Twenty years ago, Troy Vaughn was homeless on Skid Row and trapped by addiction. Today, he leads a global ministry as CEO of Christ-Centered Ministries. What changed? He shares the story with Lydia Bennett.
Some books stay with us long after we've turned the final page. For millions, The Shack is one of them. Exploring suffering, forgiveness, faith and the character of God, it sparked conversations around the world. Now, nearly two decades on, New York Times bestselling author William Paul Young joins Lydia to discuss his new book, Return to the Shack, and why this remarkable story continues to resonate.
Ellen Vaughn, author of What Jesus Started, has seen remarkable real-life stories of lives changed by the gospel. From a former suicide bomber now pastoring in Turkey to believers bringing hope in the midst of war in Ukraine. Ellen joined Lydia Bennett to unpack this and share some of the stories.
In a culture that is increasingly spiritual yet often superficial, do we need better approaches to evangelism to reach people effectively? Evangelist and speaker Danny Neale joined Lydia Bennett to explore how we can share Jesus with confidence in a culture that seems spiritually curious.
Scott Rogers, Chief Executive of World in Need, was driven by a strong hunger to reach people. That inspired him and his wife to move to Egypt by faith, and a story of remarkable transformations and ministry unfolded. He joined Lydia Bennett to share his testimony.
Does God care just as much about how we approach our work as He does about what we do on a Sunday? Dr Denise Daniels thinks He does. She is an author, speaker, and the Hudson T. Harrison Professor of Entrepreneurship at Wheaton College in Illinois, United States. She joined Lydia Bennett to unpack how we can bring our faith and our work closer together.
Were you a fussy eater growing up? Or are you still a little picky with your food? With up to 22% of children experiencing fussy eating, many families know the mealtime struggle! As winter approaches, how can we ensure our children get the nutrients they need to grow and thrive? And how can we navigate picky eating while fostering a healthy relationship with food? Christian nutritional therapist and wellbeing coach Emma Maitland-Carew joins Lydia Bennett to unpack all this and more.
Retired nurse Chris Faldon has completed an incredible 1,100km trek across Zambia at 66, raising funds for a complete sanitation system at St Francis Hospital. He joined Lydia to share the story behind his challenge, a remarkable full-circle journey of faith that began when he encountered God in Kenya at 19, and the lasting influence of his long-time friend, former Premier CEO Peter Kerridge.
Imagine travelling the world in an RV with your kids, sharing the Good News of Jesus! Joe and Tara Meyers are the founders of World Share, a ministry bringing the Gospel to children across the globe. They joined Lydia Bennett to talk about life as ministry nomads, the adventures and challenges of raising a family on the road, and the incredible ways God is at work around the world.
Baby loss is one of the most devastating things a parent can experience. But where is God in the middle of that pain? And how do we support someone grieving the loss of a child when words can feel so inadequate? Funke Oham is the author of ‘Always a Mum’ and has experienced child loss twice. Through it, she has found reassuring hope in God and is the mother of two amazing children. She joined Lydia Bennett to share her experience through her darkest season.
How can our everyday work make a difference for God? ‘Making Good Work’ is one of the 6Ms of Fruitfulness from Mark Greene’s book Fruitfulness on the Frontline. Doing our work well can bless others and glorify God – but what if our job feels mundane, or the pressure to be excellent becomes overwhelming? Mark joined Premier’s Lydia Bennett to unpack how we can make our work fruitful.
Power and privilege. Two things that can be used to do an enormous amount of good but, as Scripture repeatedly shows us, can also cause enormous harm. With conflicts continuing around the world and questions being raised about how power is used, how do we navigate power and privilege in a way that honours God? Dr Sam Hole, editor of Power and Privilege, joined Lydia Bennett to explore what it looks like to use whatever influence we have to serve others rather than ourselves.
John Pridmore was deeply involved in London's gang world, surrounded by violence, crime and all the dangers that came with it. His jackets were tailored to conceal weapons, and he had a penthouse, sports cars and women. But after a dramatic encounter, everything in his life began to change. John joined Lydia Bennett to share more about his story and how he reached the turning point.
When someone we love dies, the relationship doesn’t simply disappear. The memories and love remain, but what does healthy remembrance look like? Is staying connected to those we’ve lost a blessing or a hindrance? And in an age of digital memories and AI-powered grief bots, how do we navigate loss while moving forward? Yvonne Tulloch, CEO of bereavement charity At a Loss, joined Lydia Bennett to explore how we can remember our loved ones well.
From the outside, Ervin Lee seemed to have it all. But behind the scenes, he was battling an addiction that threatened to cost him everything. After years of struggling with severe alcoholism, God stepped in. Today, he’s passionate about helping others through his ministry, From Beer to the Bible. Lydia Bennett caught up with Ervin to hear more about his remarkable testimony.
