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Andrew Graystone

Andrew Graystone

Andrew gained a degree in theology and a PGCE at St John’s, then worked as a youth worker at churches in Hull and Chester-le-Street. In 1995, Andrew joined the BBC as a producer in the Religion and Ethics department, then became Development Executive responsible for the commissioning of religious programmes across BBC radio and TV. After leaving the BBC, he worked as a freelance journalist, media analyst and communications consultant. He is a frequent contributor to radio and TV programmes, and writes for a wide variety of outlets from Prospect to Private Eye.  Andrew’s book about Everyday Activism Faith, Hope and Mischief was published by Canterbury Press in 2021.

In 2016, in the course of his journalistic work, Andrew uncovered extensive abuse in a church related setting. His book on the subject Bleeding for Jesus: John Smyth and the Cult of Iwerne Camps was published by Darton, Longman and Todd in 2022. Since then he has been dedicated to advocating for victims and survivors of such abuse. In 2025, Andrew was awarded a doctorate from Durham University. His thesis focussed on the theology of touch in digital culture.

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