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17 December 2019

Longing for intimacy

Jen Baker shares candidly about her own journey towards intimacy with God, which is the subject of her new book Face to Face

Interviews

17 December 2019

A church for young people

Beth Resch spoke to Premier’s Woman to Woman presenter Maria Rodrigues about hearing God’s call for her life, and how the various roles she’s had within the Church of England are helping her impact young people’s lives

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26 November 2019

IN CONVERSATION WITH ABBY EATON

Singer Abby Eaton seemed to have it all. She loved making music, her husband Chris was writing songs for big-name artists and the couple had a lovely home. But when they had a baby Abby found herself struggling with postnatal depression and tackling the taboo that often surrounds mental illness. She talks about her daily battle with anxiety and the joy of creating new music.

Interviews

23 October 2019

Make peace not war

Peace activist and campaigner Pat Gaffney talks to Premier’s Woman to Woman presenter, Maria Rodrigues about challenging Britain’s involvement in the arms trade, being jailed for non-violent protests and how we all have a role to play as peacemakers

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3 September 2019

Rev Kate Bottley interview

She’s much in demand, but Rev Kate Bottley is determined to keep her feet on the ground, as she explains to Andrew Graystone

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2 July 2019

Being a mother has inspired me

Katherine Jenkins talks to Lorraine Wylie about being a mum and her latest, very personal, album

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21 May 2019

Sharing my struggles has enabled me to help others

Low self-esteem, ill health and a struggling faith are some of the challenges Dianne Parsons has had to face. She shares some of the lessons she has learned with Catherine Larner

Interviews

19 February 2019

Amy Orr-Ewing

My passion for evangelism and young people, and what the Church needs to focus on now

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15 January 2019

The reluctant Reverend

The role of Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury comes with both challenges and privileges, as Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley explains to Jo Swinney

Interviews

9 October 2018

It’s Okay not to be Okay

Bestselling author, speaker and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh says that when she discovered “I’m not good enough and I’m good with that,” everything started to change

Interviews

12 September 2018

'Multi-tasking energises me'

With her varied career, community involvement and family responsibilities, Tania Bright’s life is never dull. She talks to Jo Swinney about her journey to faith and how she manages her exceptionally busy life ...

Interviews

14 August 2018

'I want people to discover the good news of Jesus'

New Testament scholar Paula Gooder talks to Catherine Larner about the importance of good theology, encouraging women and her latest book on a key figure in the early church

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17 July 2018

'I'm so much happier now'

Actress Amanda Root talks to Alastair McIver about her career and how she is using her creative gifts to help victims of trauma

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12 June 2018

'I would love people to find hope in what I'm doing'

Philippa Hanna tells Catherine Larner how finding faith transformed her life and her music

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15 May 2018

'Courage is a muscle – I am much more confident now'

Former CIA counterterrorism expert Michele Rigby Assad talks to Catherine Larner about seeking God’s plan for her life and encouraging women to fulfil their potential

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13 February 2018

I can only be who I am

Bishop Libby Lane talks to Catherine Larner about being a pioneer, making prayer a priority and the opportunities her role brings

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19 December 2017

'I think things always get better'

Jeremy Vine talks to Catherine Larner about the changing face of news, how people communicate and staying positive in a time of uncertainty

Interviews

17 October 2017

'I have to make the presence of God my priority'

Author, speaker and pastor Christy Wimber talks to Catherine Larner about stepping down as leader of her local church, sharing her story in her new book and the big challenge facing the Church today

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26 September 2017

My faith takes first place now

Actress Emma Rigby talks to Alastair McIver about life in Hollywood, rediscovering her faith and resetting her priorities.

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15 August 2017

Hold the dream

Co-founder and global pastor of Hillsong Church Bobbie Houston talks to Catherine Larner about the importance of women’s ministry, facing criticism and staying the course

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21 February 2017

Carrie Grant: "This is extreme parenting"

Carrie and David Grant have four children with hidden disabilities. Carrie tells Catherine Francis about how they manage and how others can learn about people on the autistic spectrum

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6 December 2016

All That Jazz!

Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown tells Russ Bravo how motherhood has impacted her faith and her music

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10 November 2016

Martha Collison speaks

Martha tells Catherine Larner about life after "The Great British Bake Off" and the opportunities it has given her to work with Christian charities ...

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10 February 2016

Being good enough

Diane Louise Jordan chats about her life - parenting, faith and slowing down

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10 December 2015

Plight of refugees

Refugees worker Catherine Ashcroft tells Mandy Pilz why Europe's open door policy is not the answer ...

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14 July 2015

Life on kids' TV

Hannah Hiles talks to CBeebies' Gemma Hunt about her work and what it's like being a role model

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12 May 2015

Baking for God

Martha Collison speaks to Ali Herbert about her faith and life after 'The Great British Bake Off'

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12 February 2015

A "Beautiful Mess"

Ali Herbert interviews Danielle Strickland about her childhood, coming to faith, and ministry among the disadvantaged

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12 January 2015

Sheridan Voysey speaks

Sheridan Voysey shares some of the ups and downs of life and how we can all have a "resurrection year"

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5 November 2014

The "Bake Off" queen

Mary Berry speaks about her passions in life - her love of baking and how she has balanced her career with her family life.

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5 November 2014

I survived Ebola

Suzanne Green speaks to Nancy Writebol about how she contracted and survived the Ebola virus

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11 September 2014

Reclaim the good news

Philip Yancey encourages us to welcome the good news of our faith despite our struggles and doubts

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15 July 2014

The power of music

Carol Pemberton, founder of Black Voices, talks about the increasing popularity of community singing

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12 June 2014

Jamaica 'pocket rocket'

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is preparing for the Commonwealth Games and talks about her Christian faith

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13 November 2013

Finding my way

It's a new phase now for songwriter and worship leader Martin Smith

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19 September 2013

The rough edges

Amy Grant on touring, tough times and her new album

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12 July 2013

Called to be funny

King of the one-liners Milton Jones talks to Ali Herbert

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28 May 2013

Big city Bishop

Bishop of London Richard Chartres on the challenges facing the Church in the UK

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8 May 2013

My story

Speaker and author Liz Curtis Higgs on why she loves encouraging women

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7 March 2013

April 2013 In Conversation

Lady Elizabeth Berridge, the youngest female peer in the House of Lords, talks to Andrew Boyd about being a role model and working for change

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7 December 2012

January 2013 Woman to Woman

Millions of people have been helped by Stormie Omartian’s The Power of Praying books. She reveals why books have been important for her too

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5 November 2012

December 2012 Interview

Angela Piper talks about her new cookery book, celebrating Christmas and her alter ego Jennifer Aldridge from The Archers

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3 October 2012

November 2012 New Directions

Meet Jean Martyn, the unlikely star who shot to fame in the 2011 series of Britain’s Got Talent

Interviews

8 August 2012

September 2012 Interview

Author, broadcaster and former nun Dr Lavinia Byrne talks about her exciting journeys

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9 July 2012

August 2012 2012 Games

Olympic Champion Christine Ohuruogu explains why she wants to encourage children

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13 June 2012

July 2012 Interview

Best-selling author and speaker Michele Guinness reveals what she's up to over the summer

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2 April 2012

May 2012 Reaching Women

Meet Carrie Longton, one of the founders of Mumsnet

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5 January 2012

February 2012 Interview

Lou Fellingham on music, motherhood and God

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