Ep 138: Andy Burnham, 'Unite the Kingdom' and intergenerational divides

In this week’s episode of Cross Section, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell are joined by Mark Gilmore, policy advisor at the Evangelical Alliance. Conversation turns to the damp squib that was the King’s Speech . It serves as a reminder that we cannot place all our hopes in politics.

The team discuss the implications of potential conversion practices legislation and the significance of that for Christians. From Andy Burnham to Keir Starmer, the team weigh in on what has happened with the Labour leadership race and the continuing chaos surrounding this political moment. As last Saturday saw another ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march, the team examine the continuing conversation around Christian nationalism in the UK. Do check out the briefing events that are coming up in June, which will help us engage in conversations around Islam and Christian nationalism.

The episode ends with a conversation about intergenerational divides following a BBC article about boomers being the luckiest generation alive.

https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events/islam-challenges-questions-and-gospel-opportunities

https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events/politics-briefing-flag-faith-and-kingdom-engaging-with-christian-nationalism

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:42 Eurovision highlights
2:30 Praying with children
4:03 Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer act
5:29 The King's Speech review
10:37 UK political leadership race
13:58 Conversion therapy ban update
24:41 ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march
26:19 Intergenerational wealth gap
32:15 Falling birth rates
35:30 The church as an intergenerational family