Forged

Speaking from the heart, Henry and Tracy share about coming to faith, how they met, and how God has brought them through some of the deepest valleys over the past fifty years, from suffering spiritual abuse living in community through to the loss of one of their children. They have so much wisdom to impart on life, marriage, faith and perseverance.

Enduring seasons of depression, wrestling with doubt and following God through valleys of profound loss and upheaval, Sam shares parts of her story that inspire hope and impart courage to those of us who struggle with our mental health or find it hard believing that God has a good plan for our lives.

From a tumultuous upbringing, in and out of care and childhood involvement in gangs, through to contending with loss, trauma and life on the streets, Dom shares some of his life story and how God has encountered him and rescued him time and time again.

With wisdom and vulnerability, Charlotte shares some of her story; how God has been faithful through multiple valleys, from being 'different' as a child, to the effects of abuse, through to debilitating health conditions that changed the trajectory of her life, leading to remarkable fruitfulness.

With great candour, Mat describes how his wife Anna's cancer diagnosis, and the dark valley that followed, drew them into greater dependence on God and His people. Now adjusting to living life alone, Mat courageously shares some of his story, and God's faithfulness through it all.

Tom opens up to Anthony about living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), contending with its life-altering and long term implications from early childhood through to present day. Tom shares candidly of the fear of experiencing death, seeing God bring hope and salvation to his entire family, meeting his wife for the first time (she will feature in her own Forged episode), and the incredible journey of faith he's been on, depending on God every step of the way.

Penny shares her incredible story, beginning with her being abandoned as a baby and growing up in care, through to being rescued from a heartbreaking cycle of rejection, brokenness and chaos, experiencing God’s enduring faithfulness through life's deepest valleys over 40 years of following Him.

Phil shares his story of brokenness, anguish and affliction, and how excruciating shame, prolonged hardship and mental health challenges unexpectedly led to a heart for radical hospitality, with Phil now establishing therapeutic Christian community living in Nottingham.