Rachel is a British-Nigerian author who believes it’s important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories.  Some of her books include: The Summer I Saved the Wild, Finding Folkshore, The Boy in the Smoke, Graphic Novel, Black Dolls Vol. 1 and many more.

Rachel says "the main thing I love about writing is that you get to escape into a different world… I hope that my books can transport people or help people even deal with different things in life.”

In this episode, I chat with Esame Okwoche, Writer. 
She is the pen behind the newsletters ‘How Not to Be a Stupid Black Girl on Substack - a fictional newsletter from a devoted Christian Auntie to her niece, on how to become a wise Black girl in a noisy, chaotic world.

Esame says, this holistic, three-dimensional well-being is my hope for every Black girl and everyone, everywhere. Rooted in a Christian worldview and guided by Scripture and common sense, these are letters about how to think clearly and walk wisely. They are full of wisdom, wit and the occasional holy dragging.

Lydia sits with Anita Wilkinson, a blogger and Vlogger focuses on the Sovereignty of God. Through her blog, she aims to offer encouragement to those facing challenges in their Christian faith journey.

Anita says I feel compelled to write and speak about love and passion I have when speaking about God or giving my testimony or simply just writing something.

A powerful story of infertility, miscarriages, fibroids and hope - a testimony of how God turns the impossible into possible.
In this episode my guest Abi Adefisan and I explore her journey to Motherhood and the Power of God: From Heartache to Hope' – the moving story of her personal battle with infertility, miscarriages, fibroids and the unwavering hope that carried her through it all.

We dive into:
- The emotional and physical challenges of infertility and miscarriage
- How faith in God provided strength and hope through the darkest times
- The journey from heartache to healing, and the power of God's timing in motherhood

This conversation is for anyone walking through their own struggle, anyone who has ever felt the weight of waiting, or anyone in need of hope and encouragement.

In this episode, I chat with Mariette Davina a prophetic worship leader, singer and composer who has led worship at Westminster and UK Parliament UK. She talks about using worship songs to soak in God’s presence and also how God healed her mum miraculously from coma.

Can you be a Christian and also go to therapy?
Should Christians Go To Therapy?
You don’t need a therapist; you just need Jesus and God’s Word!
People will find out and judge me!

These are the sort of statements/questions Christians make/ask.

In this episode, I chat with  Joshny Varghese, a Transformational Life Coach (Beauty for Ashes) 
We explore the intersection of Christian faith and modern therapy, addressing how believers can embrace therapy and support while staying rooted in biblical principles. We discuss common misconceptions, the importance of community, and how faith-based therapy can guide healthy social relationships, emotional well-being and spiritual growth in today’s connected yet often isolating world

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I interview a Christian author Juanita Headley an advocate for children, who opens up about her devastating child abuse and the impact.. 
Drawing from her own experiences and biblical principles, she emphasises the need for parents and caregivers to actively teach children using the word of God, and the signs to look for if a child is being sextually abused 
Throughout the conversation, parents need to make time for their children. 
My guest also stresses the importance of prayer, not just as a response to hardship, but as a daily practice that invites God's protection and presence into the lives of our children.

Speaking from her very own lived experience, my guest in her book 'Can you keep a secret simplistically converses with the reader to explain why “Yes,” is the only appropriate response to the question, “Can you keep a secret?”

In this episode, i chat with Polina Mladenova of The Abundant Life Ministry and author of Kings & Queens in Slavery.
She is a also a visionary, entrepreneur, leader, mother whose mission is to empower kingdom leaders and believers through teaching key revelations of the Word of God , Helping them to develop their full potential that
God has already put in them, to fulfil their highest calling, to become agents of impact and change through Christ .

This week we sit down with Gloria Boakye the heart behind Super Mama , a powerful book blending biblical wisdom with raw, honest motherhood stories. From sleepless nights to spiritual insights, this episode is a must-listen for every mother who’s ever felt overwhelmed but deeply called. 

 “God doesn’t ask for perfection - just presence.”
Listen, be inspired, encouraged and reminded that you're not alone.

This week, we hear a powerful story of survival and redemption. Shania Shield  shares her journey from the pain of sexual abuse to a life marked by healing, faith, and transformation. 
 “I thought my story ended in silence. But it was only just beginning.”
Shania talks about her experiences of defeat, trauma, shattered dreams and how she managed to overcome them. Shania has now established a ministry for women and has authored an E-book titled "Overcoming the Struggles of Identity".

This episode is for anyone seeking hope, healing and a reminder that your past doesn’t define your future.