This podcast by Affinity delves into the heart of gospel ministry and church unity across the UK. Join Graham Nicholls, Director of Affinity and local church pastor, and Lizzie Harewood, Executive Officer at the Association of Christian Teachers, as they unveil stories of gospel transformation.
We’ll meet with churches and para-church organisations hoping to inspire and inform you about the incredible work God is doing. You'll be encouraged as you hear about the gospel's impact, and you'll be equipped to pray more intelligently for various ministries and serve in new ways.
Affinity podcast hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Martin Gliniecki from SASRA (The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association) to talk about:
his history with the armed forces and how he became a Christian during his time serving with the army;
the different ways human beings can respond to extraordinary evil;
what SASRA does and why, as well as its amazing recent growth;
growing individualism in Britain and its impact on and contrast with the armed forces;
morale in the armed forces and the many spiritual opportunities;
how churches can serve veterans as well as those currently in the military;
how to find out more about and support SASRA (https://sasra.org.uk/)
Read the transcript in full on our website affinity.org.uk/podcast/podcast-seeing-god-at-work-in-our-armed-forces/
26 May 2026
Understanding Britain Now With Help From Britain Then
Affinity podcast hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Collin Hansen from The Gospel Coalition (TGC) to talk about:
Collin's current role with TGC, as well as his previous experience and family background;
his published works, particularly Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation (2023);
his current project (which he'll speak further on at the Affinity Theological Study Conference (https://www.affinity.org.uk/studyconference/) in March 2027) comparing and contrasting C.S. Lewis and Winston Churchill;
the post-Christian era and its connections to the Second World War and its immediate aftermath;
the concept of people being either 'somewhere' people or 'anywhere' people;
the differences between ministry perspectives at national, regional, local and parish levels;
the role of Christianity in Britons' understanding of their own cultural identity;
the contrasting impacts of established and independent churches.
Tickets for the Affinity Theological Study Conference 2027 are £279 (early bird rates apply until 12 Nov 2026) and £199 for students/concessions. Book on today at https://www.affinity.org.uk/studyconference/
The transcript for this episode is also available at affinity.org.uk/podcast/podcast-understanding-britain-now-with-help-from-britain-then/
18 May 2026
Why Being A Christian Means Being Political
In this latest episode of Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with CARE's James Mildred to talk about:
why Christians should care about politics;
the significance of passages such as Genesis 9, Mathew 22 and Romans 13 for helping us to understand what governing involves and how we should relate to our government;
the importance of churches being willing to speak about political theology and encourage genuine discussion;
the current state of British politics (as of 13 May 2026) and the historical stepping stones that have helped us get here;
what Christians can be praying about politics and political leaders;
and whether it is appropriate/useful for Christianity to retain the privileged status it's historically had in the UK.
You read the transcript in full on our website at affinity.org.uk/uncategorised/podcast-why-being-a-christian-means-being-political/
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