A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

Each week Christian MP Tim Farron unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully. Tim will share what life is like in Parliament, which issues Christians should care about and what you can do to make a difference. Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm or download the podcast from your chosen podcast provider.

Michael Wear: The spirit of our politics

23 Apr 2024
00:26:12

Tim is joined this week by former White House advisor Michael Wear. Michael talks about his work as CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and looks ahead to the US elections later this year. Tim is also marking Earth Day. Wan...

Archbishop Angaelos: Showing grace to those who persecute

16 Apr 2024
00:30:07

Tim is joined by Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church. They discuss the importance of freedom of religion around the world and the challenges facing many Christian groups around the world. And Tim is reflecting on the further esc...

Fr Fadi Diab: Life in the Holy Land

26 Mar 2024
00:26:49

Tim is joined this week by Fr Fadi Diab the Rector of St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ramallah. Fr Fadi reflects on 6 months from the start of the conflict between Israel and Palestine and unpacks what needs to be done to see peace in the re...

Alistair and Eve Burt: Part two

12 Mar 2024
00:26:49

It's part two of our interview with husband and wife team Alastair and Eve Burt. Alastair talks about the highs and lows of his time as an MP including his rebellion against a no-deal Brexit and the consequences he faced. And Tim is talking a...

Alistair and Eve Burt: Doing politics together

5 Mar 2024
00:28:09

Tim is joined this week by husband and wife team Alistair and Eve Burt. While many will be familiar with Alistair who served as a minister in both the Foreign Office and Department of Health but what you may not know is Eve as been working within...

Lord Curry: God and farming

27 Feb 2024
00:28:01

Tim is joined this week by cross bench peer Lord Don Curry. A farmer by trade, Lord Curry unpacks the challenges for those in that community and both those within the Church and within politics can be helping. Want your question answered next...

Kenneth Nowakowski: 2 years of war in Ukraine

20 Feb 2024
00:27:47

Tim is joined this week by Rt Rev Kenneth Nowakowski, the bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic community in Great Britain. We’ll get his reflections on the 2 year anniversary of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Also, Tim's reflecting on...

Phil Dixon: The role of a friend in politics

13 Feb 2024
00:27:46

Tim is joined this week by local councillor Phil Dixon. Phil is a close friend of Tim and together they unpack the need for Christians to come alongside those in frontline politics. Also, Tim's reflecting on the Christian approaches to war....

Paul Butler: Church and politics

6 Feb 2024
00:28:04

Tim is joined this week by Bishop of Durham Rt Rev Paul Butler Paul sits in the House of Lords as one of the Lord's Spiritual. We'll hear his experiences of life in Parliament and his role in the King's Coronation last year. Also, Tim's refle...

Gareth Wallace: Advocating for persecuted Christians

30 Jan 2024
00:28:07

Tim is joined this week by Gareth Wallace from the religious freedom charity Open Doors. Gareth talks about his time advocating on a variety of issues impacting Christians in Parliament and highlights the World Watch List which identifies countri...

Sir Simon Hughes: 7 election victories, 5 Prime Ministers and 32 years in parliament

23 Jan 2024
00:28:21

Tim is joined this week by former Lib Dem MP Sir Simon Hughes. The look back on his 32 years in parliament, seven election victories and five Prime Ministers. And Tim has been watching the ongoings in US politics with the impending return of...

Dr Lisa Cameron: Swapping parties as an MP

16 Jan 2024
00:29:47

Tim is joined this week by Scottish MP Dr Lisa Cameron. The last time she joined the show she was a member of the SNP. Now she sits as a Conservative. We'll hear how that happened and why. And Tim is reflecting on the Post Office scandal....

Cara Bentley: Looking back at 2023

19 Dec 2023
00:29:15

It's our final show of the year! Tim is joined this week by Talk Radio newsreader Cara Bentley as they look back on an eventful 2023 for the world of politics. They reflect on Kate Forbes leadership bid, immigration legislation, the return of...

Lord Farmer: What does justice look like?

12 Dec 2023
00:29:02

Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Lord Farmer. Fresh from delivering a speech at the Centre for Social Justice on prisons which sought to counter ‘penal populism’, he unpacks issues of justice and forgiveness. And Tim is reflecting...

Baroness Stroud: 'There has to be a better story'

5 Dec 2023
00:32:00

Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Baroness Stroud. Baroness Stroud is one of the founders of the Centre for Social Justice and now serves as CEO for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship so plenty to unpack. Also, Tim's feeling...