Faith, Hope, and Love

GLASBY (AKA Pete Glasby) is a Christian alternative/indie rock artist from Middlesbrough and winner of the UK Rock Song of the Year at the 2025 StepFWD Awards. He shared his story and some of his music with Mal Pope.

Scams cost the UK an estimated £10 billion every year. Yet, most of these crimes go unreported—often because victims feel ashamed or foolish. The criminals involved in these scams are highly sophisticated, making them hard to track and stop. Professor Keith, Founding Director of the National Centre for Cross-Disciplinary Social Work and a leading voice in safeguarding, joined Mal Pope to share vital insights on why scams are so prevalent and how to stop them.

Emma Kirby and her husband, Jo, lost a baby— not once, but twice. The grief was overwhelming, and fear consumed Emma during her second pregnancy. But in the midst of the darkness, God spoke through Psalm 27, bringing peace and hope she thought she’d lost. Emma joined Madeleine Kerzner to share a bit of his story.

Scripture is rich with wisdom, but sometimes its meaning feels distant or hard to grasp. So, is it possible to engage deeply with the Bible without losing sight of its original intent? Paul Coulter, the executive Director of Christianity in Society, joined Madeleine Kerzner to unpack this.

Dr. Claire Gilbert knows this struggle well. An author, speaker, and mentor, Claire was diagnosed with myeloma—a cancer of the blood—at age 54 and has lived with it ever since. Her book Miles to Go Before I Sleep: Letters on Hope, Death and Learning to Live chronicles her journey through illness and faith. She joined Lydia Bennett to share how her faith sustained her through the diagnosis.

Blue Monday is just around the corner—the time when bills arrive, days feel darker, and motivation runs low. As Christians, we have a God who promises hope, peace, and life in all its fullness. So why do we still struggle? And more importantly, how can we experience the full life Jesus offers? Psychotherapist, counsellor, and lecturer at the London School of Theology, Dr Ike Odina, joined Lydia Bennett to unpack this.

Ken and Mary Okoroafor are founders of the Humble Penny, a platform helping people to manage their money better and reach financial independence. Their latest book 'The Wealth Habit' helps people to build healthy financial habits that will last. Premier's Lydia Bennett spoke to them about how to break down the money taboo, how to do a finance MOT on yourself and how to avoid impulse buying!

Anwar Bourazza serves the commuters of Kent as a rail pastor offering care, conversation, a smile and a hot drink to anyone who needs it. Premier’s Carlton Baxter spoke with Anwar about his work and why a train could be the best place to share the Gospel.

Beatty Carmichael is a self-proclaimed health and addiction breakthrough expert and author of the Prayer of Freedom, a spiritually driven process that has helped people worldwide get breakthrough healing from mental illness, chronic pain, emotional trauma, and addiction symptoms. He joined Lydia Bennett to share more about this approach to praying for healing and how he found it in scripture.

Starting the year spiritually strong is important, and practices like prayer, reflection, and Scripture aren’t just rituals—they’re lifelines that keep us grounded when life feels uncertain. Amy Boucher Pye is a writer, speaker, and spiritual director who helps people deepen their relationship with God. She joined Carlton Baxter to discuss how we can begin the year rooted in faith.

How do you overcome something you feel you can’t live without? Addictions often seem impossible to break—but is that true? John and Sally Childress, founders of Free! Recovery, joined Carlton Baxter to explore the path to freedom.

In West Africa, millions of children lack safe surgical care—a need that feels overwhelming. Yet God is raising people to step out in faith. One is Dr Justina Seyi-Olajide, a Nigerian paediatric surgeon serving on Mercy Ships, the world’s largest hospital ship. She joined Carlton Baxter to share her testimony.

Jennifer Hebert knows firsthand how God can turn pain into purpose. A survivor of domestic abuse, she now leads The Lampstand Group—a charity providing safe housing and specialist support for women escaping abuse in Hull and the East Riding, where refuge spaces are scarce. She joined Carlton Baxter to share her story and offer practical wisdom for those navigating or recognizing abusive relationships.

The new year is a time to reflect, leave some things behind, and look ahead. But how do we discern what God wants for us in this season? Should we expect an audible voice—or is that only for prophets? Hellie Glynn, prophetic speaker, Bible teacher, and regional consultant for The Filling Station, joined Lydia Bennett to share practical insights on hearing God’s voice in the year ahead.

Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls is the Chief Executive of the Clergy Support Trust, a charity supporting those in ordained Anglican ministry and their families. He sat down with Lydia Bennett to chat about the stresses and strains of being a church leader and Christmas and how we as the Church can ease the burden on them!