Faith, Hope, and Love

Iona Ledwidge tries to be open to sharing her faith in daily life. We hear from her and the person she played a role in bringing to faith after a chance meeting at the airport.

Bishop John Francis was a teenager when he had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit which changed his behaviour in school and his outlook on life. He shares the story of founding Ruach Ministries and his passion for the Gospel

Graham Nicholls is a church leader behind the Affinity Network, he shares how he got into ministry. www.affinity.org.uk

Coach and preacher Rob Wall shares how he went from full-time vicar to an intinerant minister, coach and business man. www.grow-u.live/growuessentials

Olly and Helen Goldenberg joined Maria to explain why they've been home-educating their five children for 20 years.

Sarah Weaver is a minister in training, but how did the unexpected death of her husband, Matt, impact her relationship with God? How did she navigate bringing up two boys alone? She shares her story.

Chloé Anderson shares her experience of short-term mission and how life worked out despite not getting the grades she wanted in her Scottish Higher exams. www.om.uk,org

Into the final of the make-up free Miss England heat, Becky Watkins applied on a whim but now is seeking to be a role model to the upcoming generation. She shares how she got the swimwear dimension of the beauty pageant banned in the UK. Visit Becky's website here: www.dreamheritage.co.uk

Dai Hankey shares his story of coming to faith and what God taught him through an experience of what he describes as being ‘broken’. Author of ‘Hopeward’.

Amy Summerfield, CEO of Kyria Network shares why she believes this topic must be talked about in church. www.kyrianetwork.com

Simon Williams, author of A Second Chance, who does ministry in prisons with Kairos Prison Ministry, shares his own story of being in prison both here in the UK and abroad as an inmate.

Pastor Sola Irukwu shares how she has followed God through her life decisions, including leaving her profession as a dentist to become a pastor....

Charlie Bone shares how God broke into his life to bring about transformation after some troubling soul-searching as a teenager.

James Coates shares tips and advice on how to stay plugged in to God when heading off to University.

Kris Swiatocho is based in the USA and has a ministry to those who are single around the world. As a single woman herself, she speaks honestly about the challenges and also the practical ways that church communities can be welcoming, whether someone is single by choice or not. www.krisswiatochoministries.org and www.thesinglesnetwork.org