
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 • 9 episodes
The Stand-Up Theologian
Latest Episodes
Was this a good idea?
This is a solo episode! Does that excite you? Or fill you with dread, like meeting The Dread Pirate Roberts? A reflective, rambling solo episode recorded on a morning walk in which I talk about why this show is audio-first, whyI'm m...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:20

Why are we so weird about reading the Bible?
The Bible is a rich and stunning tapestry of woven wisdom and truth - and yet we are bizarrely resistant to reading it. Why is that? And why do we treat it differently from other books and media? How can we read it more, and dig deeper? James C...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:59

Why can't we be friends?
James has a chat with pastor and author Ed Shaw about friendship, intimacy and his old school reports. Do we change? Can we change? And how can we be intimate with God?Check out
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:58

Why let the truth get in the way of a good story?
James Cary talks to comedian Andy Kind, author of a new book, The Wayfarer, a laugh-out-loud memoir about his third attempt to walk the Pennine Way. They...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:44

Why don't the English take themselves seriously?
What is England's founding myth? Does anyone get excited about 1066? Which English nationalism on the march, people are getting nervous. Why do the English get queasy about flying the flag. And why do we keep making a joke of it? James Cary, St...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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