Why I Am an Orangeman — A Personal Discussion on Faith, Heritage, and Identity

Send us Fan MailIn this personal discussion Pastor Ian Thompson shares the reasons he is an Orangeman and why the values of the Loyal Orange Institution continue to matter to him as both a Christian pastor and a member of the Grand Orange Lodge of England.The conversation is shaped around three core themes: Protestantism, with its emphasis on personal faith, Scripture, and community; Unionism, with its appreciation for the cultural, economic, and historical benefits of the United Kingdom; and Loyalism, understood as a commitment to the Crown, national heritage, and shared identity.We also reflect on the difference between how the Orange Order is often perceived publicly and the lived reality experienced by its members — a community shaped by faith, family, history, and a desire to uphold long‑standing principles.This episode offers a thoughtful and personal account of why the Institution remains meaningful today, and why its values continue to resonate with many who cherish their Protestant heritage.For those who wish to know more, Pastor Thompson can be contacted at [email protected] or through the Grand Orange Lodge of England at www.gole.org.uk.Know Surrender is a weekly Bible study and reflection podcast offering gentle, scripture‑rooted teaching to help believers grow in faith and understand the story of God’s work in history.Welcome to Know Surrender—a podcast about learning what it truly means to surrender to Jesus Christ. Not in defeat, but in devotion. Here we explore scripture, history, and the call to follow Christ with heart, mind, and life. To know surrender… is to know Him.Support the showIf you enjoy hearing our podcasts why not consider supporting our churchBank Sort Code 60-20-23 Account Number 38445514Account Name "Bootle Protestant Free ChurchorCheques can be sent to Pastor Ian ThompsonMade to "Bootle Protestant Free Church" University Rd/Trinity Road Bootle Merseyside L20 3BBand why not visit our facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/bootleprotestantfreechurch