Big Breakfast

With GCSE results being published this Thursday, Max and Lydia wanted to know how we can be 'Just Like Jesus' when our young people receive that all-important envelope... Youth Culture Specialist at Urban Saints Nesu Kwaramba joined Big Breakfast to share some incredible stories of God rewriting exam papers and his top tips for encouraging youth to find their worth beyond their exam results.

How does The Odyssey reflect Jesus’s teaching? Why is Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking records? And is Minions & Monsters too spiritually dark for Christians? Film critic and Youthscape’s Charles Merritt takes Max & Lydia through the best and worst of this year’s box office — and ranks his top three Christopher Nolan films.

Graeme Hodge, CEO of United World Schools, joins Max to chat about the realities of running a charity — and what it might look like if Jesus was in charge! They talk about why the language we use matters, how the Holy Spirit can guide us when choosing a charity to support, and how we can communicate real need without slipping into “poverty porn”.

It’s wedding season, which means endless Saturdays spent getting dressed up and celebrating love — particularly for Christians in their 20s! But alongside all the joy and celebration can come the seemingly inevitable family politics, friendship drama and difficult decisions. But does it have to be this way? What would it look like to plan a wedding with Jesus at the centre? Max spoke to wedding planner Holly Poulter for a rundown on how to navigate the big day with our faith front and centre.

Live from Wildfires Festival, Max & Lydia chat to Pete and Sammy Greig about the festival’s rapid growth, why they were speaking about revival nearly ten years ago, and the wildest things they’ve seen over the years leading the festival.

Live from Wildfires Festival, Max & Lydia chat to Brian Heasley, International Director of 24-7 Prayer, about what it means to “direct” someone in prayer, how the festival has changed over the last decade, and the wildest things he’s seen on site.

Live from Wildfires Festival, Max & Lydia chat to Kiran Rai from Kings Cross Church about the key to late night entrtainemt at festivals, dealing with angry Christian quizzers, and the underappreciated gift of operations in the church.

Live from Wildfires Festival, Max & Lydia chat to Sophie Crew and Rachel Clarke, hosts of the It’s Not Just You podcast. They talk festival portaloos, breaking Christian taboos, and why they keep coming back to the Wiston Estate.

School can shape us for life - for better or for worse. Indi Kent knows that firsthand. After a difficult experience at school, she created Pink Letters, a modern-day mailing service sending letters filled with biblical encouragement to teenage girls. She joined Max, Lydia and her sister Elle Limebear to share how God is using simple words of hope to make a lasting difference.

When it comes to worship, we often say it’s all about the heart — but does musical talent matter to God just as much? Zo Ross-Waddell and Elle Limebear take Max & Lydia behind the scenes of their creative process. They chat about whether it matters who writes the worship we sing, how to start creating in your own community, and whether they feel limited by the ‘Christian music’ label.

Elle and Tom Limebear join Max & Lydia to share the story behind their marriage — including a few secrets they may not have expected to reveal! They chat about working together in worship, why they waited two years before dating, and who’s responsible for taking out the bins. Plus, the endless benefits of living in Brighton...

Talking about your faith at work... does that fill you with excitement or make you want to hide under your desk? What if sharing Jesus didn't have to feel awkward or forced? Lyndsey Seale has seen God move powerfully in her workplace simply by stepping out in faith. She joined Max and Lydia to explore how we can be Just Like Jesus from the moment we walk into the office on Monday morning.

Now they say everything is bigger in Texas... the trucks, the portions, the hats... but what about the creativity? Is bigger always better when it comes to making music? CalledOut Music has swapped British shores for Texas and he joined Lydia to chat about the differences between US and UK creativity, AI worship music and his upcoming album, 'The Room'.

When was the last time you checked in on your church leader? Rev Ben Cahill-Nicholls leads the Clergy Support Trust, working to help pastors who are struggling emotionally, physically, financially and, of course, spiritually. He joined Max & Lydia to chat about the growing demands of the role, whether some people just aren't cut out for ministry, and how Jesus provides a template for those leading from the front.

School days are calling! This week on Just Like Jesus, Lydia and Max head back to the classroom to ask: what does it look like to reflect Jesus in school life? Joined by primary teacher Steve Garvey, they explore faith in the playground, staffroom and school gates. And there's just one problem... someone has decided Lydia and Max should sit a maths test!