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Isaac Anup Rana, Field Operations Director at World Vision Nepal, joins Mal Pope to reflect on the devastating flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region, the ongoing rescue efforts in the country’s hydroelectric tunnels, and how the charity is responding to the crisis on the ground.
Released on 1 Sep 2026
Government figures show more than a quarter of 20-to-34-year-olds were living with their parents in 2025. As housing costs continue to soar, what does the Bible say about leaving home, independence and family life? The team spoke with housing researcher David Corbett about the challenges facing young people, while parenting expert Dr Kathy Koch shares advice for navigating this new season with adult children.
Back to school can bring excitement – but also anxiety about money, friendships, exams and faith. The hovernment has announced new measures to ease the financial burden on families, but what difference will they actually make? Headteacher Miriam Manderson joined Esther to discuss the reforms and how parents and pupils can prepare for the year ahead, before former Young Preacher of the Year Grace Keir shared her advice for young people wanting to be bolder with their faith at school.
Could you fake your way into faith? That’s what New York influencer Brian Guan set out to discover. Fed up with life, he challenged himself to spend 30 days living out Christianity, without the faith — and documented it all online. Within weeks, he’d gained over 100,000 followers, including Christians encouraging him on. But after just 20 days, something happened. Producer Jamie Pratt caught up with him to find out the whole story.