A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

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  Krish Kandiah, founder of Sanctuary Foundation. 23.06.2026 30min

  This week Tim is joined by Krish Kandiah, founder of Sanctuary Foundation. His charity helps coordinate housing, integration and community support for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK, particularly those fleeing conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Afghanistan. With questions around asylum, migration and national identity dominating political headlines, they will discuss those issues together. And Tim gives his thoughts on the Sir Keir Starmer stepping down as Prime Minister. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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  Tim Farron: A 200th episode special 16.06.2026 28min

  Now, it's time for a special edition of A Mucky Business, as Tim gets interviewed by producer Anna Rees Green. We'll hear about what he's learnt through hosting 200 episodes of the podcast, including his thoughts on 'local star' MPs like Andy Burnham... as well as why he thinks Christians shouldn't start their own political party! Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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  Darren Paffey MP: Belonging and faith amid national tragedy 09.06.2026 29min

  This week Tim is joined by Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen. His constituency has found itself at the centre of national tragedy this week - with the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer, and subsequent protests on its streets. Darren tells Tim about how being adopted helped shape his faith, and Tim answers your question about lying in manifestos! Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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  Mims Schluter Atkinson: Gen Z, work and the Sabbath 02.06.2026 29min

  Tim is joined this week by Mims Schluter Atkinson, director of development at the Jubilee Centre. We'll hear about her advocacy work, and why the Sabbath is so vital for Gen Z. And Tim answers your question on Mandelson and accountability. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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  Jago Wynne: Integrity Fix 19.05.2026 29min

  In today's episode, rector Jago Wynne tells Tim why Wilberforce-like integrity is the missing ingredient in a world seeking good leadership. And Tim answers your question on religious expression in the public square. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk. If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Anna Dixon MP: What's next for Labour? 12.05.2026 28min

  Tim is joined this week by Labour MP for Shipley, Anna Dixon. It’s her second appearance on the show, as she returns to reflect on two years since entering Parliament as part of Labour’s historic majority. Together, they discuss the recent local election results and what they could mean for the future of the Prime Minister. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk. If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Andy Corley: Following Jesus into prison 05.05.2026 28min

  Tim is joined this week by Andy Corley, CEO of Prison Fellowship International. We'll hear about how their mission does what many politicians try - and fail - to do; reduce crime, and restore social justice. And with local elections looming, Tim answers your question about how to choose the 'right' party! Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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  Bishop of Gloucester: Life in the Lords 28.04.2026 24min

  Tim is joined this week by the Bishop of Gloucester, Rt Revd Rachel Treweek. Bishop Rachel was the first female diocesan bishop, and first woman to be a Lord spiritual. She'll tell us what's surprised her about life in the Upper Chamber, and discuss our government's role in the occupation of the West Bank. And Tim answers your question, on whether Parliament has a problem with alcohol... Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
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  Sarah Smith MP: Purpose and political beginnings 21.04.2026 29min

  Tim is joined this week by Sarah Smith, Labour MP for Hyndburn & Haslington in Lancashire. On the day that Sir Keir Starmer's facing questions over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, we'll hear how Sarah has found the last two years as a new MP, elected in the Labour landslide of 2024. And Tim answers your question, on whether Prime Ministers who do something wrong should be called to resign... Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk
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  Tim is joined this week by political consultant and pastor Paul Bickley. 14.04.2026 31min

  Tim is joined this week by political consultant and pastor Paul Bickley. He has been working in the intersection between faith and politics for over 20 years. We'll find out more about how that intersection works in modern Britain. And Tim weighs in on the Iran war and the constant use of Christian symbolism by the US administration. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Tommy and Poppy Sharpe: Grassroots campaigning for a Better Story 24.03.2026 29min

  Tim is joined this week by married couple Poppy and Tommy Sharpe, co-founders of Better Story. We'll find out how being part of a counter-protest to nationalism led them to start a grassroots Christian campaign. And after a week of controversy over a public Iftar, Tim weighs up whether the West should be fearful of Islam... Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Amy Orr-Ewing: Forgiveness and identity politics 17.03.2026 29min

  Tim is joined this week by author, speaker and theologian Amy Orr-Ewing. They discuss what Jesus' call to radical forgiveness looks like in a fractured political landscape. And you ask Tim: 'Should smartphones be banned?' Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Attieh Fard: Iran, Jesus and council elections 10.03.2026 29min

  Tim is joined this week by Attieh Fard, an Iranian-born lawyer and Conservative campaigner in Surrey. We’ll hear about how she encountered Jesus after being raised in a Muslim household. And Tim shares his reflections on a recent visit to the Holy Land. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Gavin Ashenden: Royal Service and Divine Encounters 03.03.2026 27min

  Tim is joined this week by Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth and now a Catholic layman. We’ll hear about his incredible encounter of meeting Jesus, and why smuggling Bibles has shaped his politics. And Tim answers your question, about the Greens' recent by-election win. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Elizabeth Oldfield: How to disagree well 24.02.2026 28min

  Tim is joined this week by Elizabeth Oldfield, host of the podcast The Sacred, and former director of the society and religion think tank Theos. We’ll hear about why she thinks 2026 should be ‘The Year of the Neighbour’, and discuss how to disagree well. And Tim answers your question, on whether Britain is losing its Christian values. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Jim Allister: An MP flying solo 10.02.2026 29min

  This week, Tim speaks with MP Jim Allister, the only Traditional Unionist MP in Parliament. He shares his journey as an MP and MEP, and explains why he started his own party. And Tim is thinking about what’s next for Keir Starmer. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Marsh Moyle: Rumours of a Better Country 03.02.2026 28min

  Tim is joined this week by Marsh Moyle, author of ‘Rumours of a Better Country’. Marsh explores what the Ten Commandments mean for a healthy society, and how we can get closer to having good kingdoms this side of heaven. And Tim is weighing up what should be done about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, as further revelations come to light in the Epstein scandal. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Paul Woolley: Your work matters 27.01.2026 27min

  Tim is joined this week by Paul Woolley, Chief Executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. Paul encourages us to live out our full callings - no matter which sphere we work in. And Tim is praying for authenticity and justice, amid a political backdrop of "alternative facts". Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Timothy Cho: Persecution to Politics 20.01.2026 27min

  Tim’s joined by Timothy Cho, a human rights activist and two-time defector from North Korea. We’ll hear about his incredible story of trial and faith in his homeland, his advocacy in parliament and discuss Trump’s threats about Greenland. And Tim answers your question: Can Christians vote Reform? Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
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  Julian Kelly: Influence and compromise in the Civil Service 13.01.2026 28min

  Tim speaks with Julian Kelly, former Chief Financial Officer for the NHS, and the holder of several high-profile civil service roles since the Cameron years. They discuss how to maintain integrity whilst working in a compromised system. And, Tim answers your question: Was Jesus a socialist? If you’d like to get involved or find out more, just visit: stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB. And of course, if you have a question for Tim, you can always email him at farron@premier.org.uk.