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Watching someone you love battle addiction can be heartbreaking, especially when they can’t yet see the damage it’s causing to their life, relationships, and sense of self.
As Christians, how do we reflect the grace and compassion of Jesus without enabling destructive behaviour? And how do we hold healthy boundaries while still loving deeply?
John and Sally Childress from Free! Recovery joined Mal Pope to unpack.
Released on 30 Apr 2026
Simeon Sturney is a prison chaplain who has spent years walking alongside women at one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives—at the point of release. He joined Mal Pope to share his journey to faith, his calling as a prison chaplain, the impact of this book, You, Me and the Jacket Potato, and the powerful stories of transformation of former inmates.
Ryan and Gilbert haven’t just merely committed their work to the Lord; they’ve created an entire Christ-inspired clothing brand and community events movement called Faithful Souls. They’ve also hosted sold‑out events in London for young adults. Founders of the brand, Ryan and Gilbert, joined Mal Pope to share how it all started
Women play a vital role throughout the Bible and the history of our faith, yet the Church has long debated their place in leadership and marriage. How might early Church history, cultural context, and Paul’s language help us better honour women and support them in flourishing in their God‑given purpose? Theologian and senior pastor Rev Dr Alasdair Black joined Mal Pope to explore this.