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Nikki Buckley is an entrepreneur and sustainability leader whose journey has been marked by a willingness to trust God through uncertainty. That journey led her to Dragon's Den, where she received offers from four Dragons. So how did it happen? She joined Carlton Baxter to share her story.

Our words have power. They can lift someone up, tear them down, bring life or cause real damage. The Bible has plenty to say about the power of our tongues - but what does that look like in everyday life? When should we speak, when should we stay silent, and how can we make sure our words honour God? Hellie Glynn, prophetic Bible teacher, Filling Station regional consultant and senior team member at Trinity Church in Cheltenham, joined Mal Pope to unpack.

The church isn’t perfect. It’s made up of imperfect people, which means sometimes people get hurt. But what happens when that hurt runs deeper - when your experience of church begins to affect your faith, and the place you expected to find safety becomes a source of pain? Can God redeem church hurt? It’s a reality many Christians face, including Annemarie Brown, founder of Brimena Creative, who joined Mal Pope to share her story.

AI is everywhere! It's unavoidable in 2026 so how should Christians use it? Pete Killingley has been exploring how believers can engage thoughtfully and faithfully with a technology already reshaping society. In his new book, A Christian’s Guide to AI, Pete explores AI’s opportunities, risks and the questions Christians need to be asking. He spoke to Premier’s Madeleine Kerzner and shared some practical ways churches can use AI effectively.

Paul Skelton became a Christian as a teenager, but years later had a fresh encounter with God’s love that transformed his faith and set him on an extraordinary journey. After decades in ministry, 90+ mission trips and founding Healing On The Streets in Bath, Paul has discovered the power of knowing our identity as God’s children. His new book, Stepping into Sonship, explores what it means to live securely in the Father’s love. Paul told Premier’s Madeleine Kerzner his story.

Knowing what the Bible says about money is one thing - putting it into practice is another. With the cost of living still putting pressure on households, how can we get our finances in order while keeping God at the centre? And as the colder months approach, what can we do now to prepare financially without letting money become a source of fear? Natasha Smith, founder of Manna Financial Freedom, joined Carlton Baxter to share her top tips for stewarding money well.

What happens when the traditional church format doesn’t connect with someone? How do we take church beyond the building, meet people where they are, and use our creativity to make Jesus known? That’s exactly what Deacon Jon Miller is passionate about. A Methodist pioneer minister in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, Jon is also an artist and advocate for justice and inclusion for neurodivergent people. He spoke to Carlton Baxter to share his story.

Imagine if you could bring the stories of the Bible to life through powerful visual storytelling while remaining faithful to the biblical text. Simon Amadeus Pillario has done exactly that with the Word for Word Bible Comics. He joined Mal Pope to share his journey of faith, the inspiration behind the comics, and why he chose this unique approach.

Fasting is one of the least understood spiritual disciplines for Christians. We know that Jesus fasted; we know it has a place in Scripture, but is it simply going without food? Dr. Jonathan Oloyede is a pastor and the founder of the National Day of Prayer and Worship. He joined Mal Pope to unpack how, through fasting, we can create a space for God.

For many Christians, prophecy can feel like one of the most daunting parts of the Bible. Is it primarily about predicting future events? Is it a roadmap to the end times? Or is there something deeper that God wants us to see? Rev Dr Alasdair Black is an author, speaker, pastor, and theologian, and he joined Mal Pope to explore how to interpret prophetic writings.

What does it take to build something that lasts? Building God’s House tells the remarkable story of Terry Virgo. Written by Andy Johnston, the biography traces his journey as a pastor, author, Bible teacher, and founder of Newfrontiers. Terry joined Mal Pope to share the story behind his life and ministry.

For many young people, the Bible is a book of stories, but is that enough to help them stay grounded and not veer off when they get into adolescence or adulthood? Author of Dive Deep into the Old Testament, Claire Sims joined Carlton Baxter to unpack how we can help our young people develop a deeper understanding of Scripture.

Before Naomi Harrington was born, her parents were encouraged to terminate the pregnancy after doctors discovered she had birth defects. They chose life - and today, Naomi is an architecture graduate, passionate about pursuing God and chasing her dream of becoming a professional snowboarder. She joined Carlton Baxter to share her incredible story.

Street preaching. There's been a lot of discussion around it recently. But can it ever become an exercise in showmanship? And how do we ensure our evangelism is both effective and life-changing? Street evangelist Danny Neale joins Mal Pope to discuss how we can make our evangelism more effective.

Rachel Mackenzie grew up surrounded by abuse and dysfunction. As a teenager, she underwent her first abortion, and a second in her early twenties left her unable to conceive again. But through the prayers of her mother and an encounter with God, today, she leads Rachel's Vineyard UK, helping others find hope. So how did her journey unfold? Rachel joined Mal Pope to share her story