Professor Robert Beckford on Dr Martin Luther King Jr's iconic 'I have a dream' speech, "exorcising" colonialism, and why the church is not doing enough to tackle racism.
30 years ago there were only 40 documented countries in which Christians experienced very high or extreme levels of persecution. Today, that number has nearly doubled to 76 - around 360 million Christians worldwide. In this important discussion, Dr Muhammed Al-Hussaini, Dr Martin Parson, and CEO of Christian Human Rights Advocacy, Mervyn Thomas, joined Mal Pope to explore what religious violence looks like in the 21st century and whether Christians in the UK are really being persecuted.
Laura Neale, founder of YouBelong, has a chronic illness which means she spends "90% of the time in her room". She spoke to Mal Pope about recent changes to PIP payments, why the government is failing disabled people, and continuing to challenge the church's approach to inclusivity.
Chip Kendall, Sarah Belcher, and Akhtar Shah join Mal Pope to chat about 'All Through This Hour (Jesus Reigns)' - a new worship song based on the chimes of Big Ben.
Hitmakers of 'Last Night My Wife Hoovered My Head', Fat and Frantic are back! Jon Soper and Silas Crawley from the band joined Mal Pope to chat about getting the band back together for Greenbelt festival and what they've been up to since splitting up.
Glyn Jones, author and evangelist, joins Mal Pope to give us practical tips on sharing the good news in everyday life.
Anna Arnold from the Christian Dance Fellowship and Regan Hutsell, a professional ballet dancer, chat about encountering God through dance and why being moved in the spirit doesn't require professional training!
Lizzie Francis from the Alliance Defending Freedom joins Mal Pope to reflect on the recent attacks on Christians in Pakistan and why their blasphemy laws are so harmful.
Paul Northup, Creative Director for Greenbelt festival, chats to Mal Pope about first falling in love with the festival and why the gospel is still central to their plans as they celebrate their 50th anniversary.
Madeleine Wilson, founder of Elvis gospel ministries, reflects on the legacy and faith of the iconic 'king of rock 'n' roll'.
Rachael Maskell MP chats with Mal Pope about Nadine Dorries, keeping our MPs accountable, and why she's skipping breakfast.
Reverend Olivia Coles chats to Mal Pope about why her church built a stain glass window to remember the COVID-19 pandemic.
Corrie Ten Boom's best-selling memoir The Hiding Place has been turned into a dramatic film which is in cinemas across the UK on 16th August. Esther Higham caught up with Nan Arnold-Gurley who plays the role of Corrie to find out how taking on the character affected her own faith.
Ali Thornton-Dean works in Older People's Ministries at the Salvation Army. She joined Mal Pope to chat about ageing not just gracefully, but filled with grace!
Sara Ward has transformed her Victorian terraced house in London into an urban smallholding, 'Hen Corner'. She chats to Mal Pope about her new book, producing our own food, and the earliest biblical reference...to cheese!
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