C of E’s Cringe World Cup Prayer + Starmer’s Social Media Ban

Rev. Jamie Franklin is back with a no-holds-barred roundup of the biggest stories in church and state.He tears into the Church of England’s official “Prayer for the World Cup 2026” — calling it poorly written, theologically shallow, embarrassingly unserious, and a perfect symbol of the institution’s current woes.He also reacts to Keir Starmer’s plan to ban social media for under-16s, dissecting the authoritarian tone, questioning the real motives behind it, and exploring the deeper issues around parenting and technology and the spiritual battle of the internet, attention and addiction.Plus: Psalm 148, live event details, and a powerful Hymn of the Week — Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him set to Haydn’s majestic Austria.Note: We apologise for the loud audio spike during the Starmer clip — technical issues with the new setup!JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE!🎟️ Tuesday 23rd June, 7pm – Holy Trinity Church, WinchesterLink: Tickets hereEmail the Show: [email protected] the Podcast & Get PerksYour support keeps Irreverend going and gets you early episodes, bonus Uncollared podcasts, monthly chats with Jamie & Nick Dixon, and more:Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/irreverendSubstack → https://irreverendpod.substack.com/Buy Me a Coffee → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverendDirect donations or questions? Email: [email protected], subscribe, share with friends, and keep the faith!Come on England! ⚽Support the show