Cross Culture

Liam Payne, addiction and Russell Brand

Hey friends. Us again. We’re so glad you’re here. This episode is a little different - slightly lighter on the laughs, and heavier on the topics raised. We - your pals, Belle and Lauren - discuss the sad news about Liam Payne and break open our thoughts on Russell Brand’s pretty dramatic turn to Christianity. 
 
There’s a lot in there. And so, here’s what we need you to know - this episode contains talk of addiction, suicide, and sexual assault. If that feels a little too heavy for you, please do give this episode a miss. We’ll be back next week with our usual dose of tomfoolery. 
 
Much love, 
Windle and Tindall 
 
Links:
Rachel Newham’s ‘And Yet’: And Yet: Finding Joy in Lament: Amazon.co.uk: Newham, Rachael: 9780281085705: Books
Patrick Regan’s ‘Honesty Over Silence: Honesty Over Silence: It's OK Not To Be OK: Amazon.co.uk: Regan, Patrick: 9780281089291: Books
Lauren’s ‘Notes On Feminism’:Notes on Feminism: Being a woman in a Church led by men: Amazon.co.uk: Windle, Lauren: 9780281087679: Books
 
 
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Boris vs Miranda, Nobody Wants This and Philip Schofield

WE’RE BACK. Episode two, baby! And this week it’s battle of the books - Lauren takes on Boris Johnson’s memoir, while Belle chooses Miranda Hart’s latest offering. And, my oh my, do they spark off some interesting conversations. In other news, it’s Gilmore Girls season - time for Belle to officially welcome Lauren into the ever-cosy, always quaint, Gilmore-gang. Plus, Philip Schofied, clingfilm, and Lauren’s Lorraine Kelly impression are all on offer in this week’s episode. 
 
It’s a corker. 
 
 
Links: Boris Johnson’s ‘Unleashed’: https://www.waterstones.com/book/unleashed/boris-johnson/9780008618209
Miranda Hart’s ‘I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You’: I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You by Miranda Hart | Waterstones
 
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81591296
 
Gilmore Girls: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70155618
 
Belle’s ‘Cosy Season’ article: Cosy season: creating meaning amid the mundane | Seen & Unseen (seenandunseen.com)
 
Channel Five’s ‘Phillip Schofield: Castaway’: My5 - Phillip Schofield Cast Away - Season 1 - Episode 1 / Episode 1 (channel5.com)
 
And King Charles shrieking at clingfilm, for good measure: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-didnt-realise-what-33832141
 
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Celibacy on MAFS, Spufford and War Room

What a time to be alive. It’s here, the pilot episode of Cross Culture with us, your trusty hosts - Lauren Windle and Belle Tindall. Welcome, pals. In this, our very first episode, we explore the beauty and absurdity of Married At First Sight, gush over how much we love Francis Spufford, learn about the sheer weirdness of Julian of Norwich, and ponder why cheesy faith-based films make so much darn money. 
 
Links
Channel 4’s Married At First Sight: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/married-at-first-sight-uk/on-demand/73974-001
 
Franics Spufford’s Unapologetic: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unapologetic-everything-Christianity-surprising-emotional/dp/0571225225
 
Spufford on Re-enchanting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brLcJQU2Q28 
 
Beth O’Leary’s ‘The Wake-Up Call: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wake-Up-Call-enemies-lovers-million-copy/dp/1529418267/ref=sr_1_1
 
Elizabeth Neep's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Elizabeth-Neep/author/B0859KXK16 
 
Julian of Norwich’s ‘Revelations of Divine Love’: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/52958/52958-h/52958-h.htm
 
John Harris at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/15/meaning-modern-life-nick-cave-chaotic-world
 
Stat-Significant Sub-Stack: https://www.statsignificant.com/p/the-rise-of-faith-based-films-a-statistical 
 
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