The Owl and Badger Podcast

In this episode we focus on the assassination of the gifted Christian apologist Charlie Kirk. We consider the significance of Charlie's murder, reactions to it, and the spiritual battle we face. We also discuss the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London and the Christian response to these events. We finish with reading from Romans 12 where we are told to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. (apologies if the audio is slightly out, this is beyond our control) Links: Turning Point USA - Charlie Kirk YouTube Solomon Buchi on Charlie Kirk A revolution is coming to the UK (Spectator Article) Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this special episode we speak with Phill Sacre about the state of the church in our country. We discuss how much of the church behaved during the covid era, what the essentials of true church should be and the need for 'separation' from the world but also from those in the church who will not take the Bible seriously and put Jesus first. We finish with encouragement to be prepared to stand together for Christ. Links: Phill’s Substack - Sacred Musings Understand the Bible Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we discuss having political prisoners in the UK, theologian NT Wright’s controversial views on abortion, the Church of England’s anti-bullying guidance for schools, and the rise of antisemitism. We look into the issues of weather modification and geo-engineering following the recent announcement of plans to fund research into ‘dimming the sun’ in the UK. We consider why these matters are important from a Christian perspective as we seek truth and look to the return of Christ. We finish with reading from Psalm 2. Links: TR interview with Rebel News Nick Franks video NT Wright article CofE doc (PDF) Brendan O’Neill’s interview on Israel   Helen’s substack on the sun  What are they doing to our skies? (4 articles by Jonathan Riley)  Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we discuss several topical issues including covid origins, UK censorship and the supreme court ruling on the definition of a woman. We then focus on Easter and the events of Holy Week, the wisdom which can be gained from the scriptural accounts, and how critical it is for us to take careful note of what Jesus said and did in those momentous days. We finish with reading from Luke 24:5-6. He is risen! Links: White house Big Brother watch King Charles message Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we address the danger posed by the islamification of Britain through immigration, islamic culture, buildings and festivals. We discuss the ideology of multiculturalism and how it is incompatible with Christianity and our western culture. We look at some recent cases of ‘two-tier’ justice and the increasing threats to freedom of speech in Britain. We finish with reading from 2 Corinthians 10:5 which shows us why we have to be able to criticise false religions and ideologies. Links: Tim Dieppe article on multiculturalism  Support Dr Tossici-Bolt Fear should not stop us from criticising Islam Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this special episode, released on the government’s ‘Covid 19 Day of Reflection’, we interview Christine Padgham about her journey through the covid era. We discuss how she woke up to the truth of what was happening and the truth of the gospel. We hope this interview will give an accurate reflection of the harms caused to so many through the covid interventions, fear and propaganda, and will be an encouragement to those looking for hope and truth which can be found in Christ. Links: Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we consider the dangers of the ‘Hive Mind’. We look at the promotion of Ramadan in our country, with virtually no mention of Lent, and why so few Christians feel able to speak up against the rise of Islam. We discuss the media frenzy around the now infamous meeting between Zelensky, Trump and Vance in the Oval Office. We return to the issue of free speech and the government’s rolling out of a secretive AI system to trawl social media for ‘concerning’ posts. We finish by reading from 1 Corinthians 2:16 and a reminder that as Christians we have the mind of Christ. Links: The press conference Tucker Carlson interview with Bob Amsterdam, a human rights lawyer defending the Orthodox Church in Ukraine. Substack Article on Ukraine Free Speech Union Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we discuss the prominent figure Francis Collins, an American physician-scientist and evangelical Christian who led the Human Genome Project, and more recently led the National Institute of Health (NIH) and acted as Science Advisor to President Joe Biden. We review a recent interview he gave to the ‘Re-enchanting’ podcast with Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall following the publishing of his latest book ‘The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith & Trust’. We discuss the dangers of ‘celebrity Christians’, blindly following ‘The Science’, and the accusations made towards those who question the established narrative in their search for truth. We finish with a warning from Jesus in Luke 6:24-26. Links: Re-enchanting podcast with Francis Collins Matters of Life & Death podcast with Francis Collins Atlantic article by Francis Collins Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this special episode we speak with Dr Liz Evans, CEO and cofounder of the UK Medical Freedom Alliance who campaign on issues relating to medical ethics. We talk about the covid lockdowns and vaccines, the current UK Covid Inquiry vaccination module (and its failings) and the People's Vaccine Inquiry which Liz helped to set up. We also discuss the disappointing response of much of the church and the need for courage and spiritual discernment in speaking truth, however difficult. Please share Liz's video calling the church to repentance (link also below). Links: UK Medical Freedom Alliance People's Vaccine Inquiry Liz's call for church repentance Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we discuss the Climate and Nature Bill and the danger it poses to us all. We also consider the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and its particular attack on parental rights in relation to home education. We highlight some new developments on the road towards Digital ID and Central Bank Digital Currency and we finish with a discussion on censorship, freedom of speech and whether we fear man or God, reading from Psalm 19:7-11. Links: Climate and Nature Bill 'Zero Hour' campaign  Rabbi Asher Gratt substack article Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Irreverend interview with David Kurten  Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree  

In this first episode for 2025 we take a look at a few issues which we think are likely to be important in the year ahead and need some careful watching. We begin with a reflection on the King's Christmas speech and the dangers of a pluralistic social gospel. We discuss the online safety bill and the likely censorship which will result, and the controversy surrounding the UK 'rape gangs' and continued efforts to avoid accountability and justice. We finish with a challenge to Christians to wake up, wake others up and focus on the truth of the real gospel message, reading from Romans 13:11. Links: King’s Christmas message Gavin Ashenden video 1 Gavin Ashenden video 2 Khan’s ‘exclusive’ in Premier Christian News Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we focus on the 'assisted suicide' bill which was voted through in parliament on Black Friday. We discuss the ethical principles at stake and the biblical truths which should guide us and give hope to those who are suffering and facing death. We consider the grim realities of 'assisted death', the dark forces behind the campaign and the response of the Church. We finish by reading from 2 Chronicles 16:9. Links: Dominic Cummings clip Tractors footage & protest in London Bret Weinstein podcast on cow feed additive 'Bovaer' (from 14 mins) HART article Church letter Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we discuss the farmers' protest in London following the government's decision to introduce inheritance tax for farmers in the recent budget, now known as the 'family farm tax'. We consider the devastating impact this will have, why it matters and how it is part of a bigger picture which is important to recognise. We finish with a timely challenge from Morgoth suggesting we (including farmers) need to be good men rather than nice guys, and a sobering but encouraging reading from Habbakuk 3:17-18. Links: Helen’s article in TCW Episode 49: No farming, no food, no future  Morgoth's essay: The problem with nice guys RFK video on Blackrock Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this post-election episode we review Donald Trump’s historic victory in the 2024 US election. We consider the policies he ran on, compared with those of Kamala Harris, and why the mainstream media has been struggling to come to terms with a Trump win and the fact that overwhelming numbers of American voters have backed him. We finish with a sobering reading from Psalm 2, and a reminder that the Lord is on the throne and earthly rulers should serve him with fear. Links: Konstantin Kisin substack: 10 reasons you didn’t see this coming Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we discussed a few topics which have been in the news, including Labour’s budget and in particular the devastating blow to farmers who face being taxed out of existence. We talked about the imprisonment of Tommy Robinson on a contempt of court charge over the showing of his film ‘Silenced’ (link below), and the recent revelations about the man charged with killing three children in Southport. We considered the new ‘pride poppy’ released by the Royal British Legion, and reviewed the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent interview with Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart. We finished with reading John 8:12, a reminder that Jesus is the light of the world and if we follow him we will have the light of life. Links: Silenced film Rest is politics interview Helen’s involvement in reading through the Bible together in a week  Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we focus on two different issues, with a common thread relating to freedom and the efforts of those in authority to censor, suppress and control. We begin with a brief review of the recent ‘Rescue the Republic’ rally held in Washington DC, drawing together speakers from the ‘freedom movement’ including Jordan Peterson, Robert Kennedy Jr, Russell Brand and ‘dissident doctors’ Robert Malone & Pierre Kory. We go on to discuss the increasing number of organisations trying to indoctrinate children, primarily in schools and colleges, including through the government’s PREVENT strategy. We finish by reading Ephesians 6:12 as a reminder that we face dark and spiritual forces of evil in the world, but we read on to see that God will provide us with everything we need for the battle. Links: Rescue the Republic  Russell Brand & John Rich: The Mass Christian Awakening Educate against hate Prevent Channel programme Vodafone article Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this special episode we talk with Rev Dr William Philip, minister of the Tron Church in Glasgow. We discuss the dangers of the ‘climate gospel’, the challenges of the covid era and the failings of many churches, the increasing unrest and disconnect in our nation as our society moves further away from God’s ways, and the challenge for Christians to be courageous and go against the crowd, which may be costly but is an essential part of being a disciple of Christ. We finish with hearing about William’s new book on the Psalms, ‘Heart Songs for Every Saint’. Links Tron Church website  HART (Health Advisory & Recovery Team) website  William’s guest article on Helen’s substack  Willam’s autumn lecture at the Christian Institute  Willam’s new book on the Psalms: Heart Songs for Every Saint Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we consider developments since our last podcast, looking at the two-tier policing, media and judiciary in the UK. We discuss the input of Elon Musk, amongst others, and the increasing clamp downs on free speech including arresting people for posts on social media. We conclude with an update on the Keswick Convention debacle, and a reading from Psalm 37. Links:  Two-tier policing example Message from the Archbishop of Sanctimony Brephos podcast ‘About Abortion’ on the Keswick Convention Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we discuss various events in the news including questions over the Lucy Letby case, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the new Labour government, the Olympic opening ceremony and the Keswick Convention. We then focus on recent unrest in a number of British towns and cities triggered by on-going issues around immigration, crime, attacks and most recently the horrific murder of three little girls in Southport. We consider the actions of the police, the authorities and the dangers of ignoring or belittling legitimate concerns. We end with some reflections on these difficult but important issues from a Christian perspective, and a reading from Joshua 1:7-9.  Links: Dark Horse podcast on the Donald Trump shooting  Cancel your BBC TV tax ("licence") The Owl Tree article on Olympics  Jordan Peterson interview with Tommy Robinson  Silenced film Norman Fenton article  Morgoth article  Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree

In this episode we review Nick Franks’ latest book ‘The Glorious Few: Redeeming Radicalisation in the Kingdom of God'. We explore the nature of ‘de-radicalised’ Christianity in the West, the ‘industrial idolatry’ in the church, why the churches closed in 2020, and what ‘redeeming radicalisation’ looks like. We think this is an important book, particularly for the UK church, and would encourage listeners to get a copy for themselves and one for their church leader! We conclude with 2 Timothy 4:8 and "Amen, Come Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).  Links: Order The Glorious Few book Firebrandnotes Nick and Mairi Franks YouTube Into the Pray podcast Support the podcast - Buy Me A Coffee Owl & Badger Telegram Helen's substack The Owl & Badger Linktree