Podcasts by The Hopeful Activists Podcast
Inspiring you with bold stories from Christian activists - people who have embraced the ancient call to action and who will inspire us to do the same.
From the Praxis Centre for Hope and Activism.
Further podcasts by Rich Gower and Abigail Thomas
Podcast on the topic Christentum
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How to Flourish - Being (Un)successful. from 2023-11-24T07:00
Pete Portal was born in the UK but has lived in Cape Town, South Africa for the last 15 years.
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Creating and Connecting in a Crisis... plus how to be interrupted by a coat. from 2023-10-20T07:00
Abi and Rich get together to discuss deep interviews with artist Barbara Keal and liturgist and author Cole Arthur...
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9 Sentences To Change The World from 2023-09-29T07:00
What if 9 sayings from Jesus could change the way we see and act in the world? The Nine Beats Collective have been crea...
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BONUS EP - Power the Fight wins charity of the year! from 2023-09-22T12:30
Huge congratulations to Ben Lindsay, founder and CEO of Listen
What is the Gospel? From our archive! from 2023-09-22T07:00
We are revisiting an archive episode this week, whilst Abi puts together some exciting new episodes over the next few weeks!
In this episode Abi and Sarah Small, from Listen
Hands in the Soil: Connecting with the Creator from 2023-07-28T07:00
John White from Hazelnut Farm in Bristol tells Abi about his own climate conversion, and his church which is...
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Vanessa Nakate: Energy Transition, Activism and Being Heard from 2023-07-07T07:00
Vanessa Nakate is a renowned Ugandan climate activist, Abi talks to her about her faith , feminism, her brilliant ...
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Finding Joy on Death Row from 2023-06-16T07:00
Pastor Dewey Williams is a man who has endured a lot of grief, but who has found great joy in Jesus, and ...
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Mission trips: power, charity and hospitality from 2023-05-26T07:00
Mekdes Haddis is with Abi to speak about mission trips, charity and hospitality. Mekdes was born and lived ...
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Sex Education, Saving Lives and Community Nursing - The e:merge Interviews from 2023-05-05T07:00
Three incredible young people from Bradford share the interviews they have created especially for us. Ryan, Faith and Julia are from an incredible local youth project called Listen
Homelessness: Grace and Truth from 2023-04-28T07:00
Chris Ward is a speaker on the experience of homelessness and works at The Daytime Hub in Gravesend (see below) for people experiencing homelessness in Kent. He shares his story of addiction, ho...
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Happy Easter! from 2023-04-09T07:00
A huge Happy Easter to you from Abi and all the Praxis team!
A short Easter episode for you today, to celebrate the joy of Jesus’ resurrection. We are going to delve back into the archive...
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The Cross: Justice, Oppression and Suffering from 2023-04-07T07:00
Amar D. Peterman is an author and constructive theologian working around faith and public life, including his...
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Prayer and Activism from 2023-02-10T07:00
Is prayer a form of activism? Can we pray in hope when we are feeling weighed down or weary of injustice? What can other cultures teach us about how to pray?
Abi spoke to Philip Powell fro...
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God With Us: Christmas Special 2022 from 2022-12-16T07:00
Abi is joined by Elaine Storkey, philosopher, sociologist and theologian and author of “Listen
BONUS EP: Churches That Change Communities from 2022-12-09T07:00
Can churches really change communities? Where is Jesus in the permacrisis? Where are the signs of hope?
Abi had a special treat a few weeks ago...to visit the Listen
Where do worship and justice meet? from 2022-11-25T07:00
Questioning allegiance outside St Paul's Cathedral and worship that changes a government: powerful interviews today from Listen
A message from COP27 from 2022-11-11T07:00
Straight from COP27, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt this week two climate campaigners help us to pray for good outcomes:
Shameless Plug! from 2022-09-30T12:00
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The Worship One from 2022-09-16T07:00
Hi everyone and welcome to the 101st episode of The Hopeful Activists’ Podcast! Thanks for being with us on our journey of learning, worship, prayer and action, it’s been an absolute privilege t...
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Lessons from 100 Christian Activists from 2022-07-29T07:00
Episode 100!!!
Our planned worship centred episode will be with you shortly, but in the meantime Abi and Rich share what they have learnt from interviewing over 100 Christian Activists on ...
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Cost of Living Crisis: Taking Anti-Poverty Action in the UK from 2022-06-24T07:00
We are hearing more about the Cost of Living Crisis every day, but what can churches do now and to prepare for the difficult winter ahead? How do we read the Bible in the context of poverty and ...
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BONUS EP: Rene August on The Bible and Peace from 2022-05-20T07:00
What do the penguins of Robben Island have to do with peacebuilding?
The full, deep and challenging interview with Rene August on peacebuilding and reading the Bible in locations that hav...
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How to be a peacemaker. from 2022-05-13T07:00
If reconciliation is core to our faith, what does that mean for peacemakers? How do we deal with the tension between pursuing justice and truth as well as peace and mercy? And in the context of ...
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Hosting Refugees from 2022-04-01T07:00
With the UK government's "Homes for Ukraine" launching Rich and Abi explore how to best support refugees from all over the world.
We hear from refugees about what they need now they are in...
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From Charity to Justice: How to Give and Fundraise Ethically from 2022-02-18T07:00
Abi and Rachel take an epic journey through the ethics and practical challenges of giving and fundraising. What's wrong with giving money to orphanages? What about racism in fundraising? Why is ...
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The Arch: Desmond Tutu and the end of apartheid from 2022-02-04T07:00
Rev. Edwin Arrison, an anti-apartheid activist and close friend of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, tells us about the life of The Arch, and his own life of activism and hope.
Edwin now works for ...
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The Arms Trade: Hope for the Peacemakers from 2021-12-17T07:00
Beth and Abi look at the Arms Trade, and activists who are fighting for peace, including Mary Sprunger-Frose who has spilled her own blood at nuclear weapons facilities, and Mike Miller, who turns ...
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The Arms Trade: Hope for the Peacemakers from 2021-12-17T07:00
Beth and Abi look at the Arms Trade, and activists who are fighting for peace, including Mary Sprunger-Frose who has spilled her own blood at nuclear weapons facilities, and Mike Martin, who tur...
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What next for Climate Action? COP26 and beyond. from 2021-11-19T07:00
Amongst the mixed responses to COP26, how do we carry on with action for climate justice and keep hope alive? Abi Thomas and Rich Gower find out.
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Justice for Refugees from 2021-10-22T07:00
What does justice for refugees look like? Isabel Pedro joins Abi Thomas as we speak to asylum seekers, refugees and other advocates for justice for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
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What is Woke? With Testament from 2021-07-23T07:00
This week you get to meet the rest of the Praxis Team on our day away in Birmingham, and Abi also spoke to poet, beatboxer, MC and writer Testament about the power of words, the meaning of "woke...
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Poetry that brings change from 2021-07-16T07:00
Can poetry make a difference?
Bruce Gulland and Laura Darrell have used their skill with words to share their perspectives and shift other people's. They share how the arts can be a great ...
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How to stay well when the world is burning. from 2021-07-09T07:00
Jo Musker-Sherwood led the climate lobbying specialist organisation, Hope for the Future, until she couldn't anymore. The urgency of the climate crisis is putting pressure on many people in the ...
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Miracles, eating together and creating community from 2021-07-02T07:00
Chris Lane shares lessons on the transformative effect of hospitality and ordinary miracles (plus some extraordinary ones too).
Chris has lived in Salford 43 years. The church that founded...
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SOS From The Kids - Children and Activism from 2021-06-25T07:00
Today we hear from some children whose activism took them to Britain’s Got Talent, and has led to children all over the world singing their music and learning about Climate Action.
I also...
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G7 - Johnson, Biden and Underpants from 2021-06-18T07:00
After a disappointing G7 what should activists do next, Sarah Wiggins from Tearfund and the Young Christian Climate Network call us to action. With a special appearance from G7 leaders underwear...
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Power the Fight: Community, Collaboration and Prayer from 2021-06-04T19:15
Ben Lindsay runs his charity "Power the Fight" like a record label. Hear about his unique approach to helping communities end youth violence.
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Africa is not a country: Chine McDonald from 2021-05-28T07:00
There is snow in Africa. Author of "God is not a white man and other revelations" Chine McDonald talks to Abi about racism in international development and fundraising. They may also ruin your f...
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The Church and Race from 2021-05-21T07:00
Author of “We Need To Talk About Race: understanding the black experience in white majority churches” Ben Lindsay and Abi speak about race and the church - it’s time for the rubber to hit the ro...
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Activism and Spiritual Practice from 2021-05-14T07:00
How has the past year affected us, the way we live, our walk with God and our activism? Abi dives back into the archive to find out what resources these 3 incredible activists on their activism ...
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Climate Action, Pilgrimage and COP-26 from 2021-05-07T07:00
As Britain prepares to host COP26 the Young Christian Climate Network are going beyond individual decisions for the climate to acting on a collective basis. Find out about their incredible relay...
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Putting the Fun in Fundamentalism from 2021-04-30T10:30
Alastair McIntosh loves surprising people in board meetings by quoting the Bible. He speaks about the importance of connecting the outer and inner life, healthy leadership and the influence of t...
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Does Good Theology Matter for Activists? from 2021-04-23T07:00
How does good theology inform our activism? Imogen Ball, winner of this year’s Theology Slam, helps us think about applying Jesus’ model of creative compassion to our activism.
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The Church and Climate Change from 2021-04-16T07:00
What is the future of the church if it doesn't start talking about climate change? Young activists are asking the church to step up.
Dot Tyler, Head of Youth and the Emerging Generation at...
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Easter Special with Wendy Lloyd from 2021-04-04T07:00
Happy Easter from everyone at The Praxis Centre for Hope and Activism!
Abi is joined today by Wendy Lloyd who is the faith communications co-ordinator for the charity...
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Good Friday Reflection with Bonté Uwimana from 2021-04-02T07:00
As we sit in the grief of Good Friday Bonté Uwimana brings to life the story we have heard so many times.
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Lament, Rage and Hope in Lent from 2021-03-26T12:00
From the Isle of Mull Wendy Lloyd from Christian Aid tells Abi about the new book "Rage and Hope: 75 Prayers for a Better World."
Don't forget to sign up to The Praxis Labs:
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The Church and Growth from 2021-03-19T07:00
Hannah Rich from Theos talks to Abi about the false binary between social action and evangelism, and giving people an opportunity to experience the love and hospitality in church through volunte...
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Human Rights in Pakistan: Naureen Akhtar from 2021-03-12T07:00
Tackling gender inequality in Pakistan leads to death threats and hate speech for Naureen and her team. The survivors of gender based violence she works with lose their homes, marriages, work an...
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Covid Activism (With Music) from 2021-02-12T07:00
Five activists who have responded in diverse ways to the current Covid crisis (acting on loneliness, toxic masculinity, working with vulnerable children, supporting people’s mental health, and d...
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Covid Activists (Without Music) from 2021-02-12T07:00
Five activists who have responded in very diverse ways to the current Covid crisis (acting on loneliness, toxic masculinity, working with vulnerable children, supporting people’s mental health, ...
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2021: A Year to Act from 2021-01-01T07:00
Natalie Williams and Martin Charlesworth from Jubilee Plus share the lessons they've learned in seeking to live a poverty-busting lifestyle, and give us their call to act in 2021.
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Christmas Special with Aaron Shah from 2020-12-25T07:00
A special episode for Christmas, featuring a reflection by Aaron Shah from Worship on the Streets.
Website: Listen
Hope and the Climate Crisis: Grace Thomas from 2020-12-18T07:00
Climate Activist Rev. Grace Thomas on finding hope in the grief and loss of the climate crisis.
Grace's alternative carols and blog:
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Hope and Prayer with Becks Davis from 2020-12-11T07:00
After 4 and a half years spent in an enclosed community of prayer and solitude, some amazing lessons for activists from Becks Davis about a life lived holistically with God.
If you would l...
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Hope and Grief with Bex Lewis from 2020-12-04T07:00
Dr Bex Lewis is a Senior lecturer in digital marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is also living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, for which there are treatments to extend life...
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New Social Enterprises: Starting Something New from 2020-11-27T12:00
Alice sells her husband in a box ... well sort of. Hear from Alice and David Deanie, brand new entrepreneurs with a kingdom heart; and Jan DeVilliers, who began selling shorts in South Africa. H...
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Campaign Successes: Starting Something New from 2020-11-18T07:00
The stories of 3 successful campaigners and their campaigns, one in Northumberland, one in Cambridge and a nationwide campaign in Malawi.
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Hope at Home: Starting Something New from 2020-11-06T13:30
In our new series will hear encouragements that it's possible to continue our activism, even during a second lockdown, as we have started in the UK this week.
We begin this week by speakin...
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Everybody Now from 2020-10-23T07:00
This week we are bringing you something different - we are joining in with podcast feeds across the world to bring you Everybody Now, a podcast about climate emergency in a time of syst...
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What is the Gospel? Where do evangelism and social action meet? from 2020-10-16T07:00
Abi and Sarah Small dive into the controversial area of where evangelism and social action meet.
With contributions from Krish Kandiah, Deirdre Brower Latz, Simon Guillebaud, Joel Edwards...
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Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. An Activist's Story from 2020-10-08T07:00
Richard Reddie is the author of Martin Luther King Jr History Maker. He tells Abi how Dr King inspired his own work for justice and inclusion.
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Everyday Activism with Andrew Graystone from 2020-09-18T08:00
With a simple home-made sign Andrew spread a message of love and hope across the world. We hear his stories of everyday activism.
You can buy Andrew's book here:
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Lockdown Lessons from 2020-07-31T12:00
HUGE thanks to Dr J for allowing us to use his music on this episode. It's all taken from his album Journey, which is available at
https://drjpresents.bandcamp.com
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Mental Health, Young People and Covid-19 from 2020-07-16T09:00
Abz Adekeye is a youth pastor and specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for young people aged 11-25. Abi spoke to her about how she has supported young people and her advice to all of us to...
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Homelessness and Community Organising from 2020-07-10T12:00
A fascinating interview with Shermara Fletcher about grassroots community organising, bringing about local transformation and political change.
To hear more from Shermara and others involv...
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Theology and Race: Augustine Tanner-Ihm from 2020-07-02T08:45
Augustine Tanner-Ihm is the winner of this years Theology Slam! Abi celebrates with him and Augustine shares why the theology of race is so vital today and how to recover from abuse and sta...
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Life Changing Work: Chris Gillies from 2020-06-25T09:00
Chris Gillies presents a reflection on redemptive practice in our working lives, whether that’s working for money, or the many other ways that you are using your time. It’s a deep reflection, an...
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Worship and Justice: Lucy Grimble from 2020-06-10T10:15
Abi talks to worship leader and songwriter Lucy Grimble about where justice and worship meet. Lucy has gifted the song "Goliath" written with Mitch Wong to International Justice Mission and you ...
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Rage as the work of love: Dante Stewart from 2020-06-03T00:36
Dante Stewart (Stew) speaks to Abi about the ongoing fight against racism in the United States. 8 days since the death of George Floyd protests against racism and police brutality have spread ac...
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After Coronavirus: Reshaping the Future from 2020-05-21T08:00
Abi and Rich discuss the new Tearfund report "The World Rebooted". The world is on pause for many of us, and we have time to dream and plan with God a brighter future after Covid-19.
Tearf...
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Contagious Hope: Mick Kane from 2020-05-06T08:00
Mick Kane, live-in chaplain at Nazarene Theological College in Manchester brings us a deep reflection on lament, hope and creativity.
Twitter @mick_k86 @NTC_Manchester
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Adoption and Fostering: Krish Kandiah from 2020-05-01T07:00
Hannah and Rich reflect on a powerful interview from Krish Kandiah on fostering and adoption and the challenge that churches need to address.
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Ceasefire: Ending the Arms Trade: Alan Storkey from 2020-04-17T07:30
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.
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Easter Day Special with Natalie Williams from 2020-04-12T08:00
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 an...
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Good Friday Special with Natalie Williams from 2020-04-10T07:30
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...
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Louder Voice: Singing to Empower: Carol Barwick from 2020-04-02T07:00
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 a...
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Creativity is a superpower: Bringing change with stories of hope from 2020-03-20T07:00
"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 ...
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Coronavirus Special: Tackling Holiday Hunger with Beth Myring. from 2020-03-17T06:30
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 s...
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Coronavirus Special: Krish Kandiah on radical hospitality in the midst of a crisis from 2020-03-12T07:00
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 C...
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Micah Purnell: Advertising Takeovers and Selling Virtues from 2020-02-28T07:30
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 o...
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Sarah Corbett Episode 2: Social Media, Gifts and Transformation. from 2020-02-14T07:00
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 ...
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Sarah Corbett: Craftivism, Jesus and the art of gentle protest. from 2020-02-07T17:37
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 engagem...
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Ruth Valerio: Climate grief, perseverance and impatience from 2020-01-10T06:00
Dr Ruth Valerio is Global Advocacy and Influencing Director at Tearfund. She shares the story of how she became an environmentalist, theologian and social a...
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Christmas Reflection: Abi from 2019-12-27T10:00
Abi reflects on being northern, being an extrovert, and the importance of taking time out to be with Jesus.
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Christmas Reflection: Abi from 2019-12-27T10:00
Abi reflects on being northern, being an extrovert, and the importance of taking time out to be with Jesus.
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Marie: From Activist to Refugee from 2019-12-20T07:00
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 ...
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Nick and Donna: Hope from the despair of a gambling addiction from 2019-12-13T07:00
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 hi...
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Levi and Paul: From Addict to Disciple from 2019-12-06T07:00
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 pl...
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Sandra: The Depths of Hope from 2019-11-29T06:00
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 circu...
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Landlord isn't a dirty word: Cornerstone Partnership: Gavin Mullaley from 2019-11-22T06:30
"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 ...
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Wedding Angels: Kingdom Business: Jane Sullivan from 2019-11-15T06:00
Jane Sullivan from Wedding Angels shares how her own difficult upbringing fuelled her passion to help others through a sustainable business.
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Liam Jagger: Wisdom for the Road: Empowering others by letting go from 2019-11-08T06:00
How to stop, let others lead, and embrace the mess (and transformation!) that results, with CEO of the award-winning youth organisation PrimeTime Bradford.
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Andy Kind: Wisdom for the Road: Finding your calling from 2019-11-01T06:00
Comedian and preacher Andy Kind shares his wisdom on finding your calling.
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Beyond Brexit: Reconciliation: Luke Stewart and Victoria Mason from 2019-10-25T06:00
A challenge to think about our attitude to others and how to be builders of reconciliation today from Luke and Victoria, Reconciliation Programme Co-ordinat...
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Beyond Brexit: How to Unite Without Compromise: Alex Evans from 2019-10-18T06:00
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 i...
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Holos Kombucha: Kingdom Business: Tom Partridge from 2019-10-11T06:00
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 la...
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Elaine Storkey: Wisdom for the Road: Faithfulness from 2019-10-04T06:00
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 redempti...
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Snowdrop Part 2: Wisdom for the road: Lara Bundock and Rachel Medina from 2019-09-27T06:00
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.
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Snowdrop Part 1: Wisdom for the road: Lara Bundock and Rachel Medina from 2019-09-20T06:00
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 - t...
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Faithful Presence: wisdom for the road: Rose Hudson-Wilkin from 2019-09-13T06:00
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 Spea...
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Going deeper: wisdom for the road: Tony Horsfall from 2019-09-06T06:00
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...
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Joy vs injustice: Wisdom for the Road: Shane Claiborne from 2019-08-30T22:22
Shane Claiborne talks justice and joy with Abi in Manchester as part of his visit with the Red Letter Christians. George Bush and Trump get a mention, but it's the "beautiful teaching from Jesus...
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The power of being with: relationship at the core: Sam Wells from 2019-08-09T06:00
Revd Dr Sam Wells brings a dynamic approach to activism in this week's interview. Using Jesus' life as a model for our approach. Jesus spent 1 week in Jerusalem working for us, 3 years in Galile...
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Blood, sweat and hope: activism in Zimbabwe from 2019-08-02T06:00
A hard hitting interview with a Zimbabwean activist this week, we aren't using her name for her safety. She was interviewed by Rich by computer link, and leaves Abi speechless.
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A Rocha: climate change gets personal: David Hughes from 2019-07-26T06:00
David Hughes isn't your traditional climate change activist; his unusual journey brings into the open the common disconnect between our faith and action - and how there is always hope.
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Climate Action: Telling the Truth: Ruth Jarman from 2019-07-19T06:00
“What does it mean to be a disciple if the normal way of living is trashing what Jesus has made?”
We are looking forward to the reactions to this week’s interview. Ruth Jarman on obedience...
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Celebrate Recovery: From addiction to action: Jenny Garland from 2019-07-12T06:00
Addicted to alcohol but in denial Jenny had an invitation to a BBQ at a new church plant on her estate. She met Jesus and her life has been transformed. Jenny is now a leader at a Celebrate Reco...
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Look Again Artist: Fridges have feelings: Lynda Sterling from 2019-07-05T06:00
Did you know that fridges have feelings? Lynda uses art to tackle the waste problem in Old Trafford. She shares about how she combines her love of alleyways, shopping trolleys, with her love of...
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Grace Trust: Jesus in the forgotten places: Nicci Ward and Lizzie Bassford from 2019-06-28T06:00
Openshaw is one of the most deprived areas of the country, but Nicci describes it as paradise. Lizzie and Nicci share their stories of looking for hope and tackling loneliness in one of Manchest...
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Earthbound Report: skepticism, climate justice and wealth: Jeremy Williams from 2019-06-21T06:00
The Earthbound Report blog (formerly Make Wealth History) has won many awards for it's creator Jeremy Williams. He talks to Rich about how his ideas make people bristle, and reaching the point w...
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Beside Ourselves: Laughter and Activism: Kate Mounce and Eleanor Young from 2019-06-14T06:00
Contemporary Clowns Kate Mounce and Eleanor Young make Abi laugh in this week’s episode as they share their wisdom on “the teenage sex talk” and laughter as a form of activism.
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Writing the future: Storytelling, equality and the art of grace: Athena Stevens from 2019-06-07T05:45
Athena Stevens tells Abi about creating work that helps people to process trauma, her political work and the practical support she gives to activists so they can thrive. Her words on grace, for...
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Creators of Peace: Radical Peace Building: Kate Monkhouse from 2019-05-31T06:00
The amazing Kate Monkhouse (executive officer at Creators of Peace) shares her wisdom on activism and spirituality. Her work of radical peace building with women has taken her around the world, ...
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God Loves Women: spreadsheets and speaking out: Natalie Collins from 2019-05-24T05:45
Hold on to your hats as Natalie Collins talks about effecting change in the church and obedience to God. She says "we don't need too many of me", but we disagree!
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Restoration Story: the gardener is back in the garden: Jack Wakefield from 2019-05-17T07:03
Jack Wakefield shares his passion for and the theology behind his action on climate care. And Abi gets stressed out by some orange peel.
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Saturday Gathering: Every day I see miracles: Linda Maslen from 2019-05-08T22:06
Linda Maslen radiates hope in her stories of healing and new life. She founded Saturday Gathering in Halifax, a church that welcomes people living on the margins and sees amazing transformation ...
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Street Angels: Action in the Wild West of Yorkshire. from 2019-05-02T04:20
For our first episode we speak to Paul Blakey about seeing dramatic change in Halifax's night life, once described as the Wild West of Yorkshire.
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