Faith, Hope, and Love

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.

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.

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.

David and Sarah Abell from The Relationships Academy joined Lydia Bennett to share practical insights on improving the quality of our relationships and the importance of tapping into God’s wisdom to enjoy fruitful marriages.

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

Rachel Jordan-Wolf from Hope Together joined Lydia Bennett to chat about the creative and wacky ways we can reach people with the Gospel this Christmas.

Talia Dean first captured hearts on The X Factor with her powerful vocals and stage presence. But she chose to step away from fame to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus—a decision that surprised many. Now, she joins Lydia Bennett to share her incredible transformation and her new single, Praise Your Name, featuring Brian May.

Abel Carkett’s story is one of radical transformation. Born in Ethiopia and adopted by a Christian family, Abel grew up knowing about faith but as a teenager, he walked away from it all. In his early twenties, his rebellion spiralled into homelessness and addiction. But everything changed in rehab. It was there that Abel encountered Jesus in a profound and life-altering way. Listen to his story.

By nature, gratitude doesn’t come easily to us as humans. But the Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” So, how can we become more thankful people in spite of life’s challenges? Amy Boucher Pye—author, speaker, retreat leader, and spiritual director—joined Fiona Stewart to explore this.

Craig D. Forrest is an award-winning TV director & documentary filmmaker whose career has taken him to over 160 countries over a 50 year career. His latest book, 'Night Train to Cairo' is a memoir sharing some of the most significant moments in his filmmaking journey, from spiritual battlegrounds, dangerous encounters and moments of divine intervention. Premier's Fiona Stewart sat down with him to hear his story,

Friendship and redemption often go hand in hand. In fact, many people come to faith because a friend introduced them to Jesus. So, how can we shine the light of the gospel through the relationships we intentionally build? Evangelist and missiologist Phil Knox, author of The Best of Friends, joined Fiona Stewart to explore how we can be “good news people”—seeing friendship as ministry, not just socializing

Do you love your Bible? For most Christians, the answer would be, yes! Yet, let’s be honest: there are times when we read something in our bibles we don’t fully understand. Sometimes we encounter passages that challenge us—or even leave us puzzled. To help unpack some of those tough questions, theologian Dr. Alasdair Black, Senior Pastor of Stirling Baptist Church, joined Madeleine Kerzner for a conversation.

David and Brenda Mwanaka started Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods as a dream on a small allotment. Today, it’s a thriving business spanning over 560 acres in Cambridge. Originally from Zimbabwe, David brought his farming roots and resilience to the UK, growing white maize and other exotic crops sustainably—right here in Britain. The couple joined Madeleine Kerzner to share their inspiring journey of faith, perseverance, and innovation.

Jennifer Hebert is a survivor of domestic abuse herself. Today, she leads The Lampstand Group, a ministry dedicated to helping women who are facing similar struggles. Jennifer joined Lydia Bennett to share her powerful testimony of resilience and restoration.