In the series finale of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell discuss Christian nationalism. They talk about the definition, why this is a relevant conversation right now, the problems with it and how we can respond.

In this episode of Cross Section, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Mark Gilmore react to the Glastonbury festival and controversy regarding the BBC and Bob Vylan. The team also react to the confusion around welfare reforms and the first year of the Labour government. Stay tuned for predictions of who could last in the cabinet... https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/k...…

In this episode of Cross Section, Alicia Edmund, Peter Lynas and Danny Webster react to the hugely significant and challenging week in UK politics. This includes discussing what will happen next with assisted suicide. They also debate whether conscience votes are a good thing and discuss the government's welfare cuts. https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/christian-mp-in-favour-assisted-dying Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Zanna Meynell and Danny Webster discuss this significant week in Westminster. They reflect on the decriminalisation of abortion, assisted suicide debate and the grooming gangs report. In the second half of the episode, Zanna is joined by David Yeghnazar from ELAM. David shares about the impact of the Israel/Iran conflict on Christians there, the way God is at work, encouragements about people coming to Christ and how the UK church can be praying. https://www.elam.com/…

In this episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell discuss the latest headlines. Danny does a 60 second round up of the Spending Review, the team talk about the freedom of speech in relation to Islamophobia and the burning of the Qur'an and finish in response to the violence and tensions in Ballymena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiJm8MNjml4 https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/prayer-centre/a-prayer-for-ballymena Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

On today's episode Dawn McAvoy, Both Lives UK Lead joins Cross Section regulars Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster to analyse MPs contributions to this week's e-petition Westminster Hall debate to decriminalise abortion and discuss how proposals could harm both lives in pregnancy. The team also chat about the new "Finding Jesus" report published by the Evangelical Alliance and the new BBC documentary "Sex After Religion" where individuals from different faith groups talk about their relationship to sexuality and faith. Download 'Finding Jesus' research now - findingjesus.co.uk Both Lives - https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-lives…

In this week's episode, Danny Webster. Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss Labours u-turns in relation to winter fuel payments and the two child cap. They also react to the impact of benefit cuts on the disabled. The team finish with a discussion of whether it is right for Christians to watch Harry Potter. Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Zanna Meynell and Danny Webster discuss that viral podcast episode with Alex O'Connor and Rhett Mclaughlin where they discuss Rhett's deconversion. The team also react to the new pope and Starmer's comments about immigration. https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/assisted-suicide Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell discuss the rise of Reform and how we can be having conversations about politics in our churches. The team also talk about the importance of the new pope for evangelicals and react to our new resource, Changing Church. Changing Church 2025 - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In episode 101 of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster react to the Supreme Court ruling about what defines a woman. They also discuss Trump's first 100 days and the Kneecap controversy that has taken the media by storm. https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-is-a-woman Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this bonus episode of Cross Section, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. They discuss the hugely significant findings of The Bible Society's new report 'The Quiet Revival'. They talk about the statistics that show the church is growing and how the church can seize this missional opportunity. This is an episode not to be missed. https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster do an overview of the big conversations that have defined the last few months. How, as Christians, can we navigate conversations of war, trade wars and culture wars? https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-dying-bill-reaches-a-critical-point-in-its-parliamentary-process Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell talk about this weeks biggest stories. They start with a reaction to the welfare cuts before discussing free speech in our universities with a particular focus on the story of Kathleen Stock and the debate around biological sex. They finish with an in-depth discussion of where the assisted suicide bill is and what we can expect in the coming weeks. https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-dying-bill-reaches-a-critical-point-in-its-parliamentary-process Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the key stories of the week. They dive into a discussion around the hit Netflix show Adolescence and chat about the themes explored. They refer to surrounding stories such as Gareth Southgate's speech and the fact that Gen Z are so engaged in faith. They also discuss the impact of welfare reforms. National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this Cross Section bonus episode, Alicia Edmund our Head of public policy interviews Rachael Maskell Labour MP for York Central to discuss the motivation behind the independent and newly established Palliative and End of Life Care Commission and her concerns with the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently in committee stage. Rachael is the chair of the Dying Well parliamentary group and one of twenty-three Commissioners on the Palliative and End of Life Commission. To keep informed with all the Evangelical Alliance public policy work on this issue visit www.eauk.org/advocacy…

On today's episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster talk about a range of cultural and news stories from this week. They open with a discussion on whether single Christians should go on Love is Blind TV show, on to discussing the TikTok influencer Natalee Barnett's decision to make The Girls Spot gym for biological women only and end with a Christians' contribution to big picture policy ideas on housing, planning and infrastructure. https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/national-day-of-prayer-against-assisted-suicide Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this week's episode Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss how Christians can hold firm to the hope they have in Jesus as we navigate the ever changing news. This includes Ukraine, a potential two-tier police system and the recent Times article about artificial wombs aka 'bag babies'. How does this concept fit into ideas of motherhood and womanhood? https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/series/hope-in-ukraine https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/gen-z-backs-use-artificial-wombs-science-uk-0mrzdwmq5 Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week on Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss the big global stories of the week. This includes Ukraine, Macron and Trump, Germany and the hugely significant UK aid cuts. The team go on to talk about a couple of recent stories about the killing of Christians in the DRC and India. The episode finishes with a chat about the Oscar nominations. Hope in Ukraine - Evangelical Alliance 70 Christians found beheaded in church in DRC - Open Doors UK & Ireland Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this week's episode, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund reflect on the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizens) three-day Conference in London. ARC is an organisation co-founded by Baroness Philippa Stroud and Canadian psychologist and media commentator Jordan Peterson. Its vision is to bring together global change-makers in politics, business, academia and philanthropy and to collectively respond to the big economic, cultural, social and moral questions of our time. The team also discussed President Trump's escalated comments on Ukraine and the role of TV and entertainment to shape culture. Sunflowers in Babylon a spoken word piece performed by Joshua Luke Smith at ARC Conference 2025 Conservative Christians are flocking on board the ARC. I went along to find out why - article by Premier Christianity Believe for Your Own Sake, Not for "the West" by Alan Wilson Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell react to this week's news stories. They discuss the increased popularity of Reform, Angela Rayner's plan to define Islamophobia (and the conversation around free speech) and discuss the spat between JD Vance and Rory Stewart about Christian values. Also, what will Trumps ban on USAID mean? JD Vance and Rory Stewart have both missed the point when it comes to who to love | Seen & Unseen Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this week's episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster react to the fact that in ten years time the population may have increased by 5 million due to high levels of immigration. They go on to discuss Channel 4's new research about Gen Z. Statistics have revealed that this generation are more spiritual and more suspicious of democracy. Gen Z doubts about democracy laid bare in ‘worrying’ survey Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

The Cross Section team is back with Season 10. In this season opener, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the vibe shift. This encompasses Trump, Musk and Joe Rogan's conversation about Jesus with Wesley Huff. The team also chat about the Southport inquiry and the assisted suicide bill. https://www.thefp.com/p/niall-ferguson-the-vibe-shift-goes-global-assad-putin-trump Sex, sexuality and gender - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In the final episode of 2024, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell talk through the biggest domestic, international and cultural stories of the year. They also have a quiz to see who knows the most about the year. The team finish the episode by discussing their predictions for the topics that will be dominant in 2025. Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss this weeks key news stories. The team talk about the row over footballer's rainbow armbands and Mark Guehi's decision to write 'I love Jesus' on his. They also discuss Gregg Wallace, the pink Jaguar, the assisted dying vote and whether under 16s should be allowed to have social media. Book discussed: Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation Anti-assisted dying MPs demand place on bill committee Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

On Friday 29 November, MPs voted 330 in favour to 275 against on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Join Peter Lynas and Alicia Edmund as they give their initial reactions to this vote and explain the heaviness that they feel as a result. https://votes.parliament.uk/votes/commons/division/1877#notrecorded Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund provide a theological framework on the issue of assisted dying/suicide and take you through the legislative proposals and how to engage with your MP ahead of the bills second reading on Friday 29th November. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected - Evangelical Alliance…

Join Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund as they chat through a news round up. They cover the farmers protests, Christmas ads, Conclave, non-hate crimes and Jordan Peterson's new book "We who wrestle with God". The final third of the episode discusses the new BBC documentary 'Young, British and Anti-Abortion" and how a younger generation is mobilising themselves to speak out again abortion laws in the UK. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected: https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/why-the-law-on-assisted-dying-must-be-rejected Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this week's episode Alicia, Danny and Peter discuss the resignation of Justin Welby, the impact of the Review and the implication for the Church of England moving forward. The team talk through the Assisted Dying Bill in light of the bill being officially published and discusses Elon Musk's new role in the Donald Trump administration. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected: https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/why-the-law-on-assisted-dying-must-be-rejected Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week's episode is an election focus, discussing the US elections result alongside Kemi Badenoch's victory as the Conservative Party Leader. They also talk about the expected elections in Ireland and Germany, and Israel replacing its Defence Minister. Join Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas as they discuss these elections and particularly how there seems to be a shift when it comes to character, competency and culture's standard of political leadership. Register to join the Prayer Gathering on Thursday 14 November from 1230pm till 1330pm here What another Trump Presidency means to evangelicals around the world by Christianity Today Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week Danny, Alicia and Zanna sit in the new studio and react to Rachel Reeves' new budget announcement. They also discuss the fact that the average birth rate is the lowest that it has ever been. IDOP Online 2024 - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week Peter, Danny & Zanna react to the Justin Welby's (Archbishop of Canterbury) interview on The Rest is Politics podcast. They also discuss the key global stories from this week and continue the conversation on assisted suicide. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected - Evangelical Alliance https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/an-exciting-opportunity-to-welcome-your-recently-elected-mp-through-the-doors-of-your-church Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this weeks episode, Alicia, Danny and Peter have a deep dive discussion into the US election, including their predictions for election night. They also have a conversation about the tragic passing of Liam Payne and the possibility of the removal of Bishops from the House of Lords. https://www.nationalweekofprayer.uk/resources https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/an-exciting-opportunity-to-welcome-your-recently-elected-mp-through-the-doors-of-your-church Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In the Season 9 launch, Peter, Danny and Alicia have a discussion about the first 100 days of the Labour government. They cover all that has been happening in UK politics since the general election in July. The team also discuss assisted suicide and why that has become such a key topic in politics and the media. Invite your MP to church Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In the final episode of this general election season of Cross Section, Nicola Martin and Alicia Edmund take a look at the King's Speech. They discuss the policy proposals set out by the new Labour government, whether we can trust them to deliver on their promises, and what the role of the church is in influencing and holding the government to account. Read What does a Labour government mean for UK evangelicals? The King’s speech and draft bill to ban conversion practices Government’s plans for Troubles prosecutions deeply concerning Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

On the day Keir Starmer becomes the Prime Minister and Labour win a historic majority for British politics, we host a conversation with Michael Wear Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. He joins the team to discuss the election results and the ongoing election campaign in the US. Michael is also the author of Author of The Spirit Of Our Politics, Founder and former Faith Advisor to President Obama between 2008 - 2012. Read Evangelical Alliance writes to Sir Keir Starmer on becoming Prime Minister Purchase The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week, Danny and Alicia speak to Janet Buckingham, Director of Global Advocacy at World Evangelical Alliance, Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK & Ireland and David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of ELAM Ministries. They discuss Britain's role in the world with a particular focus on the freedom of religion and belief and the persecution of Christians. Open Doors ELAM Ministries IDOP Online 2024 Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode of Cross Section, Danny Webster is joined Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action and Dilly Harris, Homeless Prevention Manager West at Bethany Christian Trust. The group discuss the state of homelessness in the UK, housing policy and hopes for the government and the role of the church in responding to homelessness. Read Thinking faithfully about politics We’re halfway through the election campaign but matters of faith are still absent | Opinion | Premier Christianity Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode of Cross Section, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Professor John Wyatt and Dr Gillian Wright. The group discuss the current state of the NHS post-pandemic and the relationship between health and poverty. The group also talk about medical ethics, including assisted dying and abortion. https://www.johnwyatt.com/ https://ourdutyofcare.org.uk/ https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-lives Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund react to the party manifestos that have been released this week. They also discuss the election campaign so far and what we can be doing over the next three weeks as we approach polling day! Read Thinking faithfully about politics We’re halfway through the election campaign but matters of faith are still absent | Opinion | Premier Christianity Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this weeks episode Alicia Edmund is joined by Lizzie Harewood, Executive Officer of the Association of Christian Teachers and Titilayo Oluwatudimu, Chief Executive Officer of the Emmanuel School Trust. The group discuss the state of the education sector in a post pandemic world, navigating curriculum changes in regards to sex education and how parents can be engaging with their children's schools. Read Thinking faithfully about politics Time to Talk resource Why should Christians care about the Cass Review? Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster are joined by Andrew Hawkins, CEO and founder of Whitestone Insight and Emily Shepherd, joint CEO of Welcome Churches. They discuss the politics around migration, the Rwanda policy and small boats and how the church can hold different views on immigration and asylum. Read Thinking faithfully about politics Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

Danny Webster and Nicola Martin are joined by Jubilee+'s CEO Natalie Williams and Christians Against Poverty's Social Policy Manager, Kiri Adams. They talk about the reality of poverty in the UK, how the church can respond and their policy hopes for the next government. Note: Apologies for sound quality. We are aware but felt this was too important an episode to scrap. We hope from you can here you are inspired. Click to connect with Jubliee+ and Christians Against Poverty general election resources. Read Thinking faithfully about politics Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

In this special episode, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund react to the news that the general election is set for 4 July. The team discuss their predictions for the results and talk about how we can be engaging in and praying for this election. Read Thinking faithfully about politics Find out more about the Public Leadership program Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

This week Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Jason Roach, London City Mission's Director of Ministries and Katherine Brown, the Being Human Engagement lead. They discuss how faith influences voting, politicians appealing to identity politic tropes and the term allyship. Read Thinking faithfully about politics Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund are joined by Louise Davies, CARE's Director of Advocacy and Policy, as they kick off the special general election season. The team discuss the current mood in parliament, the importance of integrity in politics and how political engagement should go beyond the ballot box. Read Thinking faithfully about politics Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…