Ep. 4 Generosity in the mucky world of politics with Tim Farron
Release Date: 04/08/2025
Ep. 4 Generosity in the mucky world of politics with Tim Farron
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes In this episode of Active Generosity, we hear from Tim Farron, MP and host of A Mucky Business, a podcast that explores the world of politics through a Christian lens. Tim shares his passion for encouraging a better understanding of the role of faith in the public square and the challenges of navigating his faith in the ‘mucky business’ of politics, with an encouragement to us to lobby our local MPs on the issues we’re passionate about. Tim also reveals insights from his own faith journey and how that’s influenced his views on generous stewardship. Tim’s favourite Bible...
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Ep. 3 Generosity really does bring joy with Sam Malins
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes In our third episode of Active Generosity, Sam Malins, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, reveals fascinating insights into the science that shows generosity really can make us happier. In particular, he discusses findings from a series of research studies that tackles the question 'How much happiness can $2m dollars buy?’ Sam also shares on how his faith has grown his generosity over the years. Sam’s favourite Bible verse on generosity: “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and...
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Ep. 2 Growing a generous world with Steve Campbell
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes Episode 2: Steve Campbell In our second episode of Active Generosity, Steve Campbell, Senior Pastor at C3 and National Director of the Global Leadership Network UKI, shares insights into what drives his quest to encourage generosity in the church. Often heard quoting The Message translation of Proverbs 11:24 that “the world of the generous grows larger and larger”, here Steve unpacks his own experience of the truth of that Scripture and his desire for others to know the freedom and joy that comes with being generous with all that we have. Steve’s favourite Bible verse on...
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Ep. 1 Living generously with Janie Oliver
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes Episode 1: Janie Oliver, CEO of Stewardship In this launch episode of Active Generosity, Stewardship’s CEO Janie Oliver describes her journey from the tough world of corporate finance to the one of faithful Christian stewardship. Hear from Janie about how her upbringing in South Africa and strong faith have fuelled her passion for generosity and her strong sense of justice. Janie’s favourite Bible verse: “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practised...
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Official trailer: Active Generosity podcast
Active Generosity Podcast
Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand-new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship. Launching in January 2025, each month you'll hear from a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they’ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives. As you listen, our prayer is that you'll be encouraged and inspired to take the next step on your own generosity journey. Listen to our podcast trailer to...
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In this episode of Active Generosity, we hear from Tim Farron, MP and host of A Mucky Business, a podcast that explores the world of politics through a Christian lens.
Tim shares his passion for encouraging a better understanding of the role of faith in the public square and the challenges of navigating his faith in the ‘mucky business’ of politics, with an encouragement to us to lobby our local MPs on the issues we’re passionate about. Tim also reveals insights from his own faith journey and how that’s influenced his views on generous stewardship.
Tim’s favourite Bible verse on generosity:
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Matthew 6:20 (NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray for Tim:
· that he would be a good dad and husband and encourage those members of his family who are yet to put their trust in Jesus to do so
· that he would make good use of his time, putting God at the centre of his life and ensuring that the things he puts into the diary are the things that serve Him the best and the most
Related links:
A Mucky Business: https://www.premier.plus/a-mucky-business-with-tim-farron
Faith in Public: http://www.faithinpublic.org.uk/
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