Faith, Hope, and Love

Dr Naomi Fox is the founder of Growing Hope, a Christian charity that provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in collaboration with local churches across the UK. Naomi sat down with Mal Pope to share the story of Growing Hope and to combat some long-held beliefs and myths about additional needs that need challenging.

Julie’s bold childhood faith was shaken at sixteen, but God continued to shape her story. Now completing a PhD and leading Compassion for Women, she brings together trauma theology, lived experience, and hope. She joins Mal Pope to share her journey and her work with the charity Beam.

David Shosanya wears many hats but is widely known for his consultancy work at Paideia and serves as Regional Minister for Mission with the London Baptist Association. Like every believer, David’s journey to faith is remarkable, beginning in his case from seeing another person get baptised He joined Mal Pope to unpack how this all unfolded

Rev. Dr Alasdair Black, Senior Pastor of Stirling Baptist Church, joined Mal Pope to unpack how we can uncover the rich mysteries of scripture in a guided and balanced way.

Nearly 4 out of 10 single churchgoers said they often felt ‘inadequate or ignored’ while 42.8% said their church ‘did not know what to do with them’. How can the church become a place where single adults are seen, loved and honoured? Kris Swiatocho sat down with Lydia to share how the Lord put singles ministry on her heart and how we can truly love the single people in our church.

The Bible never promises that we’ll be spared from pain or suffering—but it does promise that God draws near to us in the midst of it. Director of the Gift of Blessing Trust, author, and speaker Kate Patterson has just released her latest book, Ashes to Crowns—a devotional companion shaped by her own story and the experiences of others who have walked through profound loss. She joined Lydia Bennett to share part of her testimony.

What are the signs of a toxic friendship? As Christians, is it ever ok to cut off a friend? Phil Knox joined Lydia to answer some of the hard questions we face when it comes to godly friendships including how we make the good ones stands the tests of time. Phil is evangelism and missiology senior specialist at the Evangelical Alliance and has written widely on friendship and relational evangelism. He gave Lydia lots of tips and tricks for fruitful and long-standing friendships.

David Harper, well‑known from BBC shows like Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and Flog It, is also now an author. His new book, The God Conundrum, explores his surprising 11‑month dive into Christianity—sparked by a transformation he couldn’t ignore. He joined Lydia Bennett to share his remarkable testimony.

Is there a fail-safe way to ensure your kids grow up loving Jesus? Rachel Turner, founder of Parenting for Faith, sat down with Mal Pope to share her story of coming to faith in Jesus and some top tips for discipling your children at home.

In Cape Town, Pastor Mark Simpson is seeing a wave of revival. What began in 2019 with a handful of young people in a small flat has grown into three thriving locations, with around 700 young adults gathering each Sunday. The church has seen many come to faith, including 28 baptisms at Camps Bay just weeks ago. He joined Mal Pope to share what God is doing among young people in Cape Town.

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.