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In this Sunday Service The Brands contemplate and discuss The Righteous Gemstones, Romans 6-8 and our participation in God's Creation as family. We marvel at how Helen Keller saw the moonlit sky from a canoe and Russell's experience of insecurity in Brixton Prison and how a graceful deer shows us how to see from our heart.

Today we're looking at a G7 summit that increasingly feels shaped around Donald Trump, as world leaders grapple with growing tensions over Iran, Ukraine, trade and cultural issues. From awkward diplomatic moments involving Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to Trump's warnings of further military action against Iran and his uncompromising stance on transgender issues, we examine what these developments reveal about the current balance of power in the West and why Trump appears to be setting the agenda rather than responding to it. Beyond the official meetings, clashes between anti-G7 protesters and police highlight a widening gap between global institutions and a public that is becoming increasingly skeptical of political elites, international governance and the direction of the Western world.

Later in the show, I'm joined by political strategist Mike Nellis for a conversation about American politics, media, messaging, the Democratic Party's future, and the forces shaping the next phase of the political landscape.

Mike Nellis:

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A major new report into Britain's grooming gang scandal is reigniting questions about accountability, institutional failure and whether the authorities charged with protecting vulnerable children looked the other way for far too long. Allegations that serious offences were frequently met with cautions rather than prosecution, alongside renewed scrutiny of decisions made while Keir Starmer led the CPS, are fueling a wider debate about justice, media silence and why so many people feel the truth was ignored for years. Against that backdrop, Starmer's proposed social media ban for under-16s is raising a separate but related question: if protecting children is now the government's highest priority, why do so many people believe previous failures to protect children have never been properly addressed? Together, these stories touch on trust, accountability, censorship, child protection and the growing disconnect between public institutions and the people they are supposed to serve.

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A Green Party candidate becomes an internet meme after a clash over immigration and housing, while a brief encounter between Jerry Seinfeld and a pro-Palestine activist sparks another viral political moment. We explore how modern politics is increasingly shaped not by arguments or policies, but by facial expressions, reaction clips, awkward exchanges, and shareable moments that race around social media. From politicians reduced to memes to public figures judged on a few seconds of footage, we're asking whether political debate is being replaced by performance, symbolism, and viral content.

We're also talking with Ben Peterson - this is a preview of my appearance on The Ben Peterson Show, subscribe on YouTube to see the full episode and to see more from Ben - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenPetersonShow/

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In this Sunday Service, we were inspired by Norman Grubb's book No Independent Self and his central idea that every person lives by a spirit source: either the self-life or the life of God Himself.

We are reminded of Jesus' teaching on the vine and the branches, and we consider what it means to live from God's life rather than our own especially when we meet challenges in daily life and in parenthood.

Finally, drawing wisdom from Wendell Berry, we explore how the natural world reveals that some of life's deepest beauty and meaning emerge through encounter, resistance, and relationship, reminding us that we were never meant to be self-sufficient, but rooted in the source of all life.

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The conviction of Carmelo Anthony has reignited a national debate about race, justice, violence and the growing collapse of trust in public institutions. As supporters and critics interpret the case through radically different lenses, the reaction reveals a society increasingly divided along racial, political and cultural lines, where even the most tragic events quickly become symbols in much larger battles. Rather than focusing solely on guilt or innocence, we examine what these public confrontations reveal about forgiveness, justice, social division and the deeper forces driving people further apart at a time when faith in the legal system, media and one another appears to be rapidly eroding.

Also in the show, I'm talking with Mel Carmine, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and independent media creator. We discuss free speech, digital censorship, decentralized finance, and the growing tension between centralized institutions and emerging technologies. Mel shares his views on blockchain, alternative financial systems, government power, and the ideas explored in his documentaries, including Dear Mr. President and Show Me The Money, as well as his plans for a new free-speech-focused media platform.

Dear Mr. President Trailer:
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Watch the documentaries:
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QFS1776:
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Quantum Summit:
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Staying Alive Wellness Center:
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A knife attack in Belfast has triggered unrest across Northern Ireland, with riots, clashes with police, arson attacks and growing public anger bringing deeper tensions to the surface. As politicians, commentators and activists battle to define the narrative, the debate has expanded far beyond the attack itself to encompass crime, migration, public safety, political double standards and the widening disconnect between ordinary people and the institutions that govern them. With competing claims, accusations of exploitation, and growing distrust on all sides, the question is no longer just what happened in Belfast, but what the reaction reveals about the state of the United Kingdom today.

To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/

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As disturbing new details emerge surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, we examine the growing public anger over policing, race, migration and trust in British institutions. Footage from the incident has reignited debate over two-tier policing, political leadership and whether the deeper crisis facing Britain goes far beyond any single crime. As protests spread and tensions rise, we ask what this case reveals about the state of the country, the role of authority, and why so many people feel the system is no longer working for ordinary people.

Today I'm joined by Corina Fitch, a midwife, educator and founder of MotherFLY, who grew up on the famous Farm community in Tennessee. They discuss motherhood, birth, community living, decentralisation, spirituality and whether stronger local communities offer an alternative to an increasingly disconnected world. Learn more at https://www.motherflymom.com and https://thefarmmidwives.org.

We also catch up with Dane Anderson at the historic birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson, reflecting on recovery, faith, service, and the enduring power of the Twelve Steps to transform lives and build meaningful community. Enter the Road to Recovery raffle - https://wilsonhouse.org/busraffle

To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/

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If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com.

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