
Cross Section - Conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture.A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

This week's biggest news stories are discussed by the Cross Section team. They unpack the rising discussion around banning social media for under 16s - should this happen? What would it look like if it did?
Conversation moves onto the many defection... more
Cross Section is back for 2026. In this week's episode Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the dominating stories from the first two weeks of the year. This includes all that has been happening across the globe in the US, Venezuela, ... more
In the final episode of Cross Section of 2025, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell sit down to reflect on the key political, cultural and spiritual trends and moments from the year. They discuss the increase in popularity of b... more
In the penultimate episode of 2025, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss some of the biggest cultural and political conversations through a Biblical lens. How can we be brave and kind when talking about the welfare state and asylum sy... more
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Alicia very helpful on the left v right debate and the problems with ‘progressivism’ - great reading list as well!
Thanks for helping me think about news items in a Christian way.
So useful to listen to this review of news and culture through a Christian lens.
A thoughtful episode highlighting the current deficiencies in the provision of palliative care services…
A superb podcast with thoughtful and informative discussions, keep up the good work!
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Conversations explore the intersection of faith, news, and culture, tackling a variety of timely topics relevant to contemporary society. Discussions prominently feature issues such as political dynamics, the role of Christianity in public life, and the implications of social policies on faith communities. Unique content includes reflections on significant political events, cultural shifts, and the challenges faced by Christianity in a rapidly changing world, all approached through a lens of biblical values. This makes the program a valuable resource for listeners interested in understanding the complexities of navigating faith amidst societal change.
In addition to political commentary, there is a strong focus on social justice, humanitar... more
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Recent guests on Cross Section include:
1. Rhett McLaughlin
2. Gavin Calver
3. Rachael Maskell
4. Janet Buckingham
5. Henrietta Blyth
6. David Yeghnazar
7. John Wyatt
8. Gillian Wright
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