Cross Section

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  

A chaotic week in the news with the Dublin riots, diplomatic feud over the Elgin Marbles and Home Secretary James Cleverly describing Stockton North (or its MP) unfavourable. Join Alicia, Danny and Peter as they discuss identity politics, colonialism, far-right ideology and the importance of holding positions of authority in a Christ-like manner.   Our General Election survey is closing Monday 4 D...

This week Alicia and Peter discuss the Supreme Court's Rwanda judgement and what it means for domestic human rights framework and international diplomacy. The team also touch on the OpenAI debacle with a special guest appearance from Tim Coysh, head of digital and membership for the Evangelical Alliance.   Take our General Election survey here: Take our politics survey - Evangelical Alliance (eauk...

This week Danny, Dawn and David discuss the reshuffling at Westminster, the political situation in Northern Ireland and our work on abortion through Both Lives Matter.   Take our General Election survey here: Take our politics survey - Evangelical Alliance (eauk.org)   Get in touch:  cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: ht...

This week Peter, Danny and Nicola look at some of the proposals in the King's Speech, the pro-Palestine protests planned for Remembrance Day and whether Inclusive Evangelicals are inclusive or evangelical.   Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK   Get in touch:  cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance W...

For our 52nd episode, Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and Nicola Martin discuss Matthew Perry's death, the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park and Jordan Peterson's latest venture, the Alliance of Responsible Citizenship (ARC).   Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK   Get in touch:  cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evang...

Join Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the just war theory in relation to the Israel and Palestine conflict, both in principle and practice. Also they discussed King Charles' speech on civility and tolerance at a dinner in Mansion House in London. Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK Get in touch:  cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalall...

This week Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the Labour Party Conference and the horrific events over the past week in the Israel-Palestine conflict.   Peter and Jo Frost's new book - Being Human by Jo Frost | Hachette UK   Get in touch:  cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk.org/resources...

This week Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and special guest, our colleague Phil Knox (evangelism and missiology senior specialist and author) discuss the scrapping of the HS2 railways, the free speech controversy (or not) at GB News, and how we can respond when VAR lets us down in the Premier League.   Phil's latest book - The Best of Friends - Phil Knox (ivpbooks.com) Peter and Jo Frost's new book - B...

This week Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the reports around the UK's plans for conversion practices legislation, Chris Kaba and policing, and discussions around migration sparked by the Home Secretary's comments this week.   Get in touch:  cross.section@eauk.org Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Webpage: https://www.eauk.org/reso...