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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 2d

My guy. Wrote this a while back! www.premierchristianity.com/columnists/w...

Whatever happened to The Donut Man? I miss him

Despite having a theology degree from the University of Cambridge, I am convinced that much of my enduring Bible knowledge was formed during long childhood car journeys listening to the Donut Man. For those who aren't familiar with 90s icons of evangelical subculture, the Donut Man ...

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Theos @theosthinktank.bsky.social · 4d

"As if the role of Archbishop of Canterbury won’t be challenging enough, Mullally will face an extra layer of challenge precisely because she is a woman."

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social on the challenges and opportunities facing Dame Sarah Mullally.

www.ft.com/content/5e4a...

New Archbishop of Canterbury will face old evils

She may have shattered a stained glass ceiling but she will experience the same challenges as other female leaders

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 4d

Me for the @financialtimes.com on the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect on.ft.com/47cnfzC

New Archbishop of Canterbury will face old evils

She may have shattered a stained glass ceiling but she will experience the same challenges as other female leaders

on.ft.com

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 16d

The man of the hour, Andy Burnham, will be delivering this year's @theosthinktank.bsky.social annual lecture on: 'Faith in Devolution'.

We're nearly sold out of tickets, so if you want to be there, then book your space today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...

Theos Annual Lecture 2025 with Andy Burnham

Join us for what promises to be an inspiring evening with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

www.theosthinktank.co.uk

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 17d

Presenting Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Today programme this morning just after 7.45am

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Theos @theosthinktank.bsky.social · 19d

"Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable"

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social signs open letter condemning the misuse of Christian symbols at Far-right rally.
bit.ly/4mrQWB4

Church leaders' condemn Tommy Robinson march 'co-opting and corrupting' crosses

Dozens of bishops and Christian leaders wrote: "Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude ot...

www.mirror.co.uk

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 23d

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division | Editorial

Editorial: Symbols of Christian nationalism were prominent at last Saturday’s ‘unite the kingdom’ march. Their deployment had little to do with religious faith

www.theguardian.com

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 23d

In case you missed it 👇🏿

Theos @theosthinktank.bsky.social · 23d

Have you ever considered that you might be… wrong?

On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing.

🎙️ Tune in here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Thought for the Day - Chine McDonald - BBC Sounds

17 SEPT 2025

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 24d

Catch me presenting Thought for the Day tomorrow morning on BBC Radio 4's Today programme..

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · 26d

Kindred spirit! I've never seen anyone else say this. But I can't bear them! Pretty much the only thing I don't eat.

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm back presenting Thought for the Day this morning on BBC Radio 4 Today programme just after 7.45am

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Secular thinkers are waking up to truths that the Christian tradition has long championed." On rest as resistance. My latest for Christianity magazine www.premierchristianity.com/columnists/p...

Productivity is not a fruit of the Spirit

God invites us to rhythms of rest and reliance on him, not endless to-do lists, says Chine McDonald

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Theos @theosthinktank.bsky.social · Aug 22

Is this the end of Theology in Higher Education?

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social unpacks our latest open letter which calls for Theology & RE to be protected in Higher Education.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

Is this the end of Theology in Higher Education?

Chine McDonald unpacks our latest open letter calling for Theology and Religious Studies to be safeguarded in Higher Education. 22/08/2025

www.theosthinktank.co.uk

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 15

Chuffed that my piece on our fascination with the apocalypse is one of the Editor's picks in today's @financialtimes.com on.ft.com/4lzTVXT

Doom sells: why everyone’s talking about the end times

The apocalypse is in vogue because our fascination with catastrophe is lucrative

on.ft.com

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 7

Cannot wait to host these conversations with three amazing women (Adjoa Andoh, Prof Beth Allison Barr, and Liz Carr) at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social (plus a couple of other panels!) More details here: www.chinemcdonald.com/blog/in-conv...

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 23

Gazans 'wasting away' as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups, including @christianaiduk.bsky.social warn
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

More than 100 humanitarian groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza

A joint statement says aid workers are

www.bbc.co.uk

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Theos @theosthinktank.bsky.social · Jul 10

"At moments like 7/7, fear is justified and entirely human. But what this fear should do is drive us towards more understanding, more bridge–building, rather than violence in return."

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social reflects on the July 7 attacks 20 years on.👇
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...

Fear, fracture and failure: 7/7 20 years on

Chine McDonald explores the impact of the attacks on July 7 2005 twenty years on. How has our cultural landscape changed? 10/07/2025

www.theosthinktank.co.uk

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 6

Yikes 😮

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were ...

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is ve...

observer.co.uk

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 4

I endorse this message 👇🏾
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Jesus Wasn’t American, and 9 Other Inconvenient Truths to Ruin Your BBQ - RELEVANT

The Fourth of July is a sacred time in American culture. Grills are fired up. Flags are flying. "God Bless the USA" is blaring at a slightly-too-loud

relevantmagazine.com

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Theos @theosthinktank.bsky.social · Jun 27

Don't miss @chinemcdonald.bsky.social on
BBC Radio 4's 'Free Thinking' tonight discussing Christian faith, politics and culture.

📻 Tune in at 21:00
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Christian faith, politics and culture

Anne McElvoy explores the visibility of Catholic and Christian faith in politics & culture

www.bbc.co.uk

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Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · Jun 16

Even the most conservative estimates of turnout (4-6 million) make No Kings the largest protest in American history

www.thedailybeast.com/data-guru-g-...

‘No Kings’ Was Biggest Protest in U.S. History: Data Analyst

For reference, that’s between 1 and 2 percent of the total population of the United States.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 13

My Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Today this morning explored Celtic spirituality and the importance of the body - even in death - after my profound experience of attending my friend's mother's wake in Belfast on Monday www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BBC Radio 4 - Thought for the Day, Chine McDonald

13 JUN 25

www.bbc.co.uk

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 10

Delighted to have joined the board of @demos-uk.bsky.social at this really important time for democracy. Thanks for having me!

Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · Jun 10

🎉 New Demos Trustees! 🎉

👉 @chinemcdonald.bsky.social: Director of the think tank Theos with two decades in journalism, media, faith, and international development.

👉 Will Moy: Chief Executive of ‪‪@campbellreviews.bsky.social‬, and previous Chief Executive of @fullfact.org.

Welcome to the team!

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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · Jun 8

Analysis: Why are people reluctant to have children?

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social‬ on the problem with low birth rates

Analysis: Why are people reluctant to have children?

Chine McDonald on the problem with low birth rates

www.churchtimes.co.uk

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Chine McDonald @chinemcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 2

I did Thought for the Day over the weekend - on new film The Salt Path, the rise in pilgrimages, and travelling light, in more ways than one www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BBC Radio 4 - Thought for the Day, Chine McDonald

31 MAY 25

www.bbc.co.uk