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As floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters are dominating the news, people are asking: If God is loving and powerful, why doesn't He stop suffering? Sharon Dirckx, an author, speaker, and apologist, joined Mal Pope to explore what it means to believe in a good God in a world that can seem so broken.

For many believers, the focus is naturally on what's happening now. Yet Christianity is a faith rooted in history. So what can Christianity's history teach the modern Church? Pastor, author, Bible teacher and Director of Christian Heritage London, Ben Virgo, joined Mal Pope to unpack this

How are you keeping faith part of the summer holidays? For many families, the summer break brings a welcome change of pace. But could it also be an opportunity to nurture faith? Anna Hawken, Ministry Lead for Parenting for Faith at BRF Ministries, joined Mal Pope to share practical ideas for encouraging faith-filled activities during summer holidays.

How can you tell whether you are truly surrendering to God or simply settling for whatever life brings your way? Author, spiritual director, and wellness coach at The Prayer Orchard, Emma Timms, joined Mal Pope to unpack the steps to living a surrendered life.

Stuart Epps spent decades at the heart of the music industry, working with some of the biggest names in rock and pop. But an unexpected encounter followed reading a book by Caleb Quaye. What followed was a journey of faith that led Stuart to create music that glorifies Jesus. So how did that transformation happen? He joined Mal Pope to share his testimony.

Scripture presents friendship not as an optional extra, but as an essential part of a flourishing life and faith. So, what can we learn from these biblical examples? And what role does leadership play in kick-starting this? Phil Knox, Senior Specialist for Evangelism and Missiology at the Evangelical Alliance, joined Madeleine Kerzner to explore these questions.

Priest, speaker, and writer Rev Sarah Guinness, in her book The Alternative Book of Discipleship, believes sleep is the missing key to building stronger spiritual rhythms. With roughly one-third of our lives spent sleeping, how can it become a valuable tool for deeper discipleship? Sarah joined Madeleine Kerzner to share her testimony and unpack this idea.

Every 15 minutes, a child enters the foster care system in the United Kingdom. The need is great, and fostering and adoption were never meant to be solo callings; they flourish best within a caring and committed community. So what is the process like and how can churches support? Sian Wade, Director of Engagement, Church Relationships and Journeying, Home for Good, joined Mal Pope to unpack this

David Oliver is an author, speaker and church leader who has served for decades. But it was one of the most painful seasons of his life - the loss of his son Joel after a sudden battle with cancer - that tested his faith in a deeply personal way. He shares that journey through grief in his latest book, All About Grief. David joined Mal Pope to talk about his story, his faith journey, and what he has learned about trusting God when life doesn’t make sense.

Unresolved loss can affect every part of a person's life, and for children and young people, the effects can be especially significant and could shape their lives long into adulthood. So how can we help children process their grief? Founder and CEO of AtaLoss, Yvonne Tulloch, joined Mal Pope to unpack this

Award-winning British rock guitarist and session musician Caleb Quaye heard an unforgettable voice that cut through the noise of his rock-star lifestyle, and everything changed. Whose voice was it? Caleb joined Mal Pope to share his remarkable story.

Britny Virginia’s story is shaped by her journey through womanhood, body dysmorphia, singleness, friendship, and faith. In her book, Her Laughter Will Be Therapy to Her Lover’s Soul, she offers a poetic and deeply personal reflection on these experiences. Britny joined Madeleine Kerzner to share her story, her testimony, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

For five years, more than 7,000 Christians from different churches and denominations have united in prayer along the 630-mile South West Coast Path, praying “Thy Kingdom Come” over the South West of England and its 5.6 million residents. What is driving this growing movement, and what impact do organisers hope it will have? Jason Ham, Operations, Communications and Creativity Coordinator at Rediscover Church, joined Mal Pope to discuss.

Have you ever made a mistake so big you wondered if forgiveness was really possible? Many of us carry regrets we'd love to erase. But what if your actions changed lives forever? In 'The Man I Killed – The Grace I Found', Peter Gerard shares his journey from a devastating act of violence to discovering God's transforming grace. Madeleine Kerzner sat down with Peter to hear his story

From the opening chapters of Genesis, animals are part of God’s good creation, yet today questions about animal welfare, cruelty, and exploitation challenge both society and the Church. How should Christians understand humanity’s role as stewards of creation? And how can we better our relationship with the creatures God has made? Dr Clair Linzey, Deputy Director of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, joined Madeleine Kerzner to explore these questions.