Faith, Hope, and Love

Scripture calls us to “be holy as Christ is holy.” But there is a tension between pursuing that and avoiding slipping into striving to do things in our own strength. Pastor, theologian, speaker, founder of Uhambo and self‑described “Bible nerd”, Jeronne Rudder joined Carlton Baxter to unpack the call to holiness and what it looks like in our culture, and the daily rhythms of modern life.

Dr Kathrine McAleese has dedicated her life to helping people, families, and communities to unlock healthier patterns of living. She is a behavioural change specialist, sociologist, and a transformational coach who blends research, psychology, and faith to help people break unhelpful cycles, build emotional resilience, and step into the life God intended for them. She joined Mal Pope to explore what living life to the fullest actually looks like.

Chloe Swart, the National Director of Alpha UK, has spent years exploring that very question. She completed a PhD studying healing miracles in Wales. Her research has now become a book titled '605 Everyday Miracles.' She joined Mal Pope to share more about her journey, her research, and what these stories of healing say about God’s heart for us today.

Author, theologian, and speaker Dr Natalie Brand, in her new book, From Crimson to White, speaks directly to women who feel stuck in a cycle of duty without delight, faith without freshness, and discipleship without joy. She joined Mal Pope to unpack what it means to have beauty, freedom, and deep assurance that come from understanding who Christ is and what He has done.

Isabel Lindsay's journey went from early loss and years of searching in all the wrong places to a moment of surrender that changed the entire trajectory of her life. She joined Mal Pope to share her remarkable turnaround and how she’s helping others strengthen both body and spirit through a growing fitness ministry that puts Jesus at the centre.

As a teenager, Lisa Cavey plunged into the rave scene, drawn into illegal parties, drugs, and the addictive rhythm of living for the next high, all while carrying a childhood faith she’d never truly lived out. One day at her very lowest moment, God broke in with a mercy that transformed everything. Lisa joined Mal Pope to share how God rescued her from a life spiralling out of control and restored hope where she thought there was none left.

What is fear, and how does God invite us to face those fears with courage and faith? Rev Elijah Chanak, known as ‘The Ambidextrous Reformer®’, joined Mal Pope to unpack where fear comes from, how it shapes our spiritual lives, and what Scripture teaches us about moving from fear to freedom.

William Nicholson is a professional reps counter, physical sportsman, and the creator of The Mass Shack, a home‑grown gym that has grown into a welcoming one‑to‑one training space. He recently came to faith after years of trying to find satisfaction in everything else. He joined Mal Pope to share his story, his work, and how God found him.

We're all called to go out and make disciples of all nations - that means sharing our faith with people! But is it biblical to have certain formulas and tactics for maximum evangelism success? And do these methods actually work? Rachel Jordan-Wolf from Hope Together sat down with Mal Pope to unpack.

Dr Andy Bannister has spent decades helping the Church to build genuine friendships, grow in understanding, and share the hope of the Gospel with grace, confidence, and compassion. He is an author, speaker, and Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, and joined Mal Pope to unpack how we can use this as a way to share the gospel

Research shows that strong friendships can lift our mental health and even extend our lives, yet one in four people have no close friends. Sheridan Voysey, author, broadcaster, and founder of Friendship Lab, joined Lydia Bennett to share the biblical context of friendship and to unpack why the topic of friendship is important

Now, from time to time, you hear a story of someone coming to faith that really hits you and reminds you once again of how good, kind, patient, and powerful our God is. Jay Painter's story of how he came to faith in Jesus in the last few years and his journey in the world of social media has encouraged so many who have heard it. He joined Lydia Bennett to share about his transformative journey and how he is sharing that with his followers, beginning with his atheist upbringing

David and Sarah Abell from The Relationship Academy have spent years helping couples cultivate healthy, life‑giving relationships. They joined Mal Pope to explore how couples can make their relationships more meaningful, how to stay intentional in love, and how to build rhythms that help marriages flourish—not just for a moment, but for the long haul.

Can God take something as physical, disciplined, and demanding as wrestling and use it to shape character, build confidence, and transform lives? Gareth Thompson has seen exactly that. He is the founder of Kingdom Wrestling, a ministry that uses the discipline of wrestling to help young people discover identity, resilience, and purpose through Christ. He joined Mal Pope to share some of the powerful transformation stories he’s witnessed.

As we look ahead to Lent, many of us start thinking about what we might give up, but Lent is so much more than a checklist of sacrifices. It’s an invitation to slow down, to make space for God, and to open ourselves to inner transformation. Amy Boucher Pye, an author and spiritual director, joined Mal Pope to unpack how we can move beyond simply giving something up to truly drawing closer to God.