With Halloween approaching, how should Christians navigate conversations about the occult and New Age spirituality with young people? Nesu Kwaramba, Youth Culture Specialist at Urban Saints and a youth worker at a London youth club, joined Lydia Bennett to unpack what parents and young people need to know.
As a teenager, Samuel Ikhinwin spent time behind bars, and by all appearances, his life was heading in one direction. But God had other plans. Today, Samuel is an entrepreneur and wealth coach, helping people transform their financial futures through biblical principles. He joined Lydia Bennett to share how the journey unfolded.
For three decades, Paul Gask wore the police uniform, but behind the badge he was fighting battles of his own and living far from God. Eventually, he reached a point where he felt there was no way forward. Then one night, everything changed. He joined Lydia Bennett to share the moment he saw Jesus and how that encounter transformed his life forever.
The Bible is full of stories of Jesus healing people, including restoring sight to the blind. But when should we pray for healing - and when is the most Christlike response simply to listen, support and walk alongside someone with a disability? Ahead of Sight Loss Sunday, Lydia spoke to Sheila Armstrong, trustee of Torch Trust, about how the Church is supporting blind people well, and where we still have work to do.
Crystal Renaud Day is the founder of SheRecovery, a ministry that supports women facing pornography addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviours. She is also the author of What Drives Women to Porn? She joined Lydia Bennett to unpack what's really going on beneath the surface.
Tartuffe (Remixed) is a bold reimagining of Molière’s classic play, exploring hypocrisy, false preachers, family, forgiveness and the courage to speak truth to power. Set within a contemporary Nigerian-Jamaican family, the play raises questions about trusting spiritual authority and the devastation of deception. Lydia spoke to writer and director Darren Raymond, alongside actors Morenike Onajobi (Kemi) and Ivandro Da Cruz Leite (Sinclair) about the spiritual themes behind the play.
As we head into the colder months, how can we stay healthy and avoid the seasonal bugs that seem to do the rounds? As Christians, caring for our bodies is an important part of stewarding the gifts God has given us, enabling us to serve Him more effectively. Emma Maitland-Carew, a Christian nutritional therapist and wellbeing coach, joined Lydia Bennett to share practical advice on how we can boost our immunity and stay well this season.
Olly Perkins is the co-founder and CEO of Fruitful Work, a growing movement helping Christian students and young adults to choose and use their career to make disciples. Olly joined Lydia to share his story and share how to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly in work.
Is the Christian God the same as the God in Islam? Judaism? Buddhism? When Jesus says He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life - what does that mean? Theologian Paul Coulter joined Lydia to unpack how we can have fruitful interfaith conversations without comprising on our Christian beliefs.
Faith Mobile is the UK’s first Christian mobile phone platform. Launched just two years ago, it aims to put faith at the heart of everyday life. Founder Satty Dhillon joined Lydia Bennett to share how a life-changing encounter with God led him to build a business that puts faith front and centre.
What does it mean to die well? It’s not a question we often ask. None of us knows when our time will come, but as Christians, we don’t have to shy away from talking about death. Preparing for the end of life can be an important part of living well — and a profound gift to those we leave behind. Yvonne Tulloch, founder and CEO of bereavement charity At a Loss, joined Lydia to explore what it means to die well as a Christian.
Alton Jameson knows what it is to wrestle with temptation. His journey includes battles with sexual sin and infidelity, but also repentance, restoration and reconciliation with his wife and with God. Now, he’s passionate about helping other men pursue sexual integrity through Battle For Integrity. Alton joined Lydia Bennett to share his story and his new book, 'Don’t Eat the Fruit: The Christian Man’s Guide to Sexual Integrity'
Prayer - It’s the bread and butter of the Christian life! It’s the way we communicate with God, the way we hear from Him, the way we pour out our hearts to Him, but for many of us, prayer can be confusing or downright difficult! But it doesn’t have to be. Amy Boucher Pye is a spiritual director, retreat leader, speaker and author of '7 Ways to Pray' - she joined Lydia to share some top tips for reviving our prayer lives before leading us in an extended time of meditation.
What makes someone a leader who is genuinely effective, trusted and worth following? As Christians, we have the ultimate role model of leadership in Jesus, but how can we emulate Him in leadership in 2026? Liz Bewley is Chief Executive of OneLife, a Christian organisation equipping and raising up the next generation of young leaders. She joined Lydia Bennett to share her story and the heart behind OneLife.
Imagine going into work expecting an ordinary day, only to find yourself fighting for survival. That is exactly what happened to Sujo John when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on 9/11, 25 years ago. He was working on the 81st floor of the North Tower when the attacks began. Miraculously, he escaped the building and was later pulled from the rubble. How did God save his life? Sujo joined Lydia Bennett to share his remarkable story.
