Cross Section

By Evangelical Alliance

Cross Section - Conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture.

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The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

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February 24, 2023 S4E3: Mental health focus with Emma Scrivener
Jo Evans and Peter Lynas chat about the race for First Minister in Scotland, and are joined by author and speaker Emma Scrivener, who wrote 'A New Name' and 'A New Day', to talk about Channel 4's documentary on assisted suicide (with Dame Prue Leith and Danny Kruger MP) and mental health more broadly.
They discuss eating disorders, depression and anxiety, what the church can be doing to support those struggling, and the ultimate hope that can be found.
For further help or information:
If you're in crisis contact a Samaritan: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
For wider help look at Emma Scrivener's list of 'Places that Help': https://www.emmascrivener.net/places-that-help/
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February 17, 2023 S4E2: The Scots, the Brits and Kentucky Revival (?)
Danny, Alicia and Peter discuss the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Sam Smith at the BRIT awards, the sexualisation of blasphemy is pop culture, what's going on in Asbury University in the US, and more!
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February 10, 2023 S4 E1: Synod, Sturgeon and Cross Section’s first birthday
Jo Evans, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are back for the fourth series of Cross Section!
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December 09, 2022 S3E11: Harry & Meghan, strikes, and a Christmas quiz!
In the last episode of the season Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund discuss Harry & Meghan's new Netflix documentary, the Online Safety Bill and the various ongoing strikes. We finish the epsiode with some Christmas fun!

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December 02, 2022 S3E10: Jason Roach on racial unity and justice
This week Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund are joined by Jason Roach, Director of Ministries at London City Mission, founding pastor of The Bridge – Battersea Community Church and co-author of 'Healing the Divides: How every Christian can advance God's vision for racial unity and justice' (co-authored by Jessamin Birdsall). They discuss the census, racial inequality in Britain, and what the church can and should be doing.

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November 18, 2022 S3E9: FIFA World Cup and Autumn Statement with Rachel Gregory from Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
This week Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas discuss the controversies surrounding the FIFA World Cup, the G20 summit, and are joined by Rachel Gregory, the Senior External Affairs Manager from Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to discuss the Autumn Statement from Thursday 17th November.

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November 11, 2022 S3E8: News, faith and politics with Tim Farron MP
Jo Evans and Danny Webster are joined by special guest Tim Farron MP. They talk about this week's headlines, what it's like being a Christian in politics, and why and how Christians should engage with public life.

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November 04, 2022 S3E7: Persecuted church focus with Christian Solidarity Worldwide
This week Jo Evans, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas are joined by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)'s Joint Head of Advocacy & Americas Advocacy Team Leader, Anna-Lee Stangl, and CSW team member Sarah*, to discuss the persecuted church in Mexico and Cuba.

To skip our initial political ramble and get straight to our guests, fast forward to about 18 minutes in.

Listen for amazing first-hand experiences, and a wider discussion around why there's the need to advocate for the persecuted church and why media representation matters.

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Join us on Sunday 6 November, from 7:30pm as we intercede for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.

Here are the CSW reports referred to:
Seven years for Pastor Lorenzo: the truth is finally out
Let her be heard: The untold stories of indigenous religious minority women in Mexico
‘A new front’ in the pursuit of justice in Cuba

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October 21, 2022 S3E6: Chaos as Liz Truss resigns
Jo Evans, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas focus in on the chaotic political landscape in this episode of Cross Section. Lizz Truss resigns - what does that mean for the country now? And what can Christians be adding to the political conversation? We also discuss all the big moments of the week that led to the resignation, and how Christians can disagree well and be a voice for hope in this moment.

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October 13, 2022 S3E5: Ai-Da: Can robots be gendered?
This week Jo, Alicia and Danny discuss artificial intelligence (AI) after the robot Ai-Da addressed the House of Lords this week. This leads on to a conversation on the ethical limits of medicine and invention. They also talk about World Mental Health Day, and recent debates around what the limits of charities' political lobbying and campaigning should be after a speech by Orlando Fraser, chairman of the Charity Commission.

Here is the UnHerd article on surrogacy they refer to:
https://unherd.com/2022/10/how-surrogacy-is-transforming-medicine/

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