'The dean of my Bible college called me a thick northerner'
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Is there a North-South divide in our churches?
Incoming Labour leader Andy Burnham says Britain needs the biggest rebalancing of power in generations — but is the same true for the Church?
Esther spoke to Anthony Delaney, founder of Ivy Church in Manchester, and the Reverend Dr Cris Rogers, newly appointed Director of Mission for the Church of England Birmingham, about class prejudice, accents, and how church mission is about uncovering rough diamonds.
Released on 7 Jul 2026
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Days after hopes of a ceasefire, President Donald Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran, while Tehran warned it would respond "fearlessly" to any new US military action. Mal Pope was joined by Professor Nick Megoran and Dr John Heathershaw to unpack what happens next, what it could mean for global stability, and how Christians can respond with wisdom, hope and prayer.
25 years of Lord of the Rings. How much faith is in the films?
25 years on from The Fellowship of the Ring, why does Tolkien’s Middle-earth still captivate millions? Esther spoke to theologian and Tolkien scholar David Rowe about the Christian ideas woven into Tolkien’s world. They discuss the story’s ‘ugly duckling’ nature, how The Lord of the Rings can accompany and enrich faith, and why he believes the author is “one of the greatest writers of goodness”.
