In this episode of The Unshaw Podcast, we sit down with Ian Tattum, who recently retired after 30 years as a Church of England vicar at St. Barnabas Church in London.

Ian shares insights from a lifetime dedicated to his congregation, reflecting on the evolution of faith, community, and the role of the Church in a changing world.

As both a spiritual guide and community anchor, Ian’s experience raises thoughtful questions about what it truly means to serve—and how churches and places of worship might balance being both sacred spaces and hubs of community support. Should a church adapt to meet more social needs, or should it remain primarily a place for spiritual connection? Tune in to explore this thought-provoking conversation and gain a glimpse into Ian’s journey in ministry.

In this episode of The Unshaw Podcast, we’re joined by Liz Barclay, Clinical Nurse, lifelong paranormal enthusiast, and merchandise manager for the popular Uncanny Podcast.

Liz, a longtime friend of the show, shares her unique perspective on the mysterious worlds of faith, spirituality, and the supernatural. Together, we delve into her journey from her roots in the Church of Scotland to her fascination with ghostly encounters and the uncanny, exploring how these interests intersect with her medical work and personal beliefs.

We discuss different ideas on what might happen after we pass on—whether we remain as spirits, find eternity with a creator, or return to the earth as atoms. In the next series, where we’ll examine a fourth possibility: reincarnation.

Get ready for a thoughtful and spirited discussion on life, death, and the unknown realms in between.

In this episode of The Unshaw Podcast, I explore the origins of Christianity with historian Tim O'Neill from Sydney, Australia.

Together, we tackle some of the most controversial and widely debated claims about the life of Jesus. Tim offers a historically grounded perspective on the figure at the heart of one of the world’s most influential religions. Explore more of Tim’s work at historyforatheists.com and on his YouTube channel.