Faith, Hope, and Love

As followers of God, we face many challenges in the world, and one of the most prominent ones is the complex topic of sex. Bobbi Kumari is the founder of Living in Light Ministries and is organising an event called "Sexposed" to help us with these contentious topics and joined Donna for some invaluable advice! www.livinginlight.co.uk

You may have heard of Christians Against Poverty and Isiah 61 movement founder John Kirkby, but have you heard his story? Full of incredible twists and turns, he sat down with Maria to retell his dramatic life story.

Raising Christian Children in today's world can be pretty difficult, where even at school, they are subject to many different difficult topic that contrast to a Christian worldview. How do we discuss these controversial topics with them? Ed Drew of Faith In Kids and Jo Frost of the Evangelical Alliance joined Maria to give us some much-needed advice!

John O’Connor of Junction 42 ministry shares his dramatic conversion story and the work he’s doing helping ex-offenders. www.junction42.org

Rev Dr Helen Paynter is a biblical expert and Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. She answers your tough questions about violence in the Old Testament and explores whether the God of the Old Testament is violent.

Josh Green, part of 24/7 prayer, recalls a miraculous moment when he was thrown in a police station. Whilst desperate to get out, he soon found he was exactly where he needed to be for God to turn it all around!

Rachel Turner is the founder of Parenting for Faith and the author of many books that help Christian parents wisely steward their children. She joined Maria Rodrigues to help listeners in dear need of some good advice!

Maxine Nwaneri shares her story of overcoming trials and tribulations with Jesus and why it's important to have a vision for your life. www.thefutureisgreater.com

Pastor and psychotherapist Jo Hargreaves explains the link between therapy, neuroscience, prayer and the bible. www.johargreavestherapy.com

Gabriella Russo is a safeguarding and neurodiversity consultant who shared advice on how to make our church communities a place where all can thrive.

Lin Button answers your questions about how to find healing and freedom from the pain of a challenging relationship with your father. www.healingprayerschool.org.uk

Prof Keith Brown leads the national research into frauds and scams. He answered your questions on the topic and shared why he believes conversations about this area should be had in churches as part of pastoral care of a congregation. www.profkeith.com

Christian Marketing and Fundraising expert Matt Parkes recommends that we stop being shy about asking for funds for our churches, charities and ministries, giving tips on how to do it well.

Debra Jean Green OBE is the founder of Redeeming Our Communities, ROC, and joined Maria to share many miraculous testimonies, including her near-death experience and a holy intervention in a police station!

You may have heard Sarah Teibo's amazing worship on the Radio, at festivals and online, but tragedy struck Sarah when she received a terrible diagnosis; she joined Maria to tell us more...