Faith, Hope, and Love

Does your church have a strong singles ministry? And should pastors have a role in your dating life? Singles ministry experts Kris Swiatocho and Caroline Chalkey joined Lydia Bennett to shed light on the often-overlooked exclusion of single people and single parents from the family of God.

Dr Hormoz Shariat, founder of Iran Alive ministries, joined James Pratt to share his powerful testimony of finding Jesus while in an Iranian Muslim family and the work he does bringing thousands of Iranians to faith.

Is public evangelism still a bold and necessary presence on the high street—or is it time for a rethink? Dominic Muir, evangelist and minister, shares his thoughts and explains why sharing the faith publicly has never been more important.

How can people receive living water when their drinking water is contaminated? Chris Beth, founder of The Bucket Ministry, joined Lydia Bennett to share his incredible testimony of how a car crash caused him to see the need of some of the world's most deprived communities and his work to change that.

Forgiveness. It's probably one of the most common words in a Christian's dictionary. But why is it so important? It could very easily be one of those words that we overlook because it comes up so often, but do we know the actual ramifications of forgiveness? Jeronne Rudder is a pastor and theologian who joined Premier's Mal Pope on Faith, Hope and Love to tackle this unforgiving subject!

Is It Ever Okay to Shut Off from the World and be in a happy place with God? Climate change, inequality, economic instability—it’s a lot to handle. Is it ever okay to ignore the world around us for the sake of peace? Dr. Delroy Hall is a therapist and former minister who joined Carlton Baxter to share whether we can take a mental health break or if we should push through and engage with reality.

How do you break a generational curse? Rebecca McGoffs' family always had problems with Alcohol, but it took the pandemic for her to realise her own dependency; one morning, she cried to God for help but was not prepared for the miraculous events that followed!

Can music really convey something more? Jason Carter is an incredibly gifted musician recognised by many countries, even those who would persecute him for his Christian faith. He joins Mal Pope to share his fascinating story of touring Afghanistan, Dubai, Pakistan and even North Korea!

Should Christians save for a rainy day or fully trust God with our future? We're called to be good stewards of our resources, but how do you balance saving, investing, and having faith in God for your finances? Emmanuel Asuquo is a financial advisor. As seen on TV, he joined Mal Pope to share some wisdom on how we can better save money.

What does it take to be a Premier League chaplain? Do you need to dribble through your team's needs like they do on the pitch? Save shots as you try to save souls? Chris Roe sat down with Lydia Bennett to discuss his faith journey, life in football, and supporting others five years after the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown. Now serving as Chief Development Officer at Rowland Brothers Foundation, he shares how his experiences in football continue to shape his work and ministry today.

While Jesus is perfect, Christians are not. Sadly, history shows atrocities committed in Christianity’s name, leading many—especially in the Global South—to view it as a symbol of oppression or a ‘Western religion.’ Clare Williams is an apologist at the Oxford Centre of Contemporary Christianity - she joined Donna Birrell to discuss whether we can separate Christianity from this tragic part of its history.

Should Mary be the benchmark for femininity and motherhood? Theologian Chine McDonald believes that some of the legends around Mary have created unrealistic and even harmful standards for mothers. She sat down with Madeleine Kerzner to discuss her new book, “Unmaking Mary—Shattering the Myth of Perfect Parenthood,” and share some of her personal experiences along the way.

Do faith and hope play a role in mental health? If you're physically ill, you go to a doctor, but sometimes, Christians struggling mentally are told to focus on the Lord. Is this helpful? Revd Dr Shaun Lambert returns to Faith, Hope and Love to share his thoughts with Premier's Fiona Stewart.

Could the UK return to its Christian roots? Or has it reached a point of no return? Jamie Franklin is an Anglican minister and podcaster who has written a new book, "The Great Return," which shares the UK's drift from Christianity and what we could do to bring it back.

Do you truly trust God with your life or just the parts that feel safe to surrender? Bestselling author Joanna Weaver sits down with Mal Pope to share her story and the lessons of her new book, "Embracing Trust!"