Cross Section

S9E6: Impact of Welby's resignation

In this week's episode Alicia, Danny and Peter discuss the resignation of Justin Welby, the impact of the Review and the implication for the Church of England moving forward. The team talk through the Assisted Dying Bill in light of the bill being officially published and discusses Elon Musk's new role in the Donald Trump administration.
 
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S9E5: Trump wins, now what?

This week's episode is an election focus, discussing the US elections result alongside Kemi Badenoch's victory as the Conservative Party Leader. They also talk about the expected elections in Ireland and Germany, and Israel replacing its Defence Minister. Join Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas as they discuss these elections and particularly how there seems to be a shift when it comes to character, competency and culture's standard of political leadership.
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What another Trump Presidency means to evangelicals around the world by Christianity Today
 
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S9E4: Instant reaction to the 2024 budget

This week Danny, Alicia and Zanna sit in the new studio and react to Rachel Reeves' new budget announcement. They also discuss the fact that the average birth rate is the lowest that it has ever been. 
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S9E3: Has Welby gone too far?

This week Peter, Danny & Zanna react to the Justin Welby's (Archbishop of Canterbury) interview on The Rest is Politics podcast. They also discuss the key global stories from this week and continue the conversation on assisted suicide.
Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected - Evangelical Alliance
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S9E2: God bless America?

In this weeks episode, Alicia, Danny and Peter have a deep dive discussion into the US election, including their predictions for election night. They also have a conversation about the tragic passing of Liam Payne and the possibility of the removal of Bishops from the House of Lords. 
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S9E1: Who cares about assisted suicide?

In the Season 9 launch, Peter, Danny and Alicia have a discussion about the first 100 days of the Labour government. They cover all that has been happening in UK politics since the general election in July. The team also discuss assisted suicide and why that has become such a key topic in politics and the media.
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General Election | King's Speech 2024

In the final episode of this general election season of Cross Section, Nicola Martin and Alicia Edmund take a look at the King's Speech.
They discuss the policy proposals set out by the new Labour government, whether we can trust them to deliver on their promises, and what the role of the church is in influencing and holding the government to account.
 
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What does a Labour government mean for UK evangelicals? 
The King’s speech and draft bill to ban conversion practices
Government’s plans for Troubles prosecutions deeply concerning
 
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General Election | Election reaction with special guest Michael Wear

On the day Keir Starmer becomes the Prime Minister and Labour win a historic majority for British politics, we host a conversation with Michael Wear Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. He joins the team to discuss the election results and the ongoing election campaign in the US. 
Michael is also the author of Author of The Spirit Of Our Politics, Founder and former Faith Advisor to President Obama between 2008 - 2012.
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Evangelical Alliance writes to Sir Keir Starmer on becoming Prime Minister
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General Election | Britain in the World

This week, Danny and Alicia speak to Janet Buckingham, Director of Global Advocacy at World Evangelical Alliance, Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK & Ireland and David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of ELAM Ministries. 
They discuss Britain's role in the world with a particular focus on the freedom of religion and belief and the persecution of Christians. 
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General election | Housing and homelessness

In this episode of Cross Section, Danny Webster is joined Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action and Dilly Harris, Homeless Prevention Manager West at Bethany Christian Trust. 
The group discuss the state of homelessness in the UK, housing policy and hopes for the government and the role of the church in responding to homelessness. 
Read Thinking faithfully about politics
We’re halfway through the election campaign but matters of faith are still absent | Opinion | Premier Christianity
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