Faith, Hope, and Love

Should Christians seek therapy from a Christian? Jo Hargreaves, the " Faith-Filled Therapist," joined Mal Pope to weigh in on this topic, give some key advice, and share her powerful story!

Is there a divide between faith and science? Graham Benyon was an audiological scientist before he became a minister, and now he heads the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches' Local ministry team. He shared his testimony with Lydia Bennett.

Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Rachel Hickson from 'Heartcry for Change' joined Lydia Bennett to share her belief that the spiritual realm is a very present threat.

Rev Ian Paul returns to give his insight into the most well-known prayer of all time, including why it's Illegal not to say it in CofE Churches and how we might have been saying it wrong the whole time!

Do you want to hear God more in 2025? Preacher, leader, and prophet Hellie Brunt joined Mal Pope on Faith, Hope, and Love to discuss how we can become more attuned to hearing God's voice this year!

Ike Odina, psychotherapist, counsellor, and lecturer at the London School of Theology, joined Mal Pope on Faith, Hope, and Love to give us tips and advice on improving our mental health.

Sister Gemma Simmonds returned to the show to give her New Year's reflections with Mal Pope, including how to forgive your enemies this year and also how to finally get around to reading the Bible in one year!

Bishop Ayuba Matawal's Christian community was rocked on the 23rd and 24th of December 2023 when hundreds were killed and thousands displaced by extremists in his local area of Bokkos. One year on... He shares with Carlton Baxter how trauma has affected the community and how Faith has helped him in the process.

Rev Ian Paul joined Carlton Baxter to discuss the well-known stories and traditions of the Nativity story, answering your questions in the process... (Warning: The tangibility of Santa is mentioned, so play out of earshot of children if they are that way inclined)

Cephas Azariah is a composer whose life started in India and Oman before coming to the UK. He shares with Carlton Baxter about his relationship with faith and music, sharing some of his new songs along the way.

Smile... It's Christmas! Shaun Lambert returns to Faith, Hope and Love with Fiona Stewart to discuss the tension between accepting that life is hard, especially at Christmas, and our hope in Jesus.

How did you first listen to the gospel message? Judith Cox discusses the power of Radio and her new devotional book, Ready...Go!

Kam Flynn is a civil servant in the UK but grew up in a Hindu family in South Africa under the apartheid regime. She shares how her mother's newfound Christian faith helped them through many challenges, including being cut off from their Indian culture.

Alex Drew from Faith in Later Life joined Mal Pope to discuss how we, as Christians, can better care for the lonely this Christmas. faithinlaterlife.org/love-my-neighbour/

Sister Gemma Simmonds joined Carlton Baxter to answer listener questions on her life as a Sister of the Congregation of Jesus.