The Evangelical Seanchaí

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance reflects on what Venice and King Canute can teach a Church that faces a rising tide of social change. Nick also chats to Robbie Frawley about coping with tragedy, UCB radio & how he ended up as a guest at Bono's wedding. David Turner of Church In Chains talk about what it's like to be a Christian in Turkey.

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Following the death of the broadcaster Gay Byrne, Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance responds to those who view his legacy in a negative light. Nick also chats to Jonny Lindsay about his ministry at Vox Magazine, and to David Turner of Church In Chains about religious freedom, discrimination and persecution in Egypt.

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Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance explains why recognising the Turkish slaughter of the Armenians as 'genocide' is more than semantics. How Evangelical Christians are joining Ireland's Jewish community to listen to Holocaust survivors and mark the anniversary of Kristallnacht. Damian Jackson talks about a new church initiative to address the issue of homelessness.  David Turner explains persecution in Sri Lanka. Finally, there's a review of the movie 'Stan & Ollie' - what's that doing in a Christian podcast?

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Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance explains why push and pull factors have created a flood of migrants that will not abate. How can rich & developed nations avoid the tragedy of migrants suffocating in containers? David Patton talks about his new documentary film - 'The Spiritual Journey of Ireland'  Meanwhile, David Turner explains why life is so different for Christians in different regions of Nigeria.

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Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance questions whether making drugs gangs a source of entertainment is feeding Ireland's problem with criminality. Fraser Hosford shares about the launch of Praxis Press with his new book 'Down With This Sort of Thing.'  David Turner highlights conditions for Christians in Iraq and a new housing initiative through a Church in Chains partnership.

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Nick Park discusses how the world, and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, are recognising African Christians who are transforming their Continent . David Wilson of Agape Ministries shares about the upcoming "Living Out' Conference, and how church leaders can help Christians with same-sex attractions who want to remain faithful to biblical standards of sexuality.  David Turner, of Church in Chains, also explains what it is like to be a Christian in North Korea.

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Nick Park discusses partisanship and intransigence in the news headlines, a BBC documentary on the Northern Irish Troubles, and a hug in a US courtroom that dramatically displayed Christian forgiveness. Patrick Mitchel of Irish Bible Institute talks about his new book 'The Message of Love'. David Turner shares about persecution of Christians in Uzbekistan. The podcast finishes with a movie review of 'Unplanned' - the powerful story of Abby Johnson's journey from abortion clinic director to pro-life campaigner.

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Episode 5 features an interview with the pastors of the 1000-strong Betania Church in Dublin, recorded live on the construction site of their massive new building. David Turner shares about persecution in Iran. Also, Nick looks at why news stories about Boris Johnson, Maria Bailey & Donald Trump should make Christians pause for their own integrity check.

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Nick Park brings his unique take on the week's headlines, focusing on Justin Trudeau's 'blackface' past and our need for grace and redemption. David Turner shares about persecution of Christians in Eritrea. Also, Nick interviews Donna Jennings about her experience with Micah, her autistic son, and about an upcoming TIO Conference in Greystones, County Wicklow, to help equip the Church to celebrate and minister to those with learning disabilities.

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Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland reflects on the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and why TearFund Ireland are praying for the climate. There's an interview with the planners of the National Women's Fire Conference in Dublin. David Turner shares about persecution in Pakistan, and Nick launches a new segment - God's Growing Church - by explaining why church worship songs need to be both biblical and singable.

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