Rev Dan

In recent weeks several surprising stories have appeared in the news. Bible sales in Britain are rising. Major podcasts are discussing the historical case for Jesus. Secular commentators are beginning to ask whether the Bible might offer something our culture has lost. At the same time, surveys show that Britain continues to drift away from its Christian identity. Church attendance has declined, m...

A short clip from the podcast Diary of a CEO recently sparked a huge debate online. Steven Bartlett asked the Christian apologist Wes Huff a direct and uncomfortable question: If someone tries to live a good life but does not believe in God, are they going to heaven or hell? It is a question many people quietly carry for years, yet when it appears online in a short clip the reactions can be immedi...

In this podcast, I look at the Abuja Affirmation, the statement released at the 2026 GAFCON gathering in Abuja, Nigeria, where Anglican bishops and leaders from across the Global South met to discuss the future of the Anglican Communion. The statement announces the development of a Global Anglican Communion structure centred on the Jerusalem Declaration, and calls for a reordering of the Communion...

Is the centre of gravity in the Anglican world beginning to shift? At the recent GAFCON gathering in Abuja, leaders announced the formation of a Global Anglican Council , a new structure intended to strengthen cooperation between provinces committed to historic Anglican teaching. For some, this is simply organisational reform. For others, it represents a deeper question about authority, unity, and...

The renewed attention around the Epstein files has forced many people to confront a deeply uncomfortable reality. The allegations are serious, the suffering behind them is real, and the questions they raise about power, influence, and accountability are not easy to answer. In this podcast I step back from the noise and speculation to think carefully about what scandals like this reveal about the n...

As the Gorton & Denton by-election reshapes the political landscape, Christians must ask a deeper question. What is this moment revealing about where our hope truly rests? In this podcast, I explore why believers must engage in politics without becoming captive to it, how quickly political loyalties can shift, and why the Church’s steadiness matters more than electoral momentum. This is not about...

Last week General Synod voted to conclude the Living in Love and Faith process. Headlines quickly declared that the Church of England had “abandoned” same-sex blessing plans. But what was actually decided? And what does the vote really mean for the future direction of the Church? In this podcast, I walk carefully through the motion, the amendments, and the vote by Houses. We look at what passed, w...

This week, reports emerged that clergy in the Diocese of London are being encouraged to address anti-racism in sermons as part of a wider racial-justice initiative. While Christians are called to love our neighbour and oppose racism, this raises a deeper question: what must always remain at the centre of Christian preaching? In this podcast, I look at the facts behind the story, reflect on the bib...

In the days leading up to the confirmation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, a series of interviews set out her priorities and vision for the Church of England. Much was said about unity, care, listening, safeguarding, and healing. And much of it was said sincerely. But moments like this also teach us by what is left unsaid. In this podcast, I reflect carefully on the language used in those int...

God rarely reveals the whole road at once. The psalmist reminds believers that God gives enough light for the next faithful step. This verse encourages trust and obedience when direction feels partial but God’s presence is sure. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast, I look carefully at what the House of Bishops is saying as the Living in Love and Faith process comes to a close, what is being concluded, and what is being deferred into future Synods, working groups, and legislation. I explore why a process can end without theological resolution, how that ambiguity travels beyond Synod into parish life, worship, formation, and family conversatio...

In 2023, nearly one third of pregnancies in the UK ended in abortion. That single fact should give us pause. In this podcast, I look carefully at the latest abortion figures and ask what they reveal, not just about policy or economics, but about how we now understand life, responsibility, and compassion. This is not a culture-war rant, and it is not aimed at condemning women. It is a pastoral and...

What happens when someone calmly names Jesus in public, and the room shifts? In this video, I reflect on a recent BBC News interview in which 18-year-old rapper DC3 named Jesus Christ as his greatest hero, and the reaction that followed. Not to stir outrage, assign motives, or fuel culture-war narratives, but to ask a deeper question: why are we still surprised when the name of Jesus makes people...

This podcast is for those who feel clear about what is happening in the Church, but also tired by it. It reflects on what faithfulness looks like in seasons of uncertainty — not as withdrawal, but as steadiness rooted in Christ. I talk about why clarity does not always bring peace, why not everyone is called to fight every battle, and how Scripture gives us permission to remain faithful without be...

In this podcast, I examine the House of Bishops’ statement as the Living in Love and Faith process formally closes in February, and I set out plainly what has been decided, what has not, and what this now means for the Church of England. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

Many faithful Christians find themselves in a strange place. They still love Jesus. They still trust Scripture. But church no longer feels like home. In this podcast, Rev Dan gently names what spiritual homelessness is, why it is becoming more common, and how the Bible teaches us to live faithfully, steadily, and without bitterness in confusing times. This is not a rant and not a reaction. It is a...

Why are more young people saying they believe in God, at a time when church decline feels so familiar? Recent YouGov data reported by Sky News suggests that Gen Z are more likely than other adult age groups to say they believe in God. In this podcast, I slow the story down and look beneath the headlines to ask what this actually means, what it does not mean, and why this moment may be emerging now...

This week, the Archbishop of York dismissed a Clergy Discipline Measure complaint against Sarah Mullally. At the same time, the Church of England confirmed that the underlying safeguarding allegations against a priest have now been reopened. In this podcast, I carefully explain what has been decided, what has not, and why procedural closure does not necessarily restore trust. I distinguish clearly...

What do you do when the church that once strengthened your faith now quietly unsettles it? How do you stay faithful to Jesus without drifting into cynicism or bitterness? In this podcast, I talk honestly about what happens when a church begins to soften its conviction… when Scripture is treated as optional… when repentance becomes rare… and when Jesus is spoken of more as an example than as Lord....

Church of England weddings have fallen to their lowest level since the 1830s. But the real story isn’t the numbers — it’s how the Church is responding to them. When a senior bishop reassures couples that they don’t need to be churchgoers, baptised, or living as disciples to have a church wedding, it raises a deeper question: have we forgotten what Christian marriage is actually for? Marriage in Sc...

Are we really on the brink of another great Anglican exodus? Headlines and comment threads are buzzing with talk of clergy “fleeing to Rome”… but the story is more complex, calmer, and far more important for anyone trying to live faithfully right now. In this video I look at what actually created the big conversion waves of the past (1992–97 and 2010–12), why today’s pressures behave differently,...

There is a one hundred million pound question facing the Church of England. Should this money be committed to an investment fund connected to slavery-related repair, or should it remain focused on parish life and gospel ministry today? In this video I walk through what the Church Commissioners are proposing, why there has been a fresh wave of concern from MPs and peers as Sarah Mullally becomes Ar...

There has been a noticeable change in the King’s Christmas message this year. As the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, his words shape how millions of people imagine what Christianity actually is. So how should faithful Christians hear it? And how do we respond without outrage, without cynicism, and without losing sight of Jesus? In this video I look carefully at what the King said, why t...

Christmas can feel joyful and yet strangely heavy at the same time. The lights are bright, the carols are familiar, but for many faithful Christians this year there is also a quiet sense of fragility, in the Church, in the culture, and sometimes in our own hearts. In this reflection, Rev Dan explores why Christmas still matters most precisely when things feel uncertain, returning to the heart of t...

Before the next Archbishop of Canterbury is installed, serious safeguarding questions remain unresolved. In this video, I carefully walk through what Channel 4 News has reported about safeguarding concerns linked to the Diocese of London, the tragic death of Father Alan Griffin, and why these issues have resurfaced in the lead-up to the installation of the next Archbishop. I set out what is known,...