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Making Headlines

The Gospel should shape the way that we view and interact with everything - even the news. In Making Headlines, four Christians with different political backgrounds and opinions grapple with the weeks' news and show how their faith shapes the way they engage with the latest political stories.

Humility and the 45p Tax Rate

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Humility and the 45p Tax Rate

Contributor, Elliot Curryer, shares his reflections on the climb-down from the Chancellor on the …

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Disagreeing without Detesting

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Disagreeing without Detesting

Contributor, Nicola Martin, shares her thoughts on Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘destest the …

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Are we Merely Helpless Onlookers?

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Are we Merely Helpless Onlookers?

This week, Adam, shares his perspective on the downfall of yet another Prime Minister and the …

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Is the New Prime Minister a Reason for Hope?

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Is the New Prime Minister a Reason for Hope?

This week, contributor, Claudia walks us through her thoughts and feelings surrounding the …

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Compassion for the Stranger

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Compassion for the Stranger

Elliot shares his musings based on the recent discussion around asylum seekers, refugees, and …

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Can a Pro-Lifer be Pro-Women?

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Can a Pro-Lifer be Pro-Women?

Contributor, Nicola shares her thoughts on Maria Caulfield’s recent appointment as Minister …

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Politics of Reconciliation

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Politics of Reconciliation

Contributor Adam shares how his faith leads him to seek reconciliation in his political work.

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Showing Compassion, Even When the Courts Have Got it Wrong

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Showing Compassion, Even When the Courts Have Got it Wrong

Claudia reflects on Heidi Crowter’s rejected appeal in last week’s case regarding …

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A Royal Scandal

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A Royal Scandal

Contributor Elliot shares his reaction to the Royal scandal that was reported this week.

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The Age of Celebrity Politicians: How do we Avoid Superficial Political Engagement?

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The Age of Celebrity Politicians: How do we Avoid Superficial Political Engagement?

Nicola shares her thoughts based off of Matt Hancock’s time in the jungle.

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Advent in the EU

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Advent in the EU

With corruption allegations rocking the EU this week, Adam gives his perspective from inside the …

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Money, Money, Money

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Money, Money, Money

Claudia takes us through some of her thoughts on the cost of living crisis headlines from the past …

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Buckle Up: The Farce of ‘Seatbelt Gate’

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Buckle Up: The Farce of ‘Seatbelt Gate’

This week Tom gives his perspective on Risih Sunak’s fixed penalty notice.

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Politics Has a Woman Problem

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Politics Has a Woman Problem

With gender reform featuring heavily in the news at the moment, Nicola dives into the debate and …

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Zahawi’s Defiance Shows the Need for the Gospel in our Politics

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Zahawi’s Defiance Shows the Need for the Gospel in our Politics

Following yet more scandals coming out of the Government, Adam provides some of his thoughts.

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The Milk Has Spilt - Now What?

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The Milk Has Spilt - Now What?

Claudia reflects on the relationship between the Church of England and the state in light of the …

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‘I’m Only Human After All’

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‘I’m Only Human After All’

Elliot takes some time to think through Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation and what her speech …

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Faithful Leadership in a Secular Age

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Faithful Leadership in a Secular Age

Nicola examines the race to become First Minister of Scotland in this week’s perspective …

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Repentance, Character, and the Windsor Framework

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Repentance, Character, and the Windsor Framework

Adam looks at the changing UK-EU relationship in light of the Windsor Framework and asks what we …

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Prayer in a Prayerless World

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Prayer in a Prayerless World

In this week’s piece Claudia shares her thoughts on the legislation and practise of buffer …

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Beyond the Pale

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Beyond the Pale

In this extra addition to the Making Headlines schedule, Tom looks in on what we might have to …

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