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Sarah Davison, Research and Innovation Lead at Scripture Union, joined Max & Lydia to unpack new research showing that while young people see their online and offline lives as inseparable, they still place greater value on trusted relationships and real-life conversations when exploring faith.
Released on 6 Oct 2026
When the alarm goes off, firefighters run towards danger, facing situations where lives are at risk and there’s no room for panic. So what does it look like to be Just Like Jesus under pressure? Lydia spoke to Simon Hewitt from Firefighters for Christ, who spent 31 years in the fire service, about how faith shapes courage, integrity and compassion when you’re running towards the flames.
Vicki Smith, CEO of Growing Hope, joined Max & Lydia to unpack the new government review warning about the risks of overdiagnosing ADHD and autism. They discuss whether labelling are loved ones is ever helpful, what the Bible might tell us about neurodivergence, and how therapy can strengthen the relationship between parents and children with additional needs.
Can a broken relationship with a parent ever be restored? And how do we honour parents who have hurt us? Emma Fowle, Deputy Editor of Premier Christianity, shares with Max and Lydia how her dad, former world-champion powerlifter Arthur White, went from addiction and infidelity to a life transformed by Jesus - and how that changed their relationship. Her story is told in her memoir, All the Times You Were Not There.