INFORMAZIONI SU QUESTO EPISODIO
The Cross Section team are joined by Jo Frost, director of communications and engagement for the Evangelical Alliance. They begin by discussing some key stories including Jelly Roll's speech at the Grammys, the red pilling Steven Bartlett controversy and the validity of the Quiet Revival stats.
For the majority of the episode, the panel discuss Christians on the left of politics. Who are some of the key UK Christian figures from the left. What are the trends we are seeing on the left domestically and internationally? Does faith-based political identity work differently on the left vs right? They also talk about James Talarico, the Texas state representative. He is the rising voice of progressive Christianity in US politics. Where does he stand on different issues? What makes him so persuasive?
The episode finishes with a discussion about the significance of the Gorton and Denton by-election. How do we navigate the fact that within our churches we have Reform supporters and Green supporters?
0:00 - Introduction
2:03 - Grammys and Jesus
3:11 - Red pilling and Stephen Bartlett controversy
10:00 - The Christian Left in UK politics
20:20 - James Talarico
31:52 - Gorton & Denton by-election analysis
36:02 - Closing remarks
