A Mucky Business: Why Christians Should Get Involved In Politics

by Tim Farron

Many Christians are nervous about politics - isn't the political world murky and sleazy, a den of deceit and backstairs deals? At the same time, the image of Christians in politics isn’t great either – often seen as judgemental hypocrites, intolerant and hateful control freaks... shouldn't this mean that faith and politics should be kept firmly apart?

In A Mucky Business, Tim Farron, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats Party and friends, explore and defend why Christianity and politics should and must work together. If Christians are to love their neighbours, they need to engage with the issues that affect everyone. Why should Christians leave their beliefs at the door when they enter public life? No one else does!

Tim Farron shares his experience as the UK’s best known Christian MP and draws on case studies from across the political spectrum. Many of these case studies come from his successful A Mucky Business podcast. Demonstrating that it’s possible to be both a Christian and to step into the political world with confidence.

A Mucky Business will both inspired and better equip christians to care about politics, pray knowledgeably, and engage with politics effectively.

Genres: Christian

208 pages, Paperback

Published November 17, 2022

Reviews

[Craig Dorrian]

This was a great read. It was very practical in how and why Christians should get involved in politics

[Phoebe Nugent]

I found this book really interesting as I've felt intrigued by the world of politics which for my whole life I've avoided.
It definitely makes a solid case for why Christians should at least stay up to date with current affairs etc.
Also appreciate Tim's vulnerability in being honest about times he's got it wrong and how he's learned from that!

[Daniel Clemence]

This book has some interesting insights into why Christians should get involved in politics. Unlike US Christian politics which appears to be partisan and hateful, this book should give a good understanding as to why Christians should get involved in politics and gives ideas as to how Christians should get involved.

[Thomas Creedy]

A cracking little book - biased as I edited it - that draws together different ways of getting involved, from someone taking a tip-toe, all the way through to running for office. Great fun to work on - not least as Farron elevated the voices of his young, diverse team.

[Jonathan Downing]

An incredibly motivating look at some of the reasons Christians should make a concerted effort to leave behind apathy and jump into politics. Not just on a career or national level, but also just in informing ourselves and taking time to pray well.