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News, interviews, book reviews, and discussion each week from the Church Times - the world's leading newspaper on faith and the Church.

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Latest Episodes

“We don’t do God,” the former government communications director Alastair Campbell once told an American reporter who asked Tony Blair about religion. The phrase has come to signify the idea that, in the UK, religion should be kept out of public life... more

The Symposium series concludes this week with a talk by the Bishop of Edmonton, Dr Anderson Jeremiah, and a response by Dr Anna Rowlands, the St Hilda Professor of Catholic Social Thought & Practice in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durha... more

The Symposium continues this week with a talk by the Bishop of Chelmsford, Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and a response by the church historian the Revd Dr Jeremy Morris. The talks were given last month at the event “Public faith, common good, Christian s... more

Our new four-part series, The Symposium, continues this week with a talk by Dr Nick Spencer, senior fellow of Theos, and a response by the former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams. The talks were given last month at the event “Public faith, ... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Rowlands
St Hilda Chair in Catholic Social Thought and Practice at Durham University
Durham University
Episode: The Syposium: Anderson Jeremiah: ‘The Radical Act of Common Life’ - with Anna Rowlands responding
Guli Francis-Dehqani
Bishop of Chelmsford
Church of England
Episode: The Symposium: Guli Francis-Dehqani: ‘Influences on my public faith’
Andrew Rumsey
Dr. Andrew Rumsey, Bishop of St Albans
Church of England
Episode: The Symposium: Andrew Rumsey: 'Another Country: social order and the national church'
Luc Terlinden
Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussel and Primate of Belgium
Catholic Church, Belgium
Episode: Interview with Archbishop Luc Terlinden
Fadi Diab
Rector of St Andrews, Ramallah
St Andrews, Ramallah
Episode: Update from Fr Fadi Diab on the plight of Christians in the Holy Land
Chris Bowlby
Writer and broadcaster featured on the episode
Episode: Chris Bowlby on No Complacency: Life, Death, Football and the Cathedral on the Hill
Angela Tilby
Author of Good Faith, Why England Needs Its Church
Author, The Church Times
Episode: Angela Tilby on Good Faith: Why England needs its Church
Joanna Forbes L'Estrange
Singer, composer and conductor discussed in depth
Swingles; choral composer and conductor
Episode: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange on why singing in schools is ‘absolutely vital’
Richard Harries
Former bishop of Oxford, life peer, writer
Church of England
Episode: From the podcast archive: Richard Harries on The Shaping of a Soul: A life taken by surprise

Host

James Macintyre
Host of The Church Times Podcast; connected to Church Times with focus on religion and public life

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great range of guests. I particularly enjoyed the conversation with ++ Sarah. Really encouraging. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lukeyliz
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    I love the interview, discussions, etc., excellent topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sangs20
    Australia3 years ago
  • Engaging

    Very interesting, thoughtful and wide ranging content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mareth Marino
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Recommended

    Some really interesting interviews covering theology, literature, and spirituality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JHG09
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • It is dull.

    It try’s so hard to avoid controversial issues within CofE it ends up speaking of noting of interest. Hence, a dull pointless podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BJCI
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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High-quality guests and informed conversations
Occasional technical issues noted by a subset of listeners
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Thoughtful, wide-ranging discussions with faith leadership
Consistently strong on theology and church governance topics

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The Symposium: Guli Francis-Dehqani: ‘Influences on my public faith’
Q: Is there an unresolvable tension between gift and discipline in Christian life, and how should that shape public engagement?
The tension is acknowledged as real; Christians are urged to balance grace with accountability, ensuring public action aligns with both mercy and justice, while resisting simplistic binaries in public life.
The Symposium: Guli Francis-Dehqani: ‘Influences on my public faith’
Q: How can Christian principles be embodied in political action, given the technical nature of policy?
Faith language should inform policy in a way that is not merely technical but also poetic and compassionate, guiding economic and social choices toward human flourishing and justice.
The Symposium: Guli Francis-Dehqani: ‘Influences on my public faith’
Q: So what role does the pursuit of Christian unity have to play in our pursuit of a Christian social order?
Unity is framed as essential to building a coherent public witness, while acknowledging real differences among church traditions; leadership must navigate disagreements to pursue common action that serves the common good.
Update from Fr Fadi Diab on the plight of Christians in the Holy Land
Q: What are your hopes for the General Synod in York regarding the situation of Christians in Palestine?
To urge the Anglican Church and all churches to stand with the victims, press governments to act in line with international law, and advocate for a two-state solution.
Update from Fr Fadi Diab on the plight of Christians in the Holy Land
Q: Can you just tell us a bit about Kairos II and its aim for solidarity with the Palestinian Christian community?
The document is about calling for a more costly, practical solidarity with Palestinian Christians who have felt forgotten, and the Methodist Conference embraced it and urged study within its communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Church Times Podcast

What is The Church Times Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show covers religion, spirituality, and church life through interviews, book discussions, and thoughtful commentary. Episodes frequently feature prominent church leaders, theologians, authors, and musicians, with a strong focus on Anglicanism, ecumenism, church governance, and current faith-related issues in society. Notable strengths include access to high-profile guests, timely debates about safeguarding, leadership, and the role of faith in public life, as well as a willingness to tackle difficult topics with nuance. Listeners who want both intellectual depth and real-world church perspectives—along with insights into worship, education, and culture—will likely find it compelling. The format tends to blend personal stories, scholarl... more

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2. Guli Francis-Dehqani
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4. Luc Terlinden
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7. Angela Tilby
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