Cowrie Shells

Meet Rachel Jordan-Wolf - From her earliest memories, Jesus was Rachel’s best friend and she wanted the world to know Him too! Whether it was church in a chicken shed, prayer in a greenhouse, or sharing coffee with a distressed woman in the Red Light District, Rachel consistently chose to be available to God and today her vision remains unchanged. Passionate about empowering believers, she heads up Hope Together and challenges all of us this Christmas to recognise the season we’re in and get excited about what God is doing: Increasingly, our communities are full of individuals looking for Jesus … meanwhile He's looking for you and me to be willing to be His mouthpiece.

Why not order some beautifully-designed Gospels as a special Christmas/New Year gift for your neighbours/friends/community from Hope Together today?

To find out more, and discover other amazing resources for you and your church family, go to: hopetogether.org.uk

You can follow Rachel: @racheljordanwolf @hopetogether

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Meet Esther Higham – Best known for her animated voice on Premier Christian radio, when it comes to empowering people with Jesus, Esther is as passionate off air as she is during her ‘Inspirational Breakfast’ show. She describes herself as a gatherer and coach, and is full of stories where she has seen faith come alive in everyday situations. How can we best grow our spiritual muscles and throw off the spiritual belly flab? How can we be 10% bolder in seizing every opportunity to see God move? Listen in and discover more.

You can hear Esther on Premier’s ‘Inspirational Breakfast’ Mon-Thurs 7-9am

For more information on MOJO: https://linktr.ee/mojoministers

You can follow Esther on Instagram: @estherhigham

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A Story of Carrying Hope – in recognition of Baby Loss Awareness Week: 9-15th October 2025

Meet Beth Appleby – Would God still be good if… you were told by medical professionals that the baby in your womb likely had a life-threatening condition?

Having grown up with two missionary parents, Beth was no stranger to the reality that faith comes with its struggles. But when she had to confront this question during her third pregnancy, that faith was to be severely tested. Listen to the remarkable true story behind Beth’s book, Carrying Hope, and be inspired to stand on the knowledge that God’s goodness is unchanging and, with Him, you can embrace uncertainty - especially when it comes to a life or death situation.

To get hold of a copy Carrying Hope, please purchase from Beth Appleby directly at www.carryinghope.co.uk

You can also buy online at Amazon

Be sure to look out for Beth’s upcoming audio edition of the book which will be available worldwide

(Excerpt from book featured during recording is used with author’s permission)

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That's officially a wrap for Season One of Cowrie Shells podcast!

Thank you for being part of the worldwide community of women of faith sharing their stories and consistently pointing others to Jesus.

I’m excited to say that Season 2 will launch in October 2025 but, until it does, I want to leave you with a challenge and an invitation. No matter the depth of your passion for Jesus, why not consider once more what it means to be born again. Do you know who you are and whose you are? Listen back to the voices of several women from Season One and celebrate how they have made knowing God their greatest priority - something that can be true for you too.

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Meet Faith Mwangi-Powell – born in rural Kenya, she is a woman who has defied cultural expectations and become a jet-setter and key leader in the sphere of international development and healthcare. Blessed with a supportive family - a father who valued education, a mother who prized discipline and a grandmother who prioritized prayer – it was not until she recognized the importance of having a personal, dynamic relationship with God that life really took off.

Are you showing up the way God wants you to in the situations He has entrusted to you? Listen to Faith’s amazing tales of boldness and dependence, and be challenged to eclipse self-doubt, pray ceaselessly, and become the powerhouse God created you to be.

You can find more information about Girls Not Brides at: girlsnotbrides.org

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Meet Debz Kefford – What happens when a series of God-shaped dreams take sixteen years to materialise? Listen to Debz’ inspiring tales of a young woman who embraced a career in paediatric nursing in the UK while holding onto a dream for mission in Africa – even when, time and again, she felt God instruct her to put it on the backburner. Be encouraged by her obedience and challenged, in her words, ‘to be faithful where you’re planted.’ Whether for vocation, relationships or fresh adventure, Debz’ story beautifully proves that God’s time frame is best when it comes to fulfilling our dreams.

For more information on Mercy Ships visit: www.mercyships.org.uk or read: Don Stephens, Ships of Mercy: The remarkable fleet bringing hope to the world’s poorest people (Hodder & Stoughton, 2018)

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