Greenbelt trustee @chinemcdonald.bsky.social's Thought For The Day from this morning "Human fragility and commonality pierce through political polarisation..." www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I'm on the Thought for the Day rota again the morning after a national tragedy; and yet again guided by producer extraordinaire Rosie Dawson. You can listen on BBC Radio 4 Today programme just after 7.45am. Prayers for all those affected by the horrific train attack. Awful.

Amazing 😂

Analysis: @chinemcdonald.bsky.social looks at #AndyBurnham’s call for more #localism #devolution

"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...

Me for the @financialtimes.com on the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect on.ft.com/47cnfzC

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/...

Presenting Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Today programme this morning just after 7.45am

"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 👇🏿

Catch me presenting Thought for the Day tomorrow morning on BBC Radio 4's Today programme..

I'm back presenting Thought for the Day this morning on BBC Radio 4 Today programme just after 7.45am

"Secular thinkers are waking up to truths that the Christian tradition has long championed." On rest as resistance. My latest for Christianity magazine www.premierchristianity.com/columnists/p...

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...

Chuffed that my piece on our fascination with the apocalypse is one of the Editor's picks in today's @financialtimes.com on.ft.com/4lzTVXT

Cannot wait to host these conversations with three amazing women (Adjoa Andoh, Prof Beth Allison Barr, and Liz Carr) at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social (plus a couple of other panels!) More details here: www.chinemcdonald.com/blog/in-conv...

Gazans 'wasting away' as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups, including @christianaiduk.bsky.social warn www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"At moments like 7/7, fear is justified and entirely human. But what this fear should do is drive us towards more understanding, more bridge–building, rather than violence in return." @chinemcdonald.bsky.social reflects on the July 7 attacks 20 years on.👇 www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

Yikes 😮 observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

I endorse this message 👇🏾 relevantmagazine.com/current/jesu...

Don't miss @chinemcdonald.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4's 'Free Thinking' tonight discussing Christian faith, politics and culture. 📻 Tune in at 21:00 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Even the most conservative estimates of turnout (4-6 million) make No Kings the largest protest in American history www.thedailybeast.com/data-guru-g-...

My Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Today this morning explored Celtic spirituality and the importance of the body - even in death - after my profound experience of attending my friend's mother's wake in Belfast on Monday www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Delighted to have joined the board of @demos-uk.bsky.social at this really important time for democracy. Thanks for having me!

Analysis: Why are people reluctant to have children? @chinemcdonald.bsky.social‬ on the problem with low birth rates

I did Thought for the Day over the weekend - on new film The Salt Path, the rise in pilgrimages, and travelling light, in more ways than one www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Mudchute City Farm crowdfunder...for any Londoner, with(out) kids, or who just disagrees with Lutfur Rahman on many levels... www.justgiving.com/campaign/mud...

Thanks so much!

So Britain isn’t full then, Nigel? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Was great to have @iandunt.bsky.social over for lunch with the @theosthinktank.bsky.social team today. We talked elections, economics, populism, social media and religion, of course. So much food for thought. Thanks for coming!

Was great fun talking to comedian Pippa Evans on her new pod The First Six Months - in which she interviews people about the early days of motherhood. Also talked my book #UnmakingMary and @theosthinktank.bsky.social pod Motherhood vs the Machine. Tears and laughs ❤️ open.spotify.com/episode/6xIR...

Devastating and beautiful ❤️

Enjoyed having this fascinating conversation on all things motherhood with Louise Perry on her Mother Maiden podcast - we talked my book Unmaking Mary, and our @theosthinktank.bsky.social podcast Motherhood vs the Machine podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

This is the strongest, most unequivocal language on Gaza I think I’ve heard out of the UK and France. And Canada’s position has notably changed this year too www.gov.uk/government/n...

Lovely Thought by Chine McDonald capturing the passion, yearning and generational ties of football fans, after Crystal Palace won Saturday’s #FACup final. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... @chinemcdonald.bsky.social @theosthinktank.bsky.social

Back on Thought for the Day duty tomorrow on BBC Radio 4 talking about the beautiful game... ⚽

Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours

"Criticism without rancour, and passion without preachiness." Thankful for this insightful review of #UnmakingMary in @churchtimes.bsky.social www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

As we approach Friday's vote, a reminder that more than 100 women of faith signed our @theosthinktank.bsky.social open letter highlighting concerns about the risks of the proposed legislation for vulnerable women, including those experiencing domestic violence 👇🏾 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Alumni on stage this month! Allie Esiri (1985, MML) is at Regent's Park (openairtheatre.com/p...) & @hayfestival.bsky.social (www.hayfestival.com/...). @chinemcdonald.bsky.social (2002, Theology & Religious Studies) is speaking at a sold-out National Gallery event: www.nationalgallery....

Integration requires willingness from refugees, but also structures, institutions, people who can support that integration. In June, @theosthinktank.bsky.social launches @glapshynov.bsky.social's 👌 report showing how the Church moves beyond welcome to help forced migrants integrate holistically.

Next up is the wonderful @chinemcdonald.bsky.social speaking about “Unmaking Motherhood: Rethinking Race, Gender, and Divine Maternal Imagery” - rich reflection on the Black Madonna

Looking forward to joining @chinemcdonald.bsky.social, Nadene Wright and Ellen Louden to discuss racial justice since the murder of George Floyd, at Chester Cathedral next Thursday evening. All welcome! chestercathedral.com/events/event...

Probably the coolest event I've taken part in - at the Sophia Club @aeon.co at Hoxton Hall. Me, Prof Kate Devlin and journalist Sally Davies talking the future of feminism, theology, race and tech. With performances from band Stealing Sheep. Such fun

So honoured two writers whose books helped shape mine, as well as a stunning artist, are joining me @nationalgalleryuk.bsky.social for this. From conversations we're already having about it, it'll be a night to remember. In the brand new theatre, AND FREE! www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/frida...

ICYMI my Thought for the Day from @BBCr4today this morning: on Port Talbot Gotta Banksy, the @nationalgalleryuk.bsky.social's Siena exhibition, and the power of art to help us see new possibilities www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Diolch @chinemcdonald.bsky.social for a lovely Welsh slant to Thought for the Day. He's another piece of street art in Port Talbot about Welsh Working Class martyr Dic Penderyn.

Back at New Broadcasting House for Thought for the Day - 7.45am on BBC Radio 4

I'm back on @BBCr4today tomorrow sharing some thoughts - tune in at 7.48am if you'd like to hear them...