Welcome to Cross Section, a podcast from the Evangelical Alliance.
At some point, we all find ourselves at the cross section of news, current affairs, politics and our faith. How do we navigate the endless news cycle, social media, fake news, cancel culture and more? How do we connect the good news of Jesus with the big conversations our peers are having? Join us as we chat about some of the big stories of the week and share how our faith shapes our engagement. Peter Lynas, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell invite you to join them as they chat about some of the big and small stories of the week and share how their faith shapes their engagement.
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This week on Cross Section
2025’s vibe shift: political extremes, Christian nationalism and The Quiet Revival
2025 in review (plus 2026 predictions)
Jesus' radical vulnerability: a Christmas journey
Rev Israel Olofinjana explores the story of Christmas and the message it carries for our society today
Keep Calm and Carry On
Let’s not overreact to Tommy Robinson’s carol event, writes Rev Dr Helen Paynter, director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence
Last week on Cross Section
The welfare state, asylum system and rage baiting
Is the welfare state Christian?
Who is my neighbour? The hermeneutic of love
Israel Olofinjana reflects on the recent UK protests, exploring how biblical teaching speaks into today’s debates on migration and justice.
Six out of ten evangelical Christians support removing two-child benefit cap
Danny Webster looks at evangelicals’ attitudes to welfare and benefits and how they would vote if there were an election today
Previously on Cross Section
Rachel Reeves' budget: Christians react
Instant reaction: 2025 budget
A deep dive into Christian nationalism in the UK
Christian nationalism explained
Reflecting on two years from the October 7th attacks and the new archbishop
The new archbishop needs our prayers
Labour's plan for British renewal and our thoughts on digital ID cards
What make's Britain so great?
A defining moment for the Anglican church
The end of the global Anglican church...
Has Trump brought lasting peace to the Middle East?
Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize...
An update on assisted suicide and Starmer's recognition of Palestine
Starmer's recognition of Palestine
We react: Charlie Kirk's death, Danny Kruger's defection and Tommy Robinson's march
Can Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom'?
Should we be concerned about Christian nationalism?
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Hear more from the Cross Section team
How your church can become a safer space for survivors of violence against women and girls
Domestic abuse needs to be addressed by the church; Christian charity Restored helps us do so
The promise and peril of digital ID
Policy advisor Mark Gilmore explores the pros and cons of introducing digital ID, and how Christians can respond
National Curriculum review sees major changes to religious education
The National Curriculum review states that Christianity “unlocks a wider understanding of British culture”
Do not be silent: speaking truth in a culture of fear
Will The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act protect our freedom to speak?
“Local churches are a vital part of our community,” says Labour MP
Church leaders in Nottingham presented key concerns to their MP on national and local issues
