Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast

Affinity podcast hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Martin Gliniecki from SASRA (The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association) to talk about: his history with the armed forces and how he became a Christian during his time serving with the army; the different ways human beings can respond to extraordinary evil; what SASRA does and why, as well as its amazin...

Affinity podcast hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Collin Hansen from The Gospel Coalition (TGC) to talk about: Collin's current role with TGC, as well as his previous experience and family background; his published works, particularly Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation (2023); his current project (which he'll speak further on at the Affinity The...

In this latest episode of Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with CARE's James Mildred to talk about: why Christians should care about politics; the significance of passages such as Genesis 9, Mathew 22 and Romans 13 for helping us to understand what governing involves and how we should relate to our government; the importance of churches being willing...

In this episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Martin Dickson from Wycliffe Bible Translators. They discuss: Martin's role at Wycliffe and his pre-Wycliffe story; the extraordinary number of people who don't yet have the people in their heart language; Wycliffe's approach to translation; Wycliffe's current projects and prayer points. Y...

In this episode of Affinity Talks Gospel, host Graham Nicholls sits down with Jim Sayers from Praise Trust and Grace Church Didcot to talk about: the story of Grace Church Didcot and the blessings of being a smaller church; Jim's life-long love of Christian music; the role of Praise Trust and its criteria for including a song in its collection; current trends in Christian music; what makes a C...

In this episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Andy Bannister, Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, to talk about: the origins of Solas; a working definition of Christian nationalism; the importance of having Christian parliamentarians; a Muslim perspective on Christianity in the UK; the Tommy Robinson rally; defining Brit...

In this sixth episode of the new series of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Cameron Shaffer, author of Keeping Kids Christian , to talk about his book and the topics he covers in it, including: assumptions underpinning children's and youth ministry in both the US and the UK; the growth in the US of those identifying as believing in &quo...

In this fifth episode of the new series of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Steve Midgley, Director of Biblical Counselling UK, to talk about: – a definition of biblical counselling and the importance for churches to re-skill in pastoral care; – personhood and the problems with defining problems as either spiritual or non-spiritual; – what...

In this fourth episode of the new series of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Girma Bishaw, Director of the Gratitude Initiative, to talk about: his coming to faith and his journey from Ethiopia to the UK; his gratitude for the UK's welcome and admiration of its strengths; his desire to help other Christian immigrants share responsibilit...

In this third episode of the new series of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Brephos Director to talk about:– the scale of abortion in England and Wales;– the church's and individual Christians' relative quiet on the issue;– the timeline behind the legalisation and increasing demand for abortion;– the approach taken by Dave and the t...

In this second episode of the new series of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with FIEC Director John Stevens about his journey into ministry, his work with the FIEC and the ever-changing relationship between Christianity and British culture. Read the transcript in full at affinity.org.uk/podcast/podcast-church-and-britains-changing-culture/

In this first episode of the new series of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Alex Lyells. Alex is setting up a new ministry called Sanctifi, which aims to collaborate with churches across the United Kingdom to encourage financial sharing. You can find out more about this ministry at sanctifi.com

We discuss the critical role of Christian foster carers and adopters in addressing the growing need for child placement in the UK with Cornerstone UK. In this episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with the Chief Executive of Cornerstone, the UK's only evangelical Christian fostering and adoption service. They explore the current landscape...

Alex, CEO of Faith in Later Life, discusses the charity’s mission to inspire and equip Christians to reach, serve, and empower older people through evangelism, discipleship, and active ministry involvement. In this engaging episode of Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, host Graham welcomes Alex Huggins, the CEO of Faith in Later Life, a Christian charity dedicated to transforming how churches engage w...

Church historian Gerald Bray joins the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast to discuss the profound impact of Christianity on England's history and its relevance to today's denominational challenges. In this enlightening episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with renowned church historian Professor Gerald Bray to uncover the rich tapestry of Chri...

In this special episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel podcast, Dr Thomas Brand and Dr Peter Sanlon discuss Tom’s book, delving into Trinitarian theology, the cry of dereliction, and the role of historical theology in shaping a deeper understanding of God. Join host Graham Nicholls on a thought-provoking bonus episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel podcast, featuring Dr Thomas Brand, author of Intimat...

Regan King joins the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast to explore the roots of toxic masculinity and present a biblical vision for redeemed manhood. In this episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast , hosts Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood sit down with Regan King, a pastor in central London, to tackle the pressing issue of toxic masculinity in today's culture. This timely discussion dives i...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to pornography and its impact on individuals and society. While handled with care, parents may wish to listen first before playing it around younger children. In this episode of Affinity Talks Gospel , Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood are joined by Ian Henderson, Founder and CEO of the Naked Truth Project, a ministry committed...

In this episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast , Lizzie Harewood and Graham Nicholls explore the pressing issue of assisted suicide with guests from the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) – Dr Sarah Foot, a palliative medicine doctor, and Dr Susan Marriott, CMF's Head of Public Policy. Together, they discuss the current legislative landscape, the theological and ethical concerns surround...

In this episode of the Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast , Graham Nicholls is joined by Wayne Harris from Crossteach to explore the vital work of Christian outreach in schools. Wayne shares his personal journey to faith during his school years and how it shaped his passion for youth ministry. Together, they discuss the privilege of engaging with students about Christianity in a school setting, the imp...

In this episode of Affinity Talks Gospel , Graham Nicholls and Lizzie Harewood are joined by Dr Sharon James from the Christian Institute to explore the pervasive influence of critical theory in society. From decolonisation and critical race theory to educational policy and cultural narratives, Sharon offers a compelling critique of the ideology underpinning much of today's social justice discours...

Join Lizzie Harewood, Mel Lacy, and Rhiannon MacKintosh as they explore the beauty and challenges of complementarianism in the church, home, and wider society. In this episode of Affinity Talks Gospel , host Lizzie Harewood is joined by Mel Lacy, Director of Growing Young Disciples, and Rhiannon MacKintosh, Mission Coordinator for the Free Church of Scotland. Together, they dive into the topic of...

In this episode of Affinity Talks Gospel, hosts Lizzie Harewood and Graham Nicholls welcome former MP Miriam Cates to discuss her journey from a career in genetics to a prominent role in British politics. Miriam shares how her Christian faith has guided her political decisions, shaped her views on social issues, and informed her stance on education, gender ideology, and family values. She offers v...

In this episode of Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, we delve into the impactful work of London City Mission with Carl Knightly, the Director of Networks. Carl offers insights into the organisation's mission to spread the gospel across every community in London. We explore the strategies employed to engage with the city's diverse populations, with a focus on building relationships and underst...

In this special episode of Affinity Talks Gospel Podcast, Lizzie Harewood is joined by guest co-host Adam May as they interview Graham Nicholls about the progress towards forming The Gospel Coalition UK. Lizzie, Adam, and Graham delve into the purpose of creating a broader unity among gospel churches and Christian organisations without being exclusive. They highlight the benefits of partnering wit...