He's arguably the most famous person in history… but who is Jesus? His life defines our calendars and His teachings have influenced laws that protect human rights, promote equality, and prevent discrimination. Billions of people around the world follow Him. But what were His political views? His thoughts on economics? What did He look like, what did He eat? And is 'Jesus' even His real name?

Jared Brock, author and documentary maker, is helping Helen Lea debunk some myths in this week's Life Issues.

In a world of so many conflicts, where peace in the season of ‘Peace and Goodwill to all’ is the last thing people are experiencing, how do we lend ourselves to be peace makers?

Paul Hammond speaks with Carolyn Merry of Place for Hope and David Smyth of the Evangelical Alliance.

What role do children have in your church? So often we look at them as to be “ministered to” but what if we started to recognise, respect and nurture their giftings and ability to minister?

In a world where so many young people are disengaged from the church, what difference would it make to develop children’s ministry, that is ministry by children not to them?

Paul Hammond speaks to Founder of Parenting for Faith, Rachel Turner.

Wellbeing, there’s a lot of talk and advice about how we should be. Thankfully, we seem to be losing the stigmas that suggests people should admit such difficulties.

But when the clouds press in, when the skies darken, when the fog seems impenetrable and the spiral seems ever downwards - How do we find the path to a brighter day? There is a new book out that offers a suggestion – 12 steps to strengthen your wellbeing.

Paul Hammond speaks to Patrick Regan, President and Co-founder of Kintsugi Hope, in Life Issues.

When we hear about scandals around church leaders, it’s fair enough that we are a bit taken aback isn’t?

And maybe even that we question our own experience of God through them… So, when church leaders fail, how should we respond?

Phil Swann from the Wales Leadership Forum joins Paul Hammond on Life Issues.

Dignity – what does that mean? Proverbs 31 says that a righteous women clothed in strength and dignity can face the future with confidence. It sounds like dignity is important to God and if it is; maybe we should understand it, live in it and do all we can to impart it to others.

Becky Murray, Founder of charity One by One joins Paul Hammond on Life Issues.

We can often be made to feel like we have to choose between faith and science, but what if we don’t? What if science can actually prove God?

Steph Bevan from God and the Big Bang joins Helen Lea for this week’s Life Issues conversation.

What happens when we regularly doubt ourselves, allowing our fears and insecurities to take a hold of shaping who we are?

Lucinda Smith was faithfully serving as a medical missionary in Pakistan, yet felt abandoned by God. But a life changing encounter with a little girl from China was to change that.

Vicky Gibbens talks to the author of 'The Red Thread'.

Most of us at some point have felt the panic of indecision – so how do we make good decisions, how do we make God decisions, and how can we make sure it’s a good call, let alone the right call. 

Paul Hammond speaks to Iain Dunbar and Peter Wilkinson, Authors of Good Call: Learning to make decisions with God.

Can Christians influence culture, without needing to label content as "Christian”? Can we separate faith from our creativity? And how do you shape culture rather than culture shaping you?

Helen Price is joined by  Norman Stone, a BAFTA and Emmy-award winning Director, who doesn't make 'Christian films' but is a Christian who makes films for this week’s Life Issues.