Life Issues

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Life Issues episodes

May 16, 2022 Fasting & Furious
For centuries, fasting alongside prayer was the cornerstone of spiritual development. So how did we get to the point where fasting is just not on the agenda in many of our churches today? For those of us not sure where to begin, Jo Frost joins Paul to talk about the why, the when and the how of fasting in this episode of Life Issues.
46 min
May 09, 2022 If I need therapy, am I weak?
Sooner or later we all face storms in life that take us off guard and threaten to overwhelm us. But isn't going to church and personal prayer enough to see us through as Christians?
In this week’s Life Issues Dr Rob Waller emphasises the value of counselling and gives practical advice for seeking support.
54 min
May 02, 2022 Cancel Culture? What if they want to cancel me?
Whether we think it’s a good thing or not, ‘cancel culture’ is fast gaining momentum. Join Paul and Lois for this week’s Life Issues as they discuss what it is, what the dangers are and if people of faith should be concerned about its increasing influence.

Lois McLatchie is a Communications Officer at ADF UK.
39 min
April 25, 2022 Sharing Our Faith With Followers Of Islam
Are you inclined to shy away from reaching out to Muslims with the gospel? This week Andy Bannister from the Solas Centre for Public Christianity shares his perspective on the importance of building bridges with our Muslim neighbours and how we can be better equipped to show the love, grace, power and truth of ‘Isa’ to the Muslims who live and work alongside us.
47 min
April 18, 2022 They Turned The World Upside Down
Jesus lived, died and rose from the dead, and He gathered to Himself disciples. The Bible makes it clear that they were far from perfect. They struggled
to see God’s plan, they struggled with fear and pride and they struggled to step up. But then they turned a corner and found a new direction. They
went from fearful to bold, from confused to clear, from weak to strong. So what changed? And what if we could do the same?

Paul speaks to author Paul Martin.
43 min
April 11, 2022 Bonus Episode: Passover
Another chance to hear this Life Issues from Easter 2021.
Interested in finding out how Jesus fulfils the Old Testament scriptures? Listen to this fascinating discussion about the connections between the Passover meal and the Easter Story, from Jesus the Lamb of God to the Last Supper.
45 min
April 11, 2022 The Reality of Easter
Ever considered what it would have been like to witness the events of the passion narrative? In this week’s Life Issues you’ll have a chance to do just that as Dr Andrew Ollerton takes us back in time to reflect on the reality of the Easter story as experienced by Jesus’ disciples.
49 min
April 04, 2022 Growing The Unexpected
Gardening – it’s is one of the nation’s favourite hobbies. But are we overlooking the spiritual insight it offers? Richard Littledale took up 'project garden' to help combat the loneliness of bereavement, only to find that the physical transformation of his garden mirrored a real change in himself too.
Hear how he discovered more of God through his perspective as an ‘under gardener’ in this conversation with Vicky Gibbens.
42 min
March 28, 2022 Why Worship?
Is it true some people express their worship every Saturday at the football or is it exclusively something for God?
And what exactly do we mean by worship? Is it innate or intentional? And is it true that just like football, worship can bring us together, whatever our age?
In this week's Life Issues Helen Price spoke with Nick and Becky Drake.
43 min
March 21, 2022 Gender And Religious Freedom
How often do we pause to consider the gender-specific sufferings of Christians facing persecution around the world? Emma Dipper provides us with the opportunity to do just that in this episode of Life Issues.
48 min

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On Life Issues we talk about the topics that affect our personal lives and our world - even the difficult topics, because we believe that our faith and our God have something to say on everything…