Bästa Cross Section podcaster (2024)

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General Election | Identity Politics 42:03

4d ago42:03

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This week Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Jason Roach, London City Mission's Director of Ministries and Katherine Brown, the Being Human Engagement lead. They discuss how faith influences voting, politicians appealing to identity politic tropes and the term allyship. Read Thinking faithfully about politics Get in touch: Email: cross.sec…

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General Election | Integrity in Politics 34:08

12d ago34:08

34:08

Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund are joined by Louise Davies, CARE's Director of Advocacy and Policy, as they kick off the special general election season. The team discuss the current mood in parliament, the importance of integrity in politics and how political engagement should go beyond the ballot box. Read Thinking faithfully about …

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S7E8: Race, Age and Disability: What does true equality look like? 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

In the final episode of Season 7, Alicia Edmund, Nicola Martin and Zanna Meynell discuss the Welsh appointment of the first black first minister in the Senedd and challenges in leading well in politics and public life. The team also chat about Liam Fox's proposals to amend abortion laws to babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome and the benefits of the…

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S7E7: Kate-Gate: Privacy vs Transparency? 32:38

2M ago32:38

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This week Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss the stories that have been hitting the headlines. The team chat through why the story about the Princess of Wales has blown up and how we as Christians can respond to it. They also talk about rumours of Rishi Sunak being ousted, extremism and Keir Starmer's recent comments about assiste…

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S7E6: Are we all extremists? 26:45

2M ago26:45

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In this weeks episode Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the Tories division over their attempts to redefine extremism. The team also chat about Raye's incredible success at the Brit awards and her comments about being a Christian and analyse the newly announced budget! Further reading: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/the-ris…

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S7E5: Commons in chaos and the Gaza ceasefire vote 40:21

3M ago40:21

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This week’s episode focuses on the political fallout in Westminster over the Israel-Gaza ‘ceasefire vote’, Lee Anderson MP's provocative language on the pro-Palestinian protests, proposed amendments to decriminalise abortion across the UK and possible law changes to restrict protest rights in the UK. Join Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Peter Lyna…

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S7E4: Why so much talk on Conversion Therapy in Westminster? 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

This week Danny, Alicia and Zanna discuss conversion therapy and the current conversations occurring in parliament. The team also chat about Labour's landslide wins at the by-elections last week and the recent death of Alexei Navalny. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalallian…

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S7E3: Fake Conversions and Bogus Asylum Claims 30:04

3M ago30:04

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This week Peter and Danny are joined by Nicola as they discuss asylum seeker's fake conversions to Christianity, the King's health and whether under 16's should have smart phones. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offe…

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S7E2: Truth, Integrity and Stormont Returns 28:06

4M ago28:06

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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:…

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S7E1: Trump, The Traitors and Britain's Toughest Teacher 29:59

4M ago29:59

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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.…

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S6E12: Cross Section reviews 2023 38:56

6M ago38:56

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In our final episode of season six, Danny Webster, Peter Lynas and Alicia Edmund discuss the big international, cultural, domestic and Christian news stories from 2023. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-an…

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S6E11: Dublin Riots and Elgin Marbles 33:18

6M ago33:18

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A chaotic week in the news with the Dublin riots, diplomatic feud over the Elgin Marbles and Home Secretary James Cleverly describing Stockton North (or its MP) unfavourable. Join Alicia, Danny and Peter as they discuss identity politics, colonialism, far-right ideology and the importance of holding positions of authority in a Christ-like manner. O…

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S6E10: Are the Rwanda Asylum Plan and Open AI in trouble? 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

This week Alicia and Peter discuss the Supreme Court's Rwanda judgement and what it means for domestic human rights framework and international diplomacy. The team also touch on the OpenAI debacle with a special guest appearance from Tim Coysh, head of digital and membership for the Evangelical Alliance. Take our General Election survey here: Take …

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S6E9: Reshuffle, Northern Irish Politics & Abortion 37:18

6M ago37:18

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This week Danny, Dawn and David discuss the reshuffling at Westminster, the political situation in Northern Ireland and our work on abortion through Both Lives Matter. Take our General Election survey here: Take our politics survey - Evangelical Alliance (eauk.org) Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKne…

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S6E8: The King’s Speech, the right to protest and inclusive evangelicals 37:49

6M ago37:49

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This week Peter, Danny and Nicola look at some of the proposals in the King's Speech, the pro-Palestine protests planned for Remembrance Day and whether Inclusive Evangelicals are inclusive or evangelical. Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitte…

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S6E7: Matthew Perry, Jordan Peterson & Elon Musk 35:02

7M ago35:02

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For our 52nd episode, Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and Nicola Martin discuss Matthew Perry's death, the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park and Jordan Peterson's latest venture, the Alliance of Responsible Citizenship (ARC). Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelica…

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S6E6: What is a just war? 32:14

7M ago32:14

32:14

Join Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the just war theory in relation to the Israel and Palestine conflict, both in principle and practice. Also they discussed King Charles' speech on civility and tolerance at a dinner in Mansion House in London. Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK Get in touch:…

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S6E5: History, Politics and Theology of the Israel-Palestine Conflict 37:45

7M ago37:45

37:45

This week Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the Labour Party Conference and the horrific events over the past week in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalall…

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S6E4: Rishi’s Speech, HS2 and GB News Sackings - with Phil Knox 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

This week Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and special guest, our colleague Phil Knox (evangelism and missiology senior specialist and author) discuss the scrapping of the HS2 railways, the free speech controversy (or not) at GB News, and how we can respond when VAR lets us down in the Premier League. Phil's latest book - The Best of Friends - Phil Knox …

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S6E3: Conversion Practices, Chris Kaba and Migration 35:11

8M ago35:11

35:11

This week Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the reports around the UK's plans for conversion practices legislation, Chris Kaba and policing, and discussions around migration sparked by the Home Secretary's comments this week. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangel…

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S6E2: Russell Brand: culture, character and consent 33:53

8M ago33:53

33:53

This week Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the UK Government's u-turn on net zero policies, the news this week about Russell Brand, and questions around how justice and sexual ethics intersect in our culture and how we as Christians can speak into them. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter:…

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S6E1: Sex Education, Barbie and Soul Survivor 34:51

8M ago34:51

34:51

This week Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas discuss the changing landscape of sex education across the UK and how we can respond, the culture-provoking themes of the Barbie movie and the news this year about Mike Pilavachi and Soul Survivor. Time to Talk webinar, 25 September - signup here: https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/re…

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S5E10: Lewis Capaldi, Wagner in Ukraine and AI Porn 43:46

11M ago43:46

43:46

This week Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and Danny Webster discuss the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, the unfolding events in Ukraine and Russia involving the mutiny of the Wagner group and how we approach the issue of justice as Christians. They go on to talk about disturbing developments in AI technology and Lewis Capaldi's performance at …

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S5E9: Titanic Submarine, Andrew Tate and Cats 35:06

11M ago35:06

35:06

This week Jo Evans, Peter Lynas and Danny Webster discuss how the news is presented to us. Firstly looking at the comparison of the missing submarine and the capsized migrant boat off Greece, the controversy surrounding Andrew Tate, who has been charged with rape and human trafficking, and the children who got into an argument with their teacher ov…

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S5E8: Late Abortion Case, Populism and Conspiracyland 52:53

11M ago52:53

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This week Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster are joined by Dawn McAvoy, co-ordinator of the campaign 'Both Lives Matter', to discuss the case of Carla Forster, the mother whose was convicted of inducing an abortion outside the legal limit using pills at home. They also reflect on the life of Silvio Berlusconi, the rise of populist politics, …

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S5E7: Schofield, Pride Month and Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme 33:31

12M ago33:31

33:31

This week Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Chris Ringland discuss the events of the past week surrounding ITV and Phillip Schofield, Pride Month and the complex issue of the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk…

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S5E6: NatCon, Immigration and Tim Keller 37:30

12M ago37:30

37:30

This week Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster, Peter Lynas talk about the National Conservatism conference and Danny Kruger's comments on marriage, the new Immigration statistics and policy, and the news that Tim Keller has died. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance…

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S5E5: ADHD, Surrogacy and Assisted Suicide with Mark Pickering, CEO of CMF 58:44

1y ago58:44

58:44

This week Jo Evans and Danny Webster talk to CEO of the Christian Medical Fellowship Mark Pickering. They discuss the latest Panorama documentary on private ADHD clinics, the rise in popularity of surrogacy and moving legislation on assisted suicide in Scotland. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews …

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S5E4: UK tour (of public policy) 28:03

1y ago28:03

28:03

This week Jo Evans talks to our Public Policy Officers from across the nations: Chris Ringland (Scotland), Danielle Mcelhinney (Northern Ireland), Dawn McAvoy (Both Lives Matter), Nathan Sadler (Wales) and Nicola Martin (Westminster) to hear about the biggest local issues. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter:…

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S5E3: Sudan, Colin Bloom review and the Coronation with Gavin Calver 31:13

1y ago31:13

31:13

This week Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. They discuss the current conflict in Sudan, the Colin Bloom review of the government's faith engagement and the King's upcoming coronation. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: e…

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S5E2: 30 years since the murder of Stephen Lawrence, with Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana 41:56

1y ago41:56

41:56

It has been 30 years since the murder of black British 18-year-old, Stephen Lawrence, who was stabbed in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus home in Eltham, South London. Jo Evans and Alicia Edmund talk to Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana about racial justice in the church and beyond. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /…

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S5E1: Climate Change Protests and Earth Day with Laura Young #LessWasteLaura 1:00:33

1y ago1:00:33

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Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas chat recent environmental protests at major sporting events, and Jo Evans has an in depth chat with climate activist, environmental scientist, and ethical influencer, Laura Young. Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalallian…

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S4E8: Humza Yousaf, Artificial Intelligence and Sex Education 35:26

1y ago35:26

35:26

Jo Evans, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas chat about the new leader of the SNP, Humza Yousaf and God's timing, raising concerns around artificial intelligence systems, and each share a policy area we should be keeping an eye on. Relationship and Sex education, Police reform and the political landscape in Northern Ireland. Listeners survey: https://ea…

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S4E7: Loneliness, Biblical Inclusivity and the Church of England with Ed Shaw 54:55

1y ago54:55

54:55

Jo Evans and Danny Webster chat to Ed Shaw about what God has done in his life and talks about how as Christians we were designed to share our burdens with each other. He also answers questions like 'why should non-anglicans care about the future of the Church of England?' as well as discussing loneliness in the UK, what it means to be Biblically i…

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S4E6: Illegal Migration Bill, New Budget and Isaiah 61 Movement with CAP founder John Kirkby 41:17

1y ago41:17

41:17

Jo Evans and Alicia Edmund discuss the listener's response to last week's discussion on the Illegal Migration Bill, the Government's new budget and are joined by John Kirkby CBE, founder of CAP UK, to discuss his new project, the Isaiah 61 movement. Listeners survey: https://ea.typeform.com/cross-section Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Faceboo…

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S4E5: Illegal Migration Bill, Buffer Zone and your questions! 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

Jo Evans, Peter Lynas and Alicia Edmund discuss the government's new Illegal Migration Bill, Buffer Zones around abortion clinics following the arrest of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, and answer listener's questions about Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages, integrity and what 'faithful compromise' means. Listeners survey: https://ea.typeform.com/cross-secti…

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S4E4: Windsor Framework, Kate Forbes, Crisis Pregnancy Centres 35:46

1y ago35:46

35:46

Jo Evans, Peter Lynas and Danny Webster discuss the Windsor Framework (Northern Ireland Protocol), think tank Theos' polling on the public's perception of religion in political leadership and the BBC Panorama documentary on Crisis Pregnancy Centres. Listeners survey: https://ea.typeform.com/to/Qag1ggMR Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us…

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S4E3: Mental health focus with Emma Scrivener 48:05

1y ago48:05

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Jo Evans and Peter Lynas chat about the race for First Minister in Scotland, and are joined by author and speaker Emma Scrivener, who wrote 'A New Name' and 'A New Day', to talk about Channel 4's documentary on assisted suicide (with Dame Prue Leith and Danny Kruger MP) and mental health more broadly. They discuss eating disorders, depression and a…

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S4E2: The Scots, the Brits and Kentucky Revival (?) 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

33:25

Danny, Alicia and Peter discuss the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Sam Smith at the BRIT awards, the sexualisation of blasphemy is pop culture, what's going on in Asbury University in the US, and more! https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section Get in touch: cross.section@eauk.org Follow us: Facebook: /evangelic…

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S4 E1: Synod, Sturgeon and Cross Section’s first birthday 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

33:23

Jo Evans, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are back for the fourth series of Cross Section! https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/cross-sectionAv Evangelical Alliance

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S3E11: Harry & Meghan, strikes, and a Christmas quiz! 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

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: evangelicala…

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S3E10: Jason Roach on racial unity and justice 49:00

1+ y ago49:00

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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 th…

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S3E9: FIFA World Cup and Autumn Statement with Rachel Gregory from Christians Against Poverty (CAP) 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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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:…

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S3E8: News, faith and politics with Tim Farron MP 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

41:41

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: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance…

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S3E7: Persecuted church focus with Christian Solidarity Worldwide 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

53:05

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…

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S3E6: Chaos as Liz Truss resigns 41:52

1+ y ago41:52

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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 Chris…

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S3E5: Ai-Da: Can robots be gendered? 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

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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 sh…

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S3E4: Free and female, but at what cost? 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

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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: @EAUKn…

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S3E3: Does Sex Sell? 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

30:03

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 Evange…

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S3E2: That Sermon, Racial Justice & News Round-up 27:33

1+ y ago27:33

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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…

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