Together Podcast | A conversation about faith, justice and how to change the world

With Super League controversies dominating headlines recently, it’s fair to say that football is as big as it’s ever been. So how can it be used for good? We spoke to ex-player and England U21 coach, Michael Johnson, about just that. He shared his thoughts on faith, justice and the beautiful game. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also reflect on a year of protests for racial justice.

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Whether you lean left, right or struggle to know the difference, politics is a huge part of life. We spoke to Andy Flannagan, the executive director of Christians In Politics, who shared why we need to stay politically engaged if we want to see justice. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share their thoughts too.

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Whether it’s fighting over the TV remote or addressing piling dishes at uni, we’ve all experienced conflict to some degree. But for millions around the world, conflict can have life or death consequences. We spoke to peacebuilding expert, Mariam Tadros, who shared her experience of working in conflict zones around the world. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and also discuss the changes being made to protest laws in the UK.

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What makes a man? No, we’re not trying to replicate some sort of Frankenstein experiment. Instead we’re talking to Guvna B about dispelling the stereotypes of masculinity. The rapper and author shares some words of wisdom with us from his new book ‘Unspoken’. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also discuss the recent UK aid cuts.

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Can you believe it? We’re 50 episodes deep into the Together Podcast! We’ve talked about everything from rubbish revolutions to life changing watches and a whole lot more. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they celebrate 50 episodes and look at some of the top highlights so far.

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The mission to end human trafficking has seen a lot of support over the years, but is it starting to die out? We spoke to Dai Hankey, who is continuing to rally support through two organisations: Red Community and Manumit Coffee. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also discuss the launch of new research on the climate crisis.

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Forget spammy messages about growing your follower count, in our conversation with Bee, she lets us know how to grow our influence. The head of the Emerging Influencers programme shares how a young generation could lead the call for justice. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen and share their thoughts on Amanda Gorman’s incredible inauguration poem.

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Don’t worry, we haven’t become dating experts (but if there’s a demand…). Instead, we’ve been talking to three students across the UK who are a part of Just Love, the student society inspiring Christians to pursue the biblical call to social justice. They shared their journeys and also their top tips for thriving at university during a pandemic. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and their thoughts on all that and more.

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Happy new year! While I’m sure we all want to leave 2020 behind, I have one last question: where were you when news of the pandemic hit? For Gareth, he was with his Rend Collective bandmates embarking on their biggest world tour. He shared how he adjusted to the new normal, the origins of Rend Collective and the silliest question he’s ever heard… Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they open up 2021 with the first episode of the year.

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If you told us in January that 2020 would shape up the way it did, we wouldn’t have believed you. But here we are after a couple weeks of tracking down loo roll, months staying inside, and one too many Zoom calls, we’ve reached the end of one of the strangest years ever. While Coronavirus dominated the headlines, a lot happened this year. So join Dan, Emma and Chris as they recount 2020 with the help of the Emerging Influencers.

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