Mark and Pete

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...

Breaking News: scientist have created a human brain. Is this playing God? Should this sort of science be banned? Or encouraged? 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 to http://www.m...

The Mercy Seat is a golden part of the Ark of the Covenant. How then is it seen as having such significance? Is the Mercy Seat is a vital part of theology? How does it affect our lives today? And what's it got to do with Jesus Christ? Mark and Pete give their answers. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark and Pete: a bus...

Our drug habits seem to be growing. Is the UK addicted as a nation? The deputy speaker of the Lords was caught snorting cocaine from a woman's breasts - is this a new low in our culture? Hard-hitting discussion. 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. Su...

Farming used to be the backbone of the community. But diseases and pricing have had a devastating effect. Just how bad is it for farmers? Why are so many farmers going out of business? Is it the EU's fault? What's to be done to solve this current controversy? Hard-hitting discussion. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from business Mark...

Are you on the suckers list? Have you been a victim of fraud, or are you just to smart? Mark and Pete this common problem of conning vulnerable people out of their cash. And ask, how can we make sure we are not caught out? 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 bus...

Do you measure your success by what you possess? Is this only typical of established, wealthy communities: or is it found all around the world? And what's to be done? Are Mark and Pete eaten up by avarice? Mark and Pete explore these issues and more. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from b...

If you were God how would you handle the world? Any scores to settle. Any questions need asking? And is being God really that hard a task? Mark and Pete explore these issues 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 fasci...

Could it be that your friendly neighbourhood podcast hosts are actually workaholics? Is workaholism a thing? Is it a problem in society? Do you need more time off? How can we achieve a work life balance? And what's to be done about it? Mark and Pete explore these issues and more. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, econom...

Profits take a hit and people's freedom to choose to shop is reduced by the current Sunday trading laws. Is this a price worth paying to keep Sunday special? Is it against God's law on the Sabbath to relax the Sunday trading laws? Mark and Pete explore these issues and more. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic an...

More and more terrible killings seem to be happening. The then commandments say "thous shalt not kill", why are we doing the opposite? Is this trend to violent terrorism and atrocity a religious phenomenon? What's behind all this violence? Mark and Pete explore these issues and more. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, ec...

Are taxes an unmitigated evil or a necessary one? How should we be taxed, how much and how should the tax be levied? Or should all Christians and right minded people stop paying tax? 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...