A Mucky Business with Tim Farron
Latest Episodes
Ross Hendry: Seeking civility in politics
Tim is joined this week by Ross Hendry, CEO of Christian charity CARE. They discuss Ross' experience of standing for election and how he's now equipping the next generation and doing what he can to bring about civility in politics. Tim also reflects
National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2023
This week we hear the sermon delivered by Dr Amy Orr-Ewing at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast which was attended by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, 180 MPs and church leaders from across the UK. Tim also reflects on why its so important to pray
Zoe Franklin: Bouncing back from election defeat
Tim is joined this week by Zoe Franklin who will be standing for the Lib Dems to become an MP at the next general election. Zoe unpacks what it's like to stand against an established MP and the impact elections have on family life Plus Tim delves i
Rebecca Smith: Called to stand to become an MP
Tim is joined this week by Rebecca Smith, a Conservative councillor who is standing to become an MP at the next general election. Rebecca unpacks how she felt call to stand and how she put a plan together to make her calling a reality. Plus Tim al
John Casson: Giving up successful political career for a new form of service
Tim is joined this week by John Casson, chief executive of L’Arche – a charity which builds communities of those with and without learning disabilities. John unpacks why he took the role having said goodbye to his career in politics in which he was a f
David Lawrence: Bidding to become an MP
Tim is joined this week by David Lawrence, the Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Basingstoke. They discuss the process of getting to the position where you can stand to become an MP and how one juggles preparing for an election alongside
Dr Krish Kandiah: Immigration and making room for the vulnerable
Tim is joined this week by author, broadcaster and founder of the Sanctuary Foundation Dr Krish Kandiah. They discuss our attitudes to refugees and the need to give voice to the voiceless. Tim also ta
Daniel Singleton: Meeting the needs of local communities
Tim is joined this week by Daniel Singleton, the national executive director of Faith Action. They discuss the importance of faith groups working with authorities to serve their communities and best w
Colin Bloom: Does current government do God?
Tim is joined this week by the government's independent faith advisor Colin Bloom. Colin recently authored the Bloom Review which examined how government should engage with faith groups in England. Th
Sarah Edwards: Thinking about personal and political finances
Tim is joined this week by Sarah Edwards, the executive director of the Just Money Movement. They discuss how we think about both our personal and political finances. Tim also reflects on the resignat