Best CoFED Podcasts (2025)

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CofE Bishops Bosh Tommy Robinson's Christmas Carol Bash 1:09:37

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Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin get together to talk about the biggest and most interesting issues in church and state. This time: CofE bishops bash Christian Nationalism AGAIN and start a counter-campaign against Tommy Robinson’s Christian carol service. Pope Leo says people who think Islam is a threat to …

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DATING BOUNDARIES, RED FLAGS & ACCOUNTABILITY | GUYS AND GIRLS Q&A

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We're switching things up this week with a special episode format you asked for! Join Michelle, Izzy, Jesse, and Sam as they tackle your burning questions in a guys vs. girls perspective showdown. From relationships and boundaries to faith struggles and Christian culture, we're diving into the real conversations you wanted to hear—unfiltered, hones…

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WHAT HAPPENED WHEN GOD SAID "THIS ISN'T YOUR MAN" | ZOE'S TESTIMONY

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We're so excited to bring you this powerful testimony episode featuring Zoe, one of our newest team members! Join Michelle and Zoe as she shares her incredible journey from growing up in a Christian household to walking away from faith at university, and ultimately experiencing a radical encounter with God that changed everything. Discover how Zoe …

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"Has she done anything wrong?" Incoming Archbishop Controversy! 1:13:43

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Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time: Controversy around incoming Archbish Sarah Mullaly: did she follow up safeguarding dossier sufficiently before London priest committed suicide? The Church of England says Christmas is not cancelled in new promotional video.…

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"Tommy Robinson is NOT racist" with 'Green' Climate Sceptic, Brexit Rev Sam Norton 1:39:05

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down with equally out-of-step cleric Sam Norton. Rev Sam is a "green" climate sceptic, a former Brexit MP candidate and advocate for what he calls "civic nationalism". In this special interview we cover the following topics: Sam's early work for the Department of Environment and how he bec…

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THE MEANING CRISIS & WHY GEN Z IS CHOOSING FAITH | JUSTIN BRIERLEY

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We're so excited to bring you this incredible conversation recorded live at Big Church Festival in collaboration with Premier! Join Zoe, Jesse, and special guest Justin Brierley, host of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God podcast, as they unpack the extraordinary awakening happening among Gen Z and why young people are flooding back to church.…

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The Wednesday Edition - Lessons for the Postcolonial West with Dr. Alexander Chula 56:16

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down with author, classicist and medical doctor Alexander Chula to talk about his most recent book Goodbye, Dr Banda: Lessons for the West from a Small African Country. In the book and conversation, Chula argues that the legacy of colonialism in countries like Malawi, although flawed in so…

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HOW GOD CHOSE THE ORDINARY | CHRISTMAS BIBLE STUDY EP. 2

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We're continuing our Christmas series with part two, diving deeper into the birth of Jesus and the unexpected people God chose to announce the arrival of His Son! Join Izzy, Zoe, and special guest Solomon as they unpack the powerful truth that God doesn't just show up in the perfect—He shows up in the unlikely places. In this episode, we're explori…

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The Mad "Your Party" Conference; Dean says, "God has no taste"; and Is the Quiet Revival being stolen by Christian Nationalism? 1:19:37

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Revs with a true difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the most interesting stories in church and state this week. This time: The hilarious Your Party conference shenanigans: they couldn’t organise a bun fight in a bakery and yet they want to take over the whole economy! The Dean of Salisbury says wear tacky Christmas j…

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HOW PASTOR PHILIP ANTHONY MITCHELL WENT FROM DRUG TRAFFICKING TO MINISTRY

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We're so excited to bring you this powerful conversation with Philip Anthony Mitchell, recorded live at our studio! Philip is a pastor, evangelist, and founder of 2819 Church, Atlanta. From the streets of Queens, New York, to leading a movement for Christ, Philip's story is one of radical transformation and unwavering obedience to God's call. Join …

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THE INCARNATION OF JESUS | CHRISTMAS BIBLE STUDY EP. 1

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It's Christmas time and we're kicking off a special Bible study series diving deep into the story that changed everything! Join Zach, Michelle, and Zoe as they unwrap the incredible account of Jesus' incarnation, exploring the lives of two ordinary people who were chosen for the most extraordinary purpose: Mary and Joseph. In this first episode, we…

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The Covid Enquiry; Rev Kate Bottley in the Headlines; The Christian Nationalism "Dilemma"; and More! 1:13:20

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Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about a packed couple of weeks of news. This time: The Covid Enquiry says it should have all been harder, faster and quicker. Guess what our reaction is? Rev Kate Bottley hits the headlines for saying she watches reality TV and has doubts. But is this the bes…

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WHY INTIMACY IMPACTS HOLINESS | AARON SMITH FROM THE HANDLEBAR PODCAST

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We're so excited to bring you this incredible conversation with Aaron from The Handlebar Podcast, recorded live at Big Church Festival! Aaron is a pastor at UPPERROOM Dallas and hosts The Handlebar Podcast with his wife, Sarah-Beth, helping young people navigate the how-tos of faith. THIS IS THE COLLAB WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Aaron unpacks the powe…

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Uncollared Taster with the Rev Dr Jamie Franklin 7:00

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This is a free clip of the regular podcast Uncollared which is available to subscribers to Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs. In Uncollared, Revs Jamie, Daniel and Tom talk in-depth about relevant theological, ecclesiastical and cultural issues, often in response to direct questions from listeners. You make Irreverend possible. If you would lik…

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WORSHIP MUSIC AS AN INDUSTRY | ABBIE GAMBOA & KORY MILLER

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We were so excited to have Abbie Gamboa and Kory Miller join Michelle and Jesse on the podcast stage, live at Big Church Festival 2025. Both are incredibly gifted worship leaders and songwriters, with Abbie based at UPPERROOM Texas and Kory in Nashville and Denver. Strap in as we discuss all things worship! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.insta…

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Far Right Christianity Special! 1:05:33

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin responds to the recent Sky News investigation into an apparent resurgence of "far right" Christianity in Britain. But what exactly is the nature of this ostensibly extreme and politicised version of Christianity and might it not altogether be a bad thing? All with be revealed in this special ep…

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THE BIBLE IS GOING VIRAL | HOW BOBBY GRUNEWALD MADE THE BIBLE APP

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We’re so excited to have Bobby Gruenewald join Zoe & Zach on The Way UK podcast this week. Bobby is the Founder and CEO of YouVersion, a ministry sharing the Bible with the world for free through a Family of Apps, which have been installed on nearly one billion devices. Find out more about Bible Month at: https://www.bible.com/global-bible-month FO…

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FROM SHOPLIFTING TO BBC RADIO 1 | SWARZY SHIRE

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Continuing our series of chats from Big Church Festival, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra host Swarzy Shire joins Jesse and Xenia to explain how she ended up on one of the biggest radio shows in the UK! FOLLOW SWARZY: https://www.instagram.com/swarzyshire/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thewayuk FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk Want t…

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On Kings and Popes - Plus Special Guest Chris Whittington from The School of Contemplative Life 1:57:42

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about King Charles III's trip to the Sistine Chapel to pray with the Pope, the Wild Card campaign group's plea to the new Archbishop to focus her efforts on "rewilding" church lands, and more in-depth thoughts on the GAFCON/Church of England split at the end of the episode. He…

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CAN CHRISTIANS BE INFLUENCERS? | JOE GARRATT & JACOB WHITE

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This week, Izzy and Jesse are joined by good friends of The Way UK, Joe Garratt and Jacob White! Joining us live at Big Church Festival, Joe & Jacob talked us through what it means to navigate content creation and Christianity, and all the different scenarios they face as influencers. Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/josephgarratt/ Follow Jaco…

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Revitalisation Review: Round up reflections 16:39

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Episode 10: Round Up Reflections Episode Summary In this final episode, we reflect on personal lessons from the planting journey—gathering wisdom from olive trees, prophetic pictures, and Scripture that has shaped the path. A reflective send-off for future leaders. Key Topics Covered · The olive tree graft as a metaphor for revitalisation · Knowing…

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Happy Diwali! Cathedral Graffiti in Canterbury; the End of LLF; and a Split in the Global Anglican Communion 1:32:59

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Church of England Revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time: the Archbishop of York wishes everyone a Happy Diwali; Cathedral graffiti in Canterbury; the end of the Living in Love and Faith Process?; a split in the Global Anglican Communion; and much more as ever. Enjo…

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WHAT'S IT LIKE STARTING A PODCAST IN 2025?

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The Way UK X Under the Bed Podcast is finally here - the collaboration we’ve all been waiting for! Destini and Tolu only started their podcat back in March, but Under the Bed has grown rapidly! In this speciall edition of the podcast, recorded live at Big Church Festival, we delve into how they started their podcast and what it means to navigate fr…

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Revitalisation Review: Pastoral Scaffolding 22:57

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Episode 9: Pastoral Scaffolding Episode Summary Church planters and revitalisation leaders need support too. In this episode, we introduce the idea of ‘pastoral scaffolding’—a supportive structure designed to sustain and strengthen leaders on the front lines. Key Topics Covered · What pastoral scaffolding looks like in practice · Why church planter…

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The Case AGAINST Slavery Reparations with Nigel Biggar 1:09:51

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The Church of England's Church Commissioners are ear-marking £100million (or is it £1billion?) for slavery reparations. Emeritus Professor of Moral Theology and Member of the House of Lords, Nigel Biggar says that this idea is ethically dubious and amounts to thinly-veiled self-flagellation in an effort to appear relevant to a post-Christian societ…

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Revitalisation Review: Asking the hard questions (Part 2) 18:24

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Episode 8: Asking the Hard Questions (Part 2) Episode Summary Continuing from Part 1, this episode dives deeper into the art and practice of asking hard questions. We reflect on how asking them—of ourselves and our churches—can lead to breakthrough moments. Key Topics Covered · When the right question changes everything · Examples of turning points…

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DISABILITY, MARRIAGE & FAITH | JOHN & JADE REYNOLDS

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We were so excited to have John and Jade Reynolds on The Way UK Podcast whilst at Big Church Festival back in the summer. John & Jade are incredible believers who share fun stories of life as an interabled couple on their social media pages and have also recently released a book called “Able to Laugh”. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagra…

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Emergency Archbishop Livestream 1:32:12

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Church of England vicars with a difference Tom Pelham, Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down down for a special livestream reaction to the selection of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. What are the implications for the global Anglican Communion? What is the role of the Archbishop anyway? Why stay in the Church of England? An…

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Revitalisation Review: Asking the hard questions (Part 1) 27:57

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Episode 7: Asking the Hard Questions (Part 1) Episode Summary In this episode, we explore why asking hard, often uncomfortable questions is essential in church planting and revitalisation. The questions you ask can shape the culture you lead. Key Topics Covered · The power of curiosity and courageous questioning · Why not asking hard questions lead…

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This week, Jesse and Xenia joined by Archbishop Angaelos of the London Coptic Orthodox Church (otherwise known as the Egyptian Orthodox Church) - get ready for some incredible wisdom in this episode! We love meeting and spending time with Christian brothers and sisters from all parts of the globe, so it was incredible to sit down with Angaelos. Hel…