At the beginning of the New Year many churches across the world take time to fast and pray, but is this practice essential for all of us? What are the spiritual benefits of skipping meals? Mal Pope put these questions to Pastor Jonathan Oloyede and Rev David Hunt.
Writer and coach Joe Warton and Bryony Baker, co-leader of Life Church Lancashire, chat with Premier's Mal Pope about cold showers, growing in character, and why they haven't actually made any New Year's resolution.
Martin Erwin, CEO Counties UK, and Stephen McQuoid, General Director GLO Europe, chat with Mal Pope about getting our relationship right with Jesus and evangelising to people who are completely different from us.
Looking ahead to 2024, what are your hopes and prayers for the church and the nation? Tessa Henry Robinson, MOD United Reformed Churches and Alistair Brown, Director Pray for Scotland reflect on this with Mal Pope.
Sarah Yardley—a writer, speaker, and evangelist—highlights the time between Christmas and New Year as the moment for reflection, looking ahead and seeking guidance from God on areas that may need change.
When the world is telling you to go go go, how do you slow down and be more present. Pastor Matt Canlis shares some tips with us on how to rest and live at God's speed.
It's a bit of a tradition to walk off all the turkey and treats with an after Christmas day walk, right? But what if you turned that Christmas stroll into something more than just a walk? Frog Orr Ewing, founder of Latimer Minster, Buckinghamshire shares tips on making the most of your post Christmas strolls and connecting with God in nature.
Comedian and writer Paul Kerensa and Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral, chat about the Christmas tree representing the Trinity, why they'd get rid of Elf on a Shelf, and which festive traditions actually have anything to do with the gospel.
Content creator John Reynolds chats to Esther Higham about why a bunch of Tik Tok stars are making a bid for Christmas number one with their cover of 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'.
Sam Milchem and Zac Missen at Altitude Mission join us live from the French Alps to chat about bringing people to Jesus on the slopes and why skiing is such a spiritual experience.
Dr Eve Poole, author of 'Buying God: Consumerism and Theology', and entrepreneur Matt Bird chat with Esther Higham about unwanted presents, being a cheerful giver, and how we can avoid the 'snares of capitalism' this Christian.
Hal St John from Ooberfuse chats to Esther Higham about creativity, supporting homeless people this Christmas, and how they got Snoop Dogg involved in their new festive single.
Rev Luke Bacon on navigating tricky family dynamics and how you can teach your kids generosity by opening up your door to a stranger.
Fr John Ryder, author Joyce D'Silva, and turkey farmer Richard Banbury debate whether Christians should go vegetarian for Christmas.
Jo Herbert-James, from Arocha, scientist and Tearfund ambassador Laura Young, and authors Martin and Margot Hodson reflect on this year's COP 28 climate conference in Dubai, what it achieved, and whether the crisis is an inevitable part of God's plan.
