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We all want to be able to answer “yes”, but sometimes the momentum feels slow, and the fire of the Spirit feels low. So, what do you do in those moments? And can we really keep the fire of faith burning all day, every day? Pastor and author Steve Uppal joined Lydia Bennett to unpack how to be revival-ready as individuals, families, and Churches living in these times of transformation.
Released on 26 May 2026
Niki Hardy became a Christian on an Alpha course in London. Not long after, she and her husband moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to plant a church and start a new chapter of life. But the journey that followed brought unexpected challenges - culture shock, cancer, doubt and difficult questions about God. She joined Lydia to share her testimony and to chat about her latest book, 'God, Can We Chat?' an honest and encouraging invitation to bring your real questionS to God.
Libby Thompson is a beauty therapist from Kenilworth, Warwickshire and author of the book Undone, but for years, Libby battled abuse and addiction. Childhood trauma led her into alcoholism and a life marked by deep despair. But everything changed when she prayed a prayer in church, and in an instant, she felt free! Libby and her husband Phil joined Lydia Bennett to share her powerful story.
Are we really compassionate when someone is going through a storm in life? Think of Job and his friends - what felt like support wasn’t what Job needed. It can be incredibly isolating if you're navigating a difficult season alone. Vaneetha Rendall-Risner knows this well: childhood polio, loss of her infant son, an unwanted divorce and single parenting. And yet she points to hope in Christ. Vaneetha joined Lydia to chat about remaining anchored in Jesus through the storm.
... unapologetically Christian? It often feels like our voice isn’t allowed in this increasingly secular world — our Christian voice isn’t allowed.
You know, that feeling of wanting to speak up, but being held back by fear of the response?
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