Podcast: Bishops and Brexit; Bolton church helping drug addicts; and the search for young interfaith champions

10 May 2018

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On this week’s podcast, Adam Becket talk about how Bishops in the Lords have been flexing their muscles on Brexit.

We hear from Hattie Williams about the inspiring story of a former heroin addict in Bolton who is now part of a church-plant that is helping others to overcome addiction.

And our editor Paul Handley talks about 21 for 21, an exciting new initiative to recognise young interfaith ambassadors.

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