Faith, Hope, and Love

Many say they feel closer to God through mission, but does that make them a more spiritual target? As part of Missions Week, we’re diving into this big question with Rachel Hickson from Heartcry for Change, who shares her own mission story and how spiritual realities might have been at play when she went into a coma!

Have you ever been on a mission to somewhere truly unique? Another country, another continent… or even a floating hospital? For Missions Week, Reverend Shawna Scullion joined Faith, Hope, and Love to share about Mercy Ships — a charity that operates two massive hospital ships sailing the African coast, delivering free, life-changing medical care to those who need it most.

Charlie McCarthey is a 20-year-old evangelist who’s spent the past few years with REACH Mallorca, sharing his faith with partygoers, clubbers, and the colourful mix of people who make the island one of Europe’s party capitals. He joined Premier’s Lydia Bennett on Faith, Hope and Love to share some of the amazing things that have happened while on mission, what's gone wrong, and how mission forever ruins you for ordinary life.

Tiffany from Open Doors joined Fiona Stewart to remind us of the plight of the persecuted church, including a harrowing story of a Mother forgiving her husband's killers in Sub-Saharan Africa, and what lessons we can learn from those who need Jesus to survive the day.

Michael Shaw is a Baptist minister, apologist and former Journalist. He joined Fiona Stewart to discuss short-term mission and if it still has a place in the world of Global evangelism.

Mal Pope spoke with Baptist minister Mark Madavan, who is registered blind, and his daughter Izzy, about the impact of sight loss on their family. Together, they shared an honest and hope-filled conversation about resilience, inclusivity, and how God's healing can still come regardless of whether he restores his sight.

What happens when you try to share your faith with someone who doesn’t believe, comes from another religion, or just doesn’t care? In this week’s Faith, Hope and Love, Mal Pope sat down with evangelist and author Dr. Andy Bannister to unpack the art of everyday evangelism, from how to start a conversation, to what to do when things get awkward, and why confidence and compassion both matter.

What does it really look like to share your faith in today’s world? Evangelist and Anglican minister Greg Downes joins Mal Pope to share remarkable stories of lives transformed from a miraculous encounter with God to a conversation at 30,000 feet that led a stranger to Christ, encouraging us to live out the Great Commission as God commanded.

It’s not easy being a Christian grandparent! Push too hard to share with grandchildren, and you risk tension with parents; hold back, and you worry they might drift from their faith. Martyn and Angela Thompson lead a Grandparent Ministry, and they’ve written a new devotional for grandparents called Hear Our Hearts. They joined Lydia Bennett to discuss an underexplored and potentially untapped mission field for the church.

How can churches better support children and adults with autism and additional needs? Too often, families can feel isolated or misunderstood in Christian communities. Lynn McCann, autism specialist teacher, author, and founder of Included by Grace joined Premier's Lydia Bennett to give key advice helping Christians to grow in awareness, and create spaces where everyone feels welcome.

Leo Murakami Revell was lost. He spiralled into drugs, New Age practices, witchcraft, and destructive relationships, but what the enemy meant for harm, God turned it for His good. He shared his incredible testimony with Premier's Lydia Bennett and she asked him what faith was like for him growing up.

From world tours with Wildwood Kin to walking alongside young people at risk of homelessness, Meg Loney joined Lydia Bennett to share a message of transformation and hope. After losing her brother and leaving behind the music industry, God helped her to discover a new calling...

Does God condone violence in the Old Testament? Is the New Testament’s teaching on sex still relevant today? And what about judgment, hell, and the afterlife – do they apply to everyone? These are just some of the big questions Dr Andrew Ollerton tackles in his new book, God's Book, which explores how the Bible speaks into our cultural debates through 7 key questions. He joined Lydia Bennett to discuss the book – and to take on some of your trickiest questions!

Heulwen Davies, pastor at Century Church in South Wales and founder of Heirs, a charity with a mission to see every child in Wales thrive, joined Mal Pope to share her story. Although raised in church, her relationship with God wasn’t always straightforward. In a candid conversation, Heulwen spoke about her struggles with faith, the hymn that drew her back to God, and how she came to see the urgent needs of children across Wales.

Have you heard of faith and science? But what about faith and science fiction? Rev. Cris Rogers, Rector of All Hallows Bow, sits down with Premier’s Lydia Bennett to discuss his new sci-fi book Colour Man! and reflect on the search for God, creation, and the cosmos.