# Has Britain Abandoned Christianity? | The Liz Truss Show | with Gavin Ashenden

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Podcast: [The Liz Truss Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-liz-truss-show-7617256)
Published: 2026-04-06T17:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Liz Truss Show, Liz Truss is joined by Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, for a deep discussion on Christianity, British identity, the decline of the Church of England, and the future of faith in Britain. They discuss: Whether Britain is losing its Christian identity The decline of the Church of England Why Christianity has lost confidence in modern Britain The effects of secularism, consumerism, and cultural change The rise of Catholicism and renewed interest in faith at Easter The connection between religion, national identity, and civilisation Gavin Ashenden reflects on the failures of institutional Christianity, the state of British society, and whether a revival of Christian faith is still possible. This is a serious conversation about the spiritual crisis facing Britain and the wider West. Subscribe to The Liz Truss Show on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more interviews on politics, culture, faith, and the future of Britain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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