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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14 July 2026
Next week, the UK will have a new prime minister - Andy Burnham. In this briefing, people who know him well described how he embodies Catholic social teaching around the common good, challenging poverty and helping the homeless
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.
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
