Hannah and Rich reflect on a powerful interview from Krish Kandiah on fostering and adoption and the challenge that churches need to address. For more information about Home for Good: https://www.homeforgood.org.uk You can purchase Krish's books here: https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/searches/krish_kandiah.html For more wisdom from Krish visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgSjA9r-wZPVkWTW77LWyA
For over 15 years Alan Storkey has been researching disarmament. Abi met Alan at New Wine and they spoke about the folly of war, and how Christians can play a part in ending the arms trade. http://www.alanstorkey.com
Happy Easter from everyone at The Praxis Centre for Hope and Activism. Natalie Williams from Jubilee Plus and Kings Church in Hastings shows us how mercy is a thread through Jesus' whole life and how Easter gives us hope that his mission can live on through us! @natwillnatter Jubilee-plus.org @jubileeplus Facebook and Insta: /jubileeplus Books from Natalie: A Church for the Poor (2017) and The Myth of the Undeserving Poor (2014), plus A Call to Act (2020, available to pre-order (co-authored with...
A special episode for Good Friday with Natalie Williams from Jubilee Plus and Kings Church in Hastings. An amazing reflection on God's mercy, and our invitation to share it. @natwillnatter Jubilee-plus.org @jubileeplus Facebook and Insta: /jubileeplus Books by Natalie: A Church for the Poor (2017) and The Myth of the Undeserving Poor (2014), plus A Call to Act (2020, available to pre-order (co-authored with Martin Charlesworth) The music in this episode is from Dr J, the new album Journey is ava...
Carol found her creative streak as a child as a way to process her feelings around her Mum's mental health struggles. Carol now writes music for her groups for children and adults and sees God at work through her as she brings love and hope to people around her. For more information about Raise visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2537464216526522/ https://raise4all.wordpress.com Additional music in this episode is written and directed by Carol Barwick and performed by Raise Your Voice Communi...
"Creativity attached to a cause is like a super-power." Josie Gamble from Christian Creative network is calling on the church to re-embrace creativity and creative people. Colse Leung has used his skills to create Bristol Threads, providing a space to bring positive stories to the surface. "Change is happening across the city in small and beautiful ways." For more information on Bristol Threads and Christian Creative Network visit: bristolthreads.co.uk christiancreativenetwork.com Facebook: CCNU...
If you are looking for ways to support those in need in your community during the Coronavirus outbreak then supporting families with children on free school meals is a great place to start. If schools close in the UK over the next weeks those children will be particularly vulnerable. Within a square mile of Beth Myring's church there are 700 children who receive free school meals. During the holidays some of these children became both malnourished and obese. Beth's work has brought together the ...
As toilet rolls and hand gel disappear from the shelves what should a Christian's response to the Coronavirus Pandemic be? Krish Kandiah talks to Abi about radical hospitality with a 2nd Century precedent. How do we balance risk with support for the most vulnerable? Please follow the medical advice given in your location as we look out for those opportunities to be radical (but not reckless!), and to be a calm presence in the middle of a storm. For advice about Coronovirus visit: https://www.nhs...
Micah Purnell has a love/hate relationship with advertising - admiring the craft of advertisers, but concerned about the impact on society of being saturated with images that negatively impact our self-esteem. He crosses over between art and design making images that benefit our soul, promote virtues and make us think. To see Micah's work visit micahpurnell.com For more information about the Theology Slam go to churchtimes.co.uk/theology-slam If you would like to find out more about The Hopeful ...
Part 2 of our interview with Sarah Corbett, the award-winning campaigner with 30 years’ practical experience as an activist. Sarah found feeling like an "activist robot" exhausting. As an antidote to burnout she found a way to use her creativity to protest in a careful, thoughtful way - using gentleness to bring lasting transformation. We talk about how to engage well with social media, not demonising or dehumanising people and real transformation. You can find out more and adopt a craftivist he...
Sarah Corbett is an award-winning campaigner with 30 years’ practical experience as an activist. Sarah found the constant pressure to get people to sign up to campaigns, with little real engagement or compassion, exhausting. As an antidote to burnout she found a way to use her creativity to protest in a careful, thoughtful way; using emotional intelligence and neuroscience to engage with power-holders in a meaningful way. We talk about how both introverts can benefit from her approach to activis...
Dr Ruth Valerio is Global Advocacy and Influencing Director at Tearfund. She shares the story of how she became an environmentalist, theologian and social activist and gives us some great practical advice on making positive changes and dealing with the climate crisis. To join in with Tearfund's amazing work, visit: www.tearfund.org/action You can find Ruth's new book, Saying Yes to Life here: www.tearfund.org/saying_yes...
Rich reflects on the big questions of life: why are we here? What is the purpose of my life? But more importantly how can I be fully, abundantly alive?
Abi reflects on being northern, being an extrovert, and the importance of taking time out to be with Jesus.
Separated from her children for 8 years, Marie shares her story of seeking refuge in the UK and the struggle to find her children. It's a story of resilience and hope, and the power of having a community to support you. shinewestbowling.org.uk
This episode includes references to suicide attempts and gambling addiction. A gambling addiction put a wrecking ball through Nick's life, costing him his business, home, his family and his mental health. Nick and Donna share their journey together through Nick's addiction, finding faith, relapsing and now running a community cafe together in a former bookies. A story of hope from the depths of despair. For support around mental health issues visit mind.org.uk For support with gambling addiction...
Last Christmas both Levi and Paul were in prison, this year they are free from addiction and rebuilding their lives and relationships. A real story of hope. For support around addiction please visit: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency For more information about The Oaks, where Paul and Levi live, please visit. themec.org.uk/the-mec-in-a-nutshell/theoaks/
This episode contains a description of a violent attack. For the first in our advent series we hear an incredible story of hope from Sandra who suffered a violent attack. "Your circumstances might be completely unique: but whatever your circumstances, God is there, and he never leaves, and he has a way through." If you need support around any of the issues raised in this podcast please visit: For support around mental health issues - mind.org.uk This is not a story about domestic violence, but m...
"Landlord" is a dirty word, but Gavin Mullaley is putting people first in an industry with a bad reputation. He shares his unlikely inspirations, and why we don't need as much money as we think we do! Plus find out more about the Praxis Labs from the wonderful Hannah Ling, who took part in the last course and now runs the social media for The Hopeful Activists' Podcast. www.cornerstonepartnership.co.uk https://praxiscentre.org/labs/ LICC have great resources to support and inspire you in your fa...
Jane Sullivan from Wedding Angels shares how her own difficult upbringing fuelled her passion to help others through a sustainable business.
How to stop, let others lead, and embrace the mess (and transformation!) that results, with CEO of the award-winning youth organisation PrimeTime Bradford. primetimebradford.com primetimeyln.com
Comedian and preacher Andy Kind shares his wisdom on finding your calling. http://www.andykind.co.uk
A challenge to think about our attitude to others and how to be builders of reconciliation today from Luke and Victoria, Reconciliation Programme Co-ordinators for The Archbishop of Canterbury. Brexit or no Brexit, how can we listen and truly hear each other's stories and bring healing and hope?
Abi goes to a beautiful part of North Yorkshire to meet Alex Evans to talk all things Brexit! How can we move beyond the divisions in society in a new and creative way as people of faith. What is our responsibility in the midst of all the anger and division? Alex brings depth and wisdom to the debate. www.collectivepsychology.org Twitter: @alexevansuk
The first episode of a new series (we will return to next month), on business as a force for good. Abi speaks to Tom Partridge from Holos Kombucha about building a business that has a lasting positive impact. Twitter @holoskombucha Crowdfunder: seedrs.com/holoskombucha (Capital at Risk) https://holoskombucha.com
Academic and excellent communicator Elaine Storkey shares some of the wisdom she has gained throughout her life, including in her work with Tearfund. Her theological insights into God's redemptive plan for us, and how we can live in that power are deep, yet practical. www.elainestorkey.com Elaine's compelling book "Scars Across Humanity" can be bought here: https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/scars-across-humanity-4435477.html
In the second instalment of the interview with Lara and Rachel we hear how they saw God's hand through their incredibly difficult journey getting Snowdrop off the ground. https://snowdropproject.co.uk Instagram: snowdropproject Twitter: @SnowdropProject Facebook: @snowdropproject To donate: https://snowdropproject.co.uk/donate/
The incredible journey of The Snowdrop Project told by founder Lara and Rachel, who was also there from the beginning. The pain and burnout they saw is an experience shared by many activists - their story brings incredible lessons on how to survive and thrive when setting up a new project. https://snowdropproject.co.uk Instagram: snowdropproject Twitter: @SnowdropProject Facebook: @snowdropproject To donate: https://snowdropproject.co.uk/donate/...
Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been unafraid to go where God called her, even when women weren't allowed to be ordained. She will become Bishop of Dover in November and is currently Chaplain to the Speaker to the House of Commons, Chaplain to the Queen and Priest-in-Charge of St Mary-at-Hill, City of London. Rose shares her wisdom on being a faithful disciple, and being a faithful presence wherever you are.
On the edge of burnout Tony Horsfall went on a silent retreat and God dealt with him a new way. Tony addresses the fear of intimacy with God that we can face, and how to build stillness, silence and solitude into our lives to feed our souls. More information on Tony's work at www.charistraining.co.uk
