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, Stand-Up Theologian, talks to Rhys Laverty about all of the above, and the even more awkward idea about being a Christian country. Can open. Worms everywhere! Enjoy! And comment. Why not join the podcast's new and experimental Facebook Group?Clips from the show: Fry and Laurie & That Australian stand up: James Donald Forbes McCannRhys Laverty writes about God is an Englishman for First Things.Rhys on how the English don’t take themselves seriously (because of the English Civil War) at The New Albion blog.Interested in Englishness? Follow Cary’s Almanac:https://jamescary.substack.comGet in touch via text and tell me what you like about the showFind out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you can also support the podcast by coming a Paid Subscriber to the Wycliffe Papers, making you a Loyal Lollard. Could you consider that? Or email me in gmail now you can see how to spell Wycliffe...

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