The Stand-Up Theologian
James Cary, BBC comedy writer, author and touring stand-up theologian is on a never-ending quest to understand comedy, the Bible, culture and the church.
Podcasting since 2025 • 30 episodes
The Stand-Up Theologian
Latest Episodes
Should I keep making this podcast? w/ Kenny Primrose
In this longer episode, I wonder about whether I have productivity addiction, and whether this podcast is part of that. So I talk to fellow productivity addict and podcaster, Kenny...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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57:27
Reading the Bible without distraction and with mindfulness? w/ Matt Searles
Matt Searles is an author, songwriter and mindfulness teacher. We're talking about reading the Bible without devotionals or commentaries, and reflecting - and the perspicuity of scripture.Buy Quie...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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56:01
What can we learn from the life and astonishing death of Bishop Hugh Latimer?
This time, I'm in conversation with Ros Clarke, Associate Director of The Church Society. We are talking about Bishop Hugh Latimer, burned by Queen Mary on 16th October 1555. Why? A...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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44:49
Are we Amusing Ourselves to Death? w/ Nate Morgan Locke
In this episode James and returning guest Nate Morgan Locke explore Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, asking whether his warning still stands, whether he romanticises 19th century America and whether the very invention of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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