Rev. Jamie, Tom, and Daniel are back with a special live episode of Irreverent Faith and Current Affairs recorded in Winchester.

They deliver a sharp, no-holds-barred Christian take on Keir Starmer’s dramatic resignation, the rise of “cultural Catholic” Andy Burnham as the next potential Labour leader, and why the Church of England’s bishops in the House of Lords are failing as a Christian voice.

Jamie opens with a timely biblical reflection from Philippians 3 on heavenly citizenship amid earthly chaos, followed by a hard-hitting discussion on two-tier policing, immigration, assisted dying, Tommy Robinson, Bishop Kai Dewar, and 10 years since Brexit.

Plus: plenty of banter, audience Q&A, organ sing-alongs, and a powerful Hymn of the Week.

Raw faith meeting current affairs at its best.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro Banter & Football
• 06:00 Prayer + Philippians 3 (Citizenship in Heaven)
• 15:00 Starmer Resigns: The 42 Failures
• 28:00 Andy Burnham Next PM?
• 40:00 Bishops in the House of Lords – What Use Are They?
• 55:00 Live Q&A: Tommy Robinson, Assisted Dying, Brexit, Islam & the Left
• 1:25:00 Hymns & Closing Blessing

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Rev. Jamie Franklin is back with a no-holds-barred roundup of the biggest stories in church and state.

He tears into the Church of England’s official “Prayer for the World Cup 2026” — calling it poorly written, theologically shallow, embarrassingly unserious, and a perfect symbol of the institution’s current woes.

He also reacts to Keir Starmer’s plan to ban social media for under-16s, dissecting the authoritarian tone, questioning the real motives behind it, and exploring the deeper issues around parenting and technology and the spiritual battle of the internet, attention and addiction.

Plus: Psalm 148, live event details, and a powerful Hymn of the Week — Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him set to Haydn’s majestic Austria.

Note: We apologise for the loud audio spike during the Starmer clip — technical issues with the new setup!

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🎟️ Tuesday 23rd June, 7pm – Holy Trinity Church, Winchester
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In this hard-hitting episode of Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs, Revs Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham tackle the escalating crisis on Britain's streets.

A brutal knife attack in North Belfast by a Sudanese migrant — with apparent attempts to behead his victim — has triggered major riots, burning houses, and intense public anger. Jamie and Tom break down the incident, the shocking police response, and draw uncomfortable parallels with the murder of Henry Novak and growing accusations of two-tier policing.

Tom delivers a timely Bible reflection on Matthew 9:37-38 — "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few" — challenging the Church to rise to the moment with hope and action. The conversation covers:

• The failures of mass immigration and integration
• Legacy media spin and gaslighting
• Kier Starmer’s plans to restrict social media for under-18s
• The Church of England’s response to the unrest
• Why civic nationalism may be the only alternative to rising tensions

Plus: Listener emails, the Hymn of the Week ("The Church’s One Foundation") and much more.

Raw, honest, and unfiltered Christian commentary on faith and current affairs in a nation under strain. If you’re tired of the mainstream narrative, this episode is essential listening.

JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE!
🎟️ Tuesday 23rd June, 7pm – Holy Trinity Church, Winchester
Link: Tickets here

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