A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

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Each week Christian MP Tim Farron unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully.

Tim will share what life is like in Parliament, which issues Christ... more

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The podcast currently has 208 episodes available.

A Mucky Business with Tim Farron episodes:

June 23, 2026 Krish Kandiah, founder of Sanctuary Foundation.
This week Tim is joined by Krish Kandiah, founder of Sanctuary Foundation.

His charity helps coordinate housing, integration and community support for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK, particularly those fleeing conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Afghanistan.

With questions around asylum, migration and national identity dominating political headlines, they will discuss
those issues together.

And Tim gives his thoughts on the Sir Keir Starmer stepping down as Prime Minister.

Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected] You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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30min
June 16, 2026 Tim Farron: A 200th episode special
Now, it's time for a special episode of A Mucky Business, as Tim gets interviewed by producer Anna Rees Green.

We'll hear about what he's learnt through hosting 200 episodes of the podcast, including his thoughts on 'local star' MPs like Andy Burnham... as well as why he thinks Christians shouldn't start their own political party!

Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected]

You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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29min
June 09, 2026 Darren Paffey MP: Belonging and faith amid national tragedy
This week Tim is joined by Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen. His constituency has found itself at the centre of national tragedy this week - with the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer, and subsequent protests on its streets.

Darren tells Tim about how being adopted helped shape his faith, and Tim answers your question about lying in manifestos!

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You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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30min
June 02, 2026 Mims Schluter Atkinson: Gen Z, work and the Sabbath
Tim is joined this week by Mims Schluter Atkinson, director of development at the Jubilee Centre.

We'll hear about her advocacy work, and why the Sabbath is so vital for Gen Z.

And Tim answers your question on Mandelson and accountability.

Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected]

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30min
May 19, 2026 Jago Wynne: Integrity Fix
In today's episode, rector Jago Wynne tells Tim why Wilberforce-like integrity is the missing ingredient in a world seeking good leadership.

And Tim answers your question on religious expression in the public square.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected].
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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30min
May 12, 2026 Anna Dixon MP: What's next for Labour?
Tim is joined this week by Labour MP for Shipley, Anna Dixon.
It’s her second appearance on the show, as she returns to reflect on two years since entering Parliament as part of Labour’s historic majority.
Together, they discuss the recent local election results and what they could mean for the future of the Prime Minister.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected].
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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29min
May 05, 2026 Andy Corley: Following Jesus into prison
Tim is joined this week by Andy Corley, CEO of Prison Fellowship International.

We'll hear about how their mission does what many politicians try - and fail - to do; reduce crime, and restore social justice.

And with local elections looming, Tim answers your question about how to choose the 'right' party!

Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected]

You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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29min
April 28, 2026 Bishop of Gloucester: Life in the Lords
Tim is joined this week by the Bishop of Gloucester, Rt Revd Rachel Treweek.

Bishop Rachel was the first female diocesan bishop, and first woman to be a Lord spiritual. She'll tell us what's surprised her about life in the Upper Chamber, and discuss our government's role in the occupation of the West Bank.
And Tim answers your question, on whether Parliament has a problem with alcohol...
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected]
You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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25min
April 21, 2026 Sarah Smith MP: Purpose and political beginnings
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If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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30min
April 14, 2026 Tim is joined this week by political consultant and pastor Paul Bickley.
Tim is joined this week by political consultant and pastor Paul Bickley.

He has been working in the intersection between faith and politics for over 20 years.

We'll find out more about how that intersection works in modern Britain.
And Tim weighs in on the Iran war and the constant use of Christian symbolism by the US administration.

Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected]

If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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How many episodes does A Mucky Business with Tim Farron have?

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