The Owl and Badger Podcast

Episode 43 - The freedom movement with Professor Norman Fenton

In this special episode we speak with Professor Norman Fenton, Emeritus Professor of Risk at Queen Mary University of London. Norman has been a beacon of critical thinking through the last few years, bringing clarity, reasoned analysis and compelling evidence to issues around covid and net zero, and at some considerable personal cost. We discuss his work highlighting issues around covid testing, vaccination and excess deaths. We then discuss his recent concerns about anti-semitism in the ‘Freedom Movement’, and his personal insights as a Jew with many family links to Israel. We conclude with the need for more understanding of the complexities of the history of Israel, including for Christians, and the importance of standing against anti-semitism.
Links:
Norman’s article “Who I Am”
Norman’s articles with Karen Harradine in TCW (5 parts)
Norman’s interview with Paula Jardine ‘Anatomy of the sinister Covid project'
Norman’s website
Norman's YouTube
Norman’s twitter
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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 40 - Dissident perspective

In this special episode we are joined by Luke Avery who runs a YouTube channel called Lambda Bible Studies. Luke describes the unique nature and perspective of the channel and the listeners it attracts. We discuss the challenges of church life within the reality of a hostile culture, woke and progressive influences, and how we can navigate these. We hope that you will be informed, challenged and encouraged by this interview. Do have a look at the links below for Luke’s channel and discord community.
Links:
Lambda Bible Studies YouTube
Join Lambda on Discord
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Episode 39 - Our spiritual formation

In this episode we take a little break from considering issues going on in the world, to have a think about our Christian stories and experiences and how these have shaped our critical thinking. We discuss how we have grown in our faith and dependence on God, and how important it is to daily take up our cross and follow Jesus. We hope this will be both a challenge and an encouragement.
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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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Episode 36 - Thoughtcrime and other misdemeanours

In this episode we discuss a few topics which have been in the news. We look at people who have being ‘cancelled’ for expressing political or Christian views and for challenging prevailing ideologies. We talk about climate obsession in the Church and the on-going agenda in the media against meat-eating. We end with discussion on efforts to restrict or ban prayer which mean we are not only losing freedom of speech but even freedom of thought. Our closing scripture is 1 John 4:5-6 which reminds us how to know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error. 
Links:
Brephos
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Episode 35 - Pride in the name of love

In this episode we discuss Pride ideology, gender identity and their promotion in schools. From a brief history of the Pride movement and its flags, to how transgenderism has its roots in Gnosticism, we ask how we should approach these issues as Christians and the challenges we may face. As ever, God's Word has the last word!
Links:
Bank of England says people of any gender identity can be pregnant 
Andrew Bridgen speech
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Episode 34 - Are you OK? Summer is here...

In this week's episode we have a look at some interesting things that have come to light in recent news, including weather warnings, lockdowns don't work (no surprise there), WHO Global Digital Health Certificates, 'BBC Verify' and Universal Basic Income trials. We also have a think about 'Pride month' and its increasing grip on society. We finish with a bit of reflection on Psalm 40:1-5 with a reminder to look to God and all his wonders.
Links
IEA report on lockdowns
WHO Global Digital Health Certificate
BBC verify
UBI trial
Smartphone camera & microphone usage
Order Nick Franks book - The Glorious Few
Psalm 40:1-5
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Episode 33 - Affirm my pronouns

In this episode we discuss the case of a teacher banned from the profession for 'misgendering' a pupil, and the extent of the gender ideology, sexually explicit material and 'woke morality' being 'taught' in schools and the harm to children it is causing. We also revisit the issue of 'excess deaths' which continue to be a significant reality here and across many western countries, yet barely mentioned by the mainstream media. Finally, we highlight our recent interview with Nick Franks and read a very relevant piece from his challenging new book 'The Glorious Few'.
Links:
Joshua Sutcliffe: Professional conduct panel outcome
Nick Franks interview
Buy: The Glorious Few
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Episode 32 - Redeeming radicalisation with Nick Franks

In this episode we chat to special guest Nick Franks. Nick carries a prophetic burden for maturity in the Church expressed through repentance and preparation for the return of Christ. We discuss some of the key challenges that face the western Church and the urgent need to be radical in light of Nick's new book, The Glorious Few. It's our hope that you will be encouraged, challenged and spurred on by this episode. In addition to writing, Nick runs the excellent podcast, Into the Pray, with his wife Mairi.
Links:
Firebrandnotes.com
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The Glorious Few short film
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