Alton Jameson knows what it is to wrestle with temptation. His journey includes battles with sexual sin and infidelity, but also repentance, restoration and reconciliation with his wife and with God. Now, he’s passionate about helping other men pursue sexual integrity through Battle For Integrity. Alton joined Lydia Bennett to share his story and his new book, 'Don’t Eat the Fruit: The Christian Man’s Guide to Sexual Integrity'
Prayer - It’s the bread and butter of the Christian life! It’s the way we communicate with God, the way we hear from Him, the way we pour out our hearts to Him, but for many of us, prayer can be confusing or downright difficult! But it doesn’t have to be. Amy Boucher Pye is a spiritual director, retreat leader, speaker and author of '7 Ways to Pray' - she joined Lydia to share some top tips for reviving our prayer lives before leading us in an extended time of meditation.
What makes someone a leader who is genuinely effective, trusted and worth following? As Christians, we have the ultimate role model of leadership in Jesus, but how can we emulate Him in leadership in 2026? Liz Bewley is Chief Executive of OneLife, a Christian organisation equipping and raising up the next generation of young leaders. She joined Lydia Bennett to share her story and the heart behind OneLife.
Imagine going into work expecting an ordinary day, only to find yourself fighting for survival. That is exactly what happened to Sujo John when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on 9/11, 25 years ago. He was working on the 81st floor of the North Tower when the attacks began. Miraculously, he escaped the building and was later pulled from the rubble. How did God save his life? Sujo joined Lydia Bennett to share his remarkable story.
Being fruitful for God isn’t just for pastors, missionaries or charity workers. Wherever we are, God can use our everyday lives to make a difference. Former LICC Executive Director and author of Fruitfulness on the Frontline, Mark Greene joined Lydia to unpack the 6Ms of fruitfulness and explore what it looks like to live out godly character in our workplaces, homes, friendships and everyday lives.
The days are getting shorter, the nights are drawing in, and with Christmas still a long way off, how do we prepare ourselves for the months ahead? As we head back to school, how can we make space for God in the middle of busy routines - and not just survive the winter, but thrive through it? Will Van Der Hart joined Lydia with practical tips for navigating the darker months well.
Vendon Wright, author of Now I Can See, was told at 21 that he was going blind and later deaf. Despite losing both his sight and hearing, Vendon became England's first blind author to physically write a book without assistance. He joined Lydia Bennett to share his remarkable story.
When difficult news arrives, it can leave us wrestling with questions, uncertainty, and even our faith. How do we hold on to hope in Christ while honestly acknowledging our pain, grief, and disappointment? Shaun Lambert is a Baptist Minister, psychotherapist, author and mindfulness researcher and he joined guest presenter, Jeff Lucas to share his wisdom on coping with bad news as Christians.
He is a man whose story has inspired entrepreneurs, leaders, and people of faith around the world. Dr. Cosmas Maduka is a billionaire and the founder and Chairman of the Coscharis Group, a business empire that grew from humble beginnings into one of Africa's most respected companies. Beyond business, he is known for his faith, leadership development, and empowering the next generation. He was one of the speakers at the conference and joined Lydia Bennett for a conversation.
Natalie Jabangwe is a respected technology executive, business leader, and advocate for purpose-driven leadership. She is a Zimbabwean computer engineer and businesswoman, who serves as the Group Digital Executive Officer at Sanlam, based in Cape Town, South Africa. At IGOC 2026, Natalie was one of the conference speakers around this year's theme, Accelerate. Premier’s Charmaine Noble-Mclean caught up with her to unpack how she ended up in the tech world
Bishop Tudor is a pastor, teacher, author, and mentor whose ministry has influenced leaders globally. Alongside him, Pastor Chichi is known for her passion for discipleship, leadership development, and empowering individuals to fulfil their God-given purpose. Together, they have dedicated their lives to raising leaders, building healthy churches, and helping people apply biblical truth to everyday life. Here at IGOC 2026, they joined Lydia Bennett to unpack this year's theme, Accelerate.
Dr Mensa Otabil is the Founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church in Ghana, President of Central University, an author, teacher, and sought-after speaker whose insights on leadership, faith, and personal development have impacted countless people around the world. Lydia Bennett caught up with him at the IGOC conference 2026 and they unpacked the conference's theme as well as his top advice for leaders today.
Pastor Dipo Oluyomi is a man with a lot of responsibility! He is Resident Pastor of KICC: The Open Door, the CEO of Kingsway International Christian Centre UK, and was recently appointed Global Superintendent of KICC. He joined Lydia LIVE at International Gathering of Champions 2026 to share his thoughts on this year's theme, 'Accelerate'.
Logistics, directing people, crisis management... what does it really take to put on a major Christian conference? Chair of the International Gathering of Champions 2026, Ade D'almeida, joined Lydia LIVE from the conference at KICC, Prayer City in Kent to share some of the joys and challenges of managing a committee with so many opinions...
When God gives the green light, it's our moment to go! Pastor Andy Yawson is the leader of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in Ghana. He joined Lydia LIVE from the International Gathering of Champions 2026 at Prayer City in Kent to share about his journey into ministry and why it's so important to be obedient to the Lord!
