Faith, Hope, and Love

Dai Hankey shares his story of coming to faith and what God taught him through an experience of what he describes as being ‘broken’. Author of ‘Hopeward’.

Amy Summerfield, CEO of Kyria Network shares why she believes this topic must be talked about in church. www.kyrianetwork.com

Simon Williams, author of A Second Chance, who does ministry in prisons with Kairos Prison Ministry, shares his own story of being in prison both here in the UK and abroad as an inmate.

Pastor Sola Irukwu shares how she has followed God through her life decisions, including leaving her profession as a dentist to become a pastor....

Charlie Bone shares how God broke into his life to bring about transformation after some troubling soul-searching as a teenager.

James Coates shares tips and advice on how to stay plugged in to God when heading off to University.

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"