Faith, Hope, and Love

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.

Pastor Carl Joseph describes what courage looks like in his bold new book, Lionheart: Unleash the Warrior Within. The book is a manifesto for Christians navigating an age of cultural chaos and spiritual confusion. After 25 years of teaching God’s Word, Carl is challenging believers, new and mature alike, to rediscover courage, clarity, and conviction. He joined Mal Pope to unpack this concept.

Parenting is one of the greatest callings we’ll ever step into, but it’s also one of the most complex. Our relationships with our children are shaped by love, influence, misunderstanding, shifting seasons, and the deep desire to nurture faith in the midst of everyday life. Dr Gareth Crispin, Commissioning Editor for Young People at Premier’s NexGen magazine, joined Madeleine Kerzner to unpack the heart of parental relationships today.

Sourabhi Sircar was raised in a traditional Indian Hindu household. Life was filled with festivals, rituals, and devotion. But when disappointment, heartbreak, and rejection hit hard, the beliefs she once relied on began to crumble. And it was in that place of emptiness that she unexpectedly encountered a love that would transform her life. She joined Madeleine Kerzner to share how her transformation all unfolded.

Singleness is a reality for more than half of UK adults, yet it’s a season of life the Church often struggles to speak about properly. Sorcha Connell, Director of Single Friendly Church, and Jackie Elton, Co-Founder of Single Friendly Church, joined Madeleine Kerzner to help unpack singleness and what churches can do to help them.