Faith, Hope, and Love

While politics affects our daily lives, should believers align with a particular party or figure they identify with, or does that risk more division than unity? Andy Flannagan is the Executive Director of Christians in Politics, and he joined Premier's Donna Birrell on Faith, Hope and Love to explore what biblical engagement in political life really looks like.

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Christian in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Poppy Aguandia is the country lead for Tearfund and shared with Donna Birrell about life-affirming and threatening moments of living there with her young family...

Reverend Jo Trickey joined Mal Pope for a candid discussion on motherhood, its impact on her faith, and simple ways to appreciate life even in stressful moments.

Doesn't life get easier once you're saved? Timon Robins shares his long journey to becoming drug-free and how a new approach to drug recovery turned his life and his faith around.

How should a Christian respond to stress? Should we turn to God, family, a counsellor, or perhaps all of the above? While it's essential to seek God as our first source of help in difficult times, is that the only step we should take? Ike Odina, a counsellor and lecturer at the London School of Theology, joined Mal Pope to discuss the balance between trusting God and helping yourself.

Would you have what it takes to be a master at something? Jake Weidman is one of them—a Master Penman and a true artist in the world of calligraphy. He shared his testimony with Donna Birrell, discussing his divine calling to create art and how AI might squander the gift of art that was meant for us! But first, Donna had to ask: What is a Master Penman?

Scars often remind us of past hurt, but what about the ones we can’t see? Internal wounds can come from many places: abuse, neglect, betrayal. But one source that comes up time and again is trauma caused by parents. For years, the advice was to stay silent. But unspoken pain doesn’t go away—and often leads to deeper struggles. That’s why we invited Lin Button from the Healing Prayer School to join Donna Birrell and unpack the impact of parental wounds.

Who do you picture when you hear the word addict? Chris Wood had everything: family, safety nets, resources, but addiction can strike anywhere. He shared wth Madeleine Kerzner about his addiction, his salvation at Yeldal Manor, a Christian drug and alcohol recovery centre.

Baptist minister and journalist John Cheek shared why it’s never too late to step into your God-given purpose—and how the so-called "later years" can be some of the most fruitful.

Would churches benefit more from all-age services, rather than separating generations into different groups? Martyn Payne and Aike Kennet-Brown are part of Messy Church, which models a way of doing church that brings everyone together. They joined Donna Birrell to discuss the story of Messy Church and the importance of intergenerational congregations.

Revelation, Genesis, Crucifixion, Conception, Salvation, Original Sin… These are just some of the big themes and concepts you’ll come across when reading the Bible. And whether you’re new to Scripture or a long-time reader, it’s natural to have questions! That’s why Reverend Alasdair Black returned to Faith, Hope and Love—to help Donna Birrell tackle some of the trickiest questions sent in by you!

It's always exciting when a church gains a new leader! After a two-year period without a bishop, the Diocese of Truro has welcomed Bishop David Williams as its new leader. He joined Donna Birrell to share what he’s excited about in this new chapter—and to reflect on the challenges of stepping into such a crucial role after a long vacancy.

Have you come across the Gospel on social media lately? From Facebook posts to Instagram reels, we're witnessing a powerful new frontier for evangelism! Ben Adams is one of those voices. He's the creator behind "Wooden Spoon Ministry," a platform that delivers faith-filled messages in short-form doses. He joined Premier’s Mal Pope to share his story, and with him was Sam, the very first person Ben led to Christ through social media!

Do Christians make an idol out of sacrifice? Giving things up for God is part of the faith, but what if pushing too hard leads to burnout instead of blessing? How do we find the right balance? Dr Kathrine McAleese is a psychotherapist and life coach with a theological perspective. She joined Mal Pope on Faith, Hope and Love to explore this dilemma.

Evangelist Khallil Lambin joined Mal Pope to share his incredible testimony of coming to faith from a Muslim background, rising into the world of professional football and the moment God told him to hang up his boots permanently! Find out more at gb.ambassadorsfootball.org.