Claim OwnershipA Mucky Business with Tim Farron
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Each week Christian MP Tim Farron unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully.
Tim will share what life is like in Parliament, which issues Christians should care about and what you can do to make a difference.
Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm or download the podcast from your chosen podcast provider.
Tim will share what life is like in Parliament, which issues Christians should care about and what you can do to make a difference.
Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm or download the podcast from your chosen podcast provider.
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Tim is joined this week by John Mosey, an ordained minister and campaigner, who lost his daughter in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.
John shares his remarkable story of forgiveness and grace, in the face of evil.
And Tim answers your question, about the struggle of starting a family in today's cost of living crisis.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
Tim is joined this week by Mervyn Thomas, Founder President of religious freedom group Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Mervyn shares of how God turns his dreams of a career in politics into a life advocating for persecuted Christians around the world.
And Tim is thinking about hidden homelessness.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
Tom is joined this week by Labour MP Tom Collins who's reflecting on his first year in parliament.
They discuss the way constituents communicate with them and Tom's role legislating the Church of England.
And Tim's unpacks the Gaza peace deal and Donald's Trump role in it.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
Tim is joined this week by MP John Glen to look at Conservative Party Conference.
They discuss the shape of the party after the recent defections.
And should the new Archbishop of Canterbury stay out of politics? Tim gives his take.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
Tim is joined this week by MP Ruth Jones who's currently in Liverpool for Labour Party Conference.
They discuss the role of an MP at conference in what can be the busiest week of the year.
And Tim is reflecting on the Christian roots of the Labour Party and the recent announcement of digital ID cards.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
Tim is in Bournemouth for party conference where he is joined this week by MP Callum Miller
Callum speaks of how his faith impacted his decision to involve himself in politics.
And Tim is reflecting on what it means to be a Christian Lib Dem and why people might join a political party.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
This week, Tim is joined by political commentator and recent defector to Reform UK, Tim Montgomerie.
They discuss his move from the Conservatives and that of MP Danny Kruger who too announced he was joining Reform UK this week
In addition, Tim offers his thoughts on the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Plus, he’s made a request for financial support to help keep the podcast going. If you'd like to find out more or get involved, head over to: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB
And as always, if you’ve got a question for Tim, feel free to drop him an email at farron@premier.org.uk.
Tim is joined by Kamesh Flynn and Lt Col Simon Maggs as he learns more about the National Week of Prayer.
This episode speaks of the rhythms of prayer within parliament and government. Did you know there is prayer which goes with the chimes from Big Ben?
Tim’s put out a call for financial support to help keep the podcast going. If you’d like to find out more, just head to stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
And as always, if you’ve got a question for Tim, feel free to drop him an email at farron@premier.org.uk.
It’s our final episode of the season, and Tim is joined by a familiar voice: Lord Russell Rook of Wimbledon.
He’s been on the podcast before, but earlier this year he was appointed as a Labour Peer by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Tim catches up with him to chat about how his faith has shaped his work over the years, and to hear his take on the government’s first year running the country.
Tim also shares his thoughts on the More in Common report, which shows that seven in ten Britons think the country’s heading in the wrong direction, and more and more, it’s the system itself people are losing faith in, not just the politicians.
Tim’s put out a call for financial support to help keep the podcast going. If you’d like to find out more, just head to stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
And as always, if you’ve got a question for Tim, feel free to drop him an email at farron@premier.org.uk.
This week, Tim is joined by the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Guli Francis-Dehqani.
They discuss her powerful testimony, her experience of life in the UK as an Iranian refugee, and her current role as Bishop of Chelmsford and member of the House of Lords.
They also explore the process of electing the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Tim reflects, too, on the first year of Labour in government.
He’s issued a call for financial support to help keep the podcast running. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
And of course, if you have a question for Tim, you can always email him at farron@premier.org.uk.
This week, Tim is joined by Labour MP for Ashford, Sojan Joseph.
He chats with Tim about his faith and his journey to Westminster, having entered Parliament just a year ago as one of the 411 MPs who delivered Labour’s landslide victory.
Tim also weighs in on the row involving his Lib Dem colleague, Chris Coghlan MP, whose priest has refused him communion following his vote in favour of assisted dying.
He’s also put out a call for financial support to help keep the podcast going. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, just head to stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
And of course, if you’ve got a question for Tim, you can always drop him an email at farron@premier.org.uk.
This week, Tim is joined by Professor and author John Lennox, the keynote speaker at this year's Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast.
The annual gathering brought together over 800 people in Westminster Hall to worship, pray, and reflect on the question: Can God be present in the public square?
In addition, Tim offers his thoughts on the ongoing situation between the United States and Iran.
Plus, he’s made a request for financial support to help keep the podcast going. If you'd like to find out more or get involved, head over to: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB
And as always, if you’ve got a question for Tim, feel free to drop him an email at farron@premier.org.uk.
This week, Tim is joined by Mike Kane, Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport.
Mike shares his personal testimony, talks about his current role in government, and even treats us to a short rendition of the classic hymn Be Thou My Vision - showcasing a bit of his musical talent!
Tim also reflects on the abortion-related amendments being debated in Parliament this week.
Plus, he’s made a request for financial support to help keep the podcast going. If you'd like to find out more or get involved, head over to: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB
And as always, if you’ve got a question for Tim, feel free to drop him an email at farron@premier.org.uk.
This week, Tim turns his attention to Scotland, where he’s joined by Shona Haslam, Chief Executive of Logos Scotland - a Christian think tank.
Shona shares her testimony, reflects on how it has shaped her professional journey, and gives us a deeper insight into the work Logos is doing.
Tim also looks back on last week's discussion around the burka, a topic that has sparked fresh debate around freedom of expression.
He's also put out a request for financial support for the podcast. If you'd like to find out more or get involved, visit stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB
And of course, if you’ve got a question for Tim, you can always drop him an email at farron@premier.org.uk.
This week, Tim is joined by Claire Newman and Mark Harris, who lead Christians in Parliament — an All-Party Parliamentary Group dedicated to supporting MPs and their staff in living out their faith within Westminster.
They explore what the job involves, how they came to be part of it, and what Bible studies actually look like inside Parliament.
Plus, Tim reflects on the government’s Strategic Defence Review — what it means for the country, and how Christians might think about national security and responsibility.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
This week, Tim is joined by Liberal Democrat MP for Richmond Park, Sarah Olney.
They discussed the ongoing debate around the Assisted Dying Bill currently making its way through Parliament.
Sarah is part of the committee scrutinising the bill. She shared more about the process and her experience of being involved.
And of course, she spoke about her faith and how it has shaped her views on policy.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
This week, Tim is joined by the Rt Rev Graham Tomlin - former Bishop of Kensington and current Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness at Lambeth Palace.
Together, they explore the role of Christianity in today’s society and delve into the delays surrounding the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury.
Plus, Tim shares his thoughts on Labour’s latest immigration proposals.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
Tim is joined this week by former Labour MP Stephen Pound.
Stephen shares how his faith impacted his time in parliament and reflects on the passing of the Pope.
And Tim is aching after his London Marathon run - but it was worth it!
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
his week, Tim is joined by US politician and lobbyist Ralph Reed.
He was the first executive director of the Christian Coalition back in the early 1990s, and is the author of For God and Country: The Christian Case for Trump.
Ralph discusses his faith, how it has shaped his political journey, and shares more about the role the Christian Coalition played in the US elections.
Tim also reflects on the possibility of life beyond Earth, after scientists recently discovered the 'strongest evidence' so far of life beyond the Solar System.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
This week, Tim is joined by Lib Dem MP Al Pinkerton.
A professor of geopolitics by background, he now serves the community of Surrey Heath. He’ll be talking about his path into politics and how his Christian faith has shaped that journey.
Tim also reflects on whether Christians should disengage from negative news headlines.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
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Great podcast. Well worth a listen. It's great to know there are so many Christian's in British politics. Keep up the good work.