Mark and Pete

Are people watching your keywords? What does the government know about you? And what do big businesses know of you transaction? Who is spying? Is cyber-spying everywhere? Who is keeping your data? 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...

Is the queen or king put in place by God and only God is her or his judge? They had kings in the Bible so is it Biblical to have a king? Is it right to have a monarch at all? And what of the infamous "divine right of kings"? Mark and Pete answer the question. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issu...

Britain and the European Union have a complicated relationship, is it heading for a divorce? Britain is heading towards having a referendum on whether to stay in or leave the EU. What are the issues? And should the UK be in or out? Mark and Pete answer the question. Hard-hitting discussion with an ironic twist. Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religio...

There has been an alarming drop in the number of people going to church. Why is church attendance falling? What's to be done about it? 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 topical subject. Subscribe on iTunes For more go to ht...

Does God believe in God? Why is it so hard to prove God exists? Does he not exist? Or is there a deeper and more personal reason. Mark and Pete delve into the thinking of Christians and Atheists. 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 tackl...

The UK General election is done and it's a surprising result. The issue of leadership was important in the campaign. But who is a great leader? 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 topical subject. Subscribe on iTunes For more...

There should really be 11 commandments. Is there a problem with how the 10 commandments are written. How are the commandments relevant today. 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 topical subject. Subscribe on iTunes For more g...

It's election time in Britain with the the closest election for many years being contested for who will govern Britain. Conservative, Labour, Social Democrat, Green and UK Independence Parties are all fielding candidates for the new parliament. Who will win and who should Christians vote for? This is a joint show recorded with the "Mark and Pete Show" and "The Good News Show" presenters and broadc...

Misunderstood, driven and a great promotional guru - and started a venture that is still thriving thousands of years later. Is Jesus the ultimate entrepreneur? What can we learn from how he launched the mission program of the church? Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical su...

Or should we ask, why did the Devil invent the Media? There have been recent scandals in about the Media. There are ideas that it are too powerful and too invasive. Journalist phone hacking for a story, for example. But what do we make of the media. Is it good or bad and how can it be better? Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark...

When you look at your life, what do you really believe? What is faith looked at in true perspective? Is it your faith or Jesus Christ's faithfulness that's important? How do you read the Bible? Join the conversation: what's the answer? Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical...

The words "youth" and "problem" often go together. That surely shouldn't always be the case! Mark and Pete wrestle with the problem of "the lost generation" by posing the question" "does Britain's youth have a future?" Politics, prejudice and apathy all play their part in creating a problem for the future of Britain and other countries with a disenfranchised young generation. Join the conversation...

Recent statistic show that the number of young people drinking alcohol is down. Is the new generation more responsible? Is there a still a problem with binge drinking, and if so what's to be done about it? Religion, politics and business: colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical subject. For more go to http:/...

Relationships in business, communities and for individuals as well as international relations: how does the Biblical concept of "Love Thy Neighbour" help. Is it relevant today? Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical subject. For more go to http://www.markandpete.com Find us on Twitter @markandpete Become a...

The Bible is highly influential and sells in huge numbers. It stands behind many cultures and phrases from it have become part of the English language. But recently there seems to be a turning away from Christian Scripture so what is the role of the Bible in the 21st century? Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this...

The National Health Service was a groundbreaking effort to improve healthcare for all. After many years, has it become unsustainable. Is healthcare free at the point of use a necessary part of a good society, or is it simply too expensive? Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical subject. For more go to http:...

Excessive focus on short term results by some corporate leader results in poor strategy and a global downturn. The what, why and wherefore of short term business planning and pointers for the future. Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical subject. For more go to http://www.markandpete.com Find us on Twitter...

From Saville Row suits to Primark spending on fashion showed a huge increase over the past year or so. What is the reason for this? Is fashion an indulgence or a necessary part of life? Are we simply all too vain? Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical subject. For more go to http://www.markandpete.com Find...

Homelessness in the UK is increasing. But what exactly is the issue behind the statistics? And who is responsible? Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical subject. For more go to http://www.markandpete.com Find us on Twitter @markandpete Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ma...

The great divide between rich and poor seems such scandal. But what are the rights and wrongs of wealth and poverty and where do you draw the line? What exactly is abject poverty and what is the cause? Concentrating on the UK Mark and Pete look at the problem of poverty experienced across the world. Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman a...

With the school league tables showing more schools failing to make the grade, is Britain's education system bottom of the class? What is education in schools like from the perspective of a teacher, parent and pupil? Are fundamental reforms necessary? Is the National Curriculum a good thing? Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a past...

Is war worth it? Is war ever justified? What are the consequences of war, what should be our attitude and what does the Bible have to say? Colourful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor tackle this topical subject. For more go to http://www.markandpete.com Find us on Twitter @markandpete Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

Freedom of speech is assumed as a right in some societies. Is this good? How far ought free speech to be allowed? Should we be able to poke fun at other people's cherished beliefs. And with libel laws and the like, does it actually exist? Mark and Pete, a businessman and a clergyman tackle this topical subject. For more go to http://www.markandpete.com Find us on Twitter @markandpete Become a supp...

The concept of class still affects society today. Wealth, eduction, profession, religion all affect how people are positioned the social ladder. Are you middle class, working class, upper class? And where does God sit? For more go to http://www.markandpete.com Find us on Twitter @markandpete Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Suppo...

A review of 2014 events - what do you remember, how was the year for you? Mark and Pete recall what's happened and what it all means for 2015 and beyond. Find us on Twitter: @markandpete For more go to Mark and Pete's website: markandpete.com Music: "Rock over London" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...