In this special episode, Rev Jamie Franklin is interviewed by Dean Harding of All Saints' Cathedral in Albany, New York. Jamie tells the story of how he came into ministry via the Charismatic Evangelical world and finally into the Anglo-Catholic sphere. And both men speak about their experience of the resurgence of interest in traditional worship, particularly among young men.

If you enjoy this special episode, please check out its original source at the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralofallsaints

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Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This week including:

- J.K. Rowling's TERF-themed Twitter spat with Alastair Campbell

- The latest Mandelson-related scandal to rock Number 10 Downing Street and former top civil servant Olly Robbins' explosive testimony;

- And 'Does the Church of England have a death wish?' as the Diocese of Southwell announce spending review aimed at reducing the amount of parish clergy.

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Church of England revs Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham talk about the biggest stories of the week. This time:

- Donald J Trump’s spat with Pope Leo and Trumps posting of a bizarre Messianic image of himself on Truth Social.

-The implications of Orban’s fall from power in the Hungarian elections.

- Friend of the show, David Lord Frost’s, Easter piece in The Telegraph on the return to “full-fat” Christianity and the causes thereof.

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Church of England revs with a difference sit down to talk about the biggest stories:

- MiliBANNED: As Ed says no hot drinks for Net Zero.

- Keir Starmer has literally nothing left to say.

- Has the "Quiet Revival" been cancelled? Survey thrown into disrepute by YouGov errors.

- Has the CofE abandoned the white working class and how should Sarah Mullally redirect?

- Zack Polanski dances at "House Against Hate" and wins Wally of the Week.

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@Elizaphanian - What does God think about this war? (Mentioned on the episode) https://x.com/Elizaphanian/status/2037434632526827562

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklins sits down to talk about the big stories. This time:

• Abortion amendment is struck down in the House of Lords as Archbishop of Canterbury speaks against legalisation of abortion up to birth.
• Prince William reveals "quiet faith" and commitment to the Church of England.
• A new poll says that the Church of England should be stripped of involvement in state-funded schools.
• And an update of my thoughts about the US-Iran war in light of Iran's recent attack on the Diego Garcia military base.

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Church of England revs Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin with a difference sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:

• Assisted Suicide FAILS in Scottish Parliament.
• Sarah Mullally pilgrimage rescheduled due to backlash against her absence for critical Lord's vote on late-term abortion.
• Government guidance to schools suggests pupils' drawings could be offensive to Muslim children.
• Is it far-right to believe that English is an ethnicity?
• And how to choose a church for a spiritual seeker.

For Rev's J's appearance at the Oxford Literary Festival: https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2026/march-24/ignoring-christianity-at-our-peril-how-christian-faith-can-save-west

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Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest news in church and state. This time:

• The Iran-US War: Rowan Williams says it is not just since it is not in self-defence and has no clear outcome.
• Ian Huntley is killed in prison: Many rejoice. Is this reflective of a growing appetite for capital punishment?
• And is it legitimate for Christians to members of the Green Party?

All that and a little bit more as ever!

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Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Tom Pelham sit down to talk about this biggest stories from the week. This time:

• We give our condolences to the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson, who died this week less than a month after his terminal cancer diagnosis.
• In the week’s international news, the US strikes Iran killing Supreme Leader Ali Khanemei with the conflict ongoing as we record.
• The Gorton and Denton by-election is taken by the Muslim-backed Green Party.
• And Premier League games are now being halter to accommodate the breaking of Muslim players’ Ramadan fasts.

All that and a little bit more as ever!

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