Cross Section - Conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture.<br />A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance
Cross Section
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Cross Section - Conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture.<br />A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance
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11/4/2022
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June 30, 2026
Ep 143: King Charles’ “multi-faith nation”, Burnham’s Manchesterism and the conversion practices bill
In this week’s episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the leading political and cultural headlines. The team begin with a conversation about King Charles’ announcement that he is redefining his role as monarch from “Defender of the Faith” to protecting “the space for faith within the multi-faith nation”. What are the implications for his role as the head of the Church of England? What does this show about the nature of religion in the UK today? They then consider Andy Burnham’s Catholic upbringing and ponder how he may engage with faith as he comes into Downing Street. Can Britain talk about religion well? Alicia briefly refers to the National Conversation campaign to rebuild social cohesion. The team then turn to the significant release last week of draft conversion practices legislation. This is an issue the Evangelical Alliance has engaged with since 2018 and this bill raises many concerns. Why are we worried about what is being proposed? What could be the impact of this legislation for parents and churches? What will happen next and how can Christians respond? This is an episode you do not want to miss. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction1:15 The King and multi-faith Britain6:57 Faith in the public square9:22 Andy Burnham and his Catholic upbringing14:59 Manchesterism: standout moments18:43 Rebuilding social cohesion: the national conversation19:25 The draft conversion practices bill33:38 How the Church should respond
June 23, 2026
Ep 142: Keir Starmer out, what happens next?
Is Britain ungovernable? This week on Cross Section, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell unpack a hugely significant week in British politics. Following Andy Burnham’s win in the Makerfield by-election last week, Monday saw Keir Starmer announce his resignation. What will this period of political limbo look like? How can we engage? And where can we put our hope when things are so unstable? The team also reflect on the news that Jeffrey Donaldson (former DUP leader) has been found guilty of historic child sex offences. This heartbreaking story serves as a reminder of the importance of bringing things to light and justice being served. The episode ends with the encouraging story of the mass baptisms in Bournemouth last weekend. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction1:06 - Makerfield by-election1:53 - Keir Starmer resignation2:48 - Andy Burnham's path to PM6:50 - Keir Starmer's legacy8:58 - 10 Years of Political churn since Brexit14:48 - What should Andy Burnham do differently?19:47 - Should there be an election?21:50 - Christian engagement with politics29:02 - Jeffrey Donaldson conviction32:09 - 1,200 watch Bournemouth baptisms
June 16, 2026
Ep 141: Assisted dying bill 2.0, Makerfield by-election and Starmer's plan to ban social media
On today's episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster try to make sense of Lauren Edward's decision to reintroduce the assisted dying / suicide bill, t-up the political permutations ahead of Thursday's Makerfield by-election and discuss the government’s latest announcement about a social media ban for under 16 year olds. https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Council/Voting-and-Elections/2026/Makerfield/Election-Agent-Notice-Makerfield-2026.pdf Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Pharrell Williams' "The One" 2:35 World Cup prayer circle3:35 Webinars: Christian Nationalism and Islam 5:41 US-Iran Ceasefire p 5:41 Assisted suicide bill returns 15:46 Makerfield by-election22:48 Social Media ban for under-16s 33:03 Close
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