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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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In the final episode of 2024, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell talk through the biggest domestic, international and cultural stories of the year.

They also have a quiz to see who knows the most about the year. The team finish the episode by discussing their predictions for the topics that will be dominant in 2025.

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S9E10: Chaosity: The year 2024 in review

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In the final episode of 2024, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell talk through the biggest domestic, international and cultural stories of the year.

They also have a quiz to see who knows the most about the year. The team finish the episode by discussing their predictions for the topics that will be dominant in 2025.

Get in touch:

Email: cross.section@eauk.org

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Ep 101: Reacting to the Supreme Court ruling, Trump and Kneecap 45:04

5 days ago45:04

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In episode 101 of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster react to the Supreme Court ruling about what defines a woman. They also discuss Trump's first 100 days and the Kneecap controversy that has taken the media by storm. https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-is-a-woman Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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Bonus Episode | Understanding this missional moment, with Gavin Calver 38:55

27 days ago38:55

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In this bonus episode of Cross Section, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. They discuss the hugely significant findings of The Bible Society's new report 'The Quiet Revival'. They talk about the statistics that show the church is growing and how the church can seize this missional opportunity. This is an episode not to be missed. https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E10: War, trade wars and culture wars 41:47

5 weeks ago41:47

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In this episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster do an overview of the big conversations that have defined the last few months. How, as Christians, can we navigate conversations of war, trade wars and culture wars? https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-dying-bill-reaches-a-critical-point-in-its-parliamentary-process Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E9: Free speech, biological sex and assisted suicide 35:54

6 weeks ago35:54

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In this episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell talk about this weeks biggest stories. They start with a reaction to the welfare cuts before discussing free speech in our universities with a particular focus on the story of Kathleen Stock and the debate around biological sex. They finish with an in-depth discussion of where the assisted suicide bill is and what we can expect in the coming weeks. https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-dying-bill-reaches-a-critical-point-in-its-parliamentary-process Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E8: Adolescence, male role models and benefit cuts 33:24

7 weeks ago33:24

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This week, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the key stories of the week. They dive into a discussion around the hit Netflix show Adolescence and chat about the themes explored. They refer to surrounding stories such as Gareth Southgate's speech and the fact that Gen Z are so engaged in faith. They also discuss the impact of welfare reforms. National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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Bonus episode | Interview with Rachael Maskell MP 18:17

7 weeks ago18:17

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In this Cross Section bonus episode, Alicia Edmund our Head of public policy interviews Rachael Maskell Labour MP for York Central to discuss the motivation behind the independent and newly established Palliative and End of Life Care Commission and her concerns with the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently in committee stage. Rachael is the chair of the Dying Well parliamentary group and one of twenty-three Commissioners on the Palliative and End of Life Commission. To keep informed with all the Evangelical Alliance public policy work on this issue visit www.eauk.org/advocacy…

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S10E7: Blind dates, gym life and housing policy 31:17

8 weeks ago31:17

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On today's episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster talk about a range of cultural and news stories from this week. They open with a discussion on whether single Christians should go on Love is Blind TV show, on to discussing the TikTok influencer Natalee Barnett's decision to make The Girls Spot gym for biological women only and end with a Christians' contribution to big picture policy ideas on housing, planning and infrastructure. https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/national-day-of-prayer-against-assisted-suicide Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E6: Is motherhood integral to womanhood? 35:39

9 weeks ago35:39

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In this week's episode Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss how Christians can hold firm to the hope they have in Jesus as we navigate the ever changing news. This includes Ukraine, a potential two-tier police system and the recent Times article about artificial wombs aka 'bag babies'. How does this concept fit into ideas of motherhood and womanhood? https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/series/hope-in-ukraine https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/gen-z-backs-use-artificial-wombs-science-uk-0mrzdwmq5 Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E5: Power, privacy and persecution 36:40

10 weeks ago36:40

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This week on Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss the big global stories of the week. This includes Ukraine, Macron and Trump, Germany and the hugely significant UK aid cuts. The team go on to talk about a couple of recent stories about the killing of Christians in the DRC and India. The episode finishes with a chat about the Oscar nominations. Hope in Ukraine - Evangelical Alliance 70 Christians found beheaded in church in DRC - Open Doors UK & Ireland Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E4: All aboard the ARC? 36:32

11 weeks ago36:32

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In this week's episode, Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund reflect on the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizens) three-day Conference in London. ARC is an organisation co-founded by Baroness Philippa Stroud and Canadian psychologist and media commentator Jordan Peterson. Its vision is to bring together global change-makers in politics, business, academia and philanthropy and to collectively respond to the big economic, cultural, social and moral questions of our time. The team also discussed President Trump's escalated comments on Ukraine and the role of TV and entertainment to shape culture. Sunflowers in Babylon a spoken word piece performed by Joshua Luke Smith at ARC Conference 2025 Conservative Christians are flocking on board the ARC. I went along to find out why - article by Premier Christianity Believe for Your Own Sake, Not for "the West" by Alan Wilson Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E3: The gospel of Vance, Stewart or Jesus? 36:39

13 weeks ago36:39

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Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell react to this week's news stories. They discuss the increased popularity of Reform, Angela Rayner's plan to define Islamophobia (and the conversation around free speech) and discuss the spat between JD Vance and Rory Stewart about Christian values. Also, what will Trumps ban on USAID mean? JD Vance and Rory Stewart have both missed the point when it comes to who to love | Seen & Unseen Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E2: Gen Z - Faith and Fascism? 38:26

14 weeks ago38:26

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In this week's episode, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster react to the fact that in ten years time the population may have increased by 5 million due to high levels of immigration. They go on to discuss Channel 4's new research about Gen Z. Statistics have revealed that this generation are more spiritual and more suspicious of democracy. Gen Z doubts about democracy laid bare in ‘worrying’ survey Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S10E1: The Vibe Shift - Trump, Musk and Rogan 36:52

15 weeks ago36:52

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The Cross Section team is back with Season 10. In this season opener, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the vibe shift. This encompasses Trump, Musk and Joe Rogan's conversation about Jesus with Wesley Huff. The team also chat about the Southport inquiry and the assisted suicide bill. https://www.thefp.com/p/niall-ferguson-the-vibe-shift-goes-global-assad-putin-trump Sex, sexuality and gender - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E10: Chaosity: The year 2024 in review 41:57

21 weeks ago41:57

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In the final episode of 2024, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell talk through the biggest domestic, international and cultural stories of the year. They also have a quiz to see who knows the most about the year. The team finish the episode by discussing their predictions for the topics that will be dominant in 2025. Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E9: Is banning social media for under-16s the solution? 36:26

22 weeks ago36:26

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Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell discuss this weeks key news stories. The team talk about the row over footballer's rainbow armbands and Mark Guehi's decision to write 'I love Jesus' on his. They also discuss Gregg Wallace, the pink Jaguar, the assisted dying vote and whether under 16s should be allowed to have social media. Book discussed: Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation Anti-assisted dying MPs demand place on bill committee Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E8: Black Friday - MPs back the assisted dying bill 24:33

23 weeks ago24:33

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On Friday 29 November, MPs voted 330 in favour to 275 against on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Join Peter Lynas and Alicia Edmund as they give their initial reactions to this vote and explain the heaviness that they feel as a result. https://votes.parliament.uk/votes/commons/division/1877#notrecorded Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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Bonus Episode: Making sense of Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill 33:28

23 weeks ago33:28

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Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund provide a theological framework on the issue of assisted dying/suicide and take you through the legislative proposals and how to engage with your MP ahead of the bills second reading on Friday 29th November. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected - Evangelical Alliance…

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S9E7: Is culture wrestling with God? 39:53

24 weeks ago39:53

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Join Peter Lynas, Danny Webster and Alicia Edmund as they chat through a news round up. They cover the farmers protests, Christmas ads, Conclave, non-hate crimes and Jordan Peterson's new book "We who wrestle with God". The final third of the episode discusses the new BBC documentary 'Young, British and Anti-Abortion" and how a younger generation is mobilising themselves to speak out again abortion laws in the UK. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected: https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/why-the-law-on-assisted-dying-must-be-rejected Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E6: Impact of Welby's resignation 36:34

25 weeks ago36:34

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In this week's episode Alicia, Danny and Peter discuss the resignation of Justin Welby, the impact of the Review and the implication for the Church of England moving forward. The team talk through the Assisted Dying Bill in light of the bill being officially published and discusses Elon Musk's new role in the Donald Trump administration. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected: https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/why-the-law-on-assisted-dying-must-be-rejected Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E5: Trump wins, now what? 40:16

26 weeks ago40:16

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This week's episode is an election focus, discussing the US elections result alongside Kemi Badenoch's victory as the Conservative Party Leader. They also talk about the expected elections in Ireland and Germany, and Israel replacing its Defence Minister. Join Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Peter Lynas as they discuss these elections and particularly how there seems to be a shift when it comes to character, competency and culture's standard of political leadership. Register to join the Prayer Gathering on Thursday 14 November from 1230pm till 1330pm here What another Trump Presidency means to evangelicals around the world by Christianity Today Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E4: Instant reaction to the 2024 budget 29:35

27 weeks ago29:35

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This week Danny, Alicia and Zanna sit in the new studio and react to Rachel Reeves' new budget announcement. They also discuss the fact that the average birth rate is the lowest that it has ever been. IDOP Online 2024 - Evangelical Alliance Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E3: Has Welby gone too far? 32:56

28 weeks ago32:56

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This week Peter, Danny & Zanna react to the Justin Welby's (Archbishop of Canterbury) interview on The Rest is Politics podcast. They also discuss the key global stories from this week and continue the conversation on assisted suicide. Why the law on assisted dying must be rejected - Evangelical Alliance https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/an-exciting-opportunity-to-welcome-your-recently-elected-mp-through-the-doors-of-your-church Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E2: God bless America? 35:10

29 weeks ago35:10

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In this weeks episode, Alicia, Danny and Peter have a deep dive discussion into the US election, including their predictions for election night. They also have a conversation about the tragic passing of Liam Payne and the possibility of the removal of Bishops from the House of Lords. https://www.nationalweekofprayer.uk/resources https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/an-exciting-opportunity-to-welcome-your-recently-elected-mp-through-the-doors-of-your-church Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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S9E1: Who cares about assisted suicide? 32:33

30 weeks ago32:33

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In the Season 9 launch, Peter, Danny and Alicia have a discussion about the first 100 days of the Labour government. They cover all that has been happening in UK politics since the general election in July. The team also discuss assisted suicide and why that has become such a key topic in politics and the media. Invite your MP to church Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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General Election | King's Speech 2024 31:27

42 weeks ago31:27

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In the final episode of this general election season of Cross Section, Nicola Martin and Alicia Edmund take a look at the King's Speech. They discuss the policy proposals set out by the new Labour government, whether we can trust them to deliver on their promises, and what the role of the church is in influencing and holding the government to account. Read What does a Labour government mean for UK evangelicals? The King’s speech and draft bill to ban conversion practices Government’s plans for Troubles prosecutions deeply concerning Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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General Election | Election reaction with special guest Michael Wear 53:06

44 weeks ago53:06

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On the day Keir Starmer becomes the Prime Minister and Labour win a historic majority for British politics, we host a conversation with Michael Wear Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. He joins the team to discuss the election results and the ongoing election campaign in the US. Michael is also the author of Author of The Spirit Of Our Politics, Founder and former Faith Advisor to President Obama between 2008 - 2012. Read Evangelical Alliance writes to Sir Keir Starmer on becoming Prime Minister Purchase The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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General Election | Britain in the World 53:06

44 weeks ago53:06

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This week, Danny and Alicia speak to Janet Buckingham, Director of Global Advocacy at World Evangelical Alliance, Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK & Ireland and David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of ELAM Ministries. They discuss Britain's role in the world with a particular focus on the freedom of religion and belief and the persecution of Christians. Open Doors ELAM Ministries IDOP Online 2024 Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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General election | Housing and homelessness 32:58

46 weeks ago32:58

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In this episode of Cross Section, Danny Webster is joined Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action and Dilly Harris, Homeless Prevention Manager West at Bethany Christian Trust. The group discuss the state of homelessness in the UK, housing policy and hopes for the government and the role of the church in responding to homelessness. Read Thinking faithfully about politics We’re halfway through the election campaign but matters of faith are still absent | Opinion | Premier Christianity Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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General Election | Health and medical ethics 47:15

46 weeks ago47:15

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In this episode of Cross Section, Alicia Edmund and Peter Lynas are joined by Professor John Wyatt and Dr Gillian Wright. The group discuss the current state of the NHS post-pandemic and the relationship between health and poverty. The group also talk about medical ethics, including assisted dying and abortion. https://www.johnwyatt.com/ https://ourdutyofcare.org.uk/ https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-lives Get in touch: Email: cross.section@eauk.org Twitter: @EAUKnews Instagram: evangelicalalliance Facebook: /evangelicalalliance Become a member: https://www.eauk.org/membership…

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General Election | Manifesto reaction 36:41

47 weeks ago36:41