Faith, Hope, and Love

Loneliness is something that touches so many people, often quietly, and sometimes painfully. Especially in later life, loneliness can become a silent struggle, even in the most faith-filled communities. But what if the connection is closer than we think? Michelle Candlish, the Scottish National Development Manager for Linking Lives UK, joined Mal Pope to offer vital advice to listeners on combating loneliness.

Can Christians and comedy mix? The book of James warns us about the power of the tongue, and many of us know how a joke can go too far. If crude words and worship shouldn’t come from the same mouth, where’s the line? Another James, James Cary, is a comedy writer who joined Mal Pope to help us find that line.

James Aladiran, founder of Prayer Storm, joined Mal Pope to share his incredible testimony of trusting God, learning to pray, and the extraordinary miracles that followed.

What do you think needs to change for the church to thrive? When Hannah Rei came to faith, she realised that the body of Christ was looking somewhat disjointed and divided. She sat down with Madeleine Kerzner to discuss how a united body of believers needs to be the top priority for the church going forward.

Would you give up your dream if God asked you to? Andrew Mitchell shares how God brought him out of the Christian music world and into a brand-new, multi-million-pound industry, preparing him for what was to come next. Now, 10 years later, God has finally asked him to return to music with a faith-based record Label: Safehouse!

Have you heard recent reports about a "quiet revival"? Not only is church attendance rising above pre-COVID levels, but Bible sales have surged by nearly 80%, and thousands of baptisms are taking place across the Western world. It’s an exciting time and an answer to many years of prayer. But now that those prayers are being answered, what happens next? Rich Wilson joined Mal Pope to discuss how we can foster the next generation and share his thoughts on whether we might be getting just a bit overexcited!

Did you ever dream of becoming a professional footballer? Khallil Lambin once lived that dream; now he's a born-again evangelist with a football ministry. Returning to the spotlight, he opens up about the hidden struggles behind the glamorous world of football, finding faith during the Club World Cup, and how the pitch can sometimes feel like a prison cell.

We’ve all been to a service where the music isn’t quite clicking. But does that reveal worship is more attractional than we like to admit? Or can God work through anything - even a tambourine - if we have faith? Prophetic worship leader Ali McFarlane joined Donna Birrell to share her story and give us her take on a divisive subject!

Emmanuel Asuquo, a Christian Financial advisor, joined Donna Birrell to offer key advice on how to avoid scams and increase financial security.

Could you ever see yourself as an evangelist? A holy messenger—anointed to bring wayward souls to salvation? Maybe that sounds like a bit much. But does that mean you can’t still play a part? Evangelist Daniel Chand shared his powerful testimony with Fiona Stewart, along with some encouragement for those who don’t feel naturally gifted at sharing the Gospel.

Have you ever wondered what it means when the Bible says Jesus is the Word of God? What does that mean? Why doesn't this conflict with His role in the Trinity? And what does this mean for scripture, which is also called the Word of God? We sat down with theologian Tom Brand to explore one of the most powerful claims in Scripture: "In the beginning was the Word..." (John 1:1)

Who would take on the heavy burden of leading a church? With so many stories of burnout, breakdowns, and even moral failure, it can feel overwhelming. Alain Emerson, UK Director of 24/7 Prayer and a pastor in Northern Ireland, has written a new book called The Cruciform Leader. He hopes it will inspire a new generation to lead with clean hands and pure hearts. He spoke with Madeleine Kerzner to share more about his story and the heart behind the book.

Are you aware of the earth-shattering news of the gospel? If you’ve been a Christian for a long time, maybe even all your life, it’s easy to forget just how incredible it is to be loved by God. But for Bob Goody, now head of Rural Missions, but then a 16-year-old drug-addicted satanist, hearing the Gospel for the first time changed everything. He shared his incredible testimony with Fiona Stewart.

What questions about Christianity have been the biggest hurdle to your faith? Alanzo Paul from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics to tackle your toughest doubts and explore the deeper questions of belief.

Nicky and Sila Lee founded The Marriage Course, a Christian-based programme that began in the 1990s. Since then, it's supported over 1.5 million couples, both within and outside the church. They joined Mal Pope to share key relationship advice with listeners.