Episode 62 - Stop being nice, start being good

In this episode we discuss the farmers' protest in London following the government's decision to introduce inheritance tax for farmers in the recent budget, now known as the 'family farm tax'. We consider the devastating impact this will have, why it matters and how it is part of a bigger picture which is important to recognise. We finish with a timely challenge from Morgoth suggesting we (including farmers) need to be good men rather than nice guys, and a sobering but encouraging reading from Habbakuk 3:17-18.
Links:
Helen’s article in TCW
Episode 49: No farming, no food, no future 
Morgoth's essay: The problem with nice guys
RFK video on Blackrock
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Episode 56 - Police state

In this episode we discuss various events in the news including questions over the Lucy Letby case, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the new Labour government, the Olympic opening ceremony and the Keswick Convention. We then focus on recent unrest in a number of British towns and cities triggered by on-going issues around immigration, crime, attacks and most recently the horrific murder of three little girls in Southport. We consider the actions of the police, the authorities and the dangers of ignoring or belittling legitimate concerns. We end with some reflections on these difficult but important issues from a Christian perspective, and a reading from Joshua 1:7-9. 
Links:
Dark Horse podcast on the Donald Trump shooting 
Cancel your BBC TV tax ("licence")
The Owl Tree article on Olympics 
Jordan Peterson interview with Tommy Robinson 
Silenced film
Norman Fenton article 
Morgoth article 
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Episode 54 - The propaganda wizards

In this episode we consider the failings of the UK covid-19 inquiry and its postponement of the module on vaccines and therapeutics, and the response to this from a group of highly qualified experts and medics who have convened a People’s Vaccine Inquiry. We also discuss the upcoming UK election in light of a recent survey by the Evangelical Alliance which gives some interesting insight into the thinking of ‘evangelical’ Christians in the UK. We finish with the need to acknowledge reality and take encouragement from Colossians 2:6-10.
Links:
TCW article
The People's Vaccine Inquiry
EA's 'Thinking faithfully about politics' report
Brephos website
Tucker Carlson interviews President Nayib Bukele
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Episode 53 - The Kingdom needs you

In this episode we cover some topical issues including the conviction of Donald Trump, the problem with multiculturalism, Chris Wickland’s apology on the issue of prophecy, the continued promotion of the Ukraine war by the West, Rishi Sunak’s plans for national service, the upcoming general election and the Scottish covid enquiry. We finish with Psalm 97:10-12 and a reminder that those who love the Lord hate evil.
Links:
Eva Vlaardingerbroek: The Great Replacement speech 
Chris Wickland video
John Campbell on Down’s Syndrome discrimination
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Episode 51 - Neither cold nor hot

In this episode we discuss a few examples of ‘Christian celebrities’ in the news, the ‘Lausanne movement’ and the dangers of the promotion of ‘Christian unity’ at the expense of doctrine. We have a look at the Christian media and the need to apply critical thinking to their output as well as that of mainstream media. We focus in on Premier Christianity and some example articles, showing the need to pursue truth and be discerning so we are not deceived. We finish with suggestions of smaller Christian media outlets, and a reading from Revelation 3:14-22 where Jesus warns against being neither cold nor hot.
Links:
Andrew Bridgen speech
Mark Driscoll at Stronger Men conference
Matt Redman 'Let there be light' video
Nick Franks Lausanne
Heart newspaper
Light for the last days
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Episode 48 - DisPutin?

In this episode we re-visit the controversy surrounding Christian leader Alistair Begg’s recent advice about attending a ‘transgender wedding’, and we take a quick look at another controversy involving Canterbury Cathedral and silent discos. We then spend some time reviewing Tucker Carlson’s now infamous interview with Vladimir Putin. This raised a number of issues including history, NATO expansion, negotiations for settlement, Russian expansionism, the war-mongering of the West, the role of the media and the importance of seeking after truth. We finish with a reading from James 3:13-18 which reminds us to seek God’s wisdom and not the ‘wisdom’ offered by the world.
Links:
Ezra Institute podcast
Tucker interview & transcript
Book ‘How the West brought war to Ukraine’ by Benjamin Abelow 
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Episode 45 - A year in review

In this final episode of 2023, we have a review of the year and some of the topics we have covered and people we have interviewed. Topics include veganuary, abortion, standing up for truth, biblical orthodoxy, gender ideology, one-world government and replacement theology. We have included links below to the excellent people we have interviewed: Dave Brennan (Brephos), Jamie Franklin (Irreverend), Nick Franks (The Glorious Few), Luke Avery (Lambda Bible Studies) and Professor Norman Fenton. We finish with Romans 12:1-2 as an encouragement to one another for the new year ahead.
Links: 
Dave Brennan, About Abortion
Aaron Edwards on Simon G pod
The Methodist inclusive language guide
Irreverend
Nick Franks
Glawdys Leger
Lambda Bible Studies
Norman Fenton
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Episode 44 - Taking a stand

In this episode we discuss the official UK Covid Inquiry, and contrast it with Andrew Bridgen’s impressive effort to convene an expert testimony panel. We consider the ongoing issue of excess deaths and why this is not being investigated with urgency. We look at the cost of taking a stand and speaking out for truth, and the dangers of staying silent. We finish with a mention of the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza, and the COP 28 deliberations which included statements from the Archbishop of Canterbury and King Charles. Finally, a reminder from Psalm 24 that the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it!  
Links:
Robert Malone Substack article - Testimony in UK Parliament: Show us the data!
Sonia Elijah article - World Leading Experts Testify at UK's Parliamentary Office
Jordan Peterson - Anti-Semitism and the PostModern MetaMarxists
Aaron Edwards - Theologian launches legal action after unfair dismissal from lecturing role
Bernard Randall launches legal action against headteacher
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Episode 42 - We don’t need no indoctrination

In this episode we briefly discuss a few topical issues including excess deaths, legal action against Astra Zeneca, pro-Palestine marches and the sad death of baby Indi Gregory. We then focus on the issue of PHSE education (Personal, Social, Health & Economic) in schools. We discuss the ideologies and deceptions it promotes, the dangers it poses to children, the importance of Christian teaching and influence on children, and how we can all have a role in that. We finish with a warning from Jesus in Matthew 18:6.
 
Links:
Dr making false claims on This Morning about AstraZeneca jab
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has been given a fixed penalty notice by the Thought Police
Indi Gregory
PSHE Association
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Episode 41 - No replacement

In this episode we discuss the unfolding situation following the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel, and why it is important to approach the issue with a Biblical worldview. We talk about the way the conflict has been portrayed in the mainstream media, and the tensions which have arisen within the ‘awake’ arena. We conclude with a focus on the Bible and how God speaks through it to us today, and a reminder from the beginning of Romans that both the gospel and God’s judgment are first for the Jew and then for the Gentile, with salvation only through faith in Jesus.
Links:
YouTube: Mary's Song: Lambda Bible Studies with Helen
Podcast: About Abortion with Dave Brennan: Israel's 9/11 and Britain's Holocaust
YouTube: Message for our Time: Christian take note - Israel's future is yours!
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Episode 38 - Who is pulling the strings?

In this episode we look at a few issues in the news including the possibility of a covid resurgence and return to masks, Christian Climate Action urging charities to boycott Barclays Bank, and a new network of scientists resisting the climate crisis narrative: The World Climate Declaration. We discuss the importance of being ready to answer difficult questions as Christians, in the light of singer Lauren Daigle’s failure to do so, and we review Jonathan Pageau’s very helpful explanation of the notion of conspiracy theories. We finish with some thoughts on the war in Ukraine, understanding the complexity of the situation and the role the West has played in fuelling the conflict instead of seeking peace. Our Bible passage 1 John 5:18-20 leaves us with a warning and an encouragement!
 
Links:
The Mask
EvntPage ticketing
Lauren Daigle article
Tucker Carlson interview
World Climate Declaration
Jonathan Pageau podcast
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Episode 37 - Hot Hot Hot!!!

In this episode we consider the issue of climate change, in the light of the fires in Rhodes. We also look at the technology surrounding electric cars, surveillance and Artificial Intelligence, and the dangers posed to privacy, freedom and way of life. We end with a warning to wake up and take God more seriously, and to take encouragement from the life of Jesus and his final words in Revelation.
Links:
'So Convenient' by Bob Moran
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