Faith, Hope, and Love

Sr Gemma Simmonds sat down with Premier's Carlton Baxter to share why cultivating the spiritual disciplines is vital for a healthy relationship with God. They chat about the life-changing effect of gratitude, keeping good rhythms when things get tough and the habits that make prayer exciting! Sr Gemma is a sister of the Congregation of Jesus and a theologian working at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge.

Emma Fowle grew up in the shadow of her father, Arthur White—a four‑time world powerlifting champion whose drive for strength and success nearly tore their family apart. In her new book, All the Times You Were Not There, she shares what it was like to live through addiction, debt, and infidelity, and how her family ultimately found recovery, faith, and redemption. Emma joined Carlton Baxter to share her story.

The Great Commission calls us to “go and make disciples of all nations...” but what does that actually look like in our world today? Colin Piper, Director of Global Community at NXTMOVE, and a leader with over 40 years of youth ministry experience across 80 nations, joined Carlton Baxter to unpack this.

What does raising godly children actually look like in the midst of real family life? That’s at the heart of Anna Hawken’s work. She leads Parenting for Faith, part of BRF Ministries. In a world where formulas and quick hacks promise faster success, is there something parents can intentionally do to help raise godly children? She joined Lydia Bennett to unpack this question.

God delights when we live out the purpose He created us for, yet we often drift and try to go our own way. That tension sits at the centre of Leanne Evans Harknett’s story. As the founder of Lifted Spirits Wellbeing, her journey began with a search for meaning that led her into dark places, until a life‑changing moment pulled her out. She joined Lydia Bennett to share how it unfolded.

Dr Naomi Fox is the founder of Growing Hope, a Christian charity that provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in collaboration with local churches across the UK. Naomi sat down with Mal Pope to share the story of Growing Hope and to combat some long-held beliefs and myths about additional needs that need challenging.

David Shosanya wears many hats but is widely known for his consultancy work at Paideia and serves as Regional Minister for Mission with the London Baptist Association. Like every believer, David’s journey to faith is remarkable, beginning in his case from seeing another person get baptised He joined Mal Pope to unpack how this all unfolded

Julie’s bold childhood faith was shaken at sixteen, but God continued to shape her story. Now completing a PhD and leading Compassion for Women, she brings together trauma theology, lived experience, and hope. She joins Mal Pope to share her journey and her work with the charity Beam.

Rev. Dr Alasdair Black, Senior Pastor of Stirling Baptist Church, joined Mal Pope to unpack how we can uncover the rich mysteries of scripture in a guided and balanced way.

Nearly 4 out of 10 single churchgoers said they often felt ‘inadequate or ignored’ while 42.8% said their church ‘did not know what to do with them’. How can the church become a place where single adults are seen, loved and honoured? Kris Swiatocho sat down with Lydia to share how the Lord put singles ministry on her heart and how we can truly love the single people in our church.

The Bible never promises that we’ll be spared from pain or suffering—but it does promise that God draws near to us in the midst of it. Director of the Gift of Blessing Trust, author, and speaker Kate Patterson has just released her latest book, Ashes to Crowns—a devotional companion shaped by her own story and the experiences of others who have walked through profound loss. She joined Lydia Bennett to share part of her testimony.

What are the signs of a toxic friendship? As Christians, is it ever ok to cut off a friend? Phil Knox joined Lydia to answer some of the hard questions we face when it comes to godly friendships including how we make the good ones stands the tests of time. Phil is evangelism and missiology senior specialist at the Evangelical Alliance and has written widely on friendship and relational evangelism. He gave Lydia lots of tips and tricks for fruitful and long-standing friendships.

David Harper, well‑known from BBC shows like Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and Flog It, is also now an author. His new book, The God Conundrum, explores his surprising 11‑month dive into Christianity—sparked by a transformation he couldn’t ignore. He joined Lydia Bennett to share his remarkable testimony.

Is there a fail-safe way to ensure your kids grow up loving Jesus? Rachel Turner, founder of Parenting for Faith, sat down with Mal Pope to share her story of coming to faith in Jesus and some top tips for discipling your children at home.

In Cape Town, Pastor Mark Simpson is seeing a wave of revival. What began in 2019 with a handful of young people in a small flat has grown into three thriving locations, with around 700 young adults gathering each Sunday. The church has seen many come to faith, including 28 baptisms at Camps Bay just weeks ago. He joined Mal Pope to share what God is doing among young people in Cape Town.