The Owl and Badger Podcast
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Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
In this episode we catch up on a few recent news events, and then focus in on the proposals for Digital ID in the UK. We consider the potential scope of a digital system, the danger it poses, the global agenda behind Digital ID and the biblical principles it raises. We read from Revelation 13:15-18 and end with John 8:31-32 and the reminder that the truth Jesus brings will set us free.
Links:
David Scott article
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Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
In this episode we focus on the assassination of the gifted Christian apologist Charlie Kirk. We consider the significance of Charlie's murder, reactions to it, and the spiritual battle we face. We also discuss the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London and the Christian response to these events. We finish with reading from Romans 12 where we are told to hate what is evil and cling to what is good.(apologies if the audio is slightly out, this is beyond our control)
Links:
Turning Point USA - Charlie Kirk YouTube
Solomon Buchi on Charlie Kirk
A revolution is coming to the UK (Spectator Article)
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Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this special episode we speak with Phill Sacre about the state of the church in our country. We discuss how much of the church behaved during the covid era, what the essentials of true church should be and the need for 'separation' from the world but also from those in the church who will not take the Bible seriously and put Jesus first. We finish with encouragement to be prepared to stand together for Christ.
Links:
Phill’s Substack - Sacred Musings
Understand the Bible
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Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
In this episode we discuss having political prisoners in the UK, theologian NT Wright’s controversial views on abortion, the Church of England’s anti-bullying guidance for schools, and the rise of antisemitism. We look into the issues of weather modification and geo-engineering following the recent announcement of plans to fund research into ‘dimming the sun’ in the UK. We consider why these matters are important from a Christian perspective as we seek truth and look to the return of Christ. We finish with reading from Psalm 2.
Links:
TR interview with Rebel News
Nick Franks video
NT Wright article
CofE doc (PDF)
Brendan O’Neill’s interview on Israel
Helen’s substack on the sun
What are they doing to our skies? (4 articles by Jonathan Riley)
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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
In this episode we discuss several topical issues including covid origins, UK censorship and the supreme court ruling on the definition of a woman. We then focus on Easter and the events of Holy Week, the wisdom which can be gained from the scriptural accounts, and how critical it is for us to take careful note of what Jesus said and did in those momentous days. We finish with reading from Luke 24:5-6. He is risen!
Links:
White house
Big Brother watch
King Charles message
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
In this episode we address the danger posed by the islamification of Britain through immigration, islamic culture, buildings and festivals. We discuss the ideology of multiculturalism and how it is incompatible with Christianity and our western culture. We look at some recent cases of ‘two-tier’ justice and the increasing threats to freedom of speech in Britain. We finish with reading from 2 Corinthians 10:5 which shows us why we have to be able to criticise false religions and ideologies.
Links:
Tim Dieppe article on multiculturalism
Support Dr Tossici-Bolt
Fear should not stop us from criticising Islam
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
In this episode we discuss the prominent figure Francis Collins, an American physician-scientist and evangelical Christian who led the Human Genome Project, and more recently led the National Institute of Health (NIH) and acted as Science Advisor to President Joe Biden. We review a recent interview he gave to the ‘Re-enchanting’ podcast with Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall following the publishing of his latest book ‘The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith & Trust’. We discuss the dangers of ‘celebrity Christians’, blindly following ‘The Science’, and the accusations made towards those who question the established narrative in their search for truth. We finish with a warning from Jesus in Luke 6:24-26.
Links:
Re-enchanting podcast with Francis Collins
Matters of Life & Death podcast with Francis Collins
Atlantic article by Francis Collins
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
In this special episode we speak with Dr Liz Evans, CEO and cofounder of the UK Medical Freedom Alliance who campaign on issues relating to medical ethics. We talk about the covid lockdowns and vaccines, the current UK Covid Inquiry vaccination module (and its failings) and the People's Vaccine Inquiry which Liz helped to set up. We also discuss the disappointing response of much of the church and the need for courage and spiritual discernment in speaking truth, however difficult. Please share Liz's video calling the church to repentance (link also below).
Links:
UK Medical Freedom Alliance
People's Vaccine Inquiry
Liz's call for church repentance
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Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
In this episode we focus on the 'assisted suicide' bill which was voted through in parliament on Black Friday. We discuss the ethical principles at stake and the biblical truths which should guide us and give hope to those who are suffering and facing death. We consider the grim realities of 'assisted death', the dark forces behind the campaign and the response of the Church. We finish by reading from 2 Chronicles 16:9.
Links:
Dominic Cummings clip
Tractors footage & protest in London
Bret Weinstein podcast on cow feed additive 'Bovaer' (from 14 mins)
HART article
Church letter
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
In this special episode we talk with Rev Dr William Philip, minister of the Tron Church in Glasgow. We discuss the dangers of the ‘climate gospel’, the challenges of the covid era and the failings of many churches, the increasing unrest and disconnect in our nation as our society moves further away from God’s ways, and the challenge for Christians to be courageous and go against the crowd, which may be costly but is an essential part of being a disciple of Christ. We finish with hearing about William’s new book on the Psalms, ‘Heart Songs for Every Saint’.
Links
Tron Church website
HART (Health Advisory & Recovery Team) website
William’s guest article on Helen’s substack
Willam’s autumn lecture at the Christian Institute
Willam’s new book on the Psalms: Heart Songs for Every Saint
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In this episode we consider developments since our last podcast, looking at the two-tier policing, media and judiciary in the UK. We discuss the input of Elon Musk, amongst others, and the increasing clamp downs on free speech including arresting people for posts on social media. We conclude with an update on the Keswick Convention debacle, and a reading from Psalm 37.
Links:
Two-tier policing example
Message from the Archbishop of Sanctimony
Brephos podcast ‘About Abortion’ on the Keswick Convention
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Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
In this episode we review Nick Franks’ latest book ‘The Glorious Few: Redeeming Radicalisation in the Kingdom of God'. We explore the nature of ‘de-radicalised’ Christianity in the West, the ‘industrial idolatry’ in the church, why the churches closed in 2020, and what ‘redeeming radicalisation’ looks like. We think this is an important book, particularly for the UK church, and would encourage listeners to get a copy for themselves and one for their church leader! We conclude with 2 Timothy 4:8 and "Amen, Come Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).
Links:
Order The Glorious Few book
Firebrandnotes
Nick and Mairi Franks YouTube
Into the Pray podcast
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