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A Minister, a Vicar and a Punter Walk Into a Bar

Real conversations. Honest faith. A pint of perspective.

Pull up a chair — you’re among friends.

Welcome to A Minister, a Vicar and a Punter Walk Into a Bar — a podcast where faith meets real life with a laugh, a question, and the occasional bad pun.

Each month, three friends from very different corners of church life sit down for a proper conversation about faith, life, and the bits in between:

  • Rev. Leslie Newton – Methodist Minister, Chair of the Yorkshire North and East District, and Chair of the national District Chairs.

  • Rev. Harry Steele – Anglican Priest and Chaplain to the Bishop of Sheffield.

  • Thomas Rattigan – the punter; not ordained, but full of curiosity and the kind of questions people actually want to ask.

Together they explore the big questions, small moments, and honest wonderings that shape everyday faith — often with laughter, and sometimes with biscuits.

Why We’re Here

Because sometimes the best way to talk about faith… is to laugh about it first.

We started this podcast to create a space for curiosity — a space where it’s okay to ask questions, share stories, and admit we don’t always have it all figured out.

We’re not here to preach or persuade.
We’re here to talk.
To listen.
To wonder out loud.

Meet the Team

  • Leslie brings wisdom and calm to the chaos of church life.

  • Harry adds wit, reflection, and an Anglican twist.

  • Tom asks the questions the rest of us are thinking but don’t quite dare to say.

It’s a mix of laughter, learning, and occasionally profound insight — sometimes all in the same minute.

Join the Conversation

If you’ve ever wondered why ministers wear dog collars and not dogs, or what faith looks like on an ordinary Tuesday, this podcast is for you.

Subscribe, ask a question, or just sit back and listen — no judgement, no jargon, no robes required.

“Because the best theology often starts with a good question… and a bit of laughter.”