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Religion Media Centre Podcast

Religion Media Centre

The only podcast to sit firmly in the space where religion and the media collide. We ease that relationship, strengthen links that already exist, and be part of building new ones through chat, reflection, and comment, with a panel of regular contributors of journalists, broadcasters, writers, comedians, and experts.

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00:53:13

RMC Briefing: The "devastating, outrageous" impending...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2024/02/16

The impending closure of the Inter Faith Network after 37 years has shocked and dismayed faith leaders across the UK. The government says it is withdrawing funding because a new IFN trustee is associated with the Muslim Council of Britain, an organisation which the government will not speak to due to a dispute in 2009.The Inter Faith Network was set up to raise awareness and understanding of different faith communities and promote good interfaith relations. It has supported local initiatives and

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00:55:28

RMC briefing: Church leaders, asylum seekers and...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2024/02/09

Church leaders have hit back at allegations that they are naively backing fraudulent asylum claims by accepting the validity of fake conversions. In a Religion Media Centre briefing, The Bishop of Chelmsford, Guli Francis-Dehqani said wisdom and discernment needed to be applied to the conversion process and it should not be seen as a ticket to get someone magically through the asylum process. There was no “cast-iron set of criteria to be 100 per cent sure of what’s going on in people’s hearts and

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00:51:48

RMC Briefing: National Churches Trust on saving...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2024/01/25

The National Churches Trust has published a manifesto calling for urgent action to save the UK’s church buildings. ‘Every Church Counts’ sets out a six-point plan to support volunteers, make more use of church buildings for the community, achieve annual government funding of £50 million for maintenance and repairs, work with tourism organisations to make more of their heritage, keep them open for the community outside worship times, and collect the information and data on church buildings and their

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00:54:41

RMC Briefing: How will the Media Bill affect...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2024/01/23

The Media Bill going through parliament will change the landscape for public service broadcasters — the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, STV and S4C. They are being given powers for more flexible programming and the requirement to include specific genres of programmes on religion, science and arts will be removed. Questions have been raised as to whether this endangers the provision of religious broadcasting, where there has already been a dramatic decline over the past ten years.In this briefing,

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00:59:02

RMC Briefing: Look ahead to news stories about...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2024/01/10

Reporters on religion joined our panel to look ahead at the stories likely to make the headlines in 2024, within the UK and around the world. They unpacked headlines such as the way religion will be interwoven in the US and UK election campaigns, the response to war in Israel / Gaza and its impact among religious groups here, a split in the Church of England over same-sex blessings, Pope Francis and the Rome synod, alongside long-running stories on climate change, poverty and freedom of religion.Our

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00:52:56

RMC Briefing: Church of England trial services for...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/11/17

The Church of England has agreed to introduce standalone services for blessing same-sex couples, for a trial period, following a marathon 10-hour debate at the general synod. But the church is deeply divided, with just four votes in it as the final proposal passed. In this Religion Media Centre briefing, the panel spoke of their concern at the tight votes, the lack of consensus, the possibility of schism and the prospect of “years and years more” of discussion over alternative structures for people

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01:02:31

RMC Briefing: 50 years of reporting religion on the...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/10/25

The Sunday programme on BBC Radio 4 has been going for more than 50 years, reporting and explaining stories about religion across the globe. To mark the 50-year milestone, SPCK has brought out a book simply called "Sunday", written by presenter Ed Stourton, and producer and editor Amanda Hancox. They identify 19 topics which the programme has reported and returned to over the decades, from internal Church of England rows to global political shifts.In this Religion Media Centre briefing, past

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01:01:09

RMC Briefing: Budget cuts by Meta and BBC 'a hammer...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/09/12

Community reporting in England is under threat, as Meta (formerly Facebook) withdraws a multi-million-pound scheme providing community reporters, and the BBC cuts local radio broadcasting hours to become regional instead. Editors representing local publishing groups said the cut was like a hammer blow and they are trying to secure alternative funding, speaking to MPs for support.In a Religion Media Centre briefing, they agreed that the future lies in collaboration between all engaged in local

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00:31:21

RMC Big Interview: Robert Jones - The Hidden Roots...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/09/08

In this Religion Media Centre Big Interview, Rosie Dawson speaks to Robert Jones about his latest book - "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future". Origin stories are really important – they determine how America sees itself, and they are one of the reasons why we’re fighting so much over our history, right now,” says Robert P Jones, founder and president of Public Policy Research Institute in Washington DC.In his latest book - "The Hidden Roots of White

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00:54:02

Shortage of RE teachers in “dangerous cycle” within...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/09/06

Headteachers, especially in urban areas with multiple nationalities, are enthusiastic about providing Religious Education, as children are surrounded in daily life by different religious dress, symbols and customs. And the future of all children, from rural or urban settings, is global, with many religions, many cultures, many languages and a competitive global market.Religious Education has a unique place in the school curriculum, spanning different subject areas, but it is hard to provide, with

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00:30:55

Religion Media Festival 2023: Onjali Rauf, children's...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/09/01

Children's book author Onjali Rauf told the Religion Media Festival 2023 that children should not be overly protected from the problems of the world today. When she speaks in schools, she finds that children ask tough and great questions, which she describes as the “Tintin moment”, after the boy reporter in Hergé's stories, who kept asking questions to solve baffling mysteries. That is why, when delivering any talk, she carries with her a toy dog like Snowy, Tintin's loyal companion.Tintin’s legacy,

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00:14:15

Religion Media Festival 2023: Dr Opinderjit Kaur...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/08/25

Dr Opinderjit Kaur Takhar, president of Theology and Religious Studies UK, told the Religion Media Festival 2023 of her passion to ensure that the study of religion is given a degree of seriousness in schools and is part of the national curriculum. But it was time to rebrand religious education to reflect world views and lived experiences, so “world views” was a good way forward. She said it was about moving away from the textbook and focusing on lived experience - ethical issues, morality,

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00:20:52

RMC Big Interview: Franklin Graham, President of...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/08/22

The American evangelist Franklin Graham, who believes Donald Trump defends the Christian faith, now confirms that Trump definitely lost the 2020 election. In an interview with Roger Bolton for the Religion Media Centre, he said there was no question the election was lost, though he acknowledged that millions of people do not believe that.Aged 71, Franklin Graham attracts thousands at his rallies around the world, following in the footsteps of his father, Billy Graham. He is returning to Britain for

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00:31:51

RMC Big Interview: Sir David Lidington shocked at...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/08/02

Sir David Lidington, once the de facto deputy prime minister under Theresa May, and long-standing member of the Church of England, has spoken of his shock at discovering a total breakdown of trust within the church: "I was used to acrimony in politics, but I hadn’t expected to find it in the church”.In this RMC "Big Interview", Sir David told Roger Bolton of the deep suspicion he found at all levels while writing "The National Church Governance Report", which proposes an overhaul of CofE structures

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00:37:39

Explainer: Coronation Service of King Charles III

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/05/04

The rich pageantry, sacred music and innovative liturgy will make the coronation service of King Charles III a profound statement of how the modern era meets a thousand-year-old tradition. Royal authors, the Rev Prof Ian Bradley and journalist Catherine Pepinster, were joined by Canon Prof Alison Milbank to analyse the order of service.Their overriding impression is to note the centrality of the idea of service from beginning to end, and its very Protestant nature.They discuss the historical

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00:35:05

RMC Big Interview: Gavin Calver, CEO Evangelical...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/03/24

The Evangelical Alliance has cautioned evangelicals within the Church of England that it is too early to leave in protest at same-sex blessings, because the pastoral guidance, including words for the prayers of blessing, has not been issued yet. CEO Gavin Calver, speaking to Roger Bolton for the Religion Media Centre Big Interview, said that a number of Anglican churches will probably join his organisation because they are seeking unity with other evangelicals while staying put in a challenging

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00:53:46

Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury for 10 years,...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/03/22

Justin Welby was virtually unknown outside Anglican circles when he became Archbishop of Canterbury in March 2013. Ten tumultuous years later, the mild-mannered Old Etonian has become a globally recognised figure, having helped the Church of England navigate troubled times, ranging from bitter theological disputes over women bishops and gay relationships to the Covid pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth.His leadership style, achievements, and legacy were reflected upon during this Religion

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00:36:53

Campaign launched to solve RE teacher shortage

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/03/15

A campaign to attract a new generation of RE teachers has been launched by a number of Religious Education teaching organisations after applications plummeted by a third this year.The reasons given were workload, pay and retention, alongside outdated perceptions that RE teachers must have a theology degree and/or a religious belief.In a Religion Media Centre briefing, our panel explained how RE has changed from Christian instruction to an exploration of world views, helping young people move into a

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00:56:00

Pope Francis marks ten years in office

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/03/09

Pope Francis’ election ten years ago was a huge surprise. His humble, simple style confused the faithful – he chose to live in a suite at the Casa Santa Marta guesthouse, instead of the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. He carried his own suitcase, took the bus, and used a small car. His first pastoral visit was to the island of Lampedusa off the coast of Sicily to pray for refugees and migrants lost at sea. Throughout his ten years, he has spoken for the marginalised and his marks of office

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00:47:32

Is there a place for private conscience in modern...

Religion Media Centre Podcast ·

2023/03/01

There is much more to the Kate Forbes row over same-sex marriage than secularism versus out-of-date conservative Christianity, according to commentators in this week’s Religion Media Centre briefing. The key issue is the place of conscience which seems fixed, infallible, and impervious to change. And the intense media commentary illustrates that religious convictions are treated in a different league from political dissent.Hosted by Rosie Dawson, our guests are: Simon Barrow, director of the

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