What does it mean to love your country, and what happens when the people in charge stop bothering? Tim Stanley joins James Orr to explore the theological roots of politics, the elite consensus that is eroding Britain's traditions from within, and why, despite everything, he still believes the cup is half full.

🔵 THIS SERIES

First Light | Episode #14

First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom.

🔵 SUBSTACK

If you value this content, and want to support us in making it, please consider becoming a subscriber over on Substack where you’ll get access to exclusive content.You can join us here:https://www.jamesorr.uk/

Thank you, and welcome to the team.

🔵 SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtw.orr

X: https://www.x.com/jtworr

Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-light-with-james-orr/id1837532287

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wkn5RsDEDW471OVGAKdMj

What happens to a country that no longer believes in itself? Robert Tombs joins James Orr to expose the elite refusal to accept Brexit, the cosmopolitan capture of our universities, and the urgent task of rebuilding a nation that took its own existence for granted.

🔵 THIS SERIES

First Light | Episode #13

First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom.

New episodes fortnightly.

🔵 SUBSTACK

If you value this content, and want to support us in making it, please consider becoming a subscriber over on Substack where you’ll get access to exclusive content.You can join us here:https://www.jamesorr.uk/

Thank you, and welcome to the team.

🔵 SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtw.orr

X: https://www.x.com/jtworr

Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-light-with-james-orr/id1837532287

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wkn5RsDEDW471OVGAKdMj

What replaces religion when a nation walks away from it? Sebastian Morello joins James Orr to confront the counterfeit faith of secular Britain, the deep roots of true conservatism, and the silent return to belief now reshaping the West.

🔵 THIS SERIES

First Light | Episode #12

First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom.

New episodes fortnightly.

🔵 SUBSTACK

If you value this content, and want to support us in making it, please consider becoming a subscriber over on Substack where you’ll get access to exclusive content.You can join us here:https://www.jamesorr.uk/

Thank you, and welcome to the team.

🔵 SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtw.orr

X: https://www.x.com/jtworr

Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-light-with-james-orr/id1837532287

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wkn5RsDEDW471OVGAKdMj