
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 | 406 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

On the podcast this week, the singer, composer, and conductor Joanna Forbes L’Estrange is interviewed by Madeleine Davies. Joanna Forbes L’Estrange talks about how she developed a love of singing as a child, and why she believes that singing in prima... more
Tributes have been paid to Richard Harries, a former Bishop of Oxford , long-serving peer, and prolific writer, who died on 29 April at the age of 89. He was a frequent contributor to the Church Times. In 2023, Lord Harries was interviewed on this po... more
On the podcast this week, Dr Lucy Sixsmith is interviewed about her new book, When the Music Fades: Power, surrender and the Soul Survivor generation. In the book, she reflects on growing up as part of the Soul Survivor generation, including attendin... more
On the podcast this week, the Archbishop of Canterbury speaks to the editor, Sarah Meyrick. It is the Archbishop’s first interview since her enthronement last month. Archbishop Mullally is asked about her hopes for her time in office. What will be di... more
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Great range of guests. I particularly enjoyed the conversation with ++ Sarah. Really encouraging. Thank you
I love the interview, discussions, etc., excellent topics!
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. Joanna Forbes L'Estrange
2. Richard Harries
3. Lucy Sixsmith
4. Archbishop of Canterbury
5. Peter Hitchens
6. Andrew Atherstone
7. David Goodhew
8. Bishop Rachel Treweek
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