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.
Marie Howe was recently awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for her poem Prayer, a piece that has stirred hearts and sparked reflection across the literary and spiritual communities. Poet and thinker Storm Cecile joined Michael Fanstone to explore how poetry and prayer can shape the way we go through our daily lives.
Mark Oliver leads Scripture Union’s ‘Mission Through Sports’ Team, and he joined Michael Fanstone to share how everyday spaces like football pitches and parks can become sacred places where young people encounter the love of Jesus.
Professor Mark Cartledge, Principal of the London School of Theology, and Pete Moon, the Reluctant Entrepreneur, joined Michael Fanstone to explore whether a university education is truly worth it—and how we can discern between our desires and God’s calling for our lives.
James Mildred, political commentator and Director of Communications and Engagement at Christian Action, Research, and Education (CARE)—and a relatively new father—joined Michael Fanstone to explore what the Bible says about honouring new fathers and supporting families.
Writer Tim Bechervaise joined Michael Fanstone to explore unorthodox indicators of revival and what they might be telling us about the spiritual climate today.
Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer CEO Dr. Ian Bullock joined Mal Pope to unpack the vision behind this ambitious undertaking, the journey so far, and what it takes to lead a project that’s part art, part architecture, and all heart.
Fiona MacMillan, Chair of the Disability Advisory Group at St Martin-in-the-Fields, and Kay Morgan-Gurr, Co-Founder of the Additional Needs Alliance, join Mal Pope to unpack what disability benefits cuts could mean for those affected in our churches.
Pastor Jonathan Oloyede chats to Mal Pope about persisting in prayer, why he's been gathering people every morning and evening on Zoom, and how you can celebrate Pentecost properly this year.
This Sunday marks five years since George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, was murdered by U.S. police officer Derek Chauvin. Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion at Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, and Reverend Canon Guy Hewitt, the Church of England’s Racial Justice Director, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack what has changed in 5 years.
Rev. Robin Ham, minister at St Paul’s Barrow and co-leader of the Barrow Mission Community in Cumbria, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack 10 ways to rise to this missional moment in the United Kingdom.
Since October 7, 2023, conflict in Gaza has escalated into a prolonged and devastating war. As the fighting rages on, the question remains: Is a lasting ceasefire within reach, or is peace still a distant hope? Journalist Paul Calvert, based in Bethlehem, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack the current situation and share how we can be praying for peace in the region.
The 2025 Changing Church survey by the Evangelical Alliance reveals significant church growth since the COVID-19 pandemic. What has driven the remarkable increase in church attendance and faith commitments over the past five years? Danny Webster, Director of Advocacy at the Evangelical Alliance, joined Michael Fanstone.
Health and wellness coach and founder of Shrink Complete Fitness, Estelle Wallace, along with Lifestyle Physician Dr. Chidi, join Michael Fanstone to uncover how Jesus’ approach to holistic wellbeing stacks up against today’s self-care trends and influencers.
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