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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

Kelly Valencia: A review of 2024

This week, Tim sits down with AMB producer and Deputy News Editor, Kelly Valencia, to recap the major stories of... more

20 Dec 2024 · 35 minutes
Steve Darling: A local hero and rising Liberal Democrat MP

This week, Tim sits down with Steve Darling, the Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay. If you’ve followed local politics in Torbay,... more

10 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
Sir Desmond Swayne: 27 years in parliament and counting

This week, Tim is joined by Sir Desmond Swayne, the Conservative MP for New Forest West. Since first entering Parliament in... more

03 Dec 2024 · 33 minutes
Dr Sarah Foot: Why palliative care is the alternative to assisted dying

This week Tim Farron is joined by Dr Sarah Foot, a palliative medicine registrar from East Anglia. They’ll, of course, be... more

26 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
Michael Wear: What will the US look like under Donald Trump?

This week, Tim sits down with Michael Wear, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, and... more

19 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
Lord Dannatt: Balancing faith and duty as a senior military leader

This week, Tim chats with General Lord Richard Dannatt, the former head of the British Army. They get into all... more

12 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Rachael Maskell: Are MPs ready to vote on assisted dying?

This week, Tim speaks with Labour MP Rachael Maskell about the upcoming vote on assisted dying. He also shares his... more

05 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
Doug Pagitt: US Special II

This week, Tim continues his US special, joined by Doug Pagitt, executive director of Vote Common Good—a progressive, left-leaning non-profit... more

30 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
Johnnie Moore: US election special I

This week, Tim kicks off a special US series, with just two weeks to go until the polls open across... more

22 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
David Smith: The first-ever Labour MP for North Northumberland

This week, Tim sits down with David Smith, the newly elected MP for North Northumberland. David shares more about his... more

15 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
Professor Stephen Schneck: Defending religious freedom worldwide

This week, Tim sits down with Professor Stephen Schneck, chair of the bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). ... more

08 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Rebecca Smith: Moving forward after the Conservatives' historic defeat

This week, Tim chats with Rebecca Smith, the newly elected MP for South West Devon. Joining Tim from the Conservative... more

01 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Anna Dixon: First Labour Conference as an MP

This week, we continue our special conference season series as Tim welcomes Anna Dixon, the MP for Shipley. Anna shares... more

24 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
Zoe Franklin: Life in Parliament as a new MP

This week, Tim is joined by Zoe Franklin, the newly elected MP for Guildford. Zoe shares her experience adjusting to... more

17 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
Jim Shannon: Hardest working MP?

Tim is joined this week by Northern Irish MP Jim Shannon. Jim is widely regarded as one of the most hard... more

10 Sep 2024 · 28 minutes
Tim Montgomerie: Parliament returns and the Tory leadership contest

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined this week by broadcaster, commentator and former Downing Street advisor Tim Montgomerie. As MPs... more

04 Sep 2024 · 29 minutes
WE'RE BACK! | Do we have the most Godless parliament ever?

After successfully defending his seat in the House of Commons, Tim returns to a new parliament with fresh faces, including... more

16 Jul 2024 · 34 minutes
66 Politics: Matthew 6

How might the Lord's Prayer inspire where we place our vote in Thursday's general election. That's the topic of conversation on... more

02 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
66 Politics: 1 Kings 21

What does the Bible have to say about economic justice? That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66... more

25 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
66 Politics: Mark 12

What does loving your neighbour actually look like in today's society? That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of... more

18 Jun 2024 · 26 minutes
66 Politics: Matthew 22

How might the words of Jesus help us with our understanding of political engagement? That's the topic of conversation on this... more

11 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes
66 Politics: Genesis 1

As A Mucky Business pauses during the elction campaign we're bringing you a short series from the team at Christians... more

05 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
Tim's farewell...for now

With Rishi Sunak calling a general election, Tim is off to fight for his seat in Parliament. Ofcom rules prevent those... more

23 May 2024 · 8 minutes
Major General Tim Cross: Lessons in leadership from the front line

Tim is joined this week by Major General Tim Cross. He's served in some of the highest offices in the... more

21 May 2024 · 28 minutes
Paul Woolley: Whole Life faith

Tim is joined this week by Paul Woolley, chief executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and founder of... more

14 May 2024 · 28 minutes
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
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Tim is joined this week by John Anderson - a former deputy prime minister of Australia. We’ll find out more about politics down... more