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Irreverend: 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...2025-07-181h 15
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 FilmInside GTA V: Shawn Fonteno Breaks Down His Role as Franklin, Rockstar Legacy & Personal ExperiencesThis 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 RETURN2025-05-2354 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...2025-04-181h 26
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.com2025-04-1414 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...2025-04-111h 23
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.com2025-04-0923 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...2025-04-041h 10
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.com2025-04-0120 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.2025-03-281h 12
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.com2025-03-2517 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.com2025-03-1820 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.com2025-03-1115 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.com2024-10-0611 minTalk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeTalk Franklin, A Podcast from the Town Administrators Office - September 9, 2024FM #1275 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1275 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas Giguere. We had our conversation in the Town Administrator's office on Monday, September 9, 2023.
September brings
● Renovation to Town offices, process improvements
● School re-opening
● Redistricting planning
● Joint Budget Subcommittee starts Sep 11 to work on budget for FY 2026
● More engaged now, need to bring them along the discussion on wish list items, what do we really need, a...2024-09-1051 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.com2024-09-0813 min
The Current ThingUK Riots - with Jamie FranklinThe Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns to talk to Nick about the UK riots, and two-tier Keir Starmer persecuting the British working class.
This is a crossover episode with Jamie's podcast, Irreverand, so please enjoy this almost two hour chunk of quality podcasting.
Get full episodes of The Current Thing, plus Nick's exclusive solo reaction episodes, all his articles, and of course support the podcast and help us keep doing this work, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net
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Sub...2024-08-161h 46The Current ThingUK Riots - with Jamie FranklinThe Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns to talk to Nick about the UK riots, and two-tier Keir Starmer persecuting the British working class.
This is a crossover episode with Jamie's podcast, Irreverand, so please enjoy this almost two hour chunk of quality podcasting.
Get full episodes of The Current Thing, plus Nick's exclusive solo reaction episodes, all his articles, and of course support the podcast and help us keep doing this work, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net
Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon
Sub...2024-08-161h 46Irreverend: 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.com2024-06-1720 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.com2024-05-0906 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 minThe Current ThingWhat Richard Dawkins Gets Wrong - Jamie FranklinThe Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns for his best episode yet! Nick and Jamie discuss:
-Richard Dawkins' comments on 'cultural Christianity'
-Pascal's wager
-What Toby Young and David Starkey get wrong about Christianity
-Whether Christianity leads to wokeness
-The failures of liberalism
-The flaws in the atheist argument for the beginning of the universe
-The questionable foundations of the 'New Atheism' movement
-Whether Michael Jackson was innocent
And loads more!
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
Listen to Jamie's Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.com...2024-04-151h 47The Current ThingWhat Richard Dawkins Gets Wrong - Jamie FranklinThe Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns for his best episode yet! Nick and Jamie discuss:
-Richard Dawkins' comments on 'cultural Christianity'
-Pascal's wager
-What Toby Young and David Starkey get wrong about Christianity
-Whether Christianity leads to wokeness
-The failures of liberalism
-The flaws in the atheist argument for the beginning of the universe
-The questionable foundations of the 'New Atheism' movement
-Whether Michael Jackson was innocent
And loads more!
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
Listen to Jamie's Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.com...2024-04-151h 47Irreverend: 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 17The Current ThingThe Only Way to Save the West - Jamie FranklinThe Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns for a fascinating episode that will be enjoyed by atheists, Christians, and probably even pagans. We exam a number of pressing social, spiritual, and ethical issues with the benefit of Jamie’s wider philosophical insights. Topics discussed include:
-Justin Welby’s pathetic endorsement of Ramadan at the expense of any Christian message
-Keir Starmer’s terrifying intention to legalise euthanasia in Britain
-Rishi Sunak’s spiritually bereft woolly liberalism
-Christianity vs paganism
-The benefits of aristocracy over meritocracy
-The OnlyFans girls who went viral after announcing her conversa...2024-03-181h 28The Current ThingThe Only Way to Save the West - Jamie FranklinThe Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns for a fascinating episode that will be enjoyed by atheists, Christians, and probably even pagans. We exam a number of pressing social, spiritual, and ethical issues with the benefit of Jamie’s wider philosophical insights. Topics discussed include:
-Justin Welby’s pathetic endorsement of Ramadan at the expense of any Christian message
-Keir Starmer’s terrifying intention to legalise euthanasia in Britain
-Rishi Sunak’s spiritually bereft woolly liberalism
-Christianity vs paganism
-The benefits of aristocracy over meritocracy
-The OnlyFans girls who went viral after announcing her conversa...2024-03-181h 28Irreverend: 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 19The Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Christianity and Mental HealthSlightly different episode today. The Rev Dr Jamie Franklin considers Nick's many mental health problems from a Christian perspective. There is also banter. Nick and Jamie talk about:
-Whether Christians should ever get depressed
-Demonic possession and exorcisms
-Whether feminism is rooted in the occult
-St Paul and St John of the Cross’s views on mental health
-Jamie's fear of not having enough time to do everything
-New Year's Resolutions
-Why Nick is like Roy Keane
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
Listen to Jamie's Podc...2024-01-151h 29The Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Christianity and Mental HealthSlightly different episode today. The Rev Dr Jamie Franklin considers Nick's many mental health problems from a Christian perspective. There is also banter. Nick and Jamie talk about:
-Whether Christians should ever get depressed
-Demonic possession and exorcisms
-Whether feminism is rooted in the occult
-St Paul and St John of the Cross’s views on mental health
-Jamie's fear of not having enough time to do everything
-New Year's Resolutions
-Why Nick is like Roy Keane
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
Listen to Jamie's Podc...2024-01-151h 29
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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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.com2023-12-2417 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.com2023-12-1405 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.com2023-12-0713 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.com2023-11-3004 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.com2023-11-2713 minThe Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Exploring Genesis Part 3In this third part of our 'Exploring Genesis' series with Rev Jamie Franklin, Jamie and Nick discuss the story of Noah and the flood. This is the best yet in this much-requested series!
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
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Keep the podcast going by buying Nick a coffee https...2023-11-271h 32The Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Exploring Genesis Part 3In this third part of our 'Exploring Genesis' series with Rev Jamie Franklin, Jamie and Nick discuss the story of Noah and the flood. This is the best yet in this much-requested series!
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
Listen to Jamie's Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.com
Jamie's Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/
Nick's X: https://twitter.com/nickdixoncomic
Nick's Substack: https://nickdixon.substack.com
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Keep the podcast going by buying Nick a coffee https...2023-11-271h 32
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.com2023-11-1917 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 36The Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Exploring Genesis Part 2In this, the second part of our 'Exploring Genesis' series with Rev Jamie Franklin, Jamie and Nick go in depth on Cain and Abel. They talk about:
-What Cain and Abel teaches us about personal responsibility
-Jordan Peterson’s interpretation
-The nature of sacrifice
-How literally we are to take the story
-Why Cain and Abel is like The Devil Wears Prada(!)
and lots more!
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
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Jamie's Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/
2023-09-251h 13The Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Exploring Genesis Part 2In this, the second part of our 'Exploring Genesis' series with Rev Jamie Franklin, Jamie and Nick go in depth on Cain and Abel. They talk about:
-What Cain and Abel teaches us about personal responsibility
-Jordan Peterson’s interpretation
-The nature of sacrifice
-How literally we are to take the story
-Why Cain and Abel is like The Devil Wears Prada(!)
and lots more!
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
Listen to Jamie's Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.com
Jamie's Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/
2023-09-251h 13Irreverend: 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 38The Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Exploring GenesisIn this special episode, we explore Genesis with 'Based Vicar' Rev Jamie Franklin. Jamie and Nick talk about:
-How to reconcile The Bible with current science
-What the story of Adam and Eve says about free will
-Jordan Peterson's reading of The Bible vs more literal interpretations
-What Genesis teaches us about marriage
-The nature of the devil
and lots more!
Follow Jamie on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JFronkl
Listen to Jamie's Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.com
Jamie's Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/
Nick's Twitter/X...2023-08-181h 28The Current ThingRev Jamie Franklin - Exploring GenesisIn this special episode, we explore Genesis with 'Based Vicar' Rev Jamie Franklin. Jamie and Nick talk about:
-How to reconcile The Bible with current science
-What the story of Adam and Eve says about free will
-Jordan Peterson's reading of The Bible vs more literal interpretations
-What Genesis teaches us about marriage
-The nature of the devil
and lots more!
Follow Jamie on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JFronkl
Listen to Jamie's Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.com
Jamie's Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com/
Nick's Twitter/X...2023-08-181h 28Irreverend: 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 AffairsRevenge of the EstablishmentChurch of England vicars Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin get together to discuss this week's topic stories and talking points:- Should there be ducks in baptismal fonts? You decide.- Revenge of the Cathedral as Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News.- Diane Abbott seems to have the lost the plot in racism gaffe debacle. Is she the victim of a cancel culture that she has helped to flourish in these days?- GAFCON, an organisation representing 85% of the world's Anglicans, have met and decided to formally reject the leadership of the Archbishop...2023-04-281h 33Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsOrange InsanityChurch of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French get together to talk about the big and often disturbing stories of the day from a spiritual perspective. This week:- Just Stop Oil protestor resembles religious fanatic as snooker championship is well and truly interrupted by orange paint.- Green activist takes his own life because he felt so depressed and hopeless about the apocalypse constantly predicted in climate change narrative.- The government plans to use your mobile phone to frighten and control you: are you ready for them to interrupt St...2023-04-211h 37Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsFeminism Against Progress with Mary HarringtonChurch of England rev Jamie Franklin sits down with author and public intellectual Mary Harrington to talk about Mary's new book Feminism Against Progress. Describing herself as a "reactionary feminist" Mary argues that the the direction feminism has taken in more recent years has benefitted nobody except a small group of elite women and that we need to recover the concept of interdependence between men and women. She is a subtle yet outspoken critic of post-humanist thought and the application of the concept of freedom to the human body both in terms of the denial of sex differences and in...2023-04-141h 17Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThe Sexual Revolution Becomes ViolentChurch of England revs Jamie Franklin and Daniel French take on the big talking points of the day. - The Nashville school massacre of Christians and the "Trans Day of Vengeance"- The weak response of the UK criminal justice system to grooming gangs and the lack of help for victims.- The Archbishop of Canterbury's message of support for Ramadan and Manchester Cathedral's hosting of an Iftar meal.- Rogue clergy in the Church of England set up a rival deanery chapter to distance themselves from mainstream CofE over the latter's endorsement of gay...2023-04-071h 39Irreverend: 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 AffairsThe Book of Vision with Robin Monotti GraziadeiFor this special episode the Rev'd Dr Jamie Franklin was joined by Robin Monotti Graziadei, the producer of the new film 'The Book of Vision' starring Charles Dance and Lotte Verbeek, directed by Carlo Hinterman and executively produced by Terrence Malick.The Book of Vision is about healing, medicine and the human soul. It tells the story of a real Prussian doctor from the eighteenth century whose approach was medicine was one of listening and developing a human connection with his patients. This approach is contrasted with the emerging modern idea of human beings as machines that simply...2023-03-221h 09Irreverend: 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.design2023-02-101h 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 31
Unbelievable?Covid, Churches and the Frankfurt Declaration: Jamie Franklin & John Stevens debate Christian liberty and government overreach
As the global pandemic subsides, the way the Covid lockdowns were implemented in churches still divides Christians. The Frankfurt Declaration has been signed by church leaders who are concerned that civil and religious liberties are being eroded by Government overreach.
One of the signatories is Anglican priest Jamie Franklin, a co-host of the Irreverend podcast. He has been critical of the church's handling of Covid saying it fell into line with restrictions too readily. He discusses the issues with John Stevens of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC) who believes that the government mandates w...2022-09-301h 27Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"Replant the traditions..." w/ Dr Yoram HazonyChurch of England vicars Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sat down to chat about the big stories in the news: the Queen's funeral (again), "far-right" evil fascists taking power in Italy, building Benedict Option style communities for the transmission of the faith and what to do when your deanery synod is populated by eco-loons. Before all that, however, Jamie was privileged to be joined by distinguished political philosopher Dr Yoram Hazony, chair of the Edmund Burke Foundation and author of the new book 'Conservatism: A Rediscovery'. Topics included what is like to live a conservative life, the pitfalls...2022-09-301h 47Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsThermocalypse Now?This podcast is free and will not go behind a paywall. If you enjoy this episode, please make a one-off donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend or become a regular supporter at https://www.patreon.com/irreverend and receive new episodes early! We appreciate your support and it will help us to expand this enterprise.Welcome to Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs! CofE vicars Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin talk about the news from a spiritual perspective and offer some hints and tips on how to navigate the modern world with your soul in tact.This...2022-07-221h 09Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsFantasy, Folly and LiesThis podcast is free and will not go behind a paywall. If you enjoy what we are doing, please consider supporting us on a monthly basis at our Patreon account or giving a one-off donation at Buy Me A Coffee. We very much appreciate your contribution and it will help us to expand this enterprise as we move forward in the future.Church of England vicars Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin are back. We reflect on the arrival of Jamie's fourth child and note how deeply indoctrinated we all must be to so easily assign its gender immediately...2022-07-081h 19Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs"People need depth..." - Lord Frost on Covid, Net-Zero, Brexit, Identity Politics, Free Speech and More!Church of England vicars Daniel French, Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin are joined by Lord Frost. Until recently David Frost has been at the heart of the UK Government and has been 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 has subsequently said publicly that he believes that lockdowns are a serious policy error. In this special interview, he addresses in-depth the Covid crisis and the real reasons for the government's response to it, the...2022-02-112h 08Irreverend: 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 20
Outliers in Education from CEEEp. 2: Elevating Student Voice with Ron Hartley of Franklin Pierce High SchoolPrincipal Ron Hartley from Franklin-Pierce High School in Tacoma, Wash., tells us how a student walkout turned into a series of "magical moments." By heightening their focus on student voice, Franklin Pierce now has new student clubs working on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, not to mention students providing professional development to staff. Find out how it all happened on Outliers in Education!"Outliers in Education" is a project of CEE, The Center for Educational Effectiveness. Find out more at effectiveness.org.Produced by Jamie Howell at Howell at the Moon Productions.2021-07-0128 minTalk 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...2020-10-191h 45Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's OfficeCurrent events with Town Administrator Jamie HellenSteve Sherlock of Franklin Matters and Franklin Tv & Radio talks with our new Town Administrator Jamie Hellen about his background prior to his role as Franklin's Town Administrator, information about stormwater, succession planning, and the Community Preservation Act. Follow us to stay in touch with what is happening in Franklin! 2020-03-101h 03