We asked two missionaries what Christians can do to save the UK High Street!
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Walking down a UK high street, we often see empty shops, vape stores replacing local businesses, and off-licences where community hubs once thrived, signs of both physical and spiritual decline. So what can Christians do in response? Joel Baker of Bread Café in Yeovil and Olly Sherwood of London City Mission in Lewisham chat with Esther about bringing revival to our streets.
Released on 28 May 2026
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