Woman Alive | The podcast for Christian women

In this episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two guests to talk about the practical ways we can have hope in God during difficult seasons.

Danielle Strickland is an author, spiritual leader, and justice advocate. She has authored several books including 'The Other Side of Hope'. daniellestrickland.com

Rachel Otterson is a Northern creative artist and teacher who explores life's meaning through creative and political practices. Her spoken word piece about the UK riots in August 2024 went viral and reached thousands. Find her work on Instagram @rachelotterson Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: I want to marry a Christian man, but there are not many!

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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In this episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by Woman Alive writers, to discuss stories of having hope in God during difficult seasons.

Ruth Clemence is a freelance writer living in Cardiff, Wales. She writes about faith, suffering, additional needs and motherhood. Find her work at ruthclemence.com

Steph Porter is a community youth worker for a charity called Urban Devotion Birmingham, as well as a songwriter, artist and worship leader. Find her work at linktr.ee/sroseporter

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: How many dates does it take to know if there’s real potential?

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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In this episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women who are therapists, to discuss the intersection of science with the word of God.

Jo Hargreaves is a pastor and psychotherapist. Jo is passionate about integrating theology and therapy; scripture and neuroscience and placing God right in the center of our conversations on mental health and wholeness. Find her work at johargreavestherapy.com

Monique Thomas is a singer, songwriter, recently trained therapist and author of the book ‘Pressure Off’, an incredible reminder to take the pressure off so that we can better understand and embrace the gift of God’s grace. spckpublishing.co.uk/pressure-off

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'My best friend is marrying my ex-boyfriend, how is that fair?’

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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In this episode we're talking about sexism. Host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women who have become leaders in their respective fields, to discuss what gender inequality looks like both in the Church and in the workplace, and how it affects women specifically.

Lizzie Hutchison is an advertising copywriter with a passion for Jesus and advocate for women in the workplace. Find her work at thinkoutsidethehutch.com/

Judith Davey-Cole is the CEO of Girls' Brigade Ministries and her work focuses on empowering young women and girls to live life to the full, blending her professional expertise with her Christian faith. Find out more at girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'I am scared of childbirth, but want children - what can I do?’

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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In this episode we're asking whether you can be both rich and a Christian? Host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by three self-made women who are serious about wealth, but give glory to God first.

Camilita Nuttall is a property developer and businesswoman. She guides entrepreneurs on how to grow their brands and is the founder of Exalted London, an event for Christians to learn more about business, money, profit, and finance. Find her at camilita.com

Rev Wendy Pawsey is Head of Giving at the Evangelical Alliance and author of Generous with a Capital G which is out in September.

Mary Okoroafor co-founded The Humble Penny with her husband Ken. Together they offer advice on how to become financially independent and have written a book called Financial Joy. Find them at thehumblepenny.com

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'Where does this association between sexuality and shame come from?'

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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In the latest episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women who didn't wait for husbands to start a family. Both are single and fostering children long-term.

Kobie Abrie is a foster mother to two children, a 14-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. You can follow her on Instagram @a_fostermama_journey.

Edme Brink has been fostering her 7-year-old boy for two years. She is also on Instagram and LinkedIn under EdmeBrink.

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I've just moved in with my Christian partner, are we living in sin?'

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two coaches to discuss imposter syndrome; the familiar feeling of self-doubt and insecurity that can rise up regardless of our skills and achievements.

Peggy Bodde is an empowerment coach and the founder of Sacred Work, an organisation that gives free leadership support to Christian women at work. You can find her at peggybodde.com

Arit Eminue is a career coach and consultant with an MBE for her work in the creative industries. You can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn and at her website ariteminue.com

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'My Christian boyfriend was a narcissist'

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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Woman Alive is into its third episode and we're talking about whether you can be 'called' to be childfree. Host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women who both feel there is a lack of women in The Church that don't have children but are happy that way.

Alex Noel is a writer whose work can be found at https://flexanoel.co.uk/

And Denise Lee Yohn is a business consultant and a brand leadership expert. You can find more about her at https://deniseleeyohn.com/

Our Great Sexpectations question this episode is: I'm getting married but have no idea about contraception.

The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.

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Woman Alive is in its fourth series and in our second episode we're talking about autism. Host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by three women, each with personal experiences to help give insights into it what it's like living with autism in The Church.

Stephanie C. Holmes is a minister who has a daughter with Asperger's and has written about the subject. Find out more about her at https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com

Miya Sae is a christian writer and blogger who was diagnosed with autism aged 26. You can read her work at www.miyasae.com

And Triona Brading is also a christian with autism and volunteers with Through the Roof. https://throughtheroof.org/

Our Great Sexpectations question this episode is: I have been “friend-dumped” and I don’t know what to do.

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Woman Alive is back with a fourth series and in this first episode we're talking about menopause. Host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two experts in the field to help Christian women approach and navigate the process of menopause and perimenopause.

Bukky Ayoade is a pharmacist and certified midlife health and wellness coach who can be found at vibrantmidlife.com and Becky Howie is a GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician specialising in midlife health issues with her coaching practice maldodlife.co.uk

Our Great Sexpectations question this episode is: 'My husband has gone off sex. What should I do?'

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