darker. 👑 Prince Harry’s latest “hostage video” for the Diana Award: systemic racism, unconscious bias, and the obligatory apology for the sins of previous generations. Production values that would embarrass a parish podcast. 🎓 Academia continues its descent: a very tall man in a dress receives an honorary degree for DEI activism at the University of Bradford… while Cambridge’s Education Faculty hires someone who once called for engineering degrees to produce “advanced weaponry for jihad.” And the main event: the continuing fallout from Jason Arday’s death. Nathan Cofnas speaks. The Bishop of Croydon and former Archbishop Rowan Williams turn the tragedy into a morality play about “bullying” and “basic human dignity” – while ignoring the plagiarism, the fabrications, and the DEI machine that put an unqualified man on a pedestal from which he had so far to fall. Jamie names names, refuses the victimhood narrative, and asks the forbidden question: who is actually responsible? Plus: the quiet death of the parish system under “oversight ministry” and why the Church of England’s technocrats don’t understand what a priest actually is. Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. | |||
| Jason Arday Dead – The Cult of Victimhood, Diane Abbott & CofE Reparations Madness 🔥 | Irreverend | 21 Aug 2026 | 01:17:06 | |
Rev Jamie returns with a powerful solo episode on the tragic death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday and what it reveals about our post-truth culture. In this episode: 🔥 Jason Arday’s death and the reaction The James O’Brien interview, the rejection of meritocracy, the Trafalgar Square vigil, Diane Abbott’s claims of a “vicious campaign”, and the Committee for Academic Freedom’s response. 📖 Victimhood as the new sainthood How modern culture has taken the Christian idea of martyrdom and twisted it into identity politics. ⛪ Church of England Project Spire Alex Scott discovers her ancestor was a slave owner — and why race-based reparations make no sense. ⛪ Truro’s 21-church benefice Mass opposition ignored, and Bishop David Williams’ comments on “priest-centred” ministry. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & apology on sociology Support Irreverend: Like, subscribe, comment and share if you want more fearless commentary on church, culture and current affairs. #JasonArday #Cambridge #DEI #ChurchOfEngland #ProjectSpire #Irreverend | |||
| Cambridge DEI Scandal EXPOSED + CofE Still Woke & Abortion Law Change | Irreverend | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:16:51 | |
Jamie and Tom are back with another explosive episode. 🔥 Jason Arday / Cambridge scandal ⛪ Madeline Grant on the Church of England ⚖️ Massachusetts abortion law Sharp, unfiltered, and no sacred cows. Support the show: Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and share if this episode hit home. | |||
| Archbishop’s Ghana Slave Tour, £100m Reparations & Oxford Union Islam Debate | Irreverend | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:50:09 | |
In this episode of Irreverend, Rev. Jamie Franklin examines two major stories making waves in the Church and wider culture. 1. The Archbishop of Canterbury in Ghana 2. Oxford Union debate – “The West is right to be suspicious of Islam” Timestamps: Parish funding stories and other comments, questions and stories welcome: irreverendpod@gmail.com Support the show: Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and share if this episode hit home. | |||
| £11.6 Billion Church Fund While Parishes Face COLLAPSE | Marcus Walker on Save the Parish | 31 Jul 2026 | 01:16:25 | |
The Church of England is sitting on an £11.6 billion endowment — yet parish churches are being closed, merged, and left without clergy or cash. In this hard-hitting episode, Jamie Franklin interviews the Rev. Marcus Walker, rector of St Bartholomew the Great in the City of London and one of the key voices behind the Save the Parish movement. They dig into:
This is one of the most important conversations about the future of the Church of England right now. Get involved: Support the show: Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and share if this episode hit home. | |||
| New PM Burnham’s SHOCKING Speech + Church of England’s BIZARRE New Festival | 24 Jul 2026 | 01:01:17 | |
Jamie shares encouragement from listener feedback and reflects on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price — the Kingdom of Heaven is worth selling everything for. This week’s topics: Raw, honest, and unflinching. Subscribe and support the show if this content matters to you. Support Irreverend: Email: irreverendpod@gmail.com Share this episode with friends who need it. | |||
| The Church of England is in a MESS: £100M Reparations, Synod Chaos, & Anne Widdecombe Murder | 17 Jul 2026 | 01:18:45 | |
In this week's episode of Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs, Jamie Franklin opens with the Lord's Prayer and Jesus' Parable of the Weeds, reflecting on judgment, patience, and hope in dark times. Support Irreverend: Email: irreverendpod@gmail.com Share this episode with friends who need it. Come on England! ⚽ | |||
| "3:11 Was a Civilizational Turning Point" – COVID Lab Leak, Censorship & Digital Control Exposed | with Sonia Elijah | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:49:28 | |
In this hard-hitting interview, Daniel speaks with investigative journalist Sonia Elijah about her new book 3:11 Viral Takeover. Sonia breaks down:
With over 940 citations, this is a meticulously researched account of one of the most consequential events of our lifetime. If you want the truth behind the official COVID narrative — and what it means for the future — this episode is essential listening. Get Sonia’s book: 3:11 Viral Takeover https://amzn.to/4w2cHxg What do you believe really happened in 2020? Leave a comment or review! Support Irreverend: Email: irreverendpod@gmail.com Thanks for listening — please subscribe, rate, and share if you found this valuable. | |||
| Who is responsible for CRINGE World Cup Prayer? - Synod Demands Answers | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:11:46 | |
The Church of England has released yet another howler — their official “Prayer for the World Cup.” Support Irreverend: Email: irreverendpod@gmail.com Share this episode with friends who need it. Come on England! ⚽ | |||
| Trump’s FIFA Red Card Fix, Farage’s By-Election Chaos vs Count Binface & Clarkson’s Church Plan | Irreverend 266 | 10 Jul 2026 | 01:11:49 | |
In this week’s Irreverend, Jamie, Tom, and Daniel tackle the biggest stories with their usual mix of wit and insight. Trump personally intervenes with FIFA to delay a red card for the US team — genius gamesmanship or outright interference? The lads break down his hilarious press conference and what it says about “fair play.” Nigel Farage dramatically resigns his seat and forces a by-election in Clacton… but the major parties refuse to stand, leaving him facing Count Binface. Bold move or massive miscalculation? Plus:
Funny, faithful, and fearlessly irreverent Christian commentary on faith, politics, sport, and culture. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and write a quick review — it really helps us reach more people! Support Irreverend: Email: irreverendpod@gmail.com Share this episode with friends who need it. Come on England! ⚽ #Irreverend #Trump #Farage #WorldCup #ChurchOfEngland | |||
| Irreverend LIVE! Starmer Resigns in DISGRACE | Andy Burnham Next PM? Bishops EXPOSED in Lords + Hymns & Q&A | 26 Jun 2026 | 01:43:52 | |
Rev. Jamie, Tom, and Daniel are back with a special live episode of Irreverent Faith and Current Affairs recorded in Winchester. They deliver a sharp, no-holds-barred Christian take on Keir Starmer’s dramatic resignation, the rise of “cultural Catholic” Andy Burnham as the next potential Labour leader, and why the Church of England’s bishops in the House of Lords are failing as a Christian voice. Jamie opens with a timely biblical reflection from Philippians 3 on heavenly citizenship amid earthly chaos, followed by a hard-hitting discussion on two-tier policing, immigration, assisted dying, Tommy Robinson, Bishop Kai Dewar, and 10 years since Brexit. Plus: plenty of banter, audience Q&A, organ sing-alongs, and a powerful Hymn of the Week. Raw faith meeting current affairs at its best. Timestamps:
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| C of E’s Cringe World Cup Prayer + Starmer’s Social Media Ban | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:08:49 | |
Rev. Jamie Franklin is back with a no-holds-barred roundup of the biggest stories in church and state. He tears into the Church of England’s official “Prayer for the World Cup 2026” — calling it poorly written, theologically shallow, embarrassingly unserious, and a perfect symbol of the institution’s current woes. He also reacts to Keir Starmer’s plan to ban social media for under-16s, dissecting the authoritarian tone, questioning the real motives behind it, and exploring the deeper issues around parenting and technology and the spiritual battle of the internet, attention and addiction. Plus: Psalm 148, live event details, and a powerful Hymn of the Week — Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him set to Haydn’s majestic Austria. Note: We apologise for the loud audio spike during the Starmer clip — technical issues with the new setup! JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE! Email the Show: irreverendpod@gmail.com Support the Podcast & Get Perks
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| Britain on the Brink: Sudanese Migrant Beheading Attempt Sparks Chaos in Belfast | 12 Jun 2026 | 01:01:43 | |
In this hard-hitting episode of Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs, Revs Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham tackle the escalating crisis on Britain's streets. A brutal knife attack in North Belfast by a Sudanese migrant — with apparent attempts to behead his victim — has triggered major riots, burning houses, and intense public anger. Jamie and Tom break down the incident, the shocking police response, and draw uncomfortable parallels with the murder of Henry Novak and growing accusations of two-tier policing. Tom delivers a timely Bible reflection on Matthew 9:37-38 — "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few" — challenging the Church to rise to the moment with hope and action. The conversation covers:
Plus: Listener emails, the Hymn of the Week ("The Church’s One Foundation") and much more. Raw, honest, and unfiltered Christian commentary on faith and current affairs in a nation under strain. If you’re tired of the mainstream narrative, this episode is essential listening. JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE! Email the Show: irreverendpod@gmail.com Support the Podcast & Get Perks
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| Why I HATED BBC's Dear England: The Woke Disaster That Cost England the Euros | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:17:08 | |
The BBC’s new docudrama Dear England is meant to celebrate Gareth Southgate’s England team but it’s actually infuriating propaganda that puts race, kneeling, and virtue signalling front and centre while ignoring real football. JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE! Email the Show: irreverendpod@gmail.com Support the Podcast & Get Perks
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| Handcuffed and Bleeding to Death: Henry Nowak and the Scandal of Two-Tier Britain | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:59:20 | |
Reverend Dr Jamie Franklin responds to the shocking murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton. He examines the brutal knife attack, the police response that left Henry handcuffed and dying whilst they attended to his attacker, and what this case reveals about two-tier policing, institutional failures, and growing societal division in Britain. Jamie reflects on Nigel Farage’s powerful statement, Henry’s father’s moving words outside court, the glaring contrast with the George Floyd response, and the Church of England’s silence. He addresses the protests that followed, the deeper issues of multiculturalism, and calls the Church and nation to repentance and a renewed commitment to justice and truth. A raw, heartfelt, and unflinching look at a tragic case that has become symbolic of much that is wrong in contemporary Britain. JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE! - Holy Trinity Church Winchester, Tuesday 23rd June, 7pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverend-live-with-tom-daniel-and-jamie-tickets-1990101934458?aff=oddtdtcreator Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! | |||
| The Aesthetics of Original Sin: How the Church's Liturgy Recovers the Meaning of Creation | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:38:59 | |
Why do so many churches feel spiritually thin, aesthetically bland, and disconnected from the deep longings of modern people? In this lecture, the Rev’d Dr Jamie Franklin argues that the crisis of the modern West is not merely theological or moral but rather aesthetic in nature. Drawing on Alexander Schmemann, David Bentley Hart, Iain McGilchrist, St Anselm, and the Christian tradition, he explores a striking idea: that Original Sin was, at its heart, a refusal to receive creation as a gift and offer it back to God in thanksgiving. This talk traces how Christianity once understood the world as sacramentally charged with divine meaning and how that vision was gradually eclipsed by modern secular assumptions. Topics include: • Original Sin as a failure of “original blessing” If you’ve ever wondered why beauty matters, why ancient liturgy continues to attract people in a secular age, or how Christianity can recover a sense of the sacred, then this conversation is for you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Imam and Bish Bash Tommy AND the Offence Archaeologists Strike Again in Makerfield | 29 May 2026 | 01:05:00 | |
Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in this week's news of church and state. This time talking about the Bishop of Oxford teaming up with an Imam to cancel Tommy Robison's appearance at the Oxford Union. And we return to Makerfield, where plumber and Reform candidate Robert Kenyon has been convicted by the offence archaeologists as offending social posts about Carol Vorderman are discovered. All that, your questions answered, Hymn of the Week, and more as ever. JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE! - Holy Trinity Church Winchester, Tuesday 23rd June, 7pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverend-live-with-tom-daniel-and-jamie-tickets-1990101934458?aff=oddtdtcreator Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Has Andy Burnham ever had a proper job? | 22 May 2026 | 01:31:23 | |
Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time: - The battle of no ideas at the top of the Labour Party, as we ask, "Has Andy Burnham ever had a proper job?" - We look at the fallout from the most recent Unite the Kingdom rally and ask if perhaps "Christian Nationalism" is more widespread than the lanyard elite think. - And we review a recent speech given by the Archbishop of Canterbury which appeared to be aimed at Tommy Robinson and at all the enemies of progressive multiculturalism. All that, Hymn of the Week, and much much more! JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE - Tuesday, 23rd June, 7pm! Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Out on your Keir? | 15 May 2026 | 00:45:47 | |
Rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the big stories in Church and state and to offer a Christian perspective. This time:
All that and a little bit more as ever! Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Polanski vs. The Met: Controversial Post on Golders Green Stabbing | 08 May 2026 | 01:05:18 | |
Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state this week. On this episode:
All that, your correspondence, hymn of the week, and a little more as ever. Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Starmer Survives; Assisted Suicide Dies; and Russell Brand Pontificates! | 01 May 2026 | 01:15:21 | |
Rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to give you the soundest take on recent events. This time:
All that, your correspondence, hymn of the week, and a little more as ever. Beauty and Faith Conference with Rev'd Dr JF as keynote speaker: https://www.visualtheology.org.uk/beauty-and-faith-part-two/ Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Life, Faith and the Quiet Revival: Cathedral Conversations with Dean Leander Harding | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:09:29 | |
In this special episode, Rev Jamie Franklin is interviewed by Dean Harding of All Saints' Cathedral in Albany, New York. Jamie tells the story of how he came into ministry via the Charismatic Evangelical world and finally into the Anglo-Catholic sphere. And both men speak about their experience of the resurgence of interest in traditional worship, particularly among young men. If you enjoy this special episode, please check out its original source at the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralofallsaints | |||
| Starmer Karma | 24 Apr 2026 | 01:20:22 | |
Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This week including: - J.K. Rowling's TERF-themed Twitter spat with Alastair Campbell - The latest Mandelson-related scandal to rock Number 10 Downing Street and former top civil servant Olly Robbins' explosive testimony; - And 'Does the Church of England have a death wish?' as the Diocese of Southwell announce spending review aimed at reducing the amount of parish clergy. Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| The Passion of Trump: Trump Blasts Pope as "Weak" | 17 Apr 2026 | 01:09:47 | |
Church of England revs Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham talk about the biggest stories of the week. This time: - Donald J Trump’s spat with Pope Leo and Trumps posting of a bizarre Messianic image of himself on Truth Social. -The implications of Orban’s fall from power in the Hungarian elections. - Friend of the show, David Lord Frost’s, Easter piece in The Telegraph on the return to “full-fat” Christianity and the causes thereof. Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Quiet Revival Cancelled; Dancing Zack; Starmer's Got Nothing to Say; and MiliBANNED from Hot Drinks for Net Zero | 02 Apr 2026 | 01:34:44 | |
Church of England revs with a difference sit down to talk about the biggest stories: - MiliBANNED: As Ed says no hot drinks for Net Zero. - Keir Starmer has literally nothing left to say. - Has the "Quiet Revival" been cancelled? Survey thrown into disrepute by YouGov errors. - Has the CofE abandoned the white working class and how should Sarah Mullally redirect? - Zack Polanski dances at "House Against Hate" and wins Wally of the Week. Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com @Elizaphanian - What does God think about this war? (Mentioned on the episode) https://x.com/Elizaphanian/status/2037434632526827562 You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Abortion up to birth LEGALISED; Prince Wiliam's "Quiet Faith"; Should CofE get out of schools? | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:14:30 | |
Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklins sits down to talk about the big stories. This time:
Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Euthanasia FAILS in Scottish Parliament; ABC "Pilgrimage" Backlash over Non-Appearance at Abortion Vote; Government Guidance BANS drawing in Schools for Muslims | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:27:50 | |
Church of England revs Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin with a difference sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:
For Rev's J's appearance at the Oxford Literary Festival: https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2026/march-24/ignoring-christianity-at-our-peril-how-christian-faith-can-save-west Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Former Archbishop: US-Iran war is unjust! Ian Huntley murder in prison; Is it legit for Christians to be Green Party members? | 13 Mar 2026 | 01:12:52 | |
Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest news in church and state. This time:
All that and a little bit more as ever! Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| US STRIKES Iran; Muslim-Backed Greens WIN Gorton and Denton; and Prem Games PAUSED for Ramadan Fast Breaks | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:00:41 | |
Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about this biggest stories from the week. This time:
All that and a little bit more as ever! Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8R Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Andrew in the Slammer, Restore vs. Reform, and Bishop of Lincoln ARRESTED for alleged sexual assault | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:04:03 | |
Church of England revs with a difference, Daniel French, Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest stories in Church and state. This time:
All that and much more as always! Thank you as ever for listening. Please enjoy the episode and share responsibly! Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Rupert Lowe Launches Restore Britain and Liberals Go Nuts at General Synod | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:03:36 | |
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:
All that and much more as always! Thank you as ever for listening. Please enjoy the episode and share responsibly! Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Starmer Clinging On and "Project Snowflake" at Church of England General Synod | 13 Feb 2026 | 01:24:04 | |
Church of England vicars with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French talk about the big stories in Church and State. This time:
We answer some questions on talking Bibles and the link between Lockdown and the Quiet Revival, plus a few other things as always. All that and much more as always. Please enjoy! You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! For the Clergy Post at Holy Trinity, Stroud Green make enquiries with the Bishop of Fulham's office fulham.chaplain@london.anglican.org or phone 020 7932 1130. Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| "Is this really the best use of our money?" - Church of England finds even more cash for anti-racist diversity drive in London | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:20:20 | |
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:
All that and much more as always. Please enjoy! You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| Will AI Take Over Christianity? | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:38:39 | |
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:
All that and much more as always. Enjoy! You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| The X-odus: Church of England Comms Abandon Social Media Giant | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:30:37 | |
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:
All that, reflections on the Scriptures, a question on Bible translations, and much more as ever. Enjoy! You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| "People are sick of this" - Churchgoers will redirect funds if slavery reparations go ahead | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:12:23 | |
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:
All that and much more as ever. Please enjoy! You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| A Personal (and Spiritual) Update from Rev J | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:13:14 | |
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. For updates on Jamie's son, Alex, subscribe to Jamie's blog Good Things: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/ | |||
| "Has she done anything wrong?" Incoming Archbishop Controversy! | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:13:43 | |
Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time:
You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| "Tommy Robinson is NOT racist" with 'Green' Climate Sceptic, Brexit Rev Sam Norton | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:39:05 | |
Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down with equally out-of-step cleric Sam Norton. Rev Sam is a "green" climate sceptic, a former Brexit MP candidate and advocate for what he calls "civic nationalism". In this special interview we cover the following topics:
All that and a little more as always! Sam's Substack: https://samcharlesnorton.substack.com/ Let us be Human: Christianity for a Collapsing Culture, Sam's Book: https://amzn.eu/d/cQuq96c You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||
| CofE Bishops Bosh Tommy Robinson's Christmas Carol Bash | 12 Dec 2025 | 01:09:37 | |
Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin get together to talk about the biggest and most interesting issues in church and state. This time:
All that, some Question the Rev, and much more as ever. Enjoy! You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more! On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverend On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com! Notices: Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPod Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/ Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com Irreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.com Find me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/ | |||