The Woman Alive podcast

In a very special episode of the Woman Alive podcast we welcome two guests to discuss the concerns they have about the planet and why they both believe all Christians need to play a part in protecting it. Our youngest ever podcast guest at nine-ye...

Do you remember who taught you about sex? If you're a parent, have you had 'The Talk' with your children yet? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss how we approach conversations with children and teenager...

All women know there's no beating a BFF and there are lots of books and films that reiterate this narrative, but can your husband be your best friend? Tiffany Accardi has lots of female friends - in fact she's got 100,000 of them as part of the gl...

Misogyny is the hatred of women - strong stuff - but in today's episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher asks if women can be guilty of feeling it too? Friend of the show Hope Bonarcher is a former model, actress and singer originally from New York but who...

Should the next Archbishop of Canterbury be a woman? Justin Welby resigned as leader of the Church of England earlier this year over his handling of historical abuse allegations. But would having a woman take on the role make any difference to the...

In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast with Tola-Doll Fisher we're talking about faith and failure. Jesus tells us 'ask and it will be given to you' but sometimes it doesn't always feel like we're getting the answer we want. Deputy Editor of...

We've all heard of miraculous stories of divine healing but what about those who God doesn't heal? In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women with disabilities. Danielle Finch is a Woman Alive writer who ta...

The Woman Alive podcast is back for series 6! In our first episode we're asking if we need Christian influencers? Is it a ministry? Are social media stars called by God or should you always be discerning when scrolling? Suzie Kennedy is one of the...

Is church the only holy place? Host Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests consider the more unusual places people have claimed to find God - including retreats, forest bathing and solo car trips. Karen Simmonds is the founder of Travel Matters, a compan...

In this heartwarming episode we hear from three women who married in what society would consider ‘later’ in life. Wendy Griffith is a TV presenter who co-hosts the American television series The 700 Club and married aged 54. She's author of You A...

In this episode we'll be talking to two women about how best to protect sex workers. Would decriminalising sex work help? Could it even make things worse? Jan Coleman is a former prostitute who has been fighting sexual exploitation in the porn ind...

In this episode we're talking about Christians who no longer go to church. Some have trauma from their experiences of attending. Others find value in meeting in person each week, even if they don't always get on with everyone. Oliva Jackson is au...

It all began with a little old apple...In this episode we'll be asking if women really are cursed and if we are do we just put up with it? Host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two guests: Michelle Tant is a midwife, lecturer and deacon. She writes o...

With apparently fewer parents choosing to have their children vaccinated, in this episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher and guests are considering how Christians should approach this decision. What's it like to be called an anti-vaxxer and is getting a vacc...

On the latest episode of the Woman Alive podcast we're asking if women in prison is having a negative impact on society. With women being the main caregivers, should offenders be treated differently to men? Is Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood right...