A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

Gavin Ashenden: Royal Service and Divine Encounters

3 Mar 2026
00:27:15

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...

Elizabeth Oldfield: How to disagree well

24 Feb 2026
00:28:31

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...

Jim Allister: An MP flying solo

10 Feb 2026
00:29:39

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...

Marsh Moyle: Rumours of a Better Country

3 Feb 2026
00:28:23

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...

Paul Woolley: Your work matters

27 Jan 2026
00:27:50

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...

Timothy Cho: Persecution to Politics

20 Jan 2026
00:27:00

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...

Julian Kelly: Influence and compromise in the Civil Service

13 Jan 2026
00:28:12

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...

Q&A Special: Live from Parliament

16 Dec 2025
00:38:56

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...

Danny Kruger: Reforming Britain?

9 Dec 2025
00:29:45

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...

Christian Nationalism: A Mucky Business special live from Parliament

2 Dec 2025
01:03:06

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...

Luke Taylor: Britain's 'Lost Boys' - what shapes young men today?

25 Nov 2025
00:29:09

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...

Justin Giboney: Can Christians engage with US politics in a non-tribal way?

18 Nov 2025
00:28:17

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...

Cameron Collington: Replacement theology and tackling antisemitism

11 Nov 2025
00:27:52

Tim is joined this week by London vicar Cameron Collington. They discuss antisemitism and discuss the idea of replacement theology. And Tim's looking at service. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected] I...

Roger Bolton: The need for religious literacy

4 Nov 2025
00:28:02

Tom is joined this week by BBC veteran Roger Bolton. They discuss the need for better religious literacy and the role of the media in that. And Tim's once again inviting you into the 'mucky business' of politics Want your question answered next we...

John Mosey: A story of forgiveness, grace and restoration

28 Oct 2025
00:32:36

Tim is joined this week by John Mosey, an ordained minister and campaigner, who lost his daughter in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. John shares his remarkable story of forgiveness and grace, in the face of evil. And Tim answers your question, ab...