Cross Section

This week Danny, Alicia and Zanna sit in the new studio and react to Rachel Reeves' new budget announcement. They also discuss the fact that the average birth rate is the lowest that it has ever been.  IDOP Online 2024 - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk...

This week Peter, Danny & Zanna react to the Justin Welby's (Archbishop of Canterbury) interview on The Rest is Politics podcast. They also discuss the key global stories from this week and continue the conversation on assisted suicide. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected - Evangelical Alliance https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/an-exciting-opportunity-to-welcome-your-recently-elect...

In this weeks episode, Alicia, Danny and Peter have a deep dive discussion into the US election, including their predictions for election night. They also have a conversation about the tragic passing of Liam Payne and the possibility of the removal of Bishops from the House of Lords.  https://www.nationalweekofprayer.uk/resources https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/an-exciting-opportunity-to-welco...

In the Season 9 launch, Peter, Danny and Alicia have a discussion about the first 100 days of the Labour government. They cover all that has been happening in UK politics since the general election in July. The team also discuss assisted suicide and why that has become such a key topic in politics and the media. Invite your MP to church Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnew...

In the final episode of this general election season of Cross Section, Nicola Martin and Alicia Edmund take a look at the King's Speech. They discuss the policy proposals set out by the new Labour government, whether we can trust them to deliver on their promises, and what the role of the church is in influencing and holding the government to account.   Read What does a Labour government mean for...

On the day Keir Starmer becomes the Prime Minister and Labour win a historic majority for British politics, we host a conversation with Michael Wear Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. He joins the team to discuss the election results and the ongoing election campaign in the US.  Michael is also the author of Author of The Spirit Of Our Politics, Founder and...

This week, Danny and Alicia speak to Janet Buckingham, Director of Global Advocacy at World Evangelical Alliance, Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK & Ireland and David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of ELAM Ministries.  They discuss Britain's role in the world with a particular focus on the freedom of religion and belief and the persecution of Christians.  Open Doors ELAM Ministries IDOP On...

In this episode of Cross Section, Danny Webster is joined Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action and Dilly Harris, Homeless Prevention Manager West at Bethany Christian Trust.  The group discuss the state of homelessness in the UK, housing policy and hopes for the government and the role of the church in responding to homelessness.  Read Thinking faithfully about politics We’re halfway through the ele...

In this episode of Cross Section, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Professor John Wyatt and Dr Gillian Wright. The group discuss the current state of the NHS post-pandemic and the relationship between health and poverty. The group also talk about medical ethics, including assisted dying and abortion. https://www.johnwyatt.com/ https://ourdutyofcare.org.uk/ https://www.eauk.org/what-we-d...

In this episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund react to the party manifestos that have been released this week. They also discuss the election campaign so far and what we can be doing over the next three weeks as we approach polling day!  Read Thinking faithfully about politics We’re halfway through the election campaign but matters of faith are still absent | Opini...

In this weeks episode Alicia Edmund is joined by Lizzie Harewood, Executive Officer of the Association of Christian Teachers and Titilayo Oluwatudimu, Chief Executive Officer of the Emmanuel School Trust.  The group discuss the state of the education sector in a post pandemic world, navigating curriculum changes in regards to sex education and how parents can be engaging with their children's scho...

This week Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster are joined by Andrew Hawkins, CEO and founder of Whitestone Insight and Emily Shepherd, joint CEO of Welcome Churches.  They discuss the politics around migration, the Rwanda policy and small boats and how the church can hold different views on immigration and asylum.  Read Thinking faithfully about politics Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twit...

Danny Webster and Nicola Martin are joined by Jubilee+'s CEO Natalie Williams and Christians Against Poverty's Social Policy Manager, Kiri Adams.  They talk about the reality of poverty in the UK, how the church can respond and their policy hopes for the next government.  Note: Apologies for sound quality. We are aware but felt this was too important an episode to scrap. We hope from you can here...

In this special episode, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund react to the news that the general election is set for 4 July. The team discuss their predictions for the results and talk about how we can be engaging in and praying for this election.  Read Thinking faithfully about politics Find out more about the Public Leadership program Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter:...

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.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evang...

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 politics Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk...

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 intergenerational church. Further Reading: https:...

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 assisted dying.  Further Reading: https://www.theatlantic...

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-rise-of-raye-the-singer-and-her-christian-faith/17307...

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 Lynas as they discuss the issues trending UK politics...

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: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we...

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-offer/videos-and-podcasts/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...

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/c...

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-and-podcasts/cross-section