Are we really compassionate when someone is going through a storm in life? Think of Job and his friends - what felt like support wasn’t what Job needed. It can be incredibly isolating if you're navigating a difficult season alone. Vaneetha Rendall-Risner knows this well: childhood polio, loss of her infant son, an unwanted divorce and single parenting. And yet she points to hope in Christ. Vaneetha joined Lydia to chat about remaining anchored in Jesus through the storm.
Libby Thompson is a beauty therapist from Kenilworth, Warwickshire and author of the book Undone, but for years, Libby battled abuse and addiction. Childhood trauma led her into alcoholism and a life marked by deep despair. But everything changed when she prayed a prayer in church, and in an instant, she felt free! Libby and her husband Phil joined Lydia Bennett to share her powerful story.
Niki Hardy became a Christian on an Alpha course in London. Not long after, she and her husband moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to plant a church and start a new chapter of life. But the journey that followed brought unexpected challenges - culture shock, cancer, doubt and difficult questions about God. She joined Lydia to share her testimony and to chat about her latest book, 'God, Can We Chat?' an honest and encouraging invitation to bring your real questionS to God.
We all want to be able to answer “yes”, but sometimes the momentum feels slow, and the fire of the Spirit feels low. So, what do you do in those moments? And can we really keep the fire of faith burning all day, every day? Pastor and author Steve Uppal joined Lydia Bennett to unpack how to be revival-ready as individuals, families, and Churches living in these times of transformation.
In Acts, the Holy Spirit didn’t just create a moment, it transformed how believers lived and related to one another. That same Spirit is still with Christians today, yet faith can often feel disconnected from daily life. How can we rediscover the experience of Acts 2? Paul Coulter joined Mal Pope to explore how this applies to everyday choices.
How good were you at handling exam season pressure? Right now, thousands of young people across the UK are carrying revision, deadlines, big decisions and questions about the future as we come towards the end of the academic year. Maybe you're a parent, grandparent, or remember it yourself. So how do we support students in these moments? Rob Colwell and Chizi Phiri from Fusion, a student mission organisation, joined Lydia to share some practical tips for handing exam pressure.
Jackie Mouradian felt God was distant and didn't want to be near church. But God sent friends who invited her to church, and it led to a moment of encounter. Jackie is now a writer, actor, film editor, and community facilitator. Her latest project, Following the Son, is a devotional that combines the Bible and her love for drama. She joined Lydia Bennett to share her story.
What happens when the place meant to feel safe becomes the place that hurts you most? For many Christians, church is a place of belonging and healing. But for others, it’s been marked by rejection, burnout, gossip or spiritual manipulation. So how do we process church hurt without becoming cynical? And how can churches become safer, healthier places? Shaun Lambert joined Lydia Bennett to unpack.
Phillip Goss is a musician and producer, and part of the band As If… His latest project, The Waving Man, has been years in the making, but it unfolded against the backdrop of a cancer diagnosis around 18 months ago. This season inevitably reshaped the way Phillip approached life, faith and music. He joined Lydia Bennett to share his remarkable story.
Paul Murray and Russell Horton are Christian Entrepreneurs and part of The Lions 2026 cohort, a space for Christian pioneers and entrepreneurs to dream, prepare, and connect with Kingdom‑minded people while building strong foundations for what lies ahead. They joined Lydia Bennett to talk about their story and testimony of God at work.
With Pentecost fast approaching, now is the time to pay attention to what the Holy Spirit might be doing in our lives! Do we really recognise the spiritual gifts God has given us? And how do we cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in our everyday walk with Jesus? Retreat leader, speaker, author and spiritual director Amy Boucher Pye joined Lydia to unpack these questions, before leading a beautiful extended time of meditation and reflection.
This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week. While progress has been made, there are still spaces within the Church where speaking openly about mental health can feel taboo. Caleb Nyanni has chosen to be candid about his journey. Now Principal of Waverley Abbey College and Senior Pastor of Elim Church Sparkbrook in Birmingham, he joined Lydia Bennett to reflect on his experiences and how God has met him in that space
Should Christians accept an invitation to an Iftar meal, an Eid celebration, or another festival connected to a different faith? Does saying yes compromise our faith, or could it open the door to friendship, hospitality and conversations about Jesus? The line can be blurry - Is attending something like Iftar simply an act of friendship and respect, or are there theological boundaries Christians should think carefully about? Andy Bannister from Solas joined Lydia to unpack.
We all have a different relationship with food - whether it’s simply fuel or something that brings joy and connection. But what we consume, physically and spiritually, shapes more than we realise, affecting our wellbeing, mood, and focus. Emma Maitland-Carew, a registered Nutritional Therapist and accredited Wellbeing Coach, joined Lydia to explore the connection between caring for our bodies and caring for our souls.
For many of us, our understanding of Scripture is shaped by Sunday school, society, or even the media. But what if some of the images we hold close to our hearts aren’t entirely accurate? That’s what the Red-Haired Archaeologist, Amanda Hope Haley explores in her new book, 'Stones Still Speak'. A Harvard-educated archaeologist and theologian, Amanda joined Lydia Bennett to discuss how archaeological evidence can strengthen our faith in Scripture.
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