Can stories from the past still inspire and shape the mission of the Church today? Rebecca McConnell's new book, When God Plants Acorns, chronicles the photographs and personal accounts that have inspired generations of Christians and missionaries since 1936. She joined Mal Pope to explore why church history matters and what the faith, perseverance, and vision of previous generations can teach us today.
Isaac Melber is just 20, but his story is extraordinary. Born in Ethiopia and orphaned young, he spent time in an orphanage before being adopted at five by a Christian couple in the US. In his book Twice Delivered, Isaac shares how he was adopted first into a family, and then into the family of God. He joined Lydia Bennett to share his story of loss, belonging, faith and redemption.
For many of us in the UK, Mallorca means holiday. But beyond the beaches and nightlife, God is at work, building His Church. Pastor Rafael Manzanares has led Santa Ponsa Community Church, an English-speaking congregation on the island, for nearly 25 years. He joined Lydia Bennett to share how his journey to faith and ministry began.
Weight-loss jabs are everywhere right now. From Ozempic to Wegovy and Mounjaro, these medications have completely changed the conversation around weight - they’ve also raised big questions about sustainable weight loss and healthy body image. Christian Nutritional Therapist and Wellbeing Coach, Emma Maitland-Carew joined Lydia to share her wisdom on healthy weight loss.
Are you ALL IN for Jesus - or have you become lukewarm? In Revelation 3, Jesus gives the Church in Laodicea a stark warning about losing its passion for Him. But how do we keep the fire burning? What does wholehearted surrender actually look like? And how do we move from simply believing in Jesus to truly following Him? Theologian, author and apologist Paul Coulter joined Lydia to unpack.
After six months of blindness, Biyi Adewumi felt God call her to turn her own experience into a mission: providing free eye care to people across Africa. She founded Precious Sight Foundation - and it’s now helped more than 100,000 people regain their sight. Biyi joined Lydia to share the extraordinary story behind that calling, and the lives changed along the way.
Summer can be an exciting season for young people - school's out, Christian festivals are in full swing, and there's more time with friends. But it can also bring exam results, uncertainty about the future, and the loss of routine. Youth Culture Specialist Nesu Kwaramba from Urban Saints joined Lydia to share practical dos and don'ts for encouraging young people through the summer months.
The first year of marriage can shape everything that follows - so how do you build strong foundations from day one? Pastor Mike Novotny, author of Newlywed: A Christian Guide for Loving Year One, joined Lydia to share practical, biblical wisdom on communication, finances, intimacy and setting healthy expectations for a thriving marriage.
What is it really like to follow Jesus in one of the world's most dangerous places to be a Christian? Dan Chung has spent over 20 years supporting North Korean refugees with Crossing Borders and his new book 'A Hard Freedom' details the trauma and hardship of living in the country and leaving it too. He joined Lydia to share the reality of what goes on inside North Korea and how God is still at work.
Our lives are shaped by the choices we make. For Christians, the biggest is following Jesus, but every day brings another decision: when life gets hard, will we turn towards God or drift away? Speaker, author and storyteller Joanna Watson explores that question in her new book 'It's All About the Light'. She joined Lydia to share remarkable stories of hope, healing and finding God in life's darkest moments.
Richard Storry entered one of the UK's most popular reality TV shows last year - not only did he survive, but he thrived and went on to win the 22nd series of Big Brother. He shared his testimony with Lydia Bennett and what it looks like to reflect Jesus on TV.
Jesus had a lot to say about money, and a lot to say about justice. But what happens when the two come together? Does God care how we earn, spend, save and invest? Sarah Edwards from Just Money Movement joined Lydia Bennett to explore what it means to honour Jesus with our finances, and shared practical ways our everyday spending can reflect our faith.
Following Jesus should mean becoming more like Him - but what happens when your faith feels stuck? When growth stalls and you're not sure how to move forward, how do you deepen your walk with God? Lydia Bennett is joined by Pastor Colin Smith, President of Open the Bible and Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, to explore what genuine spiritual growth looks like and how to keep growing in faith.
What's the hardest thing God has ever asked you to do? Maybe it was leaving something familiar, stepping out in faith, or trusting Him when His plans didn't make sense. Nearly 30 years ago, Amy Boucher Pye left the US for the UK to start married life. In 'Finding Myself in Britain', now celebrating its 10th anniversary, she reflects on navigating a new culture, finding home, and discovering God's faithfulness through every twist and turn.
Dirk Smith is the President of Eastern European Mission (EEM), one of the world’s largest Bible distribution ministries. EEM is launching its biggest campaign yet, aiming to distribute more than one million Bibles in honour of William Tyndale. Dirk joined Lydia Bennett to share the life-changing power of Scripture.
