Dr Gavin Ashenden

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Dr Gavin Ashenden — helping you make sense of faith, culture, and the crisis of our age. If you’re looking for clarity in a confused world, you’ll find it here. This channel explores Christianity, culture, history, and the deeper patterns shaping our civilisation — with depth, honesty, and intellectual rigour. Formerly an Anglican cleric, a university lecturer in the psychology of religion, for over 20 years, BBC broadcaster, & chaplain to the Queen, become Catholic. I now write and speak on the renewal of Christian thought and the recovery of meaning in the modern West. 📖 Join thousands reading The New English Catholic on Substack 🎙 Regular interviews, commentary, and long-form reflections Please consider subscribing and join the mission of Christian & cultural renewal.

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The Sudden Incursion of Islam into the West- an Introduction to 'RECLAIMING CHRISTENDOM.'

The Sudden Incursion of Islam into the West- an Introduction to 'RECLAIMING CHRISTENDOM.' Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.5K views - 18 hours ago

The Edge of the Abyss: Euthanasia-the Fight For Human Dignity. Interview with Prof David Jones

The Edge of the Abyss: Euthanasia-the Fight For Human Dignity. Interview with Prof David Jones Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.4K views - 1 day ago

St Patrick's 'Autobiography' (Confessio). Listen to his own words direct from the year AD460.

St Patrick's 'Autobiography' (Confessio). Listen to his own words direct from the year AD460. Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.9K views - 1 day ago

Confronting the Dark Gods of Pagan Ireland. In Celebration of St Patrick

Confronting the Dark Gods of Pagan Ireland. In Celebration of St Patrick Dr Gavin Ashenden

21.7K views - 2 days ago

Between Light and Darkness - Seeing Believing & Perception. A reflection on Jesus & the eyes.

Between Light and Darkness - Seeing Believing & Perception. A reflection on Jesus & the eyes. Dr Gavin Ashenden

2.7K views - 3 days ago

Words & Meaning:- Popper, the Poker & Wittgenstein. 2 Catholic Ex-Academics go exploring Philosophy

Words & Meaning:- Popper, the Poker & Wittgenstein. 2 Catholic Ex-Academics go exploring Philosophy Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.5K views - 5 days ago

A Cathedral, a Conversion and a Surrender to Ramadan.

A Cathedral, a Conversion and a Surrender to Ramadan. Dr Gavin Ashenden

91K views - 6 days ago

The Islamic Blasphemy Law has Arrived. Religious Thought Crime Comes to Britain.

The Islamic Blasphemy Law has Arrived. Religious Thought Crime Comes to Britain. Dr Gavin Ashenden

22.5K views - 1 week ago

An Interview with Mike Graham:- "The end of our culture?"

An Interview with Mike Graham:- "The end of our culture?" Dr Gavin Ashenden

11.1K views - 1 week ago

"The End of All Desire"- The Holy Tryst between Jesus & the Woman at the Well.

"The End of All Desire"- The Holy Tryst between Jesus & the Woman at the Well. Dr Gavin Ashenden

5.7K views - 1 week ago

Beyond "Might is right' Anglican civil war and the Failure to Find a Magisterium.

Beyond "Might is right' Anglican civil war and the Failure to Find a Magisterium. Dr Gavin Ashenden

12.6K views - 2 weeks ago

Gavin Ashenden in conversation with Sean Walsh - Catholics Making Philosophy Funny Again.

Gavin Ashenden in conversation with Sean Walsh - Catholics Making Philosophy Funny Again. Dr Gavin Ashenden

2K views - 2 weeks ago

Iran and the Pursuit of the Nuclear Apocalypse

Iran and the Pursuit of the Nuclear Apocalypse Dr Gavin Ashenden

7.2K views - 2 weeks ago

The Mountain, the Light and the Face Transfigured.

The Mountain, the Light and the Face Transfigured. Dr Gavin Ashenden

2.6K views - 2 weeks ago

The Philosopher who drove CS Lewis to Narnia:-or Ballsy Women Philosophers Sean has had dinner with.

The Philosopher who drove CS Lewis to Narnia:-or Ballsy Women Philosophers Sean has had dinner with. Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.9K views - 2 weeks ago

The Last Conservative - and the Catholic Resistance.

The Last Conservative - and the Catholic Resistance. Dr Gavin Ashenden

23.3K views - 3 weeks ago

HOW CHARLES AND ANDREW TOGETHER BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE OF WINDSOR -AND BROKE THE CROWN .

HOW CHARLES AND ANDREW TOGETHER BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE OF WINDSOR -AND BROKE THE CROWN . Dr Gavin Ashenden

29.5K views - 3 weeks ago

Knowing and misusing 'Good and Evil.' Lent 1. Genesis and modernity.

Knowing and misusing 'Good and Evil.' Lent 1. Genesis and modernity. Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.2K views - 3 weeks ago

"Are there Nazis in Devizes?" 2 Pretentious Catholic post academics shooting the metaphysical breeze

"Are there Nazis in Devizes?" 2 Pretentious Catholic post academics shooting the metaphysical breeze Dr Gavin Ashenden

2.1K views - 4 weeks ago

C of E General Synod Rejects 'LLF'-the Gay Marriage Strategy. The Rev. Peter Ould, in Conversation.

C of E General Synod Rejects 'LLF'-the Gay Marriage Strategy. The Rev. Peter Ould, in Conversation. Dr Gavin Ashenden

15.4K views - 4 weeks ago

'Offensive Texts and Us.' The Impossible Cliff Face of Righteousness: Reflections on the Beatitudes

'Offensive Texts and Us.' The Impossible Cliff Face of Righteousness: Reflections on the Beatitudes Dr Gavin Ashenden

2.3K views - 4 weeks ago

Haunted by Christ -The Epstein Files - Moral Outrage & the Roots of Conscience

Haunted by Christ -The Epstein Files - Moral Outrage & the Roots of Conscience Dr Gavin Ashenden

7.1K views - 4 weeks ago

Sean Walsh & Gavin Ashenden: Two 'post-academic' friends doing Catholic God-Talk. #4

Sean Walsh & Gavin Ashenden: Two 'post-academic' friends doing Catholic God-Talk. #4 Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.9K views - 4 weeks ago

'Light and the Dangerous Mercy of God'. St Mathew 5.13. Reflections for Week 5 in Ordinary Time.

'Light and the Dangerous Mercy of God'. St Mathew 5.13. Reflections for Week 5 in Ordinary Time. Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.6K views - 4 weeks ago

A Convert Encounters the Catechism. #17 148. 'Mary- Trust and the Threat of the Impossible.'

A Convert Encounters the Catechism. #17 148. 'Mary- Trust and the Threat of the Impossible.' Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.3K views - 4 weeks ago

A conversation about Two Prisoners for Christ; St Thomas More and St Padre Pio. With Mary O'Regan

A conversation about Two Prisoners for Christ; St Thomas More and St Padre Pio. With Mary O'Regan Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.4K views - 4 weeks ago

Reading Pope Leo in a Time of Complexity:with the help of Fr Serafino Lanzetta & Bishop Erik Varden

Reading Pope Leo in a Time of Complexity:with the help of Fr Serafino Lanzetta & Bishop Erik Varden Dr Gavin Ashenden

4.5K views - 4 weeks ago

Sean Walsh & Gavin Ashenden: Two Pretentious 'post-academics' doing Catholic God-Talk. #3

Sean Walsh & Gavin Ashenden: Two Pretentious 'post-academics' doing Catholic God-Talk. #3 Dr Gavin Ashenden

2.7K views - 4 weeks ago

Trusting the Pope (Robert) with Our Lady. A Conversation with Fr Serafino Lanzetta.

Trusting the Pope (Robert) with Our Lady. A Conversation with Fr Serafino Lanzetta. Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.7K views - 4 weeks ago

The Office of Compline - for those who like to pray in company. Monday 2 Feb2026

The Office of Compline - for those who like to pray in company. Monday 2 Feb2026 Dr Gavin Ashenden

397 views - 4 weeks ago

God Fixes What We Can't. The Feast of the Presentation & the Visions fo St Gertrude.

God Fixes What We Can't. The Feast of the Presentation & the Visions fo St Gertrude. Dr Gavin Ashenden

2.9K views - 4 weeks ago

Lost in Translation. -Discovering the real Beatitudes

Lost in Translation. -Discovering the real Beatitudes Dr Gavin Ashenden

4.6K views - 4 weeks ago

THE SUICIDE, INCOMPETENCE & WOKERY DRIVING THE PROTEST AGAINST THE PROPOSED ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY

THE SUICIDE, INCOMPETENCE & WOKERY DRIVING THE PROTEST AGAINST THE PROPOSED ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY Dr Gavin Ashenden

26.3K views - 4 weeks ago

The Protest Against an Archbishop of Canterbury that calls the future of the Church into Question.

The Protest Against an Archbishop of Canterbury that calls the future of the Church into Question. Dr Gavin Ashenden

26.9K views - 4 weeks ago

2 PRETENTIOUS FAILED ACADEMICS SHOOTING THE METAPHYSICAL BREEZE.WALSH & ASHENDEN ON AI &THE DEMONIC

2 PRETENTIOUS FAILED ACADEMICS SHOOTING THE METAPHYSICAL BREEZE.WALSH & ASHENDEN ON AI &THE DEMONIC Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.7K views - 4 weeks ago

SAVING CIVILISATION & SOULS- RENEWING THE CATHOLIC MIND.SEBASTIAN MORELLO CONFRONTING THE DECADENCE.

SAVING CIVILISATION & SOULS- RENEWING THE CATHOLIC MIND.SEBASTIAN MORELLO CONFRONTING THE DECADENCE. Dr Gavin Ashenden

4K views - 4 weeks ago

Jesus Leaves the Intellectuals out in the Cold.Reflections on the Choice of the Apostles: Matt 4-Wk3

Jesus Leaves the Intellectuals out in the Cold.Reflections on the Choice of the Apostles: Matt 4-Wk3 Dr Gavin Ashenden

6K views - 4 weeks ago

COMPLINE Thursday week2

COMPLINE Thursday week2 Dr Gavin Ashenden

360 views - 4 weeks ago

Compline Wednesday Week 2. Forr those who like to pray in company

Compline Wednesday Week 2. Forr those who like to pray in company Dr Gavin Ashenden

351 views - 4 weeks ago

2 PRETENTIOUS FAILED CATHOLIC ACADEMICS HAVE FUN TALKING:- GOD ADDICTION PHILOSOPHY & VULNERABILTY.

2 PRETENTIOUS FAILED CATHOLIC ACADEMICS HAVE FUN TALKING:- GOD ADDICTION PHILOSOPHY & VULNERABILTY. Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.9K views - 4 weeks ago

BISHOP SCHNEIDER ASKS POPE LEO TO HEAL THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH-:-TOWARDS THE REAL VATICAN 2

BISHOP SCHNEIDER ASKS POPE LEO TO HEAL THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH-:-TOWARDS THE REAL VATICAN 2 Dr Gavin Ashenden

10K views - 4 weeks ago

Christine Niles of Stella Maris: Conversion, Communism, Cultural Crisis & relearning the Alphabet.'

Christine Niles of Stella Maris: Conversion, Communism, Cultural Crisis & relearning the Alphabet.' Dr Gavin Ashenden

4.3K views - 1 month ago

“Behold the Lamb of God”. - the most dangerous phrase in history

“Behold the Lamb of God”. - the most dangerous phrase in history Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.9K views - 1 month ago

Reclaiming Christendom: on 'Why Liberals are preoccupied by Gaza and Turn their backs on Iran?

Reclaiming Christendom: on 'Why Liberals are preoccupied by Gaza and Turn their backs on Iran? Dr Gavin Ashenden

2.6K views - 1 month ago

‘Feed My Sheep’:- The Latin Mass & the Attempt to Propagandise the Cardinals.

‘Feed My Sheep’:- The Latin Mass & the Attempt to Propagandise the Cardinals. Dr Gavin Ashenden

8.6K views - 1 month ago

Turning of the Tide: the Pope, the Cardinal & a Consistory that changed the Direction of the Church

Turning of the Tide: the Pope, the Cardinal & a Consistory that changed the Direction of the Church Dr Gavin Ashenden

28.4K views - 1 month ago

The Baptism of Jesus - Reflections on holiness - 'From separation to solidarity.' (11.1.26)

The Baptism of Jesus - Reflections on holiness - 'From separation to solidarity.' (11.1.26) Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.3K views - 1 month ago

'Why I am not a Catholic Priest' - Deus le Vult. Gavin Ashenden,

'Why I am not a Catholic Priest' - Deus le Vult. Gavin Ashenden, Dr Gavin Ashenden

20.8K views - 1 month ago

The Office of Compline. For those who like to pray together. 'New English Catholic.

The Office of Compline. For those who like to pray together. 'New English Catholic. Dr Gavin Ashenden

702 views - 1 month ago

New Years Interview - 'New English Catholic' on GB News.

New Years Interview - 'New English Catholic' on GB News. Dr Gavin Ashenden

4.6K views - 1 month ago

The King's Christmas speech 2025.What should he have said and done? Raise the alarm for free speech.

The King's Christmas speech 2025.What should he have said and done? Raise the alarm for free speech. Dr Gavin Ashenden

16.5K views - 1 month ago

Christmas, Cosmology, and the Return of Meaning to the Universe.

Christmas, Cosmology, and the Return of Meaning to the Universe. Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.3K views - 1 month ago

Happy Christmas (& New Year) from Gavin Ashenden - to you. And reflections on what lies ahead.

Happy Christmas (& New Year) from Gavin Ashenden - to you. And reflections on what lies ahead. Dr Gavin Ashenden

4.6K views - 1 month ago

GB News - in search of a moral compass

GB News - in search of a moral compass Dr Gavin Ashenden

4.5K views - 1 month ago

A Convert encounters the Catechism. #16 . CH3. The Response of Faith

A Convert encounters the Catechism. #16 . CH3. The Response of Faith Dr Gavin Ashenden

1.2K views - 1 month ago

Angels, Dreams, Darkness & Discernment. A Reflection on Advent 4 - on St Joseph

Angels, Dreams, Darkness & Discernment. A Reflection on Advent 4 - on St Joseph Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.4K views - 1 month ago

'Troubleshooting.' "How does an-ex Protestant choose between Orthodoxy and Catholicism?"

'Troubleshooting.' "How does an-ex Protestant choose between Orthodoxy and Catholicism?" Dr Gavin Ashenden

3.7K views - 3 months ago

Yet Another Anglican bishop comes home to Rome; (Bishop) John Ford talk to Gavin Ashenden

Yet Another Anglican bishop comes home to Rome; (Bishop) John Ford talk to Gavin Ashenden Dr Gavin Ashenden

21.4K views - 3 months ago

'It's all about trust." Reflections on the Readings at Mass - 4th Sunday in Advent.

'It's all about trust." Reflections on the Readings at Mass - 4th Sunday in Advent. Dr Gavin Ashenden

935 views - 3 months ago

Refusing English Heritage's Attempt to Steal Christmas. The Defence of Jesus, Truth and Culture.

Refusing English Heritage's Attempt to Steal Christmas. The Defence of Jesus, Truth and Culture. Dr Gavin Ashenden

6.4K views - 3 months ago