Global Perspectives: United Kingdom

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Krish Kandiah discuss what Christianity is like in the United Kingdom, focusing on the Christian presence in positions of influence.

About the Contributors

Darrell L. Bock

Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author or editor of over 45 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and works in cultural engagement as host of the seminary’s Table Podcast. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) from 2000–2001, has served as a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College, Chosen People Ministries, the Hope Center, Christians in Public Service, and the Institute for Global Engagement. His articles appear in leading publications, and he often is an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction; serves as a staff consultant for Bent Tree Fellowship Church in Carrollton, TX; and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for 49 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather of five.

Krish Kandiah

Dr. Kandiah is a social entrepreneur with a vision to help solve some of society’s seemingly intractable problems through building partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government and philanthropy. He is the chair of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board where he brings strategic leadership to the finding of permanent,loving families for children in the care system working across the sector and advising the English government. Krish has led the charge on mobilizing civil society groups and churches as they have supported recent arrivals from Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. He has helped to inspire and train thousands to care for vulnerable adults and children. He is spearheading collaborative ventures among government, media, charities and philanthropy. He is the founder of The Sanctuary Foundation.