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A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

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Each week Christian MP Tim Farron unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully. Tim will share what life is like in Parliament, which issues Christians should care about and what you can do to make a difference. Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm or download the podcast from your chosen podcast provider.

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Stephen Timms: should the church help Govt fix problems? 23.02.2021 24:51

Tim Farron and Labour MP Stephen Timms discuss how the church can help rebuild society post-Covid and how much churches should focus on social problems. Does the church's help deter the state from fixing the problems we pay it to solve? Tim also shares his perspective on the PM's roadmap out of lockdown in England. If you want to ask Tim a question, email farron@premier.org.uk

Don Curry: applying to be a Lord whilst serving the Lord 09.02.2021 25:18

Tim Farron asks Lord Don Curry, an independent peer in the House of Lords, whether he can vote however he wants as a Christian and the advantages and disadvantages of being a 'cross-bencher' without a political party. Don also describes how and why he applied to be in the House of Lords. Tim also shares his perspective on the UK's treatment of asylum seekers and whether politics is helping the r...

Emma Hardy: student mental health, bishops and cats 02.02.2021 25:32

Tim Farron discusses finding faith and student mental health with shadow universities minister Emma Hardy. Emma, a former teacher, explains how she became a Labour MP and how she found faith after walking into a church on a frazzled day. Tim also says what he thinks about Bishops in the House of Lords and the EU/UK row over the Astra Zeneca vaccine. If you've got opinions, feedback, topic ideas fo...

Steve Double: Supporting Matt Hancock & sleeping during Dad's sermons 26.01.2021 25:07

Tim Farron discusses whether schools should reopen and chats to Conservative MP Steve Double about his additional role as a Parliamentary Private Secretary - what do they actually do and how does it affect a Christian MP's church life? Tim also shares his perspective on protecting free speech through legislation. If you've got a question or topics you would like discussed, email farron@premier.org...

Rachael Maskell and eternal hope 19.01.2021 28:42

Tim Farron discusses the challenges of caring for all your constituents when coronavirus has ruined lives and jobs. He is joined by the Labour MP Rachael Maskell, whose York constituency had some of the first Covid cases a year ago. Tim also shares his perspective on having hope and trust in the vaccine and politicians, arguing that Christians should value the truth and uphold eternal hope.

Ian Blackford and crumbling empires 12.01.2021 26:00

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined by the leader of the SNP group in Westminster, Ian Blackford, to discuss his journey to faith, watching church online, coronavirus and whether churches should accept closure in Scotland or not. Tim also explains what he think about crowds storming the US Capitol building.

Trailer 12.01.2021 2:34

Find out more about 'A Mucky Business' and why MP Tim Farron is keen to see Christians around the UK engage in politics.