
News, interviews, book reviews, and discussion each week from the Church Times - the world's leading newspaper on faith and the Church.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 412 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

On the podcast this week, the Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and Primate of Belgium, Mgr Luc Terlinden, is interviewed by James Macintyre, staff writer for the Church Times. The interview was recorded on Sunday in a chapel at York Minster. Archbisho... more
On the podcast this week, the Rector of St Andrew’s, Ramallah, the Revd Fadi Diab, returns to the podcast (he was first interviewed in 2024). He speaks to James Macintyre, staff writer at the Church Times. Fr Diab is on a visit to the UK, where, last... more
Paul Vallely and Nick Spencer join Ed Thornton on the podcast this week to discuss how Andy Burnham’s Roman Catholicism influences his politics. Nick Spencer writes in the Analysis section of this week’s Church Times about what kind of religious poli... more
The writer and broadcaster Chris Bowlby is intereviewed this week about his book No Complacency: Life, death, football, and the cathedral on the hill. The book is published by Herne Books and is available from the Church Times Bookshop for £18. From ... more
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Great range of guests. I particularly enjoyed the conversation with ++ Sarah. Really encouraging. Thank you
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Very interesting, thoughtful and wide ranging content.
Some really interesting interviews covering theology, literature, and spirituality.
It try’s so hard to avoid controversial issues within CofE it ends up speaking of noting of interest. Hence, a dull pointless podcast.
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This show features thoughtful conversations with religious leaders, scholars, journalists, and public figures exploring faith, ethics, church life, and contemporary culture. Episodes often center on Anglican church leadership, safeguarding, missions, social justice, and the interplay between religion and public life. The speakers frequently examine how faith informs policy, community leadership, and personal conscience, offering nuanced perspectives on controversial topics and historical developments within the church. Listeners are likely drawn to in-depth interviews, literary and theological discussions, and practical implications for parish life and faith communities. A notable strength is the willingness to address difficult topics—such... more
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Recent guests on The Church Times Podcast include:
1. Luc Terlinden
2. Fadi Diab
3. Chris Bowlby
4. Angela Tilby
5. Joanna Forbes L'Estrange
6. Richard Harries
7. Lucy Sixsmith
8. Archbishop of Canterbury
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