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Ian Read, founder of Bikes 4 Mission, joined Mal Pope to share his remarkable story of faith and purpose. From running away to Spain to a near-death experience, Ian shared how God gave him a new vision to equip local missionaries around the world with bicycles and motorbikes so they can carry the Gospel to places others can’t reach.
Released on 21 Oct 2025
 
        They say you gain a lot from sponsoring a child through Compassion UK — but what about the chance to make a music video with them? Still Shadey, a UK rap artist, joined Lydia Bennett to share his inspiring journey with Compassion UK and the powerful relationship he’s built with his sponsor, Pleasure.
 
        October is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the impact of Black heritage and the influence of African and Caribbean communities on the Church. Yet for some, issues of race and justice make faith in Jesus feel complex, especially given Christianity’s links to slavery and colonialism. Clare Williams-Sarpong from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics joined Lydia Bennet to discuss how we can approach these conversations with compassion and grace.
 
        This week is National Adoption Week, a time to celebrate stories of radical hospitality and highlight the importance of adoption. Tim and Rachel Hughes, co-senior pastors of Gas Street Church in Birmingham, have an incredible story to share. After having four biological children, they felt called by Jesus to adopt, and shared with Lydia Bennett how God revealed Himself when they said yes!
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