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A 45-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London. Police are reviewing events nationwide after the UK terror threat level was raised to “severe,” meaning an attack is highly likely. But is it enough to curb antisemitic attacks, and how should Christians respond? Rachael Maskell, Labour MP for York Central, and David Burrowes, Parliamentary Director for Conservative Christian Fellowship, joined Michael.
Released on 1 May 2026
Andy Lester, Head of Conservation at A Rocha UK, joins Michael to reflect on Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, his impact on the UK church, and whether the naturalist broadcaster is more open to faith than we might think.
Today marks 81 years since VE Day, but a new survey for the Royal British Legion found that two in three Gen Z adults don’t know it marked the end of WWII in Europe. Why does remembering the war still matter—especially for Christians? Lord Richard Dannatt, former Head of the British Army, joined Michael Fanstone to reflect on what we need to remember, why it’s not about blaming young people, and how the legacy of those events still shapes us today.
Rev Dr Carver L. Anderson joins Michael to explore the trailblazers of the Christian faith — past, present, and future — as they mark the anniversary of William Wilberforce’s abolition speech. From biblical pioneers like Abraham and Esther to history-shaping figures like Martin Luther King Jr., they ask what it really means to be part of God “doing a new thing” in our world today.