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.

WE'RE BACK! | Do we have the most Godless parliament ever?

16 Jul 2024
00:34:57

After successfully defending his seat in the House of Commons, Tim returns to a new parliament with fresh faces, including newly elected Christian MPs. This week, Tim discusses the makeup of the new parliament with Hannah Rich, Director of Labour...

66 Politics: Matthew 6

2 Jul 2024
00:29:01

How might the Lord's Prayer inspire where we place our vote in Thursday's general election. That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics. How might God be calling us to vote this week? Andy Flannagan from Christians...

66 Politics: 1 Kings 21

25 Jun 2024
00:29:09

What does the Bible have to say about economic justice? That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics. With just two weeks until the election all parties have something to say on the issue of money, so where should our...

66 Politics: Mark 12

18 Jun 2024
00:26:22

What does loving your neighbour actually look like in today's society? That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics. Andy Flannagan from Christians Against Politics and Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins are joined...

66 Politics: Matthew 22

11 Jun 2024
00:30:37

How might the words of Jesus help us with our understanding of political engagement? That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics. Andy Flannagan from Christians Against Politics and Rev Celia Apeagyei-Coll...

66 Politics: Genesis 1

5 Jun 2024
00:29:00

As A Mucky Business pauses during the elction campaign we're bringing you a short series from the team at Christians in Politics. 66 Politics looks at what the Bible tells us about particular issues of the day helping us to understand the political l...

Tim's farewell...for now

23 May 2024
00:08:59

With Rishi Sunak calling a general election, Tim is off to fight for his seat in Parliament. Ofcom rules prevent those standing in the election from acting as presenters in the run up to the vote so A Mucky Business will be taking a pause. Howe...

Major General Tim Cross: Lessons in leadership from the front line

21 May 2024
00:28:28

Tim is joined this week by Major General Tim Cross. He's served in some of the highest offices in the British Army. He shares his lessons on leadership from the front line. And Tim is reflecting on support for children with special educational...

Paul Woolley: Whole Life faith

14 May 2024
00:28:31

Tim is joined this week by Paul Woolley, chief executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and founder of the think tank Theos. Paul explores what it means to be 'faithful' in all we do and how that plays out in the world of p...

Rose Hudson-Wilkin: Leading prayers in the House of Commons

7 May 2024
00:28:57

Tim is joined this week by Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the former Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. She explains what that role entails and her thoughts on the MPs who sit in the Commons. And Tim is reflecting on last week's election r...

Louise Davies: Championing those standing in elections

30 Apr 2024
00:25:35

Tim is joined this week by Louise Davies from the Christian advocacy charity CARE. Louise shares her experiences within politics and encourages us to support those standing in elections. And Tim is paying tribute to the late Frank Field....

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...