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A Mucky Business with Tim Farron
A Mucky Business with Tim Farron
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Each week Christian MP Tim Farron unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully. Tim will... more

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Episodes

Rose Hudson-Wilkin: Leading prayers in the House of Commons

Tim is joined this week by Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the former Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. She... more

07 May 2024 · 28 minutes
Louise Davies: Championing those standing in elections

Tim is joined this week by Louise Davies from the Christian advocacy charity CARE. Louise shares her experiences within politics... more

30 Apr 2024 · 25 minutes
Michael Wear: The spirit of our politics

Tim is joined this week by former White House advisor Michael Wear. Michael talks about his work as CEO of... more

23 Apr 2024 · 26 minutes
Archbishop Angaelos: Showing grace to those who persecute

Tim is joined by Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church. They discuss the importance of freedom of religion around... more

16 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
Fr Fadi Diab: Life in the Holy Land

Tim is joined this week by Fr Fadi Diab the Rector of St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ramallah. Fr Fadi reflects... more

26 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Alistair and Eve Burt: Part two

It's part two of our interview with husband and wife team Alastair and Eve Burt. Alastair talks about the highs... more

12 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Alistair and Eve Burt: Doing politics together

Tim is joined this week by husband and wife team Alistair and Eve Burt. While many will be familiar with... more

05 Mar 2024 · 28 minutes
Lord Curry: God and farming

Tim is joined this week by cross bench peer Lord Don Curry. A farmer by trade, Lord Curry unpacks the... more

27 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
Kenneth Nowakowski: 2 years of war in Ukraine

Tim is joined this week by Rt Rev Kenneth Nowakowski, the bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic community in Great Britain. ... more

20 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
Phil Dixon: The role of a friend in politics

Tim is joined this week by local councillor Phil Dixon. Phil is a close friend of Tim and together they... more

13 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
Paul Butler: Church and politics

Tim is joined this week by Bishop of Durham Rt Rev Paul Butler Paul sits in the House of Lords... more

06 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
Gareth Wallace: Advocating for persecuted Christians

Tim is joined this week by Gareth Wallace from the religious freedom charity Open Doors. Gareth talks about his time... more

30 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
Sir Simon Hughes: 7 election victories, 5 Prime Ministers and 32 years in parliament

Tim is joined this week by former Lib Dem MP Sir Simon Hughes. The look back on his 32 years... more

23 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
Dr Lisa Cameron: Swapping parties as an MP

Tim is joined this week by Scottish MP Dr Lisa Cameron. The last time she joined the show she was... more

16 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
Cara Bentley: Looking back at 2023

It's our final show of the year! Tim is joined this week by Talk Radio newsreader Cara Bentley as they... more

19 Dec 2023 · 29 minutes
Lord Farmer: What does justice look like?

Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Lord Farmer. Fresh from delivering a speech at the Centre for Social... more

12 Dec 2023 · 29 minutes
Baroness Stroud: 'There has to be a better story'

Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Baroness Stroud. Baroness Stroud is one of the founders of the Centre... more

05 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
Sir Stephen Timms: The state of the economy

Tim is joined this week by Stephen Timms - the MP for East Ham. They look back at last week's... more

28 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
Gareth McNab: Cost of living crisis and Autumn Statement

Tim is joined this week by Gareth McNab from Christians Against Poverty. They unpack the cost of living crisis and... more

21 Nov 2023 · 29 minutes
Krish Kandiah: Are we doing enough to help those fleeing Israel/Gaza conflict?

Tim is joined this week by Dr Krish Kandiah founder of the Sanctuary Foundation. Having strived to see homes made... more

14 Nov 2023 · 30 minutes
Tim Livesey: From Downing Street to the Middle East

Tim is joined this week by Tim Livesey, the CEO of charity Embrace the Middle East. Tim Livesey talks about his... more

07 Nov 2023 · 29 minutes
Jonathan Le Tocq: Serving as Guernsey Chief Minister and church pastor

Tim is joined this week by former Chief Minister of Guernsey Jonathan Le Tocq. Jonathan also serves as a pastor... more

31 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
Dr Harry Hagopian: Achieving peace in the Holy Land

Today we look at the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Tim's joined by Dr Harry Hagopian - a former Assistant... more

24 Oct 2023 · 40 minutes
Sam Rowlands: Our 100th episode!!

It's our 100th episode and this week Tim is joined by Welsh Senedd member Sam Rowlands. Sam tells his story of... more

17 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
Marsha de Cordova at Labour Party Conference

Tim is joined this week by the Labour MP for Battersea Marsha de Cordova Marsha gives us an insight into the... more

10 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
David Burrowes at Conservative Party Conference

Tim is joined this week by former MP and founder of the Conservative Christian Fellowship David Burrowes. David gives us an... more

03 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
Munira Wilson: Learning to lean on God not your own strength

Tim is joined this week by Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson. Munira talks about learning to lean on God and not... more

26 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
Kate Forbes discusses her SNP leadership bid and the attack on her faith

Tim is joined this week by Kate Forbes - MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. Kate gives an insight into her... more

19 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
John Anderson: Faith and politics down under

Tim is joined this week by John Anderson - a former deputy prime minister of Australia. We’ll find out more about... more

18 Jul 2023 · 36 minutes
Ross Hendry: Seeking civility in politics

Tim is joined this week by Ross Hendry, CEO of Christian charity CARE. They discuss Ross' experience of standing for election... more

11 Jul 2023 · 27 minutes
National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2023

This week we hear the sermon delivered by Dr Amy Orr-Ewing at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast which was attended... more

04 Jul 2023 · 28 minutes
Zoe Franklin: Bouncing back from election defeat

Tim is joined this week by Zoe Franklin who will be standing for the Lib Dems to become an MP... more

27 Jun 2023 · 25 minutes
Rebecca Smith: Called to stand to become an MP

Tim is joined this week by Rebecca Smith, a Conservative councillor who is standing to become an MP at the... more

20 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
John Casson: Giving up successful political career for a new form of service

Tim is joined this week by John Casson, chief executive of L’Arche – a charity which builds communities of those... more

13 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
David Lawrence: Bidding to become an MP

Tim is joined this week by David Lawrence, the Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Basingstoke. They discuss the process of... more

06 Jun 2023 · 28 minutes
Dr Krish Kandiah: Immigration and making room for the vulnerable

Tim is joined this week by author, broadcaster and founder of the Sanctuary Foundation Dr Krish Kandiah. They discuss our attitudes... more

23 May 2023 · 26 minutes
Daniel Singleton: Meeting the needs of local communities

Tim is joined this week by Daniel Singleton, the national executive director of Faith Action. They discuss the importance of faith groups working with... more

09 May 2023 · 26 minutes
Colin Bloom: Does current government do God?

Tim is joined this week by the government's independent faith advisor Colin Bloom. Colin recently authored the Bloom Review which examined... more

02 May 2023 · 28 minutes
Sarah Edwards: Thinking about personal and political finances

Tim is joined this week by Sarah Edwards, the executive director of the Just Money Movement. They discuss how we think... more

25 Apr 2023 · 25 minutes
Rev Paul Cowley: Inside and outside of the justice system

Tim is joined this week by Rev Paul Cowley. Having spent time in prison himself, Paul has spent decades supporting... more

18 Apr 2023 · 27 minutes
Bishop Graham Tomlin: Making Christianity relevant again

Tim is joined this week by Graham Tomlin, the former Bishop of Kensington who now leads the Centre for Cultural... more

21 Mar 2023 · 26 minutes
Chine McDonald: Rethinking how we view God

Tim is joined this week by Chine McDonald from the religion and society think tank Theos. They discuss her book 'God... more

14 Mar 2023 · 27 minutes
Miriam Cates: Making the internet safer

Tim is joined this week by returning guest Conservative MP Miriam Cates. They discuss her work around the online safety bill... more

07 Mar 2023 · 28 minutes
Nat Taylor, Mims Schluter and Johnathan Akindutire: The new generation of Christians pursuing political careers

Tim is joined this week by Nat Taylor, Mims Schluter and Johnathan Akindutire, who are all at the beginning of... more

01 Mar 2023 · 27 minutes
Ian Blackford: SNP leadership race and Kate Forbes faith

Tim is joined this week by Ian Blackford, the former leader of the SNP in Westminster. He talks through the pressures... more

21 Feb 2023 · 28 minutes
Dr John Kyle: High Sherriff of Belfast

Tim is joined this week by Dr John Kyle who's recently been appointed High Sherriff of Belfast. He'll discuss his 16... more

07 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
Sir Gary Streeter: Making the decision to stand down as an MP

Tim is joined this week by Sir Gary Streeter who recently announced that he was stepping down as the Conservative... more

31 Jan 2023 · 25 minutes
Stephen Hammersley: The social care crisis

Tim is joined this week by Stephen Hammersley CBE, chief executive at Pilgrims Friend Society, a Christian charity supporting the... more

24 Jan 2023 · 26 minutes
Paul Cook – lobbying on behalf of those without voice

Tim is joined this week Paul Cook, head of advocacy at the Christian international aid and development charity Tearfund. Paul talks... more

17 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
The NHS Crisis

Tim is joined this week Prof Francis Davis who heads up Digby Stuart College, a faith based institution at Roehampton... more

10 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
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Ian Blackford: SNP leadership race and Kate Forbes faith
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Tim is joined this week by Ian Blackford, the former leader of the SNP in Westminster. He talks through the pressures of leading... more