Faith, Hope, and Love

Kris Swiatocho is based in the USA and has a ministry to those who are single around the world. As a single woman herself, she speaks honestly about the challenges and also the practical ways that church communities can be welcoming, whether someone is single by choice or not. www.krisswiatochoministries.org and www.thesinglesnetwork.org

Archdeacon Paul Davies shares his story of growing up in a small Welsh community and the awakening of his faith as a teenager, through to the announcement that he will become the next Bishop of Dorking.

Grace Keir shares her experiences of being a Christian in a school environment. Hear how students and teachers react, as well as some of the key blessings and challenges.

Lachlan Rurlander and Jonah Taylor have both been working alongside Christian MPs. They share their stories.

For Nation's Day Scotland, Maria spoke to Howard Espie, an Anglican priest in charge of Greenwood retreat in the highlands of Scotland. He tells us about local saints, prophetic visions and God at work in this ancient part of the UK!

Rev Martin Poole shares why he has been adopting creative ways of reaching his community with the Gospel.

Dr Andy Bannister has written a new book about how to talk to others about Jesus without looking like an idiot. He offers some creative, practical tips of getting better at sharing the Good News.

With young people searching for a sense of belonging, Tom Pickering of XLP youth charity shares about the shocking numbers of young people entering gangs in the UK. www.xlp.org.uk

Darren Richards of Mercy Ships came onto the show to talk to Mal Pope (covering for Maria) about the Charity and his new book "the Plane Parable"

Matthew Skirton joined Mal Pope (Covering for Maria Rodrigues) to discuss confusion in the Church and what we can learn from the Tower of Babel

Ruth Valerio joined Mal Pope (Covering for Maria) to talk about how we should be doing more as stewards of the Earth

Rev Martin Young joined Mal Pope (Covering for Maria) to talk about his new book 'This is That' and how we can grow to love the Bible!

David Meader spent 16 years in a children's home. He shared the story and where God has been, as documented in his book '16 Years in Care'.

Peter and Linda Lyne share their faith stories, as documented in their new book.

Pastor Jo Naughton and her son Benj, who has just finished university talk about the importance of changing the way you relate to your child or parent once you become an adult. www.jonaughton.com