Big Breakfast

Despite his dyslexia, God’s “sense of humour” led Jonathan Carswell to fall in love with Christian books and to found the bookstore 10ofThose. He spoke to Max about finding the gold among endless Christian literature, what it takes to become a bestseller, and why you should think twice before writing your own book.

Film critic Charles Merritt joins Max to run through the best and worst summer blockbusters. They discuss whether Hollywood have run out of ideas, Charles's surprise pick for film of the year, and why the new Fantastic Four comes with an unexpected gospel message.

In this week's Just Like Jesus, Revd Simon Reed from the Church of the Ascension chats with Max about the spiritual discipline of confession—and why it's not as intimidating as pop culture might have you believe.

Have you ever connected with God through a song that wasn’t originally written about Him? Dr. Belle Tindall—author, speaker, and Bible scholar— spoke to Max about hearing God through The Waterboys, Brandon Lake's comments on “Christianese” in worship, and why the Oasis reunion is being called “biblical.”

Footballer, journalist, broadcaster, actress...Charlotte Lynch's dazzling CV is proof that following God's plan is an adventure if you're willing to take some risks. Max spoke with her about the Bible figure she looks to the most, joining an all-boys team, and her simple answer to the age-old debate of church vs Sunday morning sport.

This week on Just Like Jesus, Sr Gemma Simmonds joined Lydia and Max to spill the tea… on keeping secrets. From Jesus’ hush-hush miracles to the spiritual strength of staying silent, Gemma unpacks why sometimes the holiest thing you can do is zip it!

Jonathan Oloyede from the National Day of Prayer and Worship joined Max and Lydia to talk about night prayer vigils making a comeback and why God does something significant when we pray through the early hours of the morning.

Ken and Mary Okoroafor, financial experts and founders of The Humble Penny, chat to Max & Lydia about what it practically means to trust God with our money.

Father Emmanuel Mansford is a Franciscan Friar and priest. He spoke to Lydia & Max for this week's Just Like Jesus about the spiritual discipline of celebration - and why the Holy Spirit is at the centre of joy!

Suzie Kennedy is an actress, singer, comedian and professional Marilyn Monroe lookalike. She spoke to Lydia about the joys and challenges of Hollywood glamour, hearing the audible voice of voice after cancer treatment and qualifying as a Christian therapist.

Lydia sat down with Aaron Nayagam from Fusion, a student mission organisation, to chat about what God is doing among Gen Z. Is it too early to call it a revival? Is it all just hype? Are we getting swept up in the excitement?

Josh Hinton from the LICC chats to Max & Lydia about Glastonbury, his love of Jacob Collier, and why you can see glimpses of God's kingdom in festivals like Reading & Leeds.

In this week’s Just Like Jesus, Everlyne Gitau from the Community of St Anselm joins Max and Lydia to talk about the spiritual discipline of sacrifice—and why it’s often the small things that are the hardest to let go of.

In this week's episode of Just Like Jesus, Rev Tim Alford, director of Limitless, joins Max to explore the spiritual discipline of fasting. He shares his heart for engaging young people in the practice, reflects on how the discipline has shaped him, and settles the big question...does coffee break the fast?

Bobbi Kumari chats with Lydia and Max all about what God thinks about fashion and beauty. Are we too obsessed with the way we look nowadays? Is it God-honouring to not care what you look like at all? Bobbi sheds some light on the topic...