A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

Tim is joined this week by Stephen Timms - the MP for East Ham. They look back at last week's Autumn Statement and more generally at the UK economy. Tim also has been reflecting on the Dutch elections and the rise of nationalism. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Gareth McNab from Christians Against Poverty. They unpack the cost of living crisis and look ahead to Wednesday's Autumn Statement. What would Gareth be announcing if he was Chancellor? Listen and find out! Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Dr Krish Kandiah founder of the Sanctuary Foundation. Having strived to see homes made available for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine he's now asking the question for those evacuating Gaza. Tim's also reflecting on the shock reshuffle by the UK government. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Tim Livesey, the CEO of charity Embrace the Middle East. Tim Livesey talks about his time working in Downing Street, Lambeth Palace and the office of the leader of the opposition as well as looking at the current conflict in Israel and Gaza. And Tim Farron is giving his thoughts on the King's Speech. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@pre...

Today we look at the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Tim's joined by Dr Harry Hagopian - a former Assistant General Secretary of the Middle East Council of Churches as well as former Executive Director of the Jerusalem Inter-Church Committee where he played a role in peace negotiations in the region. What's the role of the churches there in bringing an end to fighting and what about us - what can we...

It's our 100th episode and this week Tim is joined by Welsh Senedd member Sam Rowlands. Sam tells his story of starting his political career as a young adult and the influence he's had at different levels of politics. And Tim is looking at the impact of 'deep fakes' within politics. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by the Labour MP for Battersea Marsha de Cordova Marsha gives us an insight into the Labour Party Conference, how the party is feeling ahead of a General Election next year and her reflections on six years in Parliament. And Tim is lamenting the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk

Tim is joined this week by former MP and founder of the Conservative Christian Fellowship David Burrowes. David gives us an insight into the Conservative Party Conference, how the party is feeling ahead of a General Election next year and how Christians are able to influence the party. And Tim is looking at recent policy announcements from the government. Want your question answered next week? Dro...

Tim is joined this week by Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson. Munira talks about learning to lean on God and not her own strength. And Tim's been doing some thinking around the issues around the government's climate plans. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Kate Forbes - MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. Kate gives an insight into her to her bid to become Scottish First Minister and the subsequent attack on her faith. And Tim is getting ready for conference season. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by John Anderson - a former deputy prime minister of Australia. We’ll find out more about politics down under and how faith mixes with politics there. Tim also reflects on the row over the controversial two-child benefit cap. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Ross Hendry, CEO of Christian charity CARE. They discuss Ross' experience of standing for election and how he's now equipping the next generation and doing what he can to bring about civility in politics. Tim also reflects on the need for long termism in politics Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

This week we hear the sermon delivered by Dr Amy Orr-Ewing at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast which was attended by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, 180 MPs and church leaders from across the UK. Tim also reflects on why its so important to pray for our leaders and answers a question about Sabbath rest. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Zoe Franklin who will be standing for the Lib Dems to become an MP at the next general election. Zoe unpacks what it's like to stand against an established MP and the impact elections have on family life Plus Tim delves into recent stories surrounding deaths at sea. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Rebecca Smith, a Conservative councillor who is standing to become an MP at the next general election.   Rebecca unpacks how she felt call to stand and how she put a plan together to make her calling a reality.   Plus Tim also discusses what has been another crazy week in UK politics.   Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by John Casson, chief executive of L’Arche – a charity which builds communities of those with and without learning disabilities. John unpacks why he took the role having said goodbye to his career in politics in which he was a foreign policy advisor to David Cameron before serving as British Ambassador to Egypt. Tim also reflects on yet more political scandals. Want your qu...

Tim is joined this week by David Lawrence, the Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Basingstoke. They discuss the process of getting to the position where you can stand to become an MP and how one juggles preparing for an election alongside work, life and a new baby! Tim also reflects on issues of power and celebrity in light of the Phillip Schofield situation. Want your question answere...

Tim is joined this week by author, broadcaster and founder of the Sanctuary Foundation Dr Krish Kandiah. They discuss our attitudes to refugees and the need to give voice to the voiceless. Tim also talks sewage and why as Christians we should care where our waste ends up. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk

Tim is joined this week by Daniel Singleton, the national executive director of Faith Action. They discuss the importance of faith groups working with authorities to serve their communities and best ways to go about that. Tim also reflects on the events of the coronation weekend. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk

Tim is joined this week by the government's independent faith advisor Colin Bloom. Colin recently authored the Bloom Review which examined how government should engage with faith groups in England. They discuss the 22 recommendations put forward in the report and ask whether they may lead to any change in relationship between the two. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to fa...

Tim is joined this week by Sarah Edwards, the executive director of the Just Money Movement. They discuss how we think about both our personal and political finances. Tim also reflects on the resignation of Dominic Raab and the issue of bullying within Westminster. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Rev Paul Cowley. Having spent time in prison himself, Paul has spent decades supporting ex-offenders and has pioneered the Alpha course in prisons. We’ll hear his story of transformation, how he now helps others and what needs to be done to tackle issues in the justice system. Tim also reflects back over the Easter period. Want your question answered next week? Drop a qu...

Tim is joined this week by Graham Tomlin, the former Bishop of Kensington who now leads the Centre for Cultural Witness. They discuss the Church's drive to make Christianity more relevant and the need to help people make sense of the Gospel. Tim also reflects on why among all the big stories going on in the world, Boris Johnson is again dominating the headlines. Want your question answered next we...

Tim is joined this week by Chine McDonald from the religion and society think tank Theos. They discuss her book 'God is not a white man' and question whether we need to rethink how we view our creator. Tim also reflects on the government's new illegal migration bill and how we should approach it as Christians. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk .

Tim is joined this week by returning guest Conservative MP Miriam Cates. They discuss her work around the online safety bill as well as discussing the treatment of politicians. Tim also reflects of the mucky world of social media. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk .