Mark and Pete

The USA is still reeling from a series of shootings. An attack in Dallas was the deadly day in America for police. Is this warfare on police officers. Is this a racial problem? Is there systemic racism in the Police in the US? And is there racism in the Black communities? Mark and Pete look at the facts. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conve...

Britain voted to leave the European Union in the referendum held on 23rd June 2016. Mark and Pete couldn't be happier. But what are the ramifications of Brexit? What happens next for Britain? And what about those arguments that from the remain campaign that a British exit would have bad results? Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation o...

What does it mean to be British? Are the British better at humour? Are they stiff-upper lipped and noble. Or something very different and more ignoble? Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this fascinating subject. Subscribe on iTu...

On 23rd June 2016 the decision will be made in a referendum to stay in or to leave the European Union. Mark and Pete go through both sides of the debate giving comment and forthright opinion. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle th...

Do we lie simply to stop us looking like fools? Is it wrong to lie? And if so why do we keep doing it? Mark and Pete answer these questions and more. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this fascinating subject. Subscribe on iTune...

The realisation of our own mortality is really irritating. Why can't we live for ever? And why do we need to suffer? Here are the biological, spiritual and common sense answers from Businessman Mark and Clergyman Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor. Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW...

There are a lot of myths about how to run a business, but there are some real principles to keep in mind. Learn how to succeed. Here are the answers from Businessman Mark and Clergyman Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor. Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTun...

Men can no longer march through the office and grope a woman's bottom. Sexist attitudes have changed! Or have they? A recent case of a woman being required to wear high heels to work puts all this supposed progress into question... Here are the answers from Businessman Mark and Clergyman Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Ma...

Wars, chaotic politics and ignoring basic science: has the world gone mad? Or is it us? Religion, politics and business: on point comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Picture: "Mad World" by Novembro http://novembro.deviantart.com/art/mad-world-42926700 Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor. Listen on...

Gun crime in the US seems to be getting out of control. Is it really? Are guns to easily available? Or do Americans need more guns to shoot the bad guys? Religion, politics and business: on point comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor. Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW i...

North Korea has a stockpile of missiles but is it actually a threat? Should we ridicule the strutting figure of Kim Jong-Un? Is the propaganda of the west more of a threat to world peace? Religion, politics and business: on point comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a past...

The UK government is considering a tax on sugar. Obesity is increasing. Will taxing sugar help remedy this? Or do we know enough to decide for ourselves what to eat or drink, thank you very much? Religion, politics and business: moment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor...

Teacher shortages are causing problems. Are we not treating out teachers well enough? Are the teachers simply not up to the job? What really goes on in state schools? Religion, politics and business: moment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor. Listen on Flame Radio 1521M...

中国新年. Is China on the rise or heading for a fall? What does it mean that it is the Chinese New Year, what does new year have in store for China? China has a powerful economy and fascinating traditional views of the new year. What does all this mean for China and for the rest of the world? Comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christia...

Is this the end for the Anglican church? What is all this about the church regarding homosexuality as a sin, and why does the Episcopalian church disagree? Bigoted or principled, how would you describe the Anglican Communion? And can they get it together? Comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete...

What would you do if you won the lottery? Is it a good thing? Are lotteries a great big scam? Comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor. Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes. Website: markandpete.com Twitter: @markandpete Become a supporter...

Mark Zuckerberg and other high profile wealthy businessmen are giving away or at least ring fencing large amounts of money for charitable use. Are they just generous or is this something sinister? Is this a good thing or do they end up skewing the charity sector in an unhelpful way? What would you do? Comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a...

"You should get a medal for that!" Who gets honoured by the queen with a special medal at New Year? Do they deserve it? Is it all politically biased and compromised? Comment from Mark and Pete. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor. Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on i...

Happy Christmas! Thoughts on the meaning of Christmas from the Mark and Pete Christmas party. Mark and Pete: religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this fascinating subject. Subscribe on iTunes too. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--12453...

If God wants to get in contact does he send an email? We use technology in business and at home - does God use this technology to further his purposes? Is God in the tech? Mark a Pete give their answers. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this fascinating subject. Subscribe...

The paparazzi seem to take ridiculous risks to get that lucrative photo. Is it worth it? Is it right to be a risk-taker? What risks are you prepared to take to succeed? Mark a Pete give their answers. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this fascinating subject. Subscribe on...

Church buildings are being converted into homes, restaurants, night clubs and mosques. Is this a problem, should we be concerned. And if so what's to be done? Mark and Pete give their answers. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this fascinating subject. Subscribe on iTunes t...

Poundshops are downmarket! Or is that just a snobbish attitude? What have we done to the quality of shops on Main Street? Can poundshops, and similar bargain stores, keep their dominance? Is that a good thing? Mark and Pete give their answers. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tac...

Education, education, education - priorities for governing the country as listed by ex premier Tony Blair. Education in the UK is often criticised these days. Is that we need more grammar schools? And what are grammar schools anyway? Is it really the case that our approach to learn his all wrong? Mark and Pete give their answers. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, e...

There are many many charities, but what happens the money we donate to them? Are charities hungry monsters or simply humane and misunderstood. Mark and Pete give their answers. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this fascinating subject. Subscribe on iTunes too. For more go...