Faith, Hope, and Love

How do we make sense of suffering and faith? Apologist Sara Stevenson from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics joins Premier’s Lydia Bennett to explore how we can support those in pain, and also give a holistic answer to those questioning God in a difficult time.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Take My Yoke. It’s one of the most iconic lines in Scripture. But could it also be one of the most overlooked? Chic Lidstone is a former minister, chaplain, and engineer whose life experiences have led him to see that passage in a whole new light. He spoke with Premier’s Lydia Bennett about his testimony, God’s goodness, and his new book, Take My Yoke.

Have you ever developed a spiritual habit, a rhythm or a routine that helps orient your mind toward God? Even for those who do, it doesn’t take much for the busyness of life to disrupt that carefully cultivated rhythm. Emma Timms is an author and spiritual director who joined Premier’s Lydia Bennett to share how we can discover the right spiritual habits for ourselves and how to sustain them when life gets hectic.

Christian financial adviser Emmanuel Asuquo joined Mal Pope on Faith, Hope & Love to share biblical wisdom and practical tips for managing money. From saving in your 20s to preparing for the Autumn Budget. Emmanuel shows how financial stewardship and faith go hand in hand.

Born in a time when autism wasn’t understood, Robert Noble faced challenges at school, work, and home, yet found hope and a calling in his faith. Now an author and lifelong fundraiser, he shares his remarkable journey with Mal Pope and why he sees his autism as a gift from God.

As more of life moves online, could social media be the new street corner for evangelists? Mal Pope spoke to Ruth Weller, founder of House of Word and Spirit, about how Christians can share Jesus in the digital world, and why social media should not be avoided.

Rev Dr Ian Paul joined Madeleine Kerzner to take on your tricky questions about faith and Scripture. They tackled everything from why there are four Gospels to complementarianism to why God sometimes chooses not to heal, and so much more!

Do ex-offenders really get a second chance after leaving prison — or is it a life sentence they just don’t know about? Laura Grant, who works for the Christian organisation Junction 42, and her colleague Darren, an ex-offender, paint a powerful picture for Mal Pope of how difficult life can be when former prisoners aren’t given the opportunities they deserve after serving their time, and the work they're doing to support them.

Pastor Abbih Oloyede joined Madeleine Kerzner on Faith, Hope and Love to share her incredible testimony of escaping a renegade church, spiritual warfare and heretical teachings to find Jesus.

Lin Button returns to help listeners find freedom, forgiveness and reconciliation. (Warning: Reference to abuse)

Is Halloween Just Harmless Fun, or Something Deeper? Author and ministry leader Bobbi Kumari joined Mal Pope to unpack the spiritual side of Halloween. How should Christians engage with trick-or-treaters and celebrations: step in as light, or stay away entirely?

Dr. Ike Odina, Christian psychotherapist and lecturer at the London School of Theology, joins Fiona Stewart on Faith, Hope and Love to explore what happens when trauma hits and how therapy and faith can work hand in hand to bring healing and hope.

Premier's Mal Pope spoke with Masa and Esther Morishita, lead pastors of Awakening Tokyo, a vibrant church in Japan’s capital. In this powerful conversation, Masa and Esther share how God transformed their lives and called them to prepare for a great harvest of souls in Asia, beginning right where they are, in the heart of Tokyo.

We often talk about family ministry — but what about those who don’t fit the traditional family mold? Kris Swiatocho, international speaker and Director of The Singles Network Ministries, and Caroline Chalkley, single-parent pastor and ministry leader, joined Mal Pope to share how churches can improve their singleness ministry, unpacking how churches can truly welcome, empower, and support singles and single parents, building communities where everyone belongs.

Robin Peake from Wycliffe Bible Translators spoke to Premier's Jamie Pratt about the exciting work they’re doing in global mission, how they decide which languages to translate next, and how technology and AI are accelerating their efforts like never before.