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After a life-changing health diagnosis, Serena Akinade faced five years of uncertainty, challenges and perseverance.
But adversity didn’t have the final word. Serena turned her pain into purpose, becoming a voice for people who often feel unseen, unheard and discouraged.
Serena joined Mal Pope to share her powerful story of finding purpose through pain.
Released on 6 Oct 2026
As we get older, our physical needs often become more apparent, but what about our spiritual ones, especially when you are in a care home? Julia Burton-Jones from BRF Ministries joins Mal Pope to explore why spiritual care matters and the practical difference it can make for residents, families, and staff.
What does God’s peace actually look like when life feels anything but peaceful? When anxiety, uncertainty, relationship struggles or difficult circumstances hit, God’s peace can feel frustratingly out of reach. But is peace about avoiding our problems, or facing them differently? Author, speaker and spiritual director Amy Boucher Pye joins Mal to explore what it means to experience God’s peace in everyday life, even when everything feels overwhelming.
For 50 years, Dr Patti Boulaye OBE has graced stages around the world, from the West End to television and concert halls. She’s performed for royalty, starred in major productions, and released multiple albums, all while holding firmly to her faith. But her rise to stardom began with a simple mistake. She joined Mal Pope to share how that unexpected moment changed her life forever.