The broadest church

About The broadest church

This podcast is on a range of issues but generally they fit into one of four categories. The four categories are: Climate change, alternative economic systems, diversity and health. On occasion the podcast has episodes which don't fit into any of these. The podcast is a mix of science and social science and other elements which impact on well-being.

Publisher

Rachel Melinek

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2024

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

81 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Climate Security, Part 2: Floods, Water and Trust in Government

   Send us Fan Mail What happens when an extreme weather event becomes a political crisis? In part two of my conversation with Adrian, we explore how disasters can deepen existing tensions—and how preparation and government responses can shape what happens next. We discuss the 1970 Bhola cyclone and Bangladesh’s struggle for independence, the development of cyclone warning systems and shelters, and the devastating consequences of Pakistan’s 2022 floods. We also turn to the Indus River to conside...

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Climate Security, Part 1: From Extreme Weather to Everyday Lives

   Send us Fan Mail How can a flood or heatwave ripple through people’s livelihoods, health and security and how do we prepare for what comes next? In part one, Adrian, founder and CEO of Organizational Insight Consulting, joins Rachel to explore climate security through his experience in intelligence analysis. We discuss why climate threats require a different approach from traditional military threats, how their effects cascade through society, and why scientists and intelligence analysts can ...

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   From Climate Anxiety to Joyful Resistance—with Nicole J. Levin

   Send us Fan Mail When Nicole J. Levin received a message about a frightening climate report while working 70-hour weeks in a television writers’ room, she froze. Her growing climate anxiety eventually led her away from entertainment and into environmental activism—but giving everything to the cause brought its own consequences. In this episode, Nicole talks about activist and nonprofit burnout, internalised capitalism and the pressure to sacrifice yourself for work that matters. She explains ...

Who has been a guest on The broadest church

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Simon Collins
• Marina
• Jade Davies
• Paolo Gaudiano
• Sarah Rankin

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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