A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

Tim is joined this week by married couple Poppy and Tommy Sharpe, co-founders of Better Story. We'll find out how being part of a counter-protest to nationalism led them to start a grassroots Christian campaign. And after a week of controversy ov...

Tim is joined this week by author, speaker and theologian Amy Orr-Ewing. They discuss what Jesus' call to radical forgiveness looks like in a fractured political landscape. And you ask Tim: 'Should smartphones be banned?' Want your question ans...

Tim is joined this week by Attieh Fard, an Iranian-born lawyer and Conservative campaigner in Surrey. We’ll hear about how she encountered Jesus after being raised in a Muslim household. And Tim shares his reflections on a recent vi...

Tim is joined this week by Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth and now a Catholic layman. We’ll hear about his incredible encounter of meeting Jesus, and why smuggling Bibles has shaped his politics. And Tim answers your questi...

Tim is joined this week by Elizabeth Oldfield, host of the podcast The Sacred, and former director of the society and religion think tank Theos. We’ll hear about why she thinks 2026 should be ‘The Year of the Neighbour’, and discuss how to disag...

This week, Tim speaks with MP Jim Allister, the only Traditional Unionist MP in Parliament. He shares his journey as an MP and MEP, and explains why he started his own party. And Tim is thinking about what’s next for Keir Starmer. Want your quest...

Tim is joined this week by Marsh Moyle, author of ‘Rumours of a Better Country’. Marsh explores what the Ten Commandments mean for a healthy society, and how we can get closer to having good kingdoms this side of heaven. And Tim is weighing up...

Tim is joined this week by Paul Woolley, Chief Executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. Paul encourages us to live out our full callings - no matter which sphere we work in. And Tim is praying for authenticity and just...

Tim’s joined by Timothy Cho, a human rights activist and two-time defector from North Korea. We’ll hear about his incredible story of trial and faith in his homeland, his advocacy in parliament and discuss Trump’s threats about Greenland. And Tim...

Tim speaks with Julian Kelly, former Chief Financial Officer for the NHS, and the holder of several high-profile civil service roles since the Cameron years. They discuss how to maintain integrity whilst working in a compromised system. And, Tim...

This week, we're answering your questions, from our in-parliament recording. Tim is joined by Lord Marvin Rees, and Conservative peer Baroness Elizbeth Berridge. And, he weighs up how we can respond when people use faith to justify political...

Tim is joined this week by Danny Kruger, MP for East Wiltshire and a firm voice for Christianity in politics. Earlier this year, he defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK. Danny shares why he chose to take up Nigel Farage's mantle - an...

Tim is joined by a live audience for this special episode of A Mucky Business. Helping him unpack the issue of the rise of Christian Nationalism is Conservative peer Baroness Elizabeth Berridge and Labour peer Lord Marvin Rees. The episode was...

Tim is joined this week by Luke Taylor, from the Centre for Social Justice. He's one of the authors of the 'Lost Boys' report - into the cultural influences affecting Britain's young men. Luke shares his own faith journey, as a vicar's son, and l...

Tim's joined by author, attorney and political strategist Justin Giboney. We’ll hear about his dedication to promoting Christian engagement in politics through the And Campaign. And we’ll reflect on the polarising nature of faith and politics acro...