Will Andy Burnham's Catholicism shape his leadership? @hannahmerich.bsky.social unpacks Andy Burnham's Catholic heritage and the continued influence of faith on his policies for ABC's Religion and Ethics report. 🎙️ Tune in here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

If you haven’t listened, the latest series of Reading our Times from @theosthinktank.bsky.social is worth your time. Timely conversations about immigration, identity & Christian nationalism with experts. As ever @nickebs.bsky.social is a measured, incisive host. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

"The end is nigh: the imminent collapse of Theology and Religious Studies in the UK will be a loss for all." Excellent insights from George Lapshynov @theosthinktank.bsky.social re.TRS cuts at Exeter and beyond... www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

🎧 #Podcast: Nick Spencer of @theosthinktank.bsky.social and Paul Vallely discuss how Andy Burnham's religion influences his politics #AndyBurnham #CatholicSocialTeaching #politics

AI can generate images, music and stories. But can it ever be human? It's not too late to join Rowan Williams, Marcus du Sautoy, Ayla Lepine, Nathan Mladin and @chinemcdonald.bsky.social for a fascinating conversation at the National Gallery. www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/theos...

"Supporting cathedrals is not about subsidising religion, it’s about investing in civic life" 💬 ICYMI, find George Lapshynov's credo column on the importance of cathedrals for The Times here: www.thetimes.com/comment/regi...

What does it mean to be British today? @nickebs.bsky.social unpacks our latest findings from our ongoing research project on Christian nationalism ahead of the 10 year anniversary of Brexit. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

Brexit vote was 10 years ago tomorrow. It drew on, and supercharged, the debate about Britishness, so we @theosthinktank.bsky.social k have been working on new research looking at what (the British think) it means to be British today. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4xs8w883

No subject is as vulnerable to counter/claim as immigration. So perhaps we should have a calm, informed, intelligent conversation about it. I did, for @theosthinktank.bsky.social, with @alanmanning4.bsky.social about his book Why immigration policy is hard. Listen here tinyurl.com/m9bwuf4d

Is this the end of 'Woke'? This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks with writer and comedian Andrew Doyle on his book 'The End of Woke' which examines the origins, methods and possible decline of the movement. Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

We're delighted to announce that tickets for the second of our 20th anniversary events are on sale now. 📍The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square 🗓️ Friday 10 July Follow along to get tickets and see our speakers 👇🧵

Really enjoyed this reflective piece on the Steven Bartlett self-optimisation debate from @chinemcdonald.bsky.social @theosthinktank.bsky.social: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026... #DiaryofaCEO #StevenBartlett

What does the Lincoln memorial have to do with Christian humanism? @nickebs.bsky.social reflects on ruling power and our humanity following his recent trip to Washington DC. 🔗 Read it here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

Things that only make sense in the @theosthinktank.bsky.social office: 'I'm just popping to the shops, do you want a copy of the encyclical?'

How does the Far Right weaponise the Bible? In today's episode of Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social talks to theologian Hannah Strømmen, whose latest book 'The Bibles of the Far Right', examines just these questions. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

Why we must not take #StAlbans - and other cathedrals for granted, from today’s @stalbanstimes.bsky.social @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social @theosthinktank.bsky.social @englishcathedrals.co.uk @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps

I'm currently reading @theosthinktank.bsky.social's publication about cathedrals and it's really excellent. Theos, don't ever leave us!

Religious nationalism isn't limited to Christian nationalism. In this week's Reading our Times from @theosthinktank.bsky.social I talk to @soniafaleiro.bsky.social about her book The Robe and the Sword, & how Buddhist nationalism is reshaping Asia: tinyurl.com/mrshjbnt

Last chance to attend! We can't wait for next week's lunchtime discussion 'Exploring Sacred Stories in a Secular Age' in with The Fetzer Institute and LSE Faith Centre. 🔗 Find out more and reserve your place here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1988317105...

How is Buddhist nationalism transforming Asia? Buddhism is often seen in the West as a religion of peace and serenity - rarely, if ever, associated with violence. @nickebs.bsky.social speaks with @soniafaleiro.bsky.social about how Buddhist nationalism has fuelled ethnic tension.

A genuinely interesting & perceptive account of what happened, and who was at, the Unite the Kingdom rally last Saturday by @theosthinktank.bsky.social colleagues @glapshynov.bsky.social & Coco Huggins: tinyurl.com/3tt47smk

This is worth reading. ✝️ And thank you to @theosthinktank.bsky.social for taking this seriously to go and speak to people on the ground rather than making assumptions about who they are - it’s only by understanding what’s really going on that we can effectively respond.

"Beneath the headlines of a 'racist and xenophobic' march, we observed something much more complex than political polarisation will allow." Last weekend, a team of our researchers attended Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally to see how Christianity and nationalism intersect. bit.ly/43nizEp

Cathedrals play an important role in communitirs across England, including #StAlbans. Excellent report from Theos. www.christiantoday.com/news/in-many... @theosthinktank.bsky.social @stalbansdiocese.org #CofEpeeps

How do politicians weaponise Christianity? An ever-relevant question, of particular significance of late, and the subject of my discussion with academic and MEP Tobias Cremer on @theosthinktank.bsky.social's Reading our Times this week: tinyurl.com/5cr54pb5

How do politicians weaponise Christianity? Tune in to the latest episode of Reading Our Times where @nickebs.bsky.social speaks with Tobias Cremer, author of 'The Godless Crusade: Religion, Populism and Right-Wing Identity Politics in the West'.

📢 Cathedrals are in crisis. Financial pressures are threatening one of our oldest institutions. Can we ensure that our cathedrals are still here for generations to come? Our new report Living Stones with @englishcathedrals.co.uk is out now: bit.ly/43g3Wmg Follow along to find out more👇🧵

📢 Cathedrals are in crisis. Financial pressures are threatening one of our oldest institutions. Can we ensure that our cathedrals are still here for generations to come? Our new report Living Stones with @englishcathedrals.co.uk is out now: bit.ly/43g3Wmg Follow along to find out more👇🧵

How widespread is "Christian nationalism" in the UK? Early top-line research findings from @theosthinktank.bsky.social can give some estimation of this. Released today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

How can we remember those we have loved and lost? Head of research @mlpennington.bsky.social appears on BBC Radio 4's Beyond Belief discussing the role of graveyards in grief. 🎧 Catch the conversation here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

📈 Christian Nationalism seems to be on the rise. The phrase, however, is often used vaguely. So, what does it mean? What motivates and shapes it, particularly in the US? Join @nickebs.bsky.social as he talks to @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social about what Christian nationalism is - and what it isn't.

One year ago today, Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff. Beyond the white smoke and the headlines, what are the day-to-day realities of this role that often go unnoticed? Here are 5 issues shaping his papacy so far 👇 www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

Great to hear from Edward Davies, Director of Research at CSJ at breakfast this morning. We enjoyed discussing the importance of family foundations and motherhood, the need for social prescribing, and the deeper issues that lie beneath policy problems.

I had a great conversation with Nick Spencer for his Reading our times podcast on the global history of nationalism: open.spotify.com/episode/5sIx...

Reading Our Times is back for Season 12! 🎉 Catch @nickebs.bsky.social in conversation with @ericstorm.bsky.social exploring where nationalism comes from and what history can tell us about its future.

A new mother is in a process of radical change, Sometimes minimal, often drastic. Morphing, transforming, transcending. But does anybody see her? 📽️ Watch ‘Making a Mother’, our new film by award-winning animator Emily Downe youtu.be/r53ZvG0EcVM?...

St George's Cross has become one of England's most contested symbols — wrapped up in debates about immigration and national identity. But who was St George? This #StGeorgesDay, can a richer understanding of the saint inspire better patriotism? www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

As a nation, what do we owe to refugees, immigrants, other countries? @nickebs.bsky.social unpacks the Ordo Amoris debate between JD Vance and Pope Francis. What can the Good Samaritan can tell us about national responsibility. It’s not an easy solution 👇 www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

Is renewed interest in spirituality amongst young people more than just a "vibe shift"? @chinemcdonald.bsky.social analyses the evidence for the Church Times. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Let's face it, Donald Trump's AI image of himself was blasphemous. But blasphemy isn't a synonym for “this upset me”. It's a judgement that something holy has been profaned, and Christians shouldn't be embarrassed to call out blasphemy when they see it, writes George Lapshynov.

Last chance to attend! If you haven't already, make sure you get tickets to 'Science, Faith and the Future of Humanity'. We'll be hearing from Dr Francis Collins and @nickebs.bsky.social. The discussion will be chaired by @greenmirandahere.bsky.social.

This, from @theosthinktank.bsky.social is worth taking the time to read: "whether it is [a case of the political tail wagging the theological dog] the effect for the wider public is essentially the same. It links Christian nationalism tightly with these political issues..." (Long Read) ⚓

Lots of people are talking about Christian Nationalism. But what exactly is it? (And what isn’t it?) How Christian? How Islamophobic? And what do Christian Nationalists actually want? Read this explainer from @theosthinktank.bsky.social to get below the surface: tinyurl.com/y9kxjucn

Our own Chine McDonald joins Liz Slade (Unitarians) to wrap up the Ratio Talks podcast series On Religion — reflecting on faith, community, and what we've learned from months of conversation. A thoughtful listen to close out a rich series. 🎙️ thisisratio.substack.com/p/chine-mcdo...

What does AI actually threaten — and what does it mean to stay fully human in a world increasingly shaped by it? Theos' Senior Researcher Dr Nathan Mladin spoke recently at the @FaradayInstitute. Watch the full seminar here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gVj...

World leaders are invoking the name of Jesus — while modelling exactly the kind of power he rejected. Theos Director @ChineMcDonald asks: what would it actually look like to lead like Jesus? Read her latest column in @PremierChristianity 👇 🔗 www.premierchristianity.com/columnists/w...

🎬 Wuthering Heights — gorgeous, grotesque, and deeply unsettling. But maybe that’s the point? Read our full review to find out why we’d recommend it wholeheartedly — not because we think you’ll like it, but precisely because we hope you don’t. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

Cities like Doncaster are facing immense social and economic challenges. As communities suffer under political tug-of-war, can rooted Christianity offer an antidote? 🔗 Read our latest blog here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...

What does it mean to be human in an age of genetic modification? 🧬 Join us for an evening with Francis Collins and @nickebs.bsky.social as they ask the big questions about faith and genetic science. 🎟️ Find out more and get tickets here: www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whats-on/sci...

⛪️ Should disused churches become mosques? @nickebs.bsky.social responds to the proposed law from Reform UK which would stop disused churches from being converted into mosques. 🔗 Read it here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2026...