Cross Section

S10E9: Free speech, biological sex and assisted suicide

In this episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell talk about this weeks biggest stories. They start with a reaction to the welfare cuts before discussing free speech in our universities with a particular focus on the story of Kathleen Stock and the debate around biological sex. They finish with an in-depth discussion of where the assisted suicide bill is and what we can expect in the coming weeks.
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-dying-bill-reaches-a-critical-point-in-its-parliamentary-process
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S10E8: Adolescence, male role models and benefit cuts

This week, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the key stories of the week. They dive into a discussion around the hit Netflix show Adolescence and chat about the themes explored. They refer to surrounding stories such as Gareth Southgate's speech and the fact that Gen Z are so engaged in faith. 
They also discuss the impact of welfare reforms. 
National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide - Evangelical Alliance
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Bonus episode | Interview with Rachael Maskell MP

In this Cross Section bonus episode, Alicia Edmund our Head of public policy interviews Rachael Maskell Labour MP for York Central to discuss the motivation behind the independent and newly established Palliative and End of Life Care Commission and her concerns with the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently in committee stage.
Rachael is the chair of the Dying Well parliamentary group and one of twenty-three Commissioners on the Palliative and End of Life Commission.
To keep informed with all the Evangelical Alliance public policy work on this issue visit www.eauk.org/advocacy

S10E7: Blind dates, gym life and housing policy

On today's episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster talk about a range of cultural and news stories from this week. They open with a discussion on whether single Christians should go on Love is Blind TV show, on to discussing the TikTok influencer Natalee Barnett's decision to make The Girls Spot gym for biological women only and end with a Christians' contribution to big picture policy ideas on housing, planning and infrastructure. 
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/national-day-of-prayer-against-assisted-suicide
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S10E6: Is motherhood integral to womanhood?

In this week's episode Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss how Christians can hold firm to the hope they have in Jesus as we navigate the ever changing news.
This includes Ukraine, a potential two-tier police system and the recent Times article about artificial wombs aka 'bag babies'. How does this concept fit into ideas of motherhood and womanhood?
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/series/hope-in-ukraine
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/gen-z-backs-use-artificial-wombs-science-uk-0mrzdwmq5
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S10E5: Power, privacy and persecution

This week on Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss the big global stories of the week. This includes Ukraine, Macron and Trump, Germany and the hugely significant UK aid cuts.
The team go on to talk about a couple of recent stories about the killing of Christians in the DRC and India. The episode finishes with a chat about the Oscar nominations.
Hope in Ukraine - Evangelical Alliance
70 Christians found beheaded in church in DRC - Open Doors UK & Ireland
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S10E4: All aboard the ARC?

In this week's episode, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund reflect on the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizens) three-day Conference in London. ARC is an organisation co-founded by Baroness Philippa Stroud and Canadian psychologist and media commentator Jordan Peterson. Its vision is to bring together global change-makers in politics, business, academia and philanthropy and to collectively respond to the big economic, cultural, social and moral questions of our time.
 
The team also discussed President Trump's escalated comments on Ukraine and the role of TV and entertainment to shape culture.
 
Sunflowers in Babylon a spoken word piece performed by Joshua Luke Smith at ARC Conference 2025
 
Conservative Christians are flocking on board the ARC. I went along to find out why - article by Premier Christianity
 
Believe for Your Own Sake, Not for "the West" by Alan Wilson
 
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S10E3: The gospel of Vance, Stewart or Jesus?

Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell react to this week's news stories. They discuss the increased popularity of Reform, Angela Rayner's plan to define Islamophobia (and the conversation around free speech) and discuss the spat between JD Vance and Rory Stewart about Christian values. Also, what will Trumps ban on USAID mean?
JD Vance and Rory Stewart have both missed the point when it comes to who to love | Seen & Unseen
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S10E2: Gen Z - Faith and Fascism?

In this week's episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster react to the fact that in ten years time the population may have increased by 5 million due to high levels of immigration. They go on to discuss Channel 4's new research about Gen Z. Statistics have revealed that this generation are more spiritual and more suspicious of democracy. 
Gen Z doubts about democracy laid bare in ‘worrying’ survey
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S10E1: The Vibe Shift - Trump, Musk and Rogan

The Cross Section team is back with Season 10. In this season opener, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the vibe shift. This encompasses Trump, Musk and Joe Rogan's conversation about Jesus with Wesley Huff. The team also chat about the Southport inquiry and the assisted suicide bill.
https://www.thefp.com/p/niall-ferguson-the-vibe-shift-goes-global-assad-putin-trump
Sex, sexuality and gender - Evangelical Alliance
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