Join Meg and Rodney as they interview Louise Davies, Director of Christians on the Left. Louise reflects on the influence of faith in her political journey and the contribution Christians can make to politics. Meg and Rodney consider what being a prophetic voice means and how this can be achieved in politics.

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4:3 ‘A prophetic voice in politics’ with Louise Davies

Join Meg and Rodney as they interview Ben Lindsay, CEO of Power the Fight and author of ‘We Need to Talk About Race’. Ben reflects on the unique contribution of the Church to ending youth violence, and its responsibility to confront its role in racial injustice. Meg and Rodney muse on the role of lament in the fight for racial justice.

4:2 'We Need To Talk About Race' with Ben Lindsay

In the first episode of Season 4, join new hosts Meg and Rodney as they interview Shane Claiborne, co-founder of the Simple Way and author of Red Letter Christians. Shane reflects on the US election, and proposes a model of ‘politically engaged but non-partisan’ Christians in the politics sphere. Meg and Rodney muse on this idea, and what it really means to be ‘non-partisan’.

4:1 'Political but non-partisan’ with Shane Claiborne

This month features an interview with Bell Ribeiro-Addy, MP for Streatham. We discuss racism in the UK and how Bell’s experiences led to her career in Parliament. She shared the challenges of being a new MP in 2020 and the need for the Church and Parliament to acknowledge their history. Cameron and Rosella muse, for the final time, on reparations in the UK and what they have in helping the Church in reconciliation.

3:12 “Racism and Repentance” with Bell Ribeiro-Addy

This month features Faith in Politics first SNP MP, Dr Lisa Cameron. They discuss Scottish independence and how Christians engage with nationalism as well as the disproportionate impact of lockdown on those with disabilities. Cameron and Rosella then muse on the historical implications of “Christian Nationalism” and question how our faith and understanding of nationalism interact.

3:11 "A United Kingdom? Navigating Nationalism" with Dr Lisa Cameron

"There's only one world now- the digital world, how do we want to live in it?" This episode Cameron and Rosella interview the new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell. He talks of how joining the Lords Communications Select Committee "radicalised" him to the importance of online regulation of the public space and how speaking out on issues of injustice is central to the gospel. Cameron and Rosella muse on internet regulation and how the Bible can speak into this seemingly modern issue. https://moneyoutofnukes.wordpress.com/

3:10 "Digitalising Democracy" with the Archbishop of York

Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Jonathan Reynolds, shares his thoughts on the furlough scheme, Universal Credit, Universal Basic Income and the future of social security in the UK. Cameron and Rosella muse on what the Bible and the Church may have to say on Universal Basic Income and what values should shape our social security system.

3:9 "Holy or full of holes? The values of our social safety net" with Jonathan Reynolds MP

Baroness Armstrong returns to the podcast to discuss homelessness and rough sleeping policy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and what needs to happen next. David Smith of Oasis Community Housing in Newcastle shares his experience of working with those in need of housing during the crisis and the challenges and opportunities this has presented. Cameron and Rosella muse on what a distinctively "Christian" approach to social action looks like and whether it's really necessary? Sign up to the JPIT webinar here: http://www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/webinars/?fbclid=IwAR1SECGNANkyOCrd7lkyQERz9m_mbtGb2KOgN0mA4Q-4xh8zYqXLXA7aefI

3:8 Shelter from the storm? Tackling homelessness amidst COVID-19. Baroness Armstrong & David Smith

As the world fights a global pandemic attention is already turning to what happens next. Join Cameron Hume and Rosella Payne as they interview Paul Morrison, a leading expert on poverty in the UK and member of the JPIT team. This month's monthly musing asks why should Christians care about macro economics?

3:7 'Shaping a Post-Pandemic Economy' with Paul Morrison

This month's episode comes direct from the green room of the renewal and rebellion conference hosted by JPIT. It features a great set of conversations with Barry Gardiner MP, Professor Anthony Reddie and Christine Allen, director of CAFOD, discussing faith, the economy and the environment! Cameron and Rosella muse on the Christian case for civil disobedience in the face of the climate crisis. Tweet us your "what if" question at @FiP_Podcast !

3:6 Renewal and Rebellion with Barry Gardiner, Anthony Reddie and Christine Allen

This month’s Faith in Politics explores the role of Bishops in the House of Lords. The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally talks of her experience in the House and how her previous role as the Chief Nursing Officer shapes her ministry and politics. Cameron and Rosella muse on the role of Bishops in the House of Lords today considering how this convention sits within wider debates of reforming the House of Lords. Find more information on this month's action 'Living Lent' at: https://livinglent.org/

3:5 'Bishops on the Benches' with the Bishop of London

Happy New Year! To kick off 2020, Cameron interviews Conservative MP and former International Development Minister Sir Desmond Swayne about being a Christian in Westminster, the purpose of International Development money, and how changes in Church of England law still have to go through Parliament! Rosella and Cameron reflect theologically on international aid, grace, colonialism and taxation.

3:4 - 'Relief or Return: the role of International Development’ With Sir Desmond Swayne MP

Cameron and Rosella interview Inderjit Bhogal - recent recipient of the World Methodist Council Peace Award, about the Cities of Sanctuary movement, attitudes to immigration in Britain, and how peace-building and care for refugees go hand-in-hand. This month's musing centres around how attitudes to refugees shouldn't be separated from attitudes to difference and diversity more broadly.

3:3 - 'A Church of Sanctuary' with Inderjit Bhogal

In the second episode of Season 3 of Faith in Politics, we chat General Election. Guests Paul Parker, Irene MacKinnon, Lucy Zwolinska and Tracey Hume challenge us to rethink the General Election and how we engage with it. Your hosts, Cameron and Rosella, muse on what we can take from Jesus's radical approach to truth. Follow us on our social media to get regular updates and to join the conversation. Twitter: @FiP_Podcast Instagram: faithinpoliticspodcast Paul mentions some useful resources to help churches and charities get a grasp on the lobbying act these can be found here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/party-or-campaigner/non-party-campaigners https://www.bond.org.uk/lobbying-act https://www.quaker.org.uk/resources/free-resources/political-guides And if you're interested in hosting a People's Politics Husting a 'How to' guide can be found here: http://www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hustings-Resource-2019.pdf

3:2 - 'Truth to Power' General Election Special

In the first episode of Season 3 of Faith in Politics, Cameron interviews Andy Flannagan, Director of Christians in Politics. Andy offers valuable reflection on how we can not only 'listen well' but 'disagree well' in turbulent times. Your new hosts, Cameron and Rosella, muse on how the Bible shapes our attitudes to political relationships. Follow us on our new social media to get regular updates and to join the conversation. Twitter: @FiP_Podcast Instagram: faithinpoliticspodcast

3:1 - 'Disagreeing Well' with Andy Flannagan

Join Cameron Hume and Rosella Payne, the Joint Public Issues Team's parliamentary interns, as they interview Christian public figures engaged in politics. Each month the podcast will grapple with pertinent justice issues and muse on what the Bible brings to the political discussion.

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