Faith, Hope, and Love

Andrew Boyd of Release International shares how Christians are battling to spread the Gospel in countries where the faith is persecuted.

Mal Pope (Sitting in for Maria Rodrigues) spoke to Cath Woolridge and, later on husband Dai about their lives and all things Wales!

Dr Ian Paul is a theologian, author, speaker, and academic consultant and he joined Mal Pope to talk about the recent survey sent to Church of England clergy, The survey inviting them to complete a questionnaire giving their views on a whole range of issues, including whether Britain is a ‘Christian’ country any more, the Church’s teaching on sexuality, their own morale, and the leadership of the Church.

Paul Cowley was in prison as a teenager and for many years now has worked in prison ministry. His latest venture is helping ex-prisoners get into employment.

Iona Ledwidge tries to be open to sharing her faith in daily life. We hear from her and the person she played a role in bringing to faith after a chance meeting at the airport.

Bishop John Francis was a teenager when he had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit which changed his behaviour in school and his outlook on life. He shares the story of founding Ruach Ministries and his passion for the Gospel

Graham Nicholls is a church leader behind the Affinity Network, he shares how he got into ministry. www.affinity.org.uk

Coach and preacher Rob Wall shares how he went from full-time vicar to an intinerant minister, coach and business man. www.grow-u.live/growuessentials

Olly and Helen Goldenberg joined Maria to explain why they've been home-educating their five children for 20 years.

Sarah Weaver is a minister in training, but how did the unexpected death of her husband, Matt, impact her relationship with God? How did she navigate bringing up two boys alone? She shares her story.

Chloé Anderson shares her experience of short-term mission and how life worked out despite not getting the grades she wanted in her Scottish Higher exams. www.om.uk,org

Into the final of the make-up free Miss England heat, Becky Watkins applied on a whim but now is seeking to be a role model to the upcoming generation. She shares how she got the swimwear dimension of the beauty pageant banned in the UK. Visit Becky's website here: www.dreamheritage.co.uk

Dai Hankey shares his story of coming to faith and what God taught him through an experience of what he describes as being ‘broken’. Author of ‘Hopeward’.

Amy Summerfield, CEO of Kyria Network shares why she believes this topic must be talked about in church. www.kyrianetwork.com

Simon Williams, author of A Second Chance, who does ministry in prisons with Kairos Prison Ministry, shares his own story of being in prison both here in the UK and abroad as an inmate.