A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

Tim is joined this week by Nat Taylor, Mims Schluter and Johnathan Akindutire, who are all at the beginning of their careers in politics. They have all come to politics through schemes for young Christians and now work for MPs in and around Parliament. Tim explores what impact their faith has in their thinking when it comes to their careers. He also reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Ukra...

Tim is joined this week by Ian Blackford, the former leader of the SNP in Westminster. He talks through the pressures of leading from the front within politics. He also looks to the SNP leadership race and the media reporting of leading candidate Kate Forbes' faith. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Tim is joined this week by Dr John Kyle who's recently been appointed High Sherriff of Belfast. He'll discuss his 16 years serving on Belfast City Council working across divided communities. And as the Church of England meets to discuss the hot topic of sexuality - Tim looks at the calls for disestablishment of the Church. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier...

Tim is joined this week by Sir Gary Streeter who recently announced that he was stepping down as the Conservative MP for South West Devon. They discuss whether one gets 'called out' of politics and Gary gives his reflections on spending 3 decades on the House of Commons backbenches. Tim also stops to address the issue of asylum seeking children who've gone missing in the UK. Want your question ans...

Tim is joined this week by Stephen Hammersley CBE, chief executive at Pilgrims Friend Society, a Christian charity supporting the elderly. They discuss the social care crisis facing us in the UK and look at solutions which include input from government, Church and you and me. Tim also reflects on strikes which are taking place within a number of professions, asking what our Christian response shou...

Tim is joined this week Paul Cook, head of advocacy at the Christian international aid and development charity Tearfund. Paul talks about his calling to work on global justice issues and some of the current opportunities to speak up for those who don’t have a voice. Tim also reflects back on a tumultuous few weeks for the royal family and prays for reconciliation. Want your question answered next...

Tim is joined this week Prof Francis Davis who heads up Digby Stuart College, a faith based institution at Roehampton University. Francis is a former non-executive director of an NHS Trust as well as a former ministerial advisor to the governments led by Gordon Brown and the coalition. As concerns regarding the NHS ramp up, we get his thoughts on what needs to be done to get things back on track a...

Tim is joined this week by broadcast journalist Cara Bentley as they reflect on a whirlwind 2022. Tim also explains what an MP gets up to over the Christmas period. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk .  

Tim is joined this week by Gareth McNab, the director external affairs at Christians Against Poverty. They discuss the scale of poverty in the UK and ask whether poverty can ever be eradicated here. Tim also reflects on the census figures which shows the number of people identifying as Christians has dropped below 50% for the first time. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to...

Tim is joined this week by Andy Bevan from International Justice Mission UK. They discuss the World Cup controversies surrounding host nation Qatar when it comes to labour exploitation. Tim also reflects back on the support of the Iranian team who refused to sing the anthem and what would happen to them if they sought refuge in the UK. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to f...

Tim is joined this week by Fr Mark Vickers, author of the book God in Number 10 which looks at the faith of our country’s Prime Ministers. They look at how faith has impacted politics over the decades and what it means now that we have a Hindu PM in Downing Street. Tim also mourns the passing of two year old Awaab Ishak, who died from breathing problems caused by rampant mould in his family’s hous...

Tim is joined this week by former MP and parliamentary director of the Conservative Christian Fellowship David Burrowes. David shares how he founded that organisation and unpacks what it means to be both a Conservative and a Christian. And Tim reflects on Matt Hancock’s appearances on I’m A Celebrity and the theme of forgiveness. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to  farron...

Tim is joined this week by author and historian Tom Holland. They unpack some of themes of his book Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World and look ahead to the future impact of Christianity across the world And as politicians and campaigners gather in Egypt for the COP27 climate conference Tim challenges us on our role in looking after the planet. Want your question answered next...

Tim is joined this week by political consultant and founder of the Good Faith Partnership, Russ Rook. They discuss the variety of ways one can influence politics from advising party leaders to bringing together groups of people to tackle societal problems. Tim also unpacks problems in education and how we can be praying. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to  farron@premier....

Tim is joined this week by Paul Givan, a former First Minister of Northern Ireland. They unpack the challenges of serving in Northern Irish politics and the importance of being open about matters of faith. Tim also unpacks how to handle imposter syndrome Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk or sign up to Premier's Whatsapp news alerts at premier.org.uk...

Tim is joined this week by director of the Liberal Democrat Christian Forum – Lizzie Jewkes. While never serving in front line politics, she was responsible for legislation which affected millions of people in a positive way. Tim also tells of how we can be praying for MPs during this unstable time within parliament. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to  farron@premier.org....

Tim is joined this week by political journalist Rob Hutton – someone who has seen the ‘mucky business’ of politics up close through his work in parliament. They discuss the relationship between journalism and politics – the good, the bad and the ugly! Tim also speaks into the idea of authority in leadership. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk or sign...

Tim is joined this week by Hannah Rich, director of Christians on the Left for part two of our special episode recorded in front of a live audience at Labour Party conference. They discuss the need for Christians of the same political thinking to unite with one voice before Tim takes questions from the audience. Tim also reflects back on an eventful week for both politics and the economy.

Tim is joined this week by Christian Labour MP Stephen Timms for part one of our special episode recorded in front of a live audience at Labour Party conference. They unpack the struggles of being a believer and working in the ‘mucky business’ of politics. Plus they take questions from the audience. Part 2 on the way soon!

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined this week by Glen Scrivener - ordained minister, director of Speak Life and author of The Air We Breathe. They unpack some of the themes of that book, looking at the values and beliefs of Christianity and how they impact our society. Tim also reflects on the Queen’s funeral and the sermon delivered by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Want your question answered next...

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined this week by broadcaster, commentator and former Downing Street advisor Tim Montgomerie. They pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth but also look ahead to the role King Charles will play in politics both in Westminster but also in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to  farron@premier.org.uk  or sign up to Premier's Wh...

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined this week by David Barclay from the Good Faith Partnership. They discuss community organising, collaboration and how there’s plenty of opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives away from front line politics. Tim also looks at the battle to become the next PM and outlines some thoughts of what we should be looking for. Want your question answered next we...

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined this week by Pastor Les Isaac, founder of the Street Pastors and the man behind the sermon at last week’s National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. It was that sermon which former health secretary Sajid Javid credited with inspiring him to resign from his government position, something which set off a chain of events which led to Boris Johnson’s resignation. Tim al...

Christian MP Tim Farron is this week at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. He explains why we should celebrate how such an event can take place. And we hear the keynote address from the event from Rev Les Isaac, the founder of Street Pastors. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk or sign up to Premier's Whatsapp news alerts at premier.org.uk/w...

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined by Prof John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. He is widely seen as one as the foremost thinkers when it comes to defending the Christian faith. He shares how he came to faith and gives his thoughts on how to bring The Gospel to people in a world where being a Christian is often understood as a political stance. Tim also reflects on t...