God didn't put machines in charge, he put us in charge. Genesis 2:15 states, 'The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.' But is AI the new garden? And if so, can it help to build the Kingdom of God?

Shawna Hoffman is an expert in Artificial Intelligence and has worked in various roles at technology company IBM. Shawna is also the president of Guardrail Technologies which promotes responsible use of AI.

Maxine Harrison is a writer whose work has been published in the Independent, Refinery 29 and Woman Alive. Maxine writes about cultural topics from a faith perspective. Find her at remireports.com

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'Why are Christian women wasting money on egg freezing?'

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-expectations-why-are-christian-women-wasting-money-on-egg-freezing/19447.article

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Rachel Huston and Dami Okeke.

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Have you heard about ‘The Quiet Revival’? Which generation is mainstream media calling, the ‘Spiritual Generation’? And is this the revival we’ve been praying for? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss the increasing church attendance and passionate faith of Gen Z Christians and how the wider Church should respond.

Sasha Gerry, 25, is currently a pastor at All Saints Clapham Park in London. She also happens to be the youngest person in her church congregation! Sasha has been involved in church ministry since university and has previous experience as a youth worker. Her interview with Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/me-a-24-year-old-woman-leading-a-church-it-felt-absurd/18851.article and connect with Sasha’s ministry on Instagram @athistable___

Grace Keir is a Ministry Apprentice on a gap year, exploring what ministry might look like after her Theology degree (which she is about to start). A big part of her current role is youth and children’s work. In 2023, Grace won Premier Unbelievable ‘Young Preacher of the Year’ competition at Spring Harvest, with her message ‘Why there is hope’.

We have a new feature on the podcast called ‘Signs and Wonders’ where we share your testimonies to encourage each other in the journey of faith.

The Signs and Wonders testimony this episode is titled: 'God answers direct prayers'

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Dami Okeke.

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In a very special episode of the Woman Alive podcast we welcome two guests to discuss the concerns they have about the planet and why they both believe all Christians need to play a part in protecting it.

Our youngest ever podcast guest at nine-years-old is Chiamaka. Voted an eco-warrior by her school, Chi Chi is also a Christian and artist who hates seeing waste wash up on our shores.

And our oldest guest to date is retired priest and nun, 83-year-old Sue Parfitt. Sue hit the headlines for her climate activism and has been arrested over 30 times in raising awareness of global warming and the effects it has on the majority world.

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

Do you remember who taught you about sex? If you're a parent, have you had 'The Talk' with your children yet? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss how we approach conversations with children and teenagers about sex.

Kate Orson is a freelance writer who's published for national papers such as the Daily Mail, The Telegraph and the Metro. In an article for Woman Alive Kate argues Little House of the Prairie was a great blueprint on how to teach teens about sex and marriage.

Emma Waring is a psychosexual therapist with two teenage children. Emma is also author of the book Seasons of Sex and Intimacy, a practical guide to sex within marriage.

The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I think I'm asexual'

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-think-i-am-asexual/18727.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

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All women know there's no beating a BFF and there are lots of books and films that reiterate this narrative, but can your husband be your best friend?

Tiffany Accardi has lots of female friends - in fact she's got 100,000 of them as part of the global women’s community movement she founded called Gals That Brunch.

Claire Musters says her husband is her bestie and together they offer pre-marital classes to engaged couples and marriage ‘check-ups’ in local churches. From their years of experience, together they wrote the book Grace-Filled Marriage.

The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I know what I want in a husband but should I lower my expectations?'

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-know-what-i-want-in-a-husband-but-should-i-lower-my-expectations/19339.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

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Misogyny is the hatred of women - strong stuff - but in today's episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher asks if women can be guilty of feeling it too?

Friend of the show Hope Bonarcher is a former model, actress and singer originally from New York but who now lives in Glasgow home schooling her 4 children. She also writes regularly for Woman Alive magazine.

Michelle Tant, a self-proclaimed 'Jesus feminist', is a midwifery lecturer, deacon and writer. Find her on https://substack.com/@michelletant

The Great Sexpectations question this episode is: 'What is the purpose of sex toys in a relationship, and would it be sinful for my husband and I to use them?'

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-what-is-the-purpose-of-sex-toys-in-a-relationship-and-would-it-be-sinful-for-my-husband-and-i-to-use-them/18890.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

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Should the next Archbishop of Canterbury be a woman?

Justin Welby resigned as leader of the Church of England earlier this year over his handling of historical abuse allegations. But would having a woman take on the role make any difference to the way abuse cases are dealt with? And could it improve things for women in the Church more generally?

Kate Orson grew up in a feminist home and, after over 20 years in the new age Kate converted to Christianity in 2021. Kate has written for the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, Woman Alive and now writes online at kateorsonwrites.substack.com

Sally Hope created Always Hopeful, a recovery programme for Christian women who have experienced domestic abuse and also writes for Woman Alive. Find more about her work at https://alwayshopeful.org.uk/

The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is 'I feel insecure in my marriage'.

GREAT SEXPECTATIONS:

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-feel-insecure-in-my-marriage/18811.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

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In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast with Tola-Doll Fisher we're talking about faith and failure. Jesus tells us 'ask and it will be given to you' but sometimes it doesn't always feel like we're getting the answer we want.

Deputy Editor of the Woman Alive Magazine Jemimah Wright is an author in her own right. She's penned three historical novels - and loves a love story! Her prayers to find a husband seemed to go unanswered for many years.

Mia Fieldes is an Australian singer songwriter. She began her career in the worship team at Hillsong in Sydney and has collaborated with Jesus Culture, Bethel Music and Michael W. Smith. She prayed for a husband and was given a vision.

The Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'How do I set boundaries with my toxic friend?'

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-how-do-i-set-boundaries-with-a-toxic-friend/19154.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine.

We've all heard of miraculous stories of divine healing but what about those who God doesn't heal? In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women with disabilities.

Danielle Finch is a Woman Alive writer who talks openly about faith and parenting. She has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which makes the collagen in her limbs to become weak and stretchy and is now a wheelchair user. Find her on Instagram @thisdisabledfamilylife.com

Jade Reynolds has been paralysed since the age of 12 due to an autoimmune condition which means she also uses a wheelchair. She is a writer and with her husband John hosts the faith-based podcast Bring to Light.

The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'How can I overcome the pain of betrayal from my mum?'

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-how-can-i-overcome-the-pain-of-betrayal-from-my-mum/18960.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

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The Woman Alive podcast is back for series 6! In our first episode we're asking if we need Christian influencers? Is it a ministry? Are social media stars called by God or should you always be discerning when scrolling?

Suzie Kennedy is one of the most famous Marilyn Monroe lookalikes in the world appearing in film and TV. She also runs a faith-based therapy practice Faith In Me Therapy.

Cassandra Maria is a stand up comedian as well as presenter on Premier Gospel. Her popular online comic sketches touch on modern culture with some going viral.

Jess Stark is the digital content lead at Premier Christian Radio and a trained journalist. She also teaches and preaches online.

The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is 'My husband is having an affair.'

GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-my-husband-is-having-an-affair/19058.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: