Welcome to Cross Section, a podcast from the Evangelical Alliance.
At some point, we all find ourselves at the cross section of news, current affairs, politics and our faith. How do we navigate the endless news cycle, social media, fake news, cancel culture and more? How do we connect the good news of Jesus with the big conversations our peers are having? Join us as we chat about some of the big stories of the week and share how our faith shapes our engagement. Peter Lynas, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell invite you to join them as they chat about some of the big and small stories of the week and share how their faith shapes their engagement.
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This week on Cross Section
King Charles' "multi-faith nation", Burnham's Manchesterism and the conversion practices bill
What's wrong with conversion?
How should the church respond to the proposed conversion practices ban?
An initial response to the government’s proposed conversion practices ban and its implications for parents and churches
Reflections on the government’s social cohesion plan and anti-Muslim hostility definition
In recent meetings with government ministers and officials, our head of public policy reflects on whether Labour’s action plan can bring a divided Britain together
Last week on Cross Section
Keir Starmer out, what happens next?
Is Britain ungovernable?
Public Leadership
Find out about Public Leadership programmes, networks and resources
Bournemouth beach baptisms draw thousands as churches unite
Peter Baker, senior pastor of Lansdowne Church, an Evangelical Alliance member church, shares the story of church unity behind the recent mass baptisms
Previously on Cross Section
Assisted dying bill 2.0, Makerfield by-election and Starmer's plan to ban social media
Has the assisted dying bill been resuscitated?
Pride month, Christian energy drinks and Jesus at the World Cup
Profit before pride
Pastor Clive Johnston convicted, Kier Starmer's future and the UK elections unpacked
Is UK politics forever changed?
Faith under pressure: from antisemitism to Christian workplace rights
Is freedom of belief under pressure?
Starmer under pressure over Mandelson - and AI ethics
Can Keir Starmer last as prime minister?
Public prayer, dominance and the prince’s “quiet faith”
Can prayer be an act of dominance?
Theroux's manosphere documentary and the Archbishop on abortion
How will the archbishop vote?
Iran conflict and the Greens' victory: Christians react
Are we on the brink of WW3?
Gen Z attitudes to Jesus and the political fallout of the Epstein files
Can we ever trust our leaders?
Steven Bartlett, religious voting and the rise of the Christian left
The Christian left in the UK
Burnham, Bethel and ICE: what's really going on?
A world in crisis – what now?
Social media bans, global chaos and rising abortion numbers: Christians react
Who will defect next?
Trump’s new world order, Iran’s protests and the Grok backlash: UK Christians respond
Global tensions kicking off in 2026
2025’s vibe shift: political extremes, Christian nationalism and The Quiet Revival
2025 in review (plus 2026 predictions)
The welfare state, asylum system and rage baiting
Is the welfare state Christian?
Rachel Reeves' budget: Christians react
Instant reaction: 2025 budget
A deep dive into Christian nationalism in the UK
Christian nationalism explained
Reflecting on two years from the October 7th attacks and the new archbishop
The new archbishop needs our prayersEverything Advocacy
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Hear more from the Cross Section team
How your church can become a safer space for survivors of violence against women and girls
Domestic abuse needs to be addressed by the church; Christian charity Restored helps us do so
The promise and peril of digital ID
Policy advisor Mark Gilmore explores the pros and cons of introducing digital ID, and how Christians can respond
National Curriculum review sees major changes to religious education
The National Curriculum review states that Christianity “unlocks a wider understanding of British culture”
Do not be silent: speaking truth in a culture of fear
Will The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act protect our freedom to speak?
“Local churches are a vital part of our community,” says Labour MP
Church leaders in Nottingham presented key concerns to their MP on national and local issues
