Election special | Tim Farron | The Lib Dems: a Christian perspective
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If they hear the phrase 'UK Christian politician', a lot of people will think 'Tim Farron'. The former leader of the Liberal Democrats and incumbent MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale knows exactly what it takes to live distinctively for Jesus in frontline politics – including in the glare of the national media spotlight.In the fourth and final part of our election special, Tim speaks to Paul and Grace about the Christian roots of the Lib Dems' policy platform, how we can grow a more Christlike culture in politics, and what he's learnt about effective witness during his time in the Westminster bear pit. And as attention focuses on Sunak and Starmer, he makes the case for the 'third way' of the Liberal Democrats – will you be convinced?As well as his political work, Tim Farron hosts the 'Mucky Business' podcast – listen at https://www.premier.plus/a-mucky-business-with-tim-farron
Released on 7 Jun 2024
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