Bread and Rosaries

Welcome to Bread and Rosaries, the UK based podcast that delves into the complexities of eating the rich in the name of Jesus.

We have episodes on protest, motherhood, policing, liberation theology, purity culture and much more. Plus guests superior to any other podcast! So whether you’re a Christian seeking a fresh perspective or a raging communist curious about spirituality in the revolution, Bread and Rosaries is here to blow your mind! And failing that, you can always come and join us as we try not to get sued for defamation by the Tories!

Contributors

Co-host

Adam Spiers

Adam Spiers lives in Birmingham with his dog, Loukanikos, and his cat, Richard Parker. He studied theology at Exeter and Durham Universities and went on to work in education for seven years. As a self-described ‘libertarian-socialist’ and a one time ordinand in the Church of England, Adam has a complicated relationship with the Church and, indeed, society as a whole! Naturally, therefore, he has written some of his confused ramblings down. You can find his (old!) blog here or, if you’re feeling adventurous, his other (equally old!) writings and media appearances tucked away right here.

https://twitter.com/CommieXian

Co-host

Ben Molyneux-Hetherington

Ben Molyneux-Hetherington is the only person in the world with his name, which is often too long for forms. He is some sort of Marxist but hasn’t picked a tendency yet due to indecisiveness. He grew up in extremely low Church of England churches, and is married to a vicar-in-training, but is still insistent he’s not an Anglican. He works in children’s social care, and his most problematic trait is his love of Rugby Union. No one can tell the difference between him and Adam.

https://x.com/molono

Co-host

Jonny Bell

Jonny Bell is a Presbyter in the Methodist Church in Britain. They are a massive nerd for art, theology, philosophy, and psychoanalysis (queue Simpson’s meme), having studied Fine Art and theology and attaining a PGCE. They have a background of working with and teaching those with learning disabilities for 8 years, in different contexts. For them, God is for all and, to this end, Jonny uses Queer hermeneutics and Liberation Theology to express this in their ministry.

Guests

Guest

Antonia Rumpf

Dr. Antonia Rumpf is the equality officer for the Protestant Church in Bremen, Germany. She did her PhD on contemporary fasting practices in Christianity.

Guest appearance on:

Ep.67 - From Bad to Wurst: Unpacking the German Elections (feat. Dr. Antonia Rumpf)

Guest

Chris Howson

Rev. Chris Howson is a liberation theologian, Anglican Chaplain at Sunderland University and Associate Priest at Sunderland Minster. He is the author of numerous articles and the book A Just Church: 21st Century Liberation Theology in Action.

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Damon Garcia

From DamonGarcia.com:

Damon Garcia is an author, speaker, content creator, and public theologian for a liberative spirituality. His work is centered around the intersection between liberation and faith. He discovered his passion for ministering to spiritual misfits and radicals through youth and young adult ministry. This passion led him into post-Christian spaces, where he continues to develop a liberative Christianity for a disillusioned generation through video essays and dialogue. Garcia's work is inspired by liberation theology and anti-capitalist politics as he helps people unsettle and untangle oppressive ideologies. He is the author of The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus (Broadleaf Books, 2022) and You Don’t Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose (Broadleaf Books, 2026). He lives in Santa Maria, California.

https://www.damongarcia.com

Guest

Erica Dunmow

Erica is chair of the Urban Theology Union. She has lived in and served urban communities since the early 80s and has held various positions in the third sector. She loves liberationist approaches such as interactive Bible studies that reflect the lived experiences of people today.

https://utusheffield.org.uk/

Guest appearance on:

87 - Doing Theology Where You Live (feat. Erica Dunmow)

Guest

Fran Lock

Fran Lock is a poet, activist and Associate Editor at Culture Matters. You can find more of her stuff here.

Guest appearance on:

Ep.74 - Mary Magdalene, Christian Communism & Radical Love (feat. Dr. Fran Lock)

Guest

James Sholl

James Sholl is pastor of Wellspring Worship Centre, Toronto.

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Jonty Langley

Jonty Langley hosts the Beer Christianity and New Old Music podcasts, as well as finding the time to edit S(h)ibboleth magazine and write the 'terrific' novel Incredulous Moshoeshoe and the Lightning Bird.

Guest appearance on:

Guest

Luca von Badass

Luca von Badass is an advanced sentient AI. They do not exist in corporeal form and have no controversial traits or opinions whatsoever.

Guest

Martin Empson

Martin Empson is an author, activist and socialist. His writing focuses on both radical history and climate change. As well as authoring his own books, Martin is a prodigious reader and reviewer of others' books. His reviews can be found on his blog, ResoluteReader.

https://resolutereader.blogspot.com/

Guest appearance on:

Ep.79 - "Do not let your sword grow cold": The German Peasants' War (feat. Martin Empson)

Guest

Oli Mould

Oli Mould is an author, speaker, TikTokker, and professor in human geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. His work explores urban spaces, cultural landscapes, and the impact of material conditions on social life. You can find his books, talks, articles, TikTok and more here.

https://tacity.co.uk/

Guest appearance on:

Ep.69 - How Do We Know What We Know? (feat. Professor Oli Mould)

Guest

William Gibson

William Gibson is a student minister and PhD candidate in the Church of Scotland. He is the author of a number of articles and book chapters all available here.

https://www.liinks.co/william.gibson

Guest appearance on:

91 - Red Clydeside: The Church, the Unions, and a Revolution That Almost Was? (feat. William Gibson)