Religion Media Centre Podcast
The only podcast to sit firmly in the space where religion and the media collide. We ease that relationship, strengthen links that already exist, and be part of building new ones through chat, reflection, and comment, with a panel of regular contributors of journalists, broadcasters, writers, comedians, and experts.
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15 April 2026
It's been three years since the outbreak of civil war in Sudan where the level of human suffering has reached “unimaginable levels”. This briefing hears from aid organisations, religious leaders, journalists and media professionals.
30 March 2026
In this briefing, we review the fallout from the flawed data and resultant withdrawal of the "Quiet Revival" report, and the lessons for Christians commissioning data, polling companies finding answers, journalists reporting polls and the legacy of distrust.
6 March 2026
The green paper on the BBC Charter Review is up for public consultation, and in this Religion Media Centre briefing, faith leaders and media commentators discuss how religious broadcasting will develop in a time of technological and societal change.
5 February 2026
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury inherits a daunting in-tray with crumbling buildings, falling numbers of clergy and financial pressures. How will those challenges surface at General Synod next week? And what chance does Sarah Mullally have of holding the Church together?
Contributors
Hannah Scott Joynt
Presenter
Voice-over artist, award winning radio and TV presenter and BBC continuity announcer
Leo Devine
Leo's Local
Media and Training Consultant at Devine Media. Former BBC Journalist, Editor and Senior Leader
Rosie Dawson
Journo's Notebook
Freelance religion journalist, documentary maker and radio producer with 20+ years of experience in the BBC’s Religion and Ethics department
