Faith in Our City is the podcast of Brighton and Hove Faith in Action,
where we give you the chance to hear from great people working for the good of our city, discovering what motivates them and the hopes they have for our shared life here.
Former chair of BHFA, Rik Child, joins Tim to talk about multifaith working, local government and the need for a theologically reasoned and socially engaged approach to climate crisis.
17 Aug 2026
S3E3 - Rev Dr David Steell
We're joined by the Rev Dr David Steell, minister of One Church Brighton (https://www.onechurchbrighton.org/), who shares with us about their unique setup, their socially-minded projects and their heart for the city, as well as his own philosophy and journey.
Mixing and mastering by David Evans (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
10 Aug 2026
S3E2 - Mike Jones
Mike Jones, lead Chaplain with YMCA Downslink, joins us to speak about his spiritual journey, community in Brighton and Hove and the joy of walking alongside young people as a volunteer chaplain. Here are some links related to our conversation:
YMCA DLG Newsletter (including chaplaincy newsletter): https://mailchi.mp/ymcadlg/newsletter-sign-up (https://mailchi.mp/ymcadlg/newsletter-sign-up)
YMCA DLG Chaplaincy info: https://www.ymcadlg.org/what-we-do/support-and-advice/chaplaincy/ (https://www.ymcadlg.org/what-we-do/support-and-advice/chaplaincy/)
Hare Krishna Brighton: https://www.harekrishnabrighton.com/ (https://www.harekrishnabrighton.com/)
Bitesizebhakti (Mike's spiritual animation work / music and other projects): https://www.bitesizebhakti.com/ (https://www.bitesizebhakti.com/)
Contact us at info@bhfa.org.uk (mailto:info@bhfa.org.uk) and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bhfaithinaction/ (https://www.instagram.com/bhfaithinaction/)
Mixing and mastering by Tim Jones (mailto:tim.jones@bhfa.org.uk)
4 Aug 2026
S3E1 - Catherine Seiderer
Catherine Seiderer head officer of Fostering for Brighton and Hove City Council gives insight into fostering in our city, busts some myths and explains the particular need for people of faith to get involved.
For more information, check out the council knowledge base at Fostering in Brighton & Hove (https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fostering-brighton-hove)
Mixing by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
31 May 2026
S2E6 - Emily Kenward
CEO of Time to Talk Befriending, Emily Kenward, talks to Tim about combatting social isolation, building genuine empathetic community relationships and how a map-flip led her to Brighton and Hove!
Time to Talk Befriending: https://www.tttb.org.uk/ (https://www.tttb.org.uk/)
[Donate (https://www.tttb.org.uk/donate)] [Volunteer (https://www.tttb.org.uk/volunteer)]
Mixing by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
5 May 2026
S2E5 - Paris Palmano
Paris Palmano of Brighton and Hove Citizens joins us to talk about community organising, agitating for change and justice, whilst keeping your motivations in check.
Brighton & Hove - Citizens UK (https://www.citizensuk.org/chapters/brighton-hove/)Donations - Brighton and Hove Faith in Action (https://www.bhfa.org.uk/donations.php)
19 Mar 2026
S2E4 - Supt. Jim Collen
Superintendent Jim Collen joins us to discuss policing in our city and across Sussex. He shares his own journey from professional musicianship to policing, with the common thread of good interpersonal communication. Jim addresses some of the ways that faith communities can build strong relationships with the police, which withstand every political season.
Mixing by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
12 Mar 2026
S2E3 - Stuart Diamond
Chair of BHFA Stuart Diamond joins Tim to discuss community, faith and cooperation. From forming community-bridging football teams, to advocating as a politician in South Africa, to networking small Jewish communities in the UK, Stuart has packed a great deal into his life to date. He shares some hard-won wisdom and his vision for life in this insightful episode.
Mixing by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
17 Feb 2026
S2E2 - Manal Ahmed
In this episode we're joined by Manal Ahmed, founder of 'We Are The Tree' (https://www.wearethetree.org/ (https://www.wearethetree.org/)) an organisation working for the wellbeing of forcibly displaced refugees and migrant diaspora communities. She shares with Tim about her experience of coming to Brighton in the '90s, gives insight into what it means to be an 'expert by experience' and why hope beats hate.
Mixing by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
2 Feb 2026
S2E1 - Bella Sankey
Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Bella Sankey, joins Tim for a discussion about her formation growing up in our city, and the origins of the passion for human rights which drives her politics.
Links:
BHFA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhfaithinaction (https://www.instagram.com/bhfaithinaction)
Mixing by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
18 Dec 2025
S1E6 - Robert Brown
Rob Brown, BHFA trustee, local campaigner, SGI Buddhist, LGBT advocate and Liberal Democrat party member, joins Tim to discuss his approach to public life and the part that his religious practices play.
Links:
Give to BHFA - https://www.bhfa.org.uk/donations.php (https://www.bhfa.org.uk/donations.php)
Mixing by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
1 Dec 2025
S1E5 - Cllr Jacob Taylor
Cllr Jacob Taylor (https://democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=231446&RPID=0) joins Tim to talk life, faith and city transformation from his vantage point as the deputy leader of Brighton and Hove City Council. Links to some of the subjects mentioned:
The Quiet Revival (https://open.spotify.com/show/6jowcAxaTRTfu37dx2ILzN?si=fb1beb2b960d41c1)
Moulsecoomb Development (https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/city-regeneration/new-homes-neighbourhoods/moulsecoomb-housing-and-community-hub)
Good News Brighton (https://www.goodnewsbrighton.com/project/shed/)
Better Brighton & Hove Fund (https://yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/better-brighton-hove-fund)
Faith Covenant Brighton & Hove (https://www.bhfa.org.uk/faith-covenant)
Contact: info@bhfa.org.uk (mailto:info@bhfa.org.uk)
Instagram: @bhfaithinaction (https://www.instagram.com/bhfaithinaction/)Mixing: David Evans (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
7 Nov 2025
S1E4 - Rev Richard Merrick
Tim speaks to Rev Richard Merrick, priest in charge at Chapel Royal (https://www.chapelroyalbrighton.org.uk/) and regional worker for the national Love Your Neighbour (https://www.loveyourneighbour.uk/) initiative. Richard discusses his call to working in Brighton, his previous ministry in Whitehawk (https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/news/sussex-news/whitehawk-brighton-community-changing-narrative-6959994), and his hopes for the future
Contact: info@bhfa.org.uk (mailto:info@bhfa.org.uk)
Mastering by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
8 Oct 2025
S1E3 - Cllr Paul Nann
Cllr Paul Nann (https://democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=231518), Cabinet Advisor on Homelessness for Brighton and Hove City Council, joins Tim Jones to discuss his knowledge of housing and homelessness in the city.
Links:
1) Brighton & Hove Homelessness and rough sleeping strategy 2025 to 2030 Draft for consultation - https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/housing/housing-strategies-policies-reports-and-other-supporting-documents/homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-strategy-2025-2030 (https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/housing/housing-strategies-policies-reports-and-other-supporting-documents/homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-strategy-2025-2030)
2) Carpenter's Arms drop in Sunday Lunches - https://www.christianactionbrighton.org.uk/carpenters-arms (https://www.christianactionbrighton.org.uk/carpenters-arms)
Contact: info@bhfa.org.uk (mailto:info@bhfa.org.uk)
Mastering by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
3 Oct 2025
S1E2 - Jane Smith
Jane Smith, Head of Advice at Refugee Radio (www.refugeeradio.org.uk (www.refugeeradio.org.uk)), joins Tim to discuss the plight of refugee's in the UK and offer some insight into the situation in Brighton and Hove.
Contacts: jane@refugeeradio.org.uk (mailto:jane@refugeeradio.org.uk) / info@bhfa.org.uk (mailto:info@bhfa.org.uk)
BHFA's 'Commitment to Welcome' project: https://www.bhfa.org.uk/refugee-resources-for-faith-communities (https://www.bhfa.org.uk/refugee-resources-for-faith-communities)
Mastering by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
25 Sept 2025
S1E1 - Sabri ben Ameur
Tim talks to Sabri ben Ameur, vice-chair of Brighton and Hove Muslim Forum (https://www.bhmf.org.uk/) and trustee of Brighton and Hove Faith in Action (https://www.bhfa.org.uk/).
Contact: info@bhfa.org.uk (mailto:info@bhfa.org.uk)
Mastering by David Evans: https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer (https://www.instagram.com/davidevansproducer)
22 Sept 2025
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