In this week’s episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund sit down to discuss the latest headlines. The episode begins with some light-hearted stories: Peter reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2, and the rest of the panel discuss the Met Gala outfits that caught their eye.
Conversation turns to the sad news that broke yesterday around Sam Allberry being stepped down from leadership at Immanuel Nashville. They reference the helpful statement that Living Out have released, encouraging us to think about this prayerfully, with compassion.
The main discussion focuses on the Liberal Democrats admitting they unlawfully discriminated against former BBC journalist and prospective candidate David Campanale because of his Christian beliefs. In this polarised climate, with pressures and fear of cancel culture, it can be hard to know how to talk about faith. The panel encourage us in speaking openly about Christianity, pointing to Evangelical Alliance resources that help us do so.
The episode concludes with a conversation on the recent attacks against the UK’s Jewish community. How can Christians respond to rising antisemitism, security fears, political responses and the wider impact of protests on community safety?
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
01:21 Met Gala banter
02:54 Sam Allberry steps down
08:31 Lib Dems admit discrimination
18:21 Faith at work and moral leadership
27:12 Attacks on UK Jews
34:48 Polarisation and closing thoughts
