John Heathershaw, Professor of International Relations at the University of Exeter, joins Michael Fanstone to chat about Epping council's decision to temporarily remove asylum seekers from a hotel and why he feels it wouldn't be supported by scripture.
Entrepreneur and wellness advocate Kristelle Jacobs chats to Michael Fanstone about how we can see and meet with God on our dog walks, hikes and jaunts (and why you need to ditch the headphones).
Rev David Peterson knows a thing or two about temptation — after all, he’s just battled (and won) Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune. But while it’s one thing to resist for a TV prize, how do we handle temptation in real life? David spoke to Michael Fanstone about taking up God's offer of a 'way out', being a 'Grime Baby', and what we can learn from the man who said no to a billion dollar contract.
What does God have to say about your A-level, T-level or BTEC grades? Pippa Elmes, Head of Partnerships at Fusion, spoke to Michael Fanstone about how our faith goes beyond platitudes and provides genuine comfort and guidance during disappointment.
The Apostle Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down on him because he was young. So should we encourage more children and teenagers to be preaching from the pulpit? Milly Tinson won Premier Unbelievable's Young Preaching Prize earlier this year. She spoke to Michael Fanstone about her first-ever sermon, Amy Orr-Ewing's simple piece of advice, and why she'd be happy to see more 5-year-old preachers like Luke Tillman on stage.
The British Museum is being challenged to change the way it displays the remains of the Egyptian antiquities. Historian Martyn Whittock and Catholic writer and speaker, Peter Williams, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack how we as Christians should view how human bodies can be used, and even viewed, after death.
Summer brings sunshine, barbecues… and sometimes, boundary-testing neighbours. Author and speaker Lin Button joined Michael Fanstone to unpack how to live out Jesus' command practically and faithfully.
Whether you’re a seasoned Christian or new to the faith, parts of the Bible will always be a challenge to grasp. So how do we understand the overarching story of Scripture? Which chapters are we missing out on by sticking to the familiar ones? And is there really anything to learn from those endless genealogies? Theologian Dr. Andrew Ollerton spoke with Michael Fanstone about these questions. You can find out more about The Bible Course and Andrew’s latest book at www.andrewollerton.com.
Older adults who play musical instruments tend to have healthier brains, according to studies conducted by scientists. So, is it possible to learn and master music even in later years? Songwriter and worship pastor at Alive Church, Dave Bell, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack this idea.
With users watching over 5 billion videos each day, YouTube has become a global phenomenon. So, how can we as Christians use it to share hope and truth about Jesus? Speaker and YouTuber Nia-Cerise Bayonne, along with evangelist Joe Kirby — founder of the YouTube channel Off The Kirb Ministries — joined Michael Fanstone to unpack this.
A lot of what we choose to do is based on other people’s experiences, so should this be the same for the church? Content creator and influencer West joined Michael Fanstone to unpack whether churches need their own TripAdvisor.
Tech entrepreneur and AI expert, James Poulter, and digital parenting coach, Yetty Williams, joined Mal Pope to discuss how to keep your children spiritually, emotionally, and digitally healthy over the summer break
In his latest book, SOMETIMES: A Little Guide for the Wonderers, the Wanderers, and the Searching, Bishop Mark Tanner offers a gentle, colourful, and spiritually rich invitation to explore the person of Jesus, making it a creative tool for evangelism. He joined Mal Pope to share the vision behind the new book.
About 5.3 million people in the UK are currently caring for a parent or grandparent, and 1.3 million of them are also raising school-aged children. Stephen Hammersley, CEO of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, and Lloyd Wade, vocal coach and Carent, joined Mal Pope to unpack how we as the church can practically support Carents.
After U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent media clash, historian Martyn Whittock joined Michael Fanstone to unpack the conflicting narratives around the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites—and how we can seek truth while upholding God’s call to peace.
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