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Welcome to Bread and Rosaries, the UK based podcast that delves into the complexities of eating the rich in the name of Jesus.

We have episodes on protest, motherhood, policing, liberation theology, purity culture and much more. Plus guests superior to any other podcast! So whether you’re a Christian seeking a fresh perspective or a raging communist curious about spirituality in the revolution, Bread and Rosaries is here to blow your mind! And failing that, you can always come and join us as we try not to get sued for defamation by the Tories!

Where is the Church’s Prophetic Voice?

“Many of us like to think we would, or even do, speak truth to power, but when we’re actually confronted with it, either in ourselves or our colleagues, we struggle to recognise it for what it is. After twenty-five years of worshipping and, latterly, discerning in the Church of England, I see plenty of power, but few people realising they hold it.”

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Am I a Parrhesiastes?

Am I a Parrhesiastes?If so, is this a part of my servanthood as a minister of the Church? Jonny recently wrote a theological reflection as part of their training, some of which they used in talking about parrhesia in Episode 47. They have kindly let us publish it here for anyone interested. Introduction In this theological reflection, I will be exploring what…

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Writing to your MP about Palestine

This is a form letter I wrote for sending to your MP to tell them how you feel about the British government’s support for genocide in Palestine. You can find your MPs details at https://www.theyworkforyou.com. Please feel free to adapt this letter however you’d like. [YOUR NAME] [HOUSE NUMBER AND STREET] [TOWN/CITY] [POSTCODE] [EMAIL] [PHONE][DATE] [MP’S NAME] House of Commons London SW1A…

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Ep.86 – Love the Stranger. Challenge the Lies. (feat. Rev. Chris Howson) – Bread and Rosaries

Send a textAdam speaks with Chris Howson, chair of Sunderland City of Sanctuary, about lies in Reform UK's recent campaign leaflets and about what a Christian response to scapegoating and hostility should look like. They also discuss one man's unusual excuse for not obtaining planning permission. BBC article on Chris' challenge to ReformSupport the showEverything Bread and Rosaries does will be free for everyone forever, but it does cost money to produce so if you wish to support the show on Patreon, we'd love you forever!Music credits at this link
  1. Ep.86 – Love the Stranger. Challenge the Lies. (feat. Rev. Chris Howson)
  2. Ep.85 – Reform UK Goes to Church
  3. Ep.84 – B&R Awards 2025!
  4. Ep.83 – Blessed are the Arms Dealers
  5. Ep.82 – Green Party EXTREMISTS vs. Evangelical Alliance
  6. Rosaries Rewind: Remembrance Redux (feat. Rev. Robin Hanford)
  7. Rosaries Rewind: Remembrance
  8. Rosaries Rewind: A Spectre is Haunting the Pod (feat. Emma Holton)
  9. Ep.81 – Mullally, Manchester, and the Met: A Mindgrapes Special
  10. Ep.80 – Was Tommy Robinson's March Christian?

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