After the House of Bishops ruled that standalone same-sex blessing services can’t go ahead without Synod approval, several prominent clergy have declared they’ll do it anyway. From Canon Simon Butler’s public defiance to Dr Charlie Bell’s call for open resistance and renewed Synod campaigning, the fallout from Living in Love and Faith has only deepened the Church of England’s divide. In this episode, Rev Dan unpacks the rebellion, the theology, and the heart of the crisis, showing how each side is claiming the moral high ground while the authority of Scripture and the unity of the Church hang in the balance. Because no matter what the bishops decide or the canons say, every one of us will stand before the judgement seat of Christ, and that’s what truly matters.

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