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Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Is this really the best use of our money?" - Church of England finds even more cash for anti-racist diversity drive in LondonChurch 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: The Prince of Darkness, Peter Mandelson, is in the news with further revelations of the leaking of confidential files to Jeffrey Epstein during Mandelson's time in government.It's a toss up for Plank of the Week between Zack Polanski - who wants to reform NATO whilst leaving it and creating something new - and Leo Varadkar - who wants to return Ireland to its traditional feminist pagan roots by merging the feasts o...
2026-02-061h 20Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsWill AI Take Over Christianity?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:WEF stooge Yuval Noah Harari says that AI will overtake religion because it is better at putting words in order.Also at Davos this year, the WEF advance plans to control global water supply.In Church of England News, a diocesan consistory court orders parish church to rip out gas boiler to adhere to Net Zero policy AND the General Synod is to debate the banning of flowers and floral foam containing...
2026-01-301h 38Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe X-odus: Church of England Comms Abandon Social Media GiantChurch 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:Church of England communications teams are leaving X en masse: but is this principled resistance or performative politicking?BBC News presenter hisses when hearing young rapper refer to Jesus Christ as his hero.Will Reform be a fascist government? Labour MP Lisa Nandy certainly thinks so.And Trump, the new global order, and the significance of the international realignment of nations.All that, reflections on the Scriptures, a question on Bible...
2026-01-231h 30Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"People are sick of this" - Churchgoers will redirect funds if slavery reparations go aheadChurch 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:The King's Christmas Speech: How Christian (or not) was it?A large majority of Church of England worshippers would redirect funds from the Church if slavery reparations go ahead.And Rowan Williams says mass migration is good because of all the art.All that and much more as ever. Please enjoy!You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts...
2026-01-161h 12Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Has she done anything wrong?" Incoming Archbishop Controversy!Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time:Controversy around incoming Archbish Sarah Mullaly: did she follow up safeguarding dossier sufficiently before London priest committed suicide?The Church of England says Christmas is not cancelled in new promotional video. But who was saying it was?Tommy Robinson carol service in London. We bring you eyewitness reports from progressives who actually went along to see for themselves what it was like.Reform open “Christians for Reform” group with service at London church. But how does...
2025-12-191h 13Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Tommy Robinson is NOT racist" with 'Green' Climate Sceptic, Brexit Rev Sam NortonChurch 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:Sam's early work for the Department of Environment and how he became a "Green" Sceptic.Peak Oil and Limits to Growth.Left-Hemisphere Capture and how to break out of it.The interplay between politics and religion.Catastrophic Anthropogenic Global Warming (CAGW) and why the IPCC's approach is fundamentally flawed.Sam's involvement in...
2025-12-171h 39Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsCofE Bishops Bosh Tommy Robinson's Christmas Carol BashChurch 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:CofE bishops bash Christian Nationalism AGAIN and start a counter-campaign against Tommy Robinson’s Christian carol service.Pope Leo says people who think Islam is a threat to Christianity are really anti-immigration and want to keep other people out.And Chris Whitty appears to have suppressed an ethics advisory group that was giving him advice he didn’t like at the time of the Covid lockdowns and vaccination programme. Quel...
2025-12-121h 09Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Wednesday Edition - Lessons for the Postcolonial West with Dr. Alexander ChulaChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down with author, classicist and medical doctor Alexander Chula to talk about his most recent book Goodbye, Dr Banda: Lessons for the West from a Small African Country.In the book and conversation, Chula argues that the legacy of colonialism in countries like Malawi, although flawed in some respects, was overwhelmingly positive and including the eradication of various types of indigenous and Arab slave trading. The conversation also touches on the reasons for the surprisingly high levels of happiness and contentment in materially poor non-Western c...
2025-12-1056 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Mad "Your Party" Conference; Dean says, "God has no taste"; and Is the Quiet Revival being stolen by Christian Nationalism?Revs with a true difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the most interesting stories in church and state this week. This time:The hilarious Your Party conference shenanigans: they couldn’t organise a bun fight in a bakery and yet they want to take over the whole economy!The Dean of Salisbury says wear tacky Christmas jumpers because God is “tasteless” and “doesn’t make cultural or aesthetic judgments”.And churches warned not to let the Quiet Revival be stolen by evil “Christian Nationalists”: but what exactly is Christian Nationalism and is it really so evil?
2025-12-051h 19Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Covid Enquiry; Rev Kate Bottley in the Headlines; The Christian Nationalism "Dilemma"; and More!Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about a packed couple of weeks of news. This time:The Covid Enquiry says it should have all been harder, faster and quicker. Guess what our reaction is?Rev Kate Bottley hits the headlines for saying she watches reality TV and has doubts. But is this the best approach to ministry today?Christian Nationalism is all the rage in the media. Why now and how should the church respond to the resurgence of interest in Christianity?And the right to jury trial...
2025-11-281h 13Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsUncollared Taster with the Rev Dr Jamie FranklinThis is a free clip of the regular podcast Uncollared which is available to subscribers to Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs. In Uncollared, Revs Jamie, Daniel and Tom talk in-depth about relevant theological, ecclesiastical and cultural issues, often in response to direct questions from listeners.You make Irreverend possible. If you would like to support the show and receive Uncollared regularly as well as getting the regular episodes early and other bonus episodes such as Rev Jamie's monthly long catch-ups with Nick Dixon, please sign up for a small monthly fee at the following:Substack...
2025-11-2107 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsFar Right Christianity Special!Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin responds to the recent Sky News investigation into an apparent resurgence of "far right" Christianity in Britain. But what exactly is the nature of this ostensibly extreme and politicised version of Christianity and might it not altogether be a bad thing? All with be revealed in this special episode!Follow Jamie's new Theology Substack: https://jftheology.substack.com/You make this podcast possible. Please support us!On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/On Patreon - https://www.p...
2025-11-141h 05Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsOn Kings and Popes - Plus Special Guest Chris Whittington from The School of Contemplative LifeChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about King Charles III's trip to the Sistine Chapel to pray with the Pope, the Wild Card campaign group's plea to the new Archbishop to focus her efforts on "rewilding" church lands, and more in-depth thoughts on the GAFCON/Church of England split at the end of the episode.He also interviews founder of The School of Contemplative Life Chris Whittington about many topics associated with his new book The Missing Peace: meditation and the Christian life, the spiritual benefits of meditation, how to...
2025-10-311h 57Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsHappy Diwali! Cathedral Graffiti in Canterbury; the End of LLF; and a Split in the Global Anglican CommunionChurch of England Revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time: the Archbishop of York wishes everyone a Happy Diwali; Cathedral graffiti in Canterbury; the end of the Living in Love and Faith Process?; a split in the Global Anglican Communion; and much more as ever. Enjoy!You make this podcast possible. Please support us!On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendBuy Me...
2025-10-241h 32Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Case AGAINST Slavery Reparations with Nigel BiggarThe Church of England's Church Commissioners are ear-marking £100million (or is it £1billion?) for slavery reparations. Emeritus Professor of Moral Theology and Member of the House of Lords, Nigel Biggar says that this idea is ethically dubious and amounts to thinly-veiled self-flagellation in an effort to appear relevant to a post-Christian society in the face of the Church's dwindling numbers and influence. CofE rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk with Lord Biggar about his new book and related issues:The shady world of the Church of England's Project Spire: its methodology, processes and rationale fo...
2025-10-171h 09Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsEmergency Archbishop LivestreamChurch of England vicars with a difference Tom Pelham, Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down down for a special livestream reaction to the selection of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. What are the implications for the global Anglican Communion? What is the role of the Archbishop anyway? Why stay in the Church of England? And what are our hopes for the future?We also touch on the pope blessing a large ice cube at a climate change conference and Gary Neville going full Gary Lineker as he assaults some Union Jack flags on...
2025-10-101h 32Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsPompous Church Leaders Opine on Unite the Kingdom; Digital ID; Theology of Climate Change Activism; and reaching the Islamic World with Dr Duane MillerChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin is joined by the Rev'd Dr Duane Miller, missionary to the Islamic world and scholar in contextual theology with a particular focus on Islam. They talked about the challenges with demographic change and Islamic political theology, how Christianity offers a distinct vision for politics than Islam, how to share Christ with Muslims, what Muslim background believers to Christianity should do and Duane's involvement with International Muslim Outreach (https://www.imuslimoutreach.com).Franklin also gives his thoughts on further pompous ostensibly Christian intervention in the Unite the Kingdom rally...
2025-10-031h 42Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsForgiveness and Hate at the Charlie Kirk FuneralChurch of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and state. This time: The Charlie Kirk Funeral: Erika Kirk forgives but Trump offers only hatred for his enemies. Is the right in danger of engaging in the politics of hate too?Church leaders condemn the Unite the Kingdom march as "far-right", but is this a fair characterisation?Bishops applaud recognition of Palestinian statehood and call Israel an occupying power.And Malthusians arguments made in the House of Lords for assisted suicide.All that and a...
2025-09-261h 18Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsFaith and Politics with David FrostChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down in-person with David (Lord) Frost in a wide-ranging conversation on faith and politics, including never before heard insight into David's conversion to Christianity. Topics include:David's recent conversion to Roman Catholicism and what attracted him to Christianity in the first place.The role of Christianity in the Public Square and Christian Nationalism.Danny Kruger's defection to Reform and whether Lord Frost is planning to leave the Conservative Party too.Brexit: What went wrong and what went right? What happens now and is true legislative reform possible?Assisted...
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2025-09-2210 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsCharlie Kirk: Murder and AftermathChurch of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:The appalling murders Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska and what this says about American society and identity politics more generally.Angela Rayner resigns from the government over dodgy tax dealings.The arrest of Graham Linehan for hurty posts on X.And, for a little bit of levity, our comments on recent Church of England green energy publicity video 'God is my solar panel'.All of that and more as...
2025-09-121h 12Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsClassic Replay: Lord Frost on Covid, Identity Politics, Brexit, Free Speech and More!If you enjoyed this episode, why not book now to attend the upcoming live interview recording in Winchester with Lord Frost! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverend-live-jamie-franklin-interviews-lord-frost-tickets-1536201733739?aff=oddtdtcreator Church of England vicars Daniel French, Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin are joined by Lord Frost. David Frost had been at the heart of the UK Government and was deeply involved in seminal moments in British history including the Brexit negotiations and the Covid crisis. A deeply principled man, he quit the government over his opposition to further Covid restrictions and said subsequently that he believes that lockdowns a...
2025-09-052h 08Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Life of BrainChurch of England revs with a difference Daniel French, Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:Creation-tide liturgy approved by the Church of England: but is this simply more climate change propaganda?Classical Christian school King Alfred's forced to close due to Labour's tax raid on private education.Angela Rayner accused of hypocrisy as she purchases second (or third) home in Hove.And CofE Nine O' Clock Service leader Chris Brain convicted of multiple offences as we look back on one of the weirdest chapters in...
2025-08-291h 25Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsTwo-Tier Justice; Multi-faith CofE; and is immigration driving religious revival in Britain?Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time:Two tier justice? As Labour councillor who urged crowd to slit the throats of Southport protestors freed.Multi-faith chaplain made new Principal at a major Church of England training college.Is immigration driving religious belief in Britain and more on the "Quiet Revival".And we listen and respond to a sermon on Women's Football.All this and a little bit more in the this week's episode. Enjoy!Book now...
2025-08-221h 04Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsBadenoch's Problem with GodChurch of England rev with a difference, the Rev'd Dr Jamie Franklin, sits down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time:Kemi Badenoch, the Problem of Evil and Cultural Christianity.Thought for the Day Guests slams Jenrick's "xenophobia" and BBC is accused of political bias (again).Update on the trial of the Rev'd Dr Bernard Randall as CofE refuses to remove safeguarding blacklisting.When will the new Archbishop of Canterbury be chosen?New (lesbian) Archbishop of Wales selection provokes controversy.Spurgeon's ministerial training college closes as CofE faces own problems.All that...
2025-08-151h 17Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsKeir TortureChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time:PM Keir Starmer humiliated in Trump's visit to Britain.Bishop Jonathan Baker rages in dressing gown in front of audience of concert-goers.Clergy response to migrant unrest in Epping.And more on why young people are returning to church.All that and a little more as ever.Why Gen-Z are returning to church: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2087120/why-millions-young-gen-zBook nw for the live in-person interview...
2025-08-0148 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsDanny Kruger and Christian Restoration in BritainChurch of England vicars with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time:Danny Kruger and his address on Christianity to an empty House of Commons. Woke and Islam are the religions poised to take over, but is there anything that can be done about it?Protests and counter-protests in Epping over migrant hotel flash point.And Labour move to lower voting age to 16.All that and much much more as ever!Subscribe to Jamie's blog Signs of the Times! https://signsofthetimesblog.su...
2025-07-251h 12Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsSchoolgirl BANNED for celebrating Britain; Church of England Synod says "No" to gay marriage, Israel boycott and "assisted "dying"Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Theological reflections on the horrendous Texas flooding.12-year-old school girl sent home for celebrating Britain in Culture Celebration Day. Update from Church of England's General Synod: Gay Marriage on the rocks; clergy pension boost; no discussion of Israel boycott; no to "assisted dying".All that and much much more as ever!Apply for the Berrow and Longdon clergy vacancy! https://jobs.churchtimes.co.uk/jobs/Priest-in-Charge-in-West-Midlands-jn13857Buy Jamie's Book! THE GR...
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Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin - A Podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeFM #1478 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1478 in the series.This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with TownAdministrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas Giguere in the MunicipalBuilding on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.Key topics● After the FY 2026 budget discussion, what’s next○ Town business○ School’s redistricting○ Survey and engagement● Music playlists, concerts, & time awayThe recording runs about 55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie & Lucas.--------------
2025-07-1557 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsLily Allen and Abortion, Welby and Gay Marriage, and Employment Benefits for Early MiscarriagesChurch of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:Lily Allen jokes that she can't remember how many abortions she's had.Justin Welby at the Cambridge Union says he was being "thick" about gay marriage.Government announces employment benefit for women who have had miscarriages before 24 weeks.All that and much much more as ever. Enjoy!Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNYou make this podcast possible. Please support us!On...
2025-07-1152 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsGod is an Englishman: Special Interview with Bijan OmraniChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sat down to talk with scholar and author of God is an Englishman: Christianity and the Creation of England Bijan Omrani in a special live interview. In a wide-ranging conversation, topics covered included the following:English national identity and its interplay with the Church of England.The aesthetic of English spirituality and its importance for Modernity.The role of establishment and why it is worth retaining. The implications of demographic change and the rise of Islam for the English Church and society.Buy God is an Englishman!Bu...
2025-07-091h 28Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsMadness at Glastonbury and Withholding CommunionChurch of England Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin, Thomas Pelham and Daniel French are back to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time:More on the Bishop of London's statement that women should not be criminalised for terminating their pregnancies at any point.Lib Dem MP denied Holy Communion by Roman Catholic priest Fr Ian Vale for voting for state euthanasia.And Bob Vylan at Glastonbury calls for "Death to the IDF".All that and more as ever. Please enjoy!Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNYou...
2025-07-041h 13Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsAbortion and Suicide: A Very Dark Week for BritainChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest stories of the week. On the agenda this time can only be the passing of laws in Britain decriminalising abortion up to birth and legalising state-sponsored suicide. We also look at the Bishop of Manchester's denial that so-called "grooming gangs" had anything to do with race, ethnicity or religion despite this claim being flatly contradicted by the Casey report. In a world that is looking increasingly dark, how should Christians and the Church respond? Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RE...
2025-06-271h 15Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsFrom the Archives - Louise Perry: The Sexual Revolution Has Failed!In this classic episodes, Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin talk to author and journalist Louise Perry about her groundbreaking work The Case Against The Sexual Revolution. Louise discussed her increasing openness and sympathy toward the Christian outlook on family, motherhood, and sexual relationships, the challenges to contemporary society posed by pornography, the advent of increasingly sophisticated Artificial Intelligence, and low-birth rates. She also talked about the reliance of the secular culture on Christian ideas and why the Church of England is getting it so badly wrong.Buy Jamie's B...
2025-06-201h 14Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsRiots and Immigration: Is Civil War Coming to the West?Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time:England football fans chant completely unacceptable things at Keir Starmer.Riots in L.A. and Northern Ireland. Is civil war on the horizon for Western nations?Labour performs an inevitable U-turn on winter fuel allowance.The Church Commissioners finally spend some of their £11 billion fund on actual churches (sort of).All that and much more as ever. Please enjoy!Send your children to the King Alfred School! https://www.t...
2025-06-131h 03Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsHave Blasphemy Laws Been Reintroduced in Britain?Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time we ask if blasphemy laws have been reintroduced in Britain since the prosecution of protestor Hamit Coskun for burning a Koran and criticising Islam in public. Would such a thing happen to someone burning the Bible? And does the secular state have any defences against the incursion of Islamic sentiment into the public square?All that plus:- Biblical scholar and Anglican bishop NT Wright goes woke on abortion....
2025-06-061h 17Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsFrom Covid to Christ with Christine PadghamIn a very special conversation episode, Rev Jamie Franklin sits down with Christine Padgham, former host of the Coronastories podcast, leader of Inform Scotland, mother, Covid sceptic, and friend of the Irreverend podcast.It's about five years now since all the Covid madness kicked off. And a lot has happened in that time. In a wide-ranging conversation, we took a look back at it all as Christine explains how and why the experience eventually led her to Christ.Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNPlease Support the Podcast!You make...
2025-06-041h 00Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsIncarceration, Drugs and Terror: It's Two-Tier BritainChurch of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time:Lucy Connolly back in the slammer: But is this an example of political imprisonment and two-tier justice?Why have the Liverpool vehicle attack suspect's ethnic details been released?And Sadiq Khan says cannabis should be decriminalised because its being illegal disproportionately affects ethnic minorities.All that and much much more as ever. Please enjoy!Send your children to the King Alfred School! https://www.thekingalfredschool.co.uk/#...
2025-05-301h 03
Love it FilmGTA V: Shawn Fonteno Breaks Down His Role as Franklin and Rockstar Legacy | LIF #21This week on Love it Film, we’re beyond excited to welcome actor and GTA V icon Shawn D. 'Solo' Fonteno to the show!Best known as the voice and performance capture behind Franklin Clinton in Grand Theft Auto V, Solo takes us inside the world of Rockstar Games—from the top-secret audition process to the emotional reality of bringing a character like Franklin to life.In this episode, Solo what it was really like working on GTA V, how his own life experiences shaped the performance, and why the...
2025-05-2342 minIrreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Assisted Dying": A Terminal Debate?Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:"Assisted Dying" Bill delayed as Commons debate overruns and MPs turn sceptical."Faith Leaders" question Starmer's hard-right rhetoric on immigration.Gary Lineker sacked from the BBC over antisemitism controversy.And Starmer surrenders to EU in new "strategic realignment deal".Would you like to sponsor an episode? Get in touch: irreverendpod@gmail.com!Subscribe to Jamie's blog Good Things: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comBuy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURN
2025-05-2354 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsEnoch StarmerChurch of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time:- Enoch Starmer goes hard in on immigration in the UK. Nothing to do with Reform surging in the polls of course!- Romans rejoice as the first American Pope is elected! World leaders pledge their cooperation and what relevance does this have to the Anglican sphere?- Updated anti-bullying guidance in CofE schools: but is this what it seems or simply a Trojan Horse for a pernicious anti-Christian ideology?
2025-05-161h 05Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsWhat Happens in Conclave...Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:The Papal Conclave and how an Anglican might respond to the election of a new pope.Major world survey says that the Bible remains relevant in Western nations. Local elections: Reform triumph and are on track to win the next General Election.And Labour Minister Lucy Powell refers to the Rape Gang Scandal as a "dog whistle".Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNPlease Support the Podcast!You make I...
2025-05-091h 05Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsHow the Church Failed During Covid w/ Benj GiffoneIn this special interview, CofE rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk with pastor, Old Testament scholar and author Benjamin Giffone about his new book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, and Healing the Church After COVID. Topics discussed:- The downsides of online worship and why church leaders were wrong to embrace it so uncritically.- Elitism in the church hierarchy which contributed to "laptop class" style response.- A better way to approach the question of experts and expertise than simple capitulation. - Hope for the future o...
2025-05-061h 05Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsEaster Edition w/ Special Guest Benj Giffone on the Church's Failure During Covid and Hope for RenewalRev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to review the big events in church and state. This time: the death of Pope Francis, experiments to dim the sun in the name of climate change, the King's slightly woke Easter Message, and further reports of a Christian revival in Britain. All this interspersed with a very special feature-length interview with pastor and Old Testament scholar, the Rev'd Dr Benjamin Giffone about his new superb book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, & Healing the Church after COVID. Listeners to this podcast will find much interest in what Benj has t...
2025-05-021h 50Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsIs Britain experiencing a Christian Revival?Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest news in church and state. This time, we look at the biggest "Holy Week Fails" on social media and discuss a recent report by the Bible Society which appears to indicate that Christianity is growing in the UK, particularly among young men. The Bible Society are calling this "The Quiet Revival".ORDER NOW JAMIE'S NEW BOOK THE GREAT RETURN!Please Support the Podcast!You make Irreverend possible. You can now support...
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Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFollowing Jesus to the CrossFr Jamie Franklin encourages us to follow Jesus all the way to the cross this Holy Week, accepting suffering and sacrifice as a part of our discipleship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2025-04-1414 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsStark Raving Faith: Rev J Deconstructs David Starkey's Critique of ChristianityWith reason, argument and inconvenient facts, Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin EXPLODES historian David Starkey's recent assault on Christianity which he gave on Andrew Gold's Heretics podcast.ORDER NOW JAMIE'S NEW BOOK THE GREAT RETURN!Please Support the Podcast!You make Irreverend possible. You can now support us on Substack! https://irreverendpod.substack.com/. Or support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments...
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Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastCostly Grace and True WorshipIn this sermon, Fr Jamie Franklin challenges us to imitate the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, and the Apostle Paul, both of whom demonstrated their love for Christ by sacrificing much to worship and follow him. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2025-04-0923 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsWelby in the BBC ConfessionalJoin rev with a difference Jamie Franklin, as he comments on Justin Welby's most recent public appearance alongside Laura Kuenssberg and notes the surprising influence of the hit Netflix show Adolescence within the Church of England!ORDER NOW JAMIE'S NEW BOOK THE GREAT RETURN!Please Support the Podcast!You make Irreverend possible. You can now support us on Substack! https://irreverendpod.substack.com/. Or support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). Notices:Daniel French Substack: h...
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Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastThe Prodigal Son: Repentance or Self-Righteousness?Fr Jamie Franklin address the Parable of the Prodigal Son, arguing that it is really a story more about the compassion and who we are in relation to him. The story presents us with a choice as to whether we are going humble ourselves in repentance or wallow in self-righteous pride. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2025-04-0120 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsAdolescence; The Persecution of Christians in Syria; Assisted Suicide Bill Watered Down; Easter Cancelled in Local SchoolJoin Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:The hit TV show Adolescence takes the UK by storm. But is this hard-hitting social realism or manipulative propaganda?The persecution of Christians in Syria and why we hear so little about it from the established church.Assisted Suicide Watch as the Bill is watered down to remove the high court judge safeguard.And Easter is cancelled in Eastleigh as local schools keeps Ramadan and Eid, but gives the Christian festival the boot.
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Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastWhy do bad things happen to good people?Fr Jamie Franklin gives a Christian perspective on the suffering of the innocent and the injustice that exists in the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2025-03-2517 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastJudgement and CompassionFr Jamie Franklin asks how God can judge us and love us at the same time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2025-03-1820 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsAnti-Racist Activism in the Diocese of Norwich, Giving Up Atheism for Lent, and Home Education Under Attack w/ Randall HardyRev with a difference Jamie Franklin tackles the Diocese of Norwich's anti-racism toolkit debacle and Giles Cohen's piece on giving up atheism for Lent. Then a special interview with home education activist Randall Hardy on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the concerns that it presents to home educators. All that and more as always. Enjoy!ORDER NOW JAMIE'S NEW BOOK THE GREAT RETURN!Please Support the Podcast!You make Irreverend possible. You can now support us on Substack! https://irreverendpod.substack.com/. Or support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.c...
2025-03-142h 03
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastResisting Temptation; Imitating ChristFr Jamie Franklin encourages us to imitate the example of Christ in resisting temptation by rejecting the lies of Satan and demonstrating godly virtue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2025-03-1115 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsTrump vs. Zelenskyy: War or Peace in Europe?Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time we talk about the Church of England comms team's strange decision to release a video about Climate Change on Shrove Tuesday after which we get our teeth into the major geopolitical events of the week: Starmer's visit to the White House; the apocalyptic clash between Trump, Zelenskyy and JD Vance; the US pausing of military aid to Ukraine; Zelenskyy coming back to the table with Trump; and Trump's mega address to Congress in...
2025-03-071h 23Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsJD Vance Slams Euro-FascistsChurch of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin pulls no punches as he analyses JD Vance's excoriating speech to a group of European leaders at a security summit in Munich. In a reversal of expectation, Vance claimed that the greatest threat to European security was not Russia but was the internal degradation of European society itself. He also took aim at the attack on free speech in the form of the monitoring of ostensible thought crime in Britain. Rev Jamie considers his assertions and contrasts them with the rebuttal given by Labour Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds who also...
2025-02-212h 03Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Shady World of Church of England Slavery ReparationsChurch of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie French are joined by former Old Bailey judge and lay minister Charles Wide KC for a deep dive into the shady world of Project Spire: the Church Commissioners' project to give £100 million rising to £1 billion of Church of England money to communities and people ostensibly disadvantaged by the historic legacy of slavery. But has this project been carried out ethically and with proper legal and intellectual safeguards and are its representatives being fully transparent about what is really going on behind the scenes? Do the Church Com...
2025-02-141h 26Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Burning of Rory StewartChurch of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:JD Vance in "ordo amoris" Twitter spat with Rory Stewart.The Bishop of Liverpool resigns over sexual abuse allegations whilst controversy around Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell persists. £2.6 billion of Church Commissioner money earmarked for clergy stipend increase, but will it make any difference to anything?All that plus a special Question the Rev on a CofE TikTok comms video, more debate on the death penalty and why not just use mo...
2025-02-071h 30Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsTime to bring back the death penalty?Church of England vicars with a difference Jamie Franklin, Daniel French, and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest weekly stories in church and state. This time we discuss calls for a renewed debate on the death penalty for the most serious crimes in the wake of the Axel Rudakubana sentencing. And we spoke about the freshest crisis in the Church of England in the form of allegations of sexual assaults made against the Bishop of Liverpool and even of a cover-up by the Archbishop of York.All that and a few other bits and pieces...
2025-01-311h 26Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsBishops in the BubbleChurch of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham, Daniel French, and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time involving many stories of bishops and church leaders who are committed to the progressive socialist ideologies that characterise left-wing politics. Stories involve:Woke Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budd attacks Trump at inauguration service."Faith leaders" including the Bishop of Norwich say back the Climate and Nature Bill (surprise, surprise!)Leader of Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC) goes full progressive over Islamic rape gangs.All that and much much more...
2025-01-241h 36Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin, A Podcast from the Town Administrators Office - December 17, 2024FM #1339 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1339 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Our discussion was essentially a review of the 2024 calendar year. While the failed override was significant, Jamie & Amy wanted to highlight some of the other key accomplishments.
Key topics
Franklin Crisis Action Team (FCAT)
Community survey
Community engagement & civil discourse
Many of the accomplishments are also li...
2024-12-1857 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsRev J Responds to Paul Kingsnorth's "Against Christian Civilization"In this special episode, the Rev'd Dr Jamie Franklin responds to a recent lecture by the novelist and writer Paul Kingsnorth on Christian Civilisation. Franklin says that, although there are some important and powerful points in Kingnorth's lecture, he nevertheless disagrees with him on a number of significant points. For Paul Kingsnorth's "Against Christian Civilization": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3hMSZqatHI&t=4466sPre-Order Jamie's Forthcoming Book The Great Return: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Return-Jamie-Franklin/dp/1399814923/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21OBCSUM7VTAI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uhq9sMEEsrzjcAcXgnG6...
2024-11-291h 08Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin, A Podcast from the Town Administrators Office - November 19, 2024FM #1319 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1319 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in his office on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Jamie has mentioned in many meetings that he doesn’t spend time on social media. So I took some of the top items that generally get wrapped around misinformation and brought them to have Jamie provide his trusted source input
Franklin doesn't have enough water, we have a water ban every year
How come the To...
2024-11-2048 minTalk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin, A Podcast from the Town Administrators Office - October 24, 2024This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Jamie and I were joined in the roundtable discussion by (in order of appearance):
● Cory Shea, Town of Franklin Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
● John Ristaino: Franklin Cultural Council Chair
● Sue Cass: Franklin Cultural District Committee member
● Lauren Kloos & Roger Trahan: Franklin Farmers Market
● Raye Lynn Mercer: Artistic & Executive Director at Franklin Performing Arts Company
● Kayla Nisbet: Franklin Artist...
2024-10-311h 03
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastOn Women And ChildrenA sermon from Fr Jamie Franklin on the radical dignity that Jesus bestowed upon women and children, contrary to the expectations of his culture and even of his own disciples. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2024-10-0611 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastThe Faith of an Unworthy WomanFr Jamie Franklin speaks about a Gentile woman who would not take no for an answer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2024-09-0813 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsNick Dixon on the "Summer of Justice"CofE rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk with GB News and Weekly Sceptic host and comedian Nick Dixon about the biggest issues of the times. In a broad-ranging discussion, the following was discussed:Two-tier policing in the UK.The reasons for the elite contempt for the working-class.Language policing and the attack on social media.Why Elon Musk does not fall in to line with the accepted elite opinion and highlights from the Musk/Trump conversation.Nick's predictions for the coming year and where hope is to be found - if at all....
2024-08-161h 45Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Maverick" Matt Le Tissier: Football, Faith, and the Fight for GoodRev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down with Premier League and all-round legend Matthew Le Tissier. They spoke about Matt's life, his career as a top football professional with Southampton and England and his subsequent life as a pundit, after-dinner speaker, and very good golf player. They also covered Matt's decision to air his views on the Covid situation, his sacking by Sky Sports, and his inside take on what Premier League players really think about the politicisation of football. They touched on Matt's recently found Christian faith and where this fits into what he sees as...
2024-07-262h 16
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastSeeds of the KingdomFollowing on from the teaching of Christ, Fr Jamie Franklin encourages us to labour for God’s Kingdom whilst remembering that the power to see growth in any meaningful way ultimately comes from God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2024-06-1720 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastThe Spirit of the Law Applied to the Anger of ManFr Jamie Franklin comments on Christ’s teaching from the Sermon on the Mount:20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are of...
2024-06-1406 minTalk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin, A Podcast from the Town Administrators Office - May 21, 2024This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, Police Lt Jason Reilley, and Kallie Montagano, Co-Response Program Manager on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
We get a very brief recap of current events (it’s all about the budget) and then get into the evolution of the “jail diversion” program to the “co-response” program now managed by Kallie with 2 other clinicians (Sonja and Caroline). There is no typical day.
We close out with discussion and laughter around the Top 20 songs of Hope. (playlist below)
Our conversati...
2024-05-2845 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastWhy God Makes Us WaitA short sermon for the Ascension by Fr Jamie Franklin from Holy Trinity Winchester. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2024-05-0906 minTalk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin, A Podcast from the Town Administrators Office - April 29, 2024FM #1184 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1184 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander and Recreation Director Ryan Jette on Monday, April 29, 2024.
We get a very brief recap of current events (it’s all about the budget) and jump right into Earth Day and the other activities of the Conservation and Recreation departments
Conservation
Projects more this year than last
Friends of Conservation group forming
Recreation
Growth in pa...
2024-04-3041 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsHoli Week and Gesture EggsChurch of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest news in church and state. This time: - "Gesture" eggs replace the traditional kind.- Happy "Holi" Week say the Conservatives. Is the Party even trying anymore?- Archdeacon calls for "anti-whiteness"- A conversation with legendary recent convert Ben- And Rev Jamie gives the lowdown on the Climate: the Movie (The Cold Truth)Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee...
2024-03-291h 17Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsDeconstructing WhitenessChurch of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to discuss the big talking points in church and state. This time: the Church of England is hiring a Deconstructing Whiteness officer. The role can be yours alongside a salary of 36k. In other CofE news, a billion pounds is going to be raised by the Church Commissioners to repay the descendants of African slaves and the report recommending this also suggests an apology for displacing "traditional African religion". We ask if this is all really an appropriate use of the Church of England's assets...
2024-03-081h 41Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin - A Podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeThis session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin" with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti.
This episode features a conversation on the 2024 elections with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Topics for this session
Quick news highlights
Franklin Ridge received $8.5M funding
Town Council goals set for next 2 years
Jamie elected as Vice-President of Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA)
Elections for 2024
Presidential Primary - March 5
State Primary - September 3
Presidential Election...
2024-01-2947 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsTop-Down Disaster ManagementChurch of England vicars with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin survey the smoking rubble of western civilisation. This week talking about the failure of the managerial classes in church and state and taking in these stories:- The UK goes to war against the Houthis.- Lord Frost predicts total doom for Tories unless different course charted.- More on the Post Office scandal and its sordid relationship with the Church of England hierarchy.That and much, much more as ever. Enjoy!Please Support!Support us on Patreon (https...
2024-01-191h 19
Better Together with Kosta YepifantsevHow Sweet It Is with Jamie LankfordJoin Kosta and his guest: Jamie Lankford, Owner and Founder of Jamie’s Eats and Sweets. In this episode: We know you as Jamie from Jamie’s Eats and Sweets. Although, just 3 short years ago, this was just a dream getting cooked up in your kitchen. How did you scale this business so quickly? Your Mom was a Pampered Chef Consultant and you grew up watching her host parties. What impact has your Mom had on your career? What advice do you have for parents about incorporating their children in their career? We’ve never had a d...
2024-01-0829 minTalk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin, a podcast from the Town Administrator's Office - December 21, 2023A conversation with Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, and Town Council Chair Tom Mercer.
They talk about...
Proclamation: William “Ken” Norman - Ken was recognized with a Town proclamation and State House of Representative resolution for many years of service on the Board of Assessors (16 years) and many other committees.
2024 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - all approved, 8 being held for payment and final inspection completion Resolution 23-71: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds - Council approved application to Norfolk County for ARPA awards in the total amount of $1,359,000
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2024-01-0337 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - The Greatness of MaryThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2023-12-2417 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - On Not Being the ChristAdvent III, 2023Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11; 1 Thess. 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28John the Baptist- Amazing things said of John the Baptist.o Born in miraculous circumstances. Elizabeth advanced in years, unable to bear. Message from an angel of the Lord to Zechariah, Elizabeth will bear a son and ‘“he will be great before the Lord”’ (Luke 1:15).o Jesus said of him, ‘“I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John”’ (Luke 7:28)- What made him so great?- Passage from John gives us an idea. Strong emphasis on negation:o ‘There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness...
2023-12-1817 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - After the Darkness LiftsThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2023-12-1405 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - What's So Hard About Advent?In this sermon, Fr Jamie Franklin asks us to consider what it is about the soul of modern man that he cannot bear to observe the season of Advent but must always rush on to Christmas. Have we lost the ability to face the difficult challenges and significant questions of life? And what hope does the Christian faith really offer in the midst of a chaotic and turbulent world? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2023-12-0713 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - How to Identify the AntichristAdvent 1, 2023Isaiah 64:19; 1 Cor. 13:9; Mark 13:24-37Advent- Season of Advent preparation for two comings of Christ: birth and second coming and final judgment. Therefore a penitential season: hence purple.- Our Gospel reading clearly about the end of history, what it will be like.- But it gives us great insight into how to live the Christian life today.“Be on guard, keep awake.”- Story at end of reading:“(The final hour) is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. Therefore stay awake—for yo...
2023-12-0419 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - The Zeal of a ConvertThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2023-11-3004 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - The Final JudgementThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2023-11-2713 min
Holy Trinity Winchester PodcastFr Jamie Franklin - The Parable of the TalentsThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit holytrinitywinchester.substack.com
2023-11-1917 minIrreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Please do not do this!" - Trainee Vicars Speak OutChurch of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down with "orthodox ordinand" Anna Mayo, one of the two leaders of the group of 78 trainee vicars who this week have petitioned the Church of England House of Bishops to desist in their attempts to move the church away from orthodoxy in the areas of marriage and human sexuality. In a wide-ranging conversation, we consider the long-term consequences of the proposed liberalisation of the Church's teaching and practice and we review a recent letter of dissent, signed by twelve bishops, which expresses concern that the proposed...
2023-10-201h 36Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsSigns of Hope?Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to review the big talking points in Church and culture. This week, we catch up with Daniel's thoughts on the liberalisation of the clergy in the CofE, whilst Jamie comes face-to-face with Antifa at the March for Life. On Twitter, pro-life campaigners are being lambasted by liberal vicars, whereas a Tik Tok video espousing the freedom and joy of not having kids, watching box sets and making shakshuka has gone viral. We also review several encouraging emails that we think show encouraging trends in the...
2023-09-081h 38Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Your comments will not stand!" with debanked vicar Richard FothergillSpecial guest the Rev'd Richard Fothergill joined revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French for the second half of this episode to discuss his recent experience of being debanked by the Yorkshire Building Society for his shockingly prejudicial comments about transgenderism. But our conversation was more wide-ranging, taking in Richard's experience in starting the international movement which goes by the name of The Filling Station (https://thefillingstation.org/) in response to the weakness of many local churches and the general spiritual darkness of the surrounding culture.In the first half of the episode, Daniel and Jamie...
2023-08-041h 39
The SavvyCastJamie Announces New Role With Birmingham/Nashville Christian Family MagazinesEpisode At A Glance: This week on The Savvy Cast, Laurie Franklin joins me to share all about Birmingham Christian Family magazine. Laurie is the founder of The Christian Family Publication, which produces the Birmingham Christian Family and the Nashville Christian Family. In this episode, Laurie shares how she founded The Christian Family Publication, the different resources BCF offers, and how the publication provides great tools, testimonials, and community support to families in Birmingham. Who Is Laurie Stroud Franklin? Laurie Franklin is the founder of The Christian Family Publication, Inc. based in Birmingham, Ala...
2023-04-2829 minIrreverend: Faith and Current AffairsInclusive Language for VicarsChurch of England revs Jamie Franklin and Daniel French get together to put things to rights, talking all the big themes of the week. This time: - We ask "Is Daniel as inclusive as the Oxfam Inclusive Language guide?" (Spoiler: he's definitely not)- MP Ben Bradshaw attempts a parliamentary takeover of the Church of England by forcing a change in the doctrine of marriage through political means.- German Roman Catholic bishops go rogue and announce full gay marriage come what may from the Vatican.- In other Vatican news, the universalistic Abrahamic Family H...
2023-03-241h 33Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsMisgendering GodChurch of Englands revs but not as you know them with Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin. This week:- More evidence that you shouldn't trust the BBC- Satanism and Sam Smith update- Should God be gender neutral?- Church of England bishop Jill Duff better than others on same-sex controversy- Eclectic Question the Rev on the Lord's Prayer, dinosaurs and more besidesAll this and the usual theological banter as always on this week's episode of Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs!For your merchandise needs: https://irreverendmerch.bss.design
2023-02-101h 22Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsA Sexular AgeChurch of England vicars Daniel French, Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham return to talk about cancel culture as Australian Christian Andrew Thorburn has to resign as CEO of Essendon football club because of his church’s “unacceptable” views, and as British Catholic Caroline Farrow is arrested in front of her children whilst making Sunday lunch for writing offensive tweets. We also talk a little bit about the mini-budget from an economic and moral perspective and answer your questions in the Question the Rev, including one on whether or not the Bible says the earth is flat. That and much much m...
2022-10-071h 31Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsA Pottage of Nonsense with Dr Paula BoddingtonChurch of England vicars Jamie Franklin and Daniel French are joined by Associate Professor of Healthcare at the University of West London Dr Paula Boddington to talk medical ethics in the context of the Covid-19 vaccination drive, particularly with reference to the recent comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Topics Covered0-48 Minutes: Jamie and Daniel- The Church's tendency to persecute itself.- The Church of England's near 50% decline over the last 30 years.- The turning of public opinion against lockdowns and the Church's failure to issue a...
2022-01-141h 57Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsNot New-Year's Eve Livestream with Reverend Jamie FranklinA special first-ever Irreverend live stream. Reflecting on things past and things to come in the New Year 2022 and taking questions from patrons of the show!Notices:Thanks to our Patreons! Support us from £1.50 plus VAT per month: https://patreon.com/irreverendJamie's Good Things Substack blog/newsletter: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Weekly Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/IrreverendPodTelegram: https://t.me/irreverendpodEmail: irreverendpod@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMAcRZPstCujEN4p8dF_ClQOdysee: https://odysee.com/@i...
2021-12-311h 20Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeNews from Across Franklin: Catch up with Town Administrator Jamie HellenThe latest episode of Talk Franklin is now available! Jamie Hellen and Steve Sherlock talk about a variety of topics of interest in Franklin right now, such as:
Storm Water and EPA Adjustments
Street Acceptance
Complete Streets
Current information on the COVID-19 pandemic
Vaccine Distribution
Listen in a stay informed about what is happening (and will be happening!) in Franklin! Many thanks, to Steve Sherlock and Franklin TV & Radio for their support!
2021-01-2652 min
The Good, The Bad, and The SequelActress Diane Franklin (Better Off Dead/Amityville 2/ Bill & Ted)What does Better Off Dead, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Amityville 2, and The Last American Virgin all have in common? This week's guest actress Diane Franklin. This was a fun one for me to do since I grew up LOVING these movies and Diane. Diane talked about growing up on Long Island, being on a soap opera, the audition that changed her career, her epic movies, books she has written, and so much more. You will love her.
Diane's Books https://www.amazon.com/Diane-Franklin-Excellent-American-French-Exchange/dp/1507704941/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1603078486&refinements=p_27%3ADiane+Franklin&s=b...
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