Cross Section

This week Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund are joined by the Evangelical Alliance's Head of Northern Ireland, David Smyth, as they discuss the return of Stormont after two years. Other topics include misogyny in the music industry and the government's communication methods.  Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section 

Welcome to series 7 of Cross Section. This week Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund discuss the upcoming US election, prayer in schools and the TV show that has captured the nation - The Traitors.  Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section 

In the last episode of the season Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund discuss Harry & Meghan's new Netflix documentary, the Online Safety Bill and the various ongoing strikes. We finish the epsiode with some Christmas fun!   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

This week Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund are joined by Jason Roach, Director of Ministries at London City Mission, founding pastor of The Bridge – Battersea Community Church and co-author of 'Healing the Divides: How every Christian can advance God's vision for racial unity and justice' (co-authored by Jessamin Birdsall). They discuss the census, racial inequality in Britain, and what the church can and should be doing.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

This week Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas discuss the controversies surrounding the FIFA World Cup, the G20 summit, and are joined by Rachel Gregory, the Senior External Affairs Manager from Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to discuss the Autumn Statement from Thursday 17th November.    Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Jo Evans and Danny Webster are joined by special guest Tim Farron MP. They talk about this week's headlines, what it's like being a Christian in politics, and why and how Christians should engage with public life.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalallianceTwitter: @EAUKnewsInstagram: evangelicalalliance

This week Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas are joined by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)'s Joint Head of Advocacy & Americas Advocacy Team Leader, Anna-Lee Stangl, and CSW team member Sarah*, to discuss the persecuted church in Mexico and Cuba.    To skip our initial political ramble and get straight to our guests, fast forward to about 18 minutes in.   Listen for amazing first-hand experiences, and a wider discussion around why there's the need to advocate for the persecuted church and why media representation matters.    International Day of Prayer event sign up here! Join us on Sunday 6 November, from 7:30pm as we intercede for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.     Here are the CSW reports referred to: Seven years for Pastor Lorenzo: the truth is finally out Let her be heard: The untold stories of indigenous religious minority women in Mexico ‘A new front’ in the pursuit of justice in Cuba   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalallianceTwitter: @EAUKnewsInstagram: evangelicalalliance   *Name has been changed to protect their identity for security purposes.

Jo Evans, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas focus in on the chaotic political landscape in this episode of Cross Section. Lizz Truss resigns - what does that mean for the country now? And what can Christians be adding to the political conversation? We also discuss all the big moments of the week that led to the resignation, and how Christians can disagree well and be a voice for hope in this moment.    Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

This week Jo, Alicia and Danny discuss artificial intelligence (AI) after the robot Ai-Da addressed the House of Lords this week. This leads on to a conversation on the ethical limits of medicine and invention. They also talk about World Mental Health Day, and recent debates around what the limits of charities' political lobbying and campaigning should be after a speech by Orlando Fraser, chairman of the Charity Commission.    Here is the UnHerd article on surrogacy they refer to: https://unherd.com/2022/10/how-surrogacy-is-transforming-medicine/     Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

This week on Cross Section Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas discuss the protests led by women and girls in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, "White Lives Matter" t-shirts at Paris Fashion Week and recent developments with Mermaids in the UK.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Cross Section is back after another week of news. Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and Danny Webster discuss recent conversations in the music industry about over-sexualisation and Lewis Capaldi's new single, the state of the economy and the politics around it, and our new Living for Jesus at Work resource that we've just launched at the Evangelical Alliance (https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/reports/living-for-jesus-at-work)   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Cross Section is back with Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster recording together in-person from Evangelical Alliance's annual Council meeting. This week they discuss Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral (which featured the most listened-to sermon of all time), an exploration of racial justice following its discussion at Council, and a round-up of other news from this week including the new demographics of Northern Ireland and what it means for the church.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Cross Section is back for a new season! Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and Danny Webster discuss the news this week – the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the killing of Chris Kaba by a police officer in London and the first days of the new UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss – and how we can approach it all through a Christ-centered lens.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

This week Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund and Nicola Martin think about issues of diversity and representation as they talk about The Real Mo Farah documentary and his story of human trafficking, England’s team in the UEFA Euro’s championship and the conservative party’s leadership contest. This is the last episode before the team take a summer break. New series will begin in September.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

This week the UK Government hosted the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). The conference brought together governments, parliamentarians, faith and belief representatives, and civil society to urge increased global action on freedom of religion or belief for everyone.   Jo, Peter, Danny and Alicia got to attend the conference and are here to share their reflections and behind the scenes intel, particularly in reference to persecuted Christians across the world, and in light of major UK Government news this week!   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org   Follow us: Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Jo, Alicia and Danny are back, this week reflecting on the difficult news from over the past week and how to approach it all with Christ-like love and grace. There is also a special guest appearance from Scotland as the independence question gets back into full swing.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org   Follow us: Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Jo, Alicia and Peter are back! This week we reflect on the UK Government's Rwanda policy plan for asylum seekers, the decision by FINA on women's swimming and open category proposals, and what films and TV shows the team have been enjoying recently – and how there are glimpses of the Gospel in all three. Transformed recourse    Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org   Follow us: Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Jo, Alicia, Danny and Peter are back – together in-person! This week we reflect on what the Platinum Jubilee looked like for church communities, working under leadership that you don't agree with, and a conversation about blasphemy, Islam and Christianity in the context of 2022.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org   Follow us: Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Jo, Alicia and Peter dive in to this week's news, discussing a new study on the "R Rate" of different church denominations across the UK. The team also take a look at gun culture in the United States, Ricky Gervais and the long-awaited Sue Gray report.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org   Follow us: Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance

Jo, Alicia and Danny take a look at the news this week with Peter out on the road. The team talk cost of living, Christians and celebrity, and the behaviour of MPs.   Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org   Follow us: Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance