This turbulent priest
The musings, interviews, ravings and opinions of a Catholic priest looking out on the world as the Western Empire crumbles
Episodes
89 episodes since 2022
Denouncing the moral evil of Euthanasia
In this week's episode I reflect on the chilling news that Kier Starmer wants to fast track legalised Euthanasia through parliament before Christmas. This must be resisted by every Christian worth their salt!
September 17, 2024
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Episode 89
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51:24
What have the Christians ever done for us?
In this week's episode I share ten gifts that the Catholic faith has given to Western Society which need to be cherished and not taken for granted that we might prosper in the future.
September 09, 2024
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Episode 88
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52:15
The shroud & the imprisoned evangelical
In this week's episode I reflect on two stories in the news this week. New evidence relating to the infamous Shroud of Turin and the re-arrest and imprisonment of evangelical teacher Enoch Burke.
September 03, 2024
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Episode 87
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44:00
Should wives submit to husbands?
In this week's episode I weigh in on the debate surrounding St Paul's advice that wives should submit to their husbands. It makes modern feminists mad...but have they really understood what St Paul is driving at? After all husbands are told tha...
August 27, 2024
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Episode 86
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37:22
Murders and riots blight our nation
In this week's episode I reflect on the dreadful murder in England of several little children and the corresponding riots the assault provoked. I suggest that the working class are increasingly being failed and disenfranchised by metropolitan e...
July 31, 2024
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Episode 85
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28:51
Benedict Rogers; human rights activist & Catholic
In this week's episode I share a talk given at St Anselm's in 2016 by Benedict Rogers, human rights activist and a convert from Anglicanism to Catholicism.
July 23, 2024
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Episode 84
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1:06:45
If I were Pope for the day!
In this week's episode I share ten changes I would make if I were Pope for the day. Fortunately, for everyone, that will never happen as I am far too turbulent for that...
July 09, 2024
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Episode 83
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53:26
Sex, marriage & the family: Sexual Revolution V Catholicism
In this week's episode I ponder sex, marriage and the family and analysis how the outworking of the sexual revolution continues to be the greatest threat to the life and future of the Church.
June 26, 2024
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Episode 82
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1:28:45
General Election Special
In this week's episode I try and ponder how Catholics in Britain ought to be approaching the General Election? What should be non negotiable issues and what sort of society should we be seeking to promote by our vote?
June 18, 2024
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Episode 81
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53:09
Who's the daddy?
In this week's episode, inspired by a lecture given by Scott Hahn, I reflect on the crisis of masculinity in the West today and how it might be impacted not only the culture but also the life of the church and the priesthood. This one is all ab...
June 06, 2024
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59:49
Understanding the miraculous
In this week's episode I share a talk given in 2017 by Fr Marcus Holden whilst he was based at the Shrine of St Augustine's in Ramsgate.
May 29, 2024
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Episode 79
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1:12:19
What defines Christian spirituality?
In this week's episode I reveal the guest speakers at the forthcoming Pembury lecture series. I also share my meditation on the theme of Christian spirituality to help us see what is and isn't healthy in terms of the spiritual quest.
May 15, 2024
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Episode 78
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47:50
Princess Diana's psychiatrist
In this week's episode I speak to Karl Routlidge-Wilson. He runs the Pillar Box bar in Sherwood, Nottingham and was a bishop of the Continuing Anglican Church before he became a Catholic.
May 08, 2024
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Episode 77
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36:24
The new Ordinary & the African priest
In this week's episode I reflect on the news that Mgr Newton, who heads the Ordinariate in the UK, is retiring and a new Ordinary has been appointed. I also share a conversation with a brother priest from the neighbouring deanery.
April 30, 2024
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Episode 76
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45:58
Eastertide joy; reasons for Christian optimism in the West today
In this week's episode I reflect on hints of a Christian revival in the wider culture and also share my Easter sermon which reminds us to be of good cheer!
April 24, 2024
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Episode 75
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33:04
Is the Ordinariate the answer?
In this week's episode I share some exciting news about a new church planting venture, the 'Wateringbury & Medway Towns Ordinariate Group' which is to serve as daughter church to St Anselm's. I also share an excellent talk delivered s...
April 16, 2024
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Episode 74
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1:02:34
The great Easter quiz!
In this week's light hearted episode I go head to head with my daughter Jemima as we compete to win the Easter quiz. We also review some of our favourite Easter hymns.
April 09, 2024
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Episode 73
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33:30
Bishop Paul Mason "Blessed are those who mourn"
In this week's episode I share a lecture given in Pembury by Bishop Paul Mason on the theme 'Blessed are those who mourn"
March 26, 2024
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Episode 72
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49:24
A lent reflection
In this week's episode I offer the Lent reflection I delivered for EWTN several years ago. It is based around the theme of the Lord's transfiguration, the occasion when he revealed to the disciples on the mountain top a vision of his true divin...
March 13, 2024
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Episode 71
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27:43
What in heaven's name was C. S. Lewis on about?
In this week's episode I share a lecture given, by Dr Michael Ward, a few years ago as part of our parish lecture series. It focuses on the works of C S Lewis and especially his Narnia chronicles.
March 05, 2024
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Episode 70
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49:09
Dickie the undertaker
In this week's episode I chat with an old university friend who has spent many years working as an undertaker and who has now moved sideways to become a celebrant of civil funeral services.
February 28, 2024
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Episode 69
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42:10
Battleship or cruiser?
In this week's episode I share an extended version of a sermon I preached here in Pembury for the first Sunday in Lent. All aboard for a nautical theme aaarrr
February 21, 2024
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Episode 68
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30:58
Claire Pittam; married to a Catholic priest
In this week's episode I chat with Claire Pittam, the wife of Father Matthew Pittam, about life as a priest's wife. It is certainly a rare and unique vocation bringing with it challenges and blessings in equal measure.
February 13, 2024
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Episode 67
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53:00