Faith, Hope, and Love

A daily dose of sunshine with stories, interspersed with uplifting songs.

Monday - Thursday from 10am on Premier Christian Radio.

Dyslexia and the Church: Starting the Conversation

9 Feb 2024
23:28

Phil Wain trains teachers to enable them to help children with dyslexia flourish. As a Christian, he has seen how dyslexia can be helpful when leading a church! https://isthisdyslexia.com/

Is diversity important in our churches?

8 Feb 2024
35:48

Rev Dr Kate Coleman shares her story of becoming the leader of a church that didn't believe in women in leadership and reflects on whether it's ok to have black churches.

Is sexual exploitation the church's responsibility?

7 Feb 2024
17:19

Emma Goulds works alongside women who are in the sex industry or who are looking to get out, providing trauma counselling and safe houses as part of their healing journey. She shares what role the church can play in bringing dignity to the women. www.orchardsuk.org

When your mother isn't who you need her to be

6 Feb 2024
32:36

Regardless of whether your mother was present or absent in your life, loving or smothering, controlling or encouraging, there may be unresolved emotional wounds that we carry into adulthood. Lin Button, the author of 'Mother Matters' and part of the Healing Prayer School, has answered your questions to help you find the path to freedom. https://www.healingprayerschool.org.uk/shop

Are you a prophet?

5 Feb 2024
39:22

Emma Stark from the Global Prophetic Alliance shares insights and scriptures about what defines a prophet, offers advice on creating church structures that honor the prophetic, and shares her vision for 2024.

We need to talk about death

25 Jan 2024
15:28

When Canon Yvonne Tulloch's husband died suddenly, she embarked on a journey of grief. Since then, she has created resources to help churches support those dealing with bereavement. www.ataloss.org

What to do when it all goes wrong

25 Jan 2024
22:20

When life doesn't go as planned, what can we do? Iona Rossely shares what she has learned through a series of unexpected occurrences, including her speed skiing career coming to a devastating end. www.ionarossely.com

Feeling lonely as a Christian

24 Jan 2024
38:22

Being a follower of Christ doesn’t exempt us from feeling alone, so what can we do to respond? Gail Millar is CEO of Befriended, an organisation that helps equip churches to reach those who feel isolated, whatever their age or Situation. www.befriended.org

God told me to pastor a church that didn't know I was coming!

23 Jan 2024
31:28

Dan Cole is a pastor who listens to God in all aspects of his life, even when finding a new job in a city he's never been to!

I was abused at 15 but I use my trauma to help others

11 Jan 2024
35:17

Lucy Cavell is a senior trauma-informed practitioner consultant working for Barnardo's and is also an independent consultant. She joined Mal Pope to tell her story of redemption and how she's overcome her own trauma to help others in similar situations. Content Warning - Reference to sexual assault.

Faith and friendship got me through the most horrendous season!

11 Jan 2024
34:05

Phil Knox is a part of the Evangelical Alliance and author of "The Best of Friends" he joined Mal Pope to discuss why friendship is crucial to a Christian life well lived!

From being afraid to sing to touring the world - Jonathan Ogden's story

10 Jan 2024
23:23

Worship leader and singer-songwriter Jonathan Ogden shares his journey from founding the band Rivers & Robots to becoming a full-time musician!

Be honest about what you’re thinking and feeling

10 Jan 2024
19:29

Pastor David Shosanya shares his life story and why it’s OK to go to a counsellor or psychotherapist to process life.

Your Bible Questions answered – Rev Dr Ian Paul

10 Jan 2024
37:00

Rev Dr Ian Paul is author of many books on scripture, with an expertise in the Book of Revelation. He answered your tough questions about the Bible.

It's time to take children's ministry seriously

8 Jan 2024
23:23

Olly and Helen Goldenberg of Children Can ministry answer your questions and share thoughts on how to do ministry to children well. www.childrencan.co.uk