The Owl and Badger Podcast

Episode 27 - Revival or survival

In this episode we look at the issue of ‘revival’ and repentance. We also discuss the recent decision in the Church of England to introduce the ‘blessing’ of same-sex relationships, and the suspension of a lecturer at a theological college for expressing orthodox Christian views on homosexuality. We end with a look at some of the pandemic truths reaching the mainstream media, and a reminder to contend for the faith entrusted to us.
Links:
Church of England ‘Living in Love and Faith’ video
Bishops response to ‘Living in Love and Faith’
Albert Mohler article
Aaron Edwards
A State of Fear: How the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic  - by Laura Dodsworth
Cochrane review
John Campbell video
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Episode 26 - Abortion: Is the Gospel big enough?

In this special episode we speak to Dave Brennan from Brephos, a project committed to helping churches respond to abortion. This is a sensitive but important subject, and we look at the realities of abortion, the Biblical theology of the unborn, why the church needs to talk about abortion, and the ethics around the use of cell lines from aborted babies (including in the development of the COVID vaccines). We end with a reminder of the hope which the gospel of Christ offers, a gospel which is big enough to speak into the pain of abortion, and the reality of God’s grace. 
Please do check out the links below and consider supporting the vital ministry of Brephos.
Links
CBRUK
Brephos
Dave’s podcast ‘about abortion’
Silver Bullet? Golden Calf? Is the vaccine our way out of this?
Dave’s debate with John Wyatt ’Should Christians accept the covid vaccine?’
Follow Brephos on Twitter
Follow Brephos on YouTube
Post Abortion Support
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The Owl Tree
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Episode 25 - Time to wake up

In this episode we have a look through some of the issues which have been in the news recently, as a wake up call to what is going on in the world around us. We think about truth, discernment and the need to be ready and expectant for Jesus to return. 
Links:
Rod Dreher
Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs
John Campbell video with Esther McVey clip
Boris Johnson Deep Fake
MIT Professor clip
Morgoth
The Owl Tree - ’Truth Matters'
Owl & Badger Telegram
Linktree

Episode 24 - Veganuary

In this episode we look at the rapidly growing ‘Veganuary’ campaign and its links to the climate crisis narrative. We explore issues of nutrition, environment and agriculture, and what the Bible has to say. We begin the podcast with a brief update on the evolving situation around vaccine harms and excess deaths.
Links
Dr Aseem Malhotra BBC interview
Andrew Bridgen statement
Dr John Campbell & Neil Oliver interview
Owl & Badger Telegram
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Episode 23 - A year in review...

In this episode we have a look back over the significant events and hot topics of 2022. We also mention a few heroes of the year who have made a stand for truth, called those in power to account, been willing to pay the price for speaking out and have taken the narrow and difficult path. As we look forward to 2023 we draw wisdom from Ephesians 6 which tells us how to stand firm in our faith, and we wish you all a Happy New Year!
Note: We said war in Ukraine started Thu 20 Feb, we meant Thu 24 Feb.
Links
Messages for our time
Nicholas Franks
Dr John Campbell
Bob Moran
Neil Oliver
Maajid Nawaz
Owl & Badger Telegram
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Episode 22 - Not safe, not effective and not necessary

In this episode we consider the recent speech made in the House of Commons by Andrew Bridgen MP, calling for a halt to the covid vaccine roll-out due to the mounting evidence of harms caused by adverse reactions. He said the mRNA vaccines are not safe, not effective and not necessary. Is this true, and if so why is it not being reported in the mainstream media and what should our response as Christians be?
Links
Vaccine dangers, UK Parliament debate (Andrew Bridgen's speech)
Owl & Badger Telegram
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Bible message - Advent 2.0

A short message looking at 1 Thessalonians in the lead up to Christmas. Is there another Advent we can be looking forward to? We hope that this will encourage you.

Episode 21 - Climate meltdown?

In this episode we look at the issue of the ‘climate emergency’ and the recent COP 27 conference, including a review of ’The 10 Principles for Climate Repentance'. What questions should we be asking and how should the church be responding? 
Links
The Ten Principles for Climate Repentance
COP 27 agreement
Owl & Badger Telegram
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Episode 20 - Covid amnesty?

In this episode we look at an article in The Atlantic calling for a ‘pandemic amnesty’. We consider the issues of forgiveness, accountability, justice, truth and wisdom. Is it time to ‘move on’ or are there lessons to learn and important questions to address?
Links:
Let’s declare a pandemic amnesty: The Atlantic
The tyranny of a covid amnesty: Unherd
A pandemic amnesty is a dangerous idea: Spiked
Declare a real pandemic inquiry instead of an amnesty: Brownstone Institute
The call for covid amnesty: The Highwire (Del Bigtree)
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Episode 19 - The Big Pharma gospel

In this episode we look at the recent revelations regarding the Pfizer covid ‘vaccine’, the increasing concerns around the safety of mRNA injections and the concerning levels of excess deaths. We look at why it is important to recognise lies and to seek the truth, remembering that God can always be trusted.
Links:
Professor Norman Fenton explaining relative versus absolute risk
Jordan Peterson clip on creeping authoritarianism
MEP Robert Roos clip from European Parliament’s Special Committee on Covid19 
Pfizer vaccine patient information leaflet 
Marvel/Pfizer comic article
Redacted EU Pfizer document
Un-redacted EU Pfizer document
Dr Aseem Malhotra published papers:
https://insulinresistance.org/index.php/jir/article/view/71
https://insulinresistance.org/index.php/jir/article/view/72
Dr John Campbell video on excess deaths
Brephos
Stephen Buckley’s podcast ‘My King Church’

Episode 18 - Kings, Queens and prophecies

In this episode we discuss the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the significance of her faith and her death. We also discuss King Charles and concerns around his connections with the World Economic Forum. Finally, we briefly re-visit Chris Wickland’s prophesy to the UK Church.
Links
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Sermon
Pete Greig article
Into the Pray podcast
David Scott article
Owl & Badger Telegram
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Episode 17 - Live not by lies

In this episode we review Rod Dreher’s book ‘Live not by Lies’, a title taken from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s call and example as an anti-communist dissident. Dreher warns of the dangers of ’soft totalitarianism’ in the West, and the particular challenge it poses to Christians and to the family. We discuss how to live in truth, and the merits of Dreher’s SEE, JUDGE, ACT refrain: 
SEE: be awake to the realities around you
JUDGE: discern the meaning in terms of what you know to be true (and especially Christianity)
ACT: to resist evil
 
This is an important book which we highly recommend.
 
Linked to the issue of totalitarianism, we also mention the Frankfurt Declaration which we suggest that all Christians read and consider signing.
 
Links:
Buy Rod Dreher's book - Live not by Lies
https://frankfurtdeclaration.com
https://www.theblogmire.com
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