Are we loving or letting down our older people?
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For many older people today, concerns like loneliness, declining health, loss of independence, financial pressure, and feeling unseen or forgotten can quietly shape everyday life. So, what does it really mean for our churches to serve the elderly well? Pippa Cramer MBE, who has spent years advocating for older people and helping churches think more deeply about how they value, include, and support those in later life, joined Madeleine Kerzner to unpack this.
Released on 17 Apr 2026
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