What does the latest Knives Out film reveal about faith, power, and the church? 🎬 @hannahmerich.bsky.social explores how this whodunit grapples with questions of power, grace, and what kind of king Christ truly is. Read the full spoiler-free piece at www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

🎙️ Join Nick Spencer in the last episode of this series of Reading Our Times as he speaks to philosopher Philip Goff and explores the middle ground between atheism and theism through fine-tuning, consciousness, and panpsychism. Tune in here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

When @nickebs.bsky.social attended the "Unite the Kingdom Carol Service" on Whitehall, he expected to witness overt Christian nationalism. The reality proved more complex 👇 www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

What is the ultimate nature of reality? This week on Reading Our Times @nickebs.bsky.social speaks with philosopher Graham Harman about his new book 'Waves and Stones: On the Ultimate Nature of Reality.' 🎙️ Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

Hope can feel distant. Globally, we face conflict, displacement, climate chaos and retreating democracies. To mark 80 years of @christianaiduk.bsky.social, @nickebs.bsky.social and Bob Kikuyu ask whether there are deeper reasons to be hopeful. Follow along to find out more 🧵 bit.ly/48GAuYP

Last week we tackled quantum, so this week - obviously - it's consciousness. Tune in to my fascinating @theosthinktank.bsky.social conversation with Susan Greenfield on brain, mind, consciousness & dogs: tinyurl.com/3xa22mme

How does consciouness differ from mindedness? It is all or nothing, or are there grades of consciousness? And how does it map on our ordinary, everyday lives? This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks with Baroness Susan Greenfield about consciousness and neuroscience.

We're hiring! 📹 We're looking for a videographer and video editor to work with us on The Sacred Podcast, shooting, editing and delivering regular audio and video content. Find out more and apply here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/about/work-w...

I've written some pretty heavy policy stuff recently, so it was a real treat to get to indulge in this @theosthinktank.bsky.social piece about female mystics, complicated women and the beauty of Rosalía's new album 'Lux'.

What does Rosalía's new album say about the saints? @hannahmerich.bsky.social unpacks the religious imagery and themes found in the new album 'Lux' by singer Rosalía. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

Theos let me write about cricket, which was far more fun than suffering through Day 2

Join me (@cusp.ac.uk), @hannahmerich.bsky.social (@chrleft.bsky.social & @theosthinktank.bsky.social), and Andrew Hines (@coventrycathedral.bsky.social) on Thursday 4 December at 6pm GMT:

What is quantum physics? How did it come about? What does it say about ultimate reality? And how might it transform our lives? This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social delves into the quantum realm with scientist Paul Davies

With the Ashes underway, @robb-s.bsky.social explores the careers of English and Australian cricket captains Ben Stokes and Steve Smith. 🏏 Is there room for redemption in the midst of bitter national rivalry? Read more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

Are we leaving young men and boys behind? To mark #internationalmensday this week, Joe Downy explores the issues facing them - from rising suicide rates to academic struggles. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

How can religious education outside the classroom promote community cohesion? Our latest report 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social was featured in @thetablet.bsky.social. Read the article here: www.thetablet.co.uk/news/religio...

In what sense does music and art enable us to transcend the constraints of our existence? What does the end of time mean? This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to poet Michael Symmons Roberts about his latest book 'Quartet for the End of Time' (@jonathancape.bsky.social)

I honestly don’t know who apart from my colleague @hannahmerich.bsky.social could have written our latest @theosthinktank.bsky.social report on RE beyond the classroom. It’s so wide ranging & perceptive. A really important piece of work. Do read, digest and share. tinyurl.com/bde877pe

What is religious education for? 🏫 Following recommendations to include #RE in the National Curriculum, Esmé Partridge reflects on the purpose of RE, moral formation, and how schools might balance pluralism with meaningful engagement. Read it here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

'Seeing religious education as alive and embodied, beyond textbooks and at every stage of life, is central to the greater unity we need.' - my blog on our new @theosthinktank.bsky.social @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social report on informal RE in the UK.

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem. But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society. Follow along to find out more 🧵 bit.ly/4pbCPSv

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem. But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society. Follow along to find out more 🧵 bit.ly/4pbCPSv

How should we understand transcendence? Can you experience transcendence without religion? What does it mean to live a transcendent life? This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)

Many of the New Atheist arrows fired in the religion wars of 2000s and 2010s hit their target well and hard. The question is, was it the right target? This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

What does it mean to be proud of Britain? As we start our new research project exploring Christian Nationalism, @nickebs.bsky.social reflects on British identity, the welfare state, and how national pride can be rooted in compassion. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

What role do genes play in life? Where, if anywhere, does agency reside? How, in effect, does life work? @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes 🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

My blog for Theos on how two of last week's big releases point towards the shifting seems of youth culture since the start of the century

This is excellent from @robb-s.bsky.social, simultaneously sharing some great insights on religion and youth culture while also educating our Theos colleagues about the brilliance of Dave.

What do the latest releases by Philip Pullman and rapper Dave tell us about openness to Christianity? @robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

Today marks a historic day for the Catholic Church and the Church of England. For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.

Reading Our Times is back – and this series we’re getting metaphysical From next week @nickebs.bsky.social will be talking about the building blocks of life, the universe and reality, with scientists, philosophers, theologians and poets. Follow along to find out more 🧵

Exciting news from @theosthinktank.bsky.social : www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/202...

Does Andy Burnham 'do God?' 💭 Tune in to BBC Radio 4 Sunday to hear Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham developing the points he made at our Annual Lecture 'Faith in Devolution'. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

"Flags do not signify a single, objective given set of values and commitments. They are porous, protean, permeable, absorbing the words and behaviour of the individuals and communities that wave, hang, and wrap them." @nickebs.bsky.social for the Church Times: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

"As if the role of Archbishop of Canterbury won’t be challenging enough, Mullally will face an extra layer of challenge precisely because she is a woman." @chinemcdonald.bsky.social on the challenges and opportunities facing Dame Sarah Mullally. www.ft.com/content/5e4a...

How well do you know your local community? New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵

The man of the hour, Andy Burnham, will be delivering this year's @theosthinktank.bsky.social annual lecture on: 'Faith in Devolution'. We're nearly sold out of tickets, so if you want to be there, then book your space today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...

We're excited to announce our upcoming project 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social with @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social set to release in November. The report will explore the spaces where religious education is happening outside of RE classes in schools. Find out more below 👇

"Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable" @chinemcdonald.bsky.social signs open letter condemning the misuse of Christian symbols at Far-right rally. bit.ly/4mrQWB4

In case you missed it 👇🏿

Have you ever considered that you might be… wrong? On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing. 🎙️ Tune in here www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Our Annual Lecture is just 1 month away! Don't miss Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, speaking on 'Faith in Devolution' at Central Hall, Manchester. Find more details below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theos-annu...

An excellent open letter from @theosthinktank.bsky.social highlighting the contribution and importance of Theology and Religious Studies in UK Higher Education. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/in-the-news/...

We've got some really exciting projects lined up that this person would be able to get stuck into, so do apply if you're interested - or share it with someone who would be. But be quick, applications close next week!

We're hiring! 📢 Join our team as a religion and society researcher. We're looking for someone who has knowledge and skills in mixed–methods research to work on a number of upcoming projects. Find out more and apply below 👇 www.theosthinktank.co.uk/about/work-w...

"Wave the flag by all means but do so in a way that redirects its meaning towards humanising solidarity and hospitality" @nickebs.bsky.social calls for the English flag to mean more than hostility in his latest blog. 🔗 Read it here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

'Wave the flag by all means but do so in a way that redirects its meaning towards humanising solidarity and hospitality... Wave a flag by all means, but don’t cocoon yourself in it.' -excellent from v wise @theosthinktank.bsky.social colleague Nick Spencer:

Had a brilliant day at the Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland yesterday, as part of our upcoming @theosthinktank.bsky.social @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social report on where religious education happens beyond the classroom. I especially enjoyed this display of teetotal propaganda...

Tickets out NOW! Make sure to get your tickets to our 2025 Annual Lecture where we’ll hear from Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. 🗓️ 9 October, 19:00 - 21:30 📍Methodist Central Hall, Manchester More info and tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theos-annu...

Is this the end of Theology in Higher Education? @chinemcdonald.bsky.social unpacks our latest open letter which calls for Theology & RE to be protected in Higher Education. www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...