Faith, Hope, and Love

Caroline Chalkley, a Single Parent Pastor with a deep passion for helping those parenting alone get back on their feet—regardless of their background—joined Mal Pope to share practical insights and encouragement on how to do this well this Christmas.

Amy Conroy, four-time Paralympic basketball player, has partnered with Christian charity International Needs UK to launch Sports for Change in Uganda. Her journey from childhood cancer and losing a leg to finding hope and purpose through wheelchair basketball is extraordinary. She joined Mal Pope to share her story.

Christmas is just days away, and Bethlehem—the heart of the Christmas story—naturally comes to mind. But today, Bethlehem and other parts of the Holy Land face complex realities, including ongoing tensions in Palestinian territories like Gaza. Martin Thomas from SAT-7, a Christian satellite network broadcasting hope across the Middle East and North Africa, joins Mal Pope to explore what life and faith look like in the Holy Land right now.

This year, Cyber Monday alone saw an estimated $14.2 billion spent online, with Black Friday adding even more to the total. But is all this spending just clever marketing—or could it be a chance to make our gifts truly meaningful? Laura White from eden.co.uk, a Christian online marketplace, joined Mal Pope to unpack how to choose meaningful Christmas gifts for our loved ones—and beat the shopping stress.

Alexandra Walker is a life and leadership coach helping people to 'sing after the storms' of life. She's been through a few storms herself, growing up with an emotionally abusive father that left her with multiple mental health issues. She sat down with Lydia Bennett to share her story of pain, processing and conquering her past with Jesus.

The start of Advent is a beautiful reminder that Christmas is just around the corner. Yet, in the midst of all the commercial buzz, it’s easy to lose sight of the true purpose of the season. Catherine Campbell, author of Journey with Me Through Christmas, joined Lydia Bennett to explore how we can cut through the distractions and embrace the rhythms of Advent.

Jo Acharya has spent more than 20 years ministering to people with additional needs, creating resources that help make faith accessible for everyone. She has just released her latest book, 'The Big Story of the Bible' - a super-simple journey from Genesis to Revelation. Jo spoke with Lydia Bennett about challenging common misconceptions around additional needs, offering practical guidance for this ministry, and explaining why it’s vital for all of us to understand the bigger picture of Scripture.

In their book New Age to Jesus, Lucinda Button and Kate Orson expose how New Age spirituality can become a deceptive trap leading people into darkness. The book explores why so many seekers are drawn to these practices—and what ultimately brought them to freedom in Christ. What is it about New Age spirituality that captivates people? Lucinda and Kate joined Lydia Bennett to discuss.

Jesus calls us to go and make disciples of all nations. But that's easier said than done! Paul Coulter is a theologian, author and he leads The Centre for Christianity in Society. He sat down with Madeleine Kerzner to chat about how we can reach people within the world without becoming consumed by the ways of the world.

Indian-British composer Cephas Azariah and worship leader Elle Limebear have teamed up for a stunning new single, ‘Searching’. The track explores grief—how we wrestle with loss, seek meaning, and find comfort in God’s presence. They joined Madeleine Kerzner to share how this song speaks into life’s hardest moments

Pippa Cramer MBE is Pastoral Care and Seniors Minister at Holy Trinity Claygate and leads ‘Connections’, one of the largest church-based groups for seniors in the UK. She sat down with Madeleine Kerzner to discuss how we can support and minister to the older generations in the run up to Christmas.

Darrell McLeish was just 19 when a fight ended in tragedy—he committed manslaughter and went to prison. Fast forward to 2025, and Darrell is now a finalist in the Cinnamon Incubator program for his innovative project: The Christian Boxing Alliance. So how did Darrell go from a prison sentence to becoming a community leader making a real difference? He joined Madeleine Kerzner to share a bit of his story.

Sometimes we encounter passages in the Bible that are difficult to understand. For example, why didn’t God stop Jacob and Rebekah from deceiving Isaac? Pastor, theologian, speaker, and founder of Uhambo: The Journey, Jeronne Rudder, joined Fiona Stewart to explore some of these challenging questions.

Andrew Brunson served as a missionary in Türkiye for 23 years. This took a dramatic turn when he was arrested for espionage, sentenced to three life terms, and held in solitary confinement. His ordeal brought global attention and deep personal despair. Andrew now speaks openly about trauma, abandonment, and how he rediscovered hope. He shared his journey with Fiona Stewart.

According to Mental Health UK, three in ten Britons say their mental health takes a nosedive over Christmas. Howard Espie, founder of the Greenwood Retreat, joined Lydia Bennett to explain how we can find rest by focusing on God's provision this Christmas season