Woman to Woman

Rachael Newman and Penny Lyon share their thoughts on the church and mental health. Has there been any progress? Is the topic still taboo? What can we put in place to ensure we have good mental health?

Hear Vel Thompson and Grace Famoriyo share their stories of finding God in the darkest of times. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

Emma Waring is a sex therapist and author of ‘Seasons of Intimacy’. Nia Cerise is a young YouTuber who has a passion to share the impact that a relationship with God can have on your relationships and life.

Rev Charlynne Boddie is a missionary and evangelist from Colorado who runs schools which are designed to help people from business backgrounds, churches and even the US military to hear the voice of God. She has authored books on the impact that hearing God can have in everyday life. Michelle Moran is leader and a founder member of the Sion Community for evangelisation and author of several books on evangelism. She has spent many years working as President of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, which has included working alongside Pope Francis.

Christian sex therapist Emma Waring offers advice on how to deal with problems with sex in a marriage and author Jill Southern tells us what the Bible says about sexual intimacy.

MICHELLE BATES’ brother was wrongly accused of murdering TV presenter Jill Dando, but rather than the change of verdict from ‘guilty’ to ‘not guilty’ bringing great joy, the family realised that they were suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Where was God in the midst of it? Also, hear VICKY WALKER talk about how the digital world is simultaneously a platform for women and a place for attack.

EMMA STARK of the Glasgow Prophetic Centre shares powerful stories of God speaking to her and LIZ EVANS explains how God speaks to us through our dreams. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

As Halloween approaches minister CHARLYNNE BODDIE reminds us that demons and evil are no joke. Also HELEN AZER talks to us about the importance of having a sense of purpose in life. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

Hear Pastor LINDSAY MELLUISH talk about having vision for a healthy church, SARAH CHAPLAIN managing life with only one hand and Pastor CELIA APPEAGEI-COLLINS talking about uncovering the call upon our lives.

JANE CLAMP shares her story of recurrent miscarriage and PASTOR JO NAUGHTON takes us through the steps to healing the wounds of our heart.

Tania Harris, Rachael Newham and Daphne Clifton 

Dr Sumi talks about the menopause and Shell Perris talks about the impact of motherhood on her music career. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

Christian Life Coach SARAH PHILLIPS talks us through the importance of having direction in life and NOREEN HARRIS shares about the impact of a dramatic encounter with an evil force. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

HELEN HARRISON has served a local councillor for many years, and also been Mayor of Thornbury, she will explain why it’s important for Christians to shine a light in the political world, RACHEL GARDNER talks about embarrassing topics such as masturbation, and MARGARET BANKHOLE tells a story of how a pastor’s kid ended up in jail.

RACHEL GARDNER talks about the challenges young girls face in today’s society and how the church can support them in their journey towards wholeness. SARAH CHAPLIN shares how she has dealt with being different – having been born with just one hand. Hear them both share insights and stories.  

How have you got through the challenges of life? Kathey Batey’s husband walked out on her living her unexpectedly single again – hear her share her story of overcoming that mountain. Ruth Jackson literally climbed a mountain and thought she was going to die – find out how her faith in God got her through. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

Terri Savelle Foy is an expert in helping people have vision, so if you feel stuck in a rut listen up to her advice. Jen Baker explores how we can cling to God when life is tough. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

There is much darkness in the world, so how God who is light break in? Dr FUI MEE QUEK shares how life got so dark for her that she had a couple of suicide attempts and Rev CHARLYNNE BODDIE shares stories of things that go bump in the night – how can we overcome demonic activitiy?

Maria Rodrigues chats with Gerard and Jeannie Long about the tragic death of their two children, both under different circumstances, as well as to Janet Wright whose son was shot dead. Hear their stories of how they are responding to such tragedy.

LORRAINE JONES shares about that tragic moment when her son was stabbed to death and how God has broken into the painful experience. SARAH SMITH responds to the parents who have baths with their children. And Dr ELIZABETH CORCORAN discusses the grief of baby loss.

BETH ROWLAND talks about the importance of discussing bereavement with young and old alike as she explains the impact that the death of her mother had on her life, SONIA BROWN explains why it’s necessary to be in the right career rather than bumbling along in any job, and NICK HARDING offers advice on how to make church more accessible to boys.

DARA shares how God broke in when she was in the confines of a prison cell, SARAH WALTON explains where God has been with her son’s diagnosis of special needs and KATE BOWLER shares how a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer has affected her relationship with God

This week Maria Rodrigues chats with three women about often taboo topics: divorce, mental health and abuse.  Hear CHRISTY WIMBER challenge how we pray for those with mental health struggles, TAMALA CEASAR explain how we can better support divorcees and REBECCA MITCHELL responds to the #metoo campaign.

This week Maria Rodrigues hears from 3 women about their journey with grief: CLAIRE BRINE talks about the loss of her father, JO CUNDY discusses loneliness after bereavement and LIZZIE LOWRIE talks about the taboo of miscarriage.

CLAIRE MUSTERS explains how wearing a mask nearly destroyed her marriage, RACHEL PICTON shares how she coped with discovering that her daughter was being groomed by an older man, and REV KATE BOTTLEY talks about the challenges of being spotted out and about – even when having medical procedures.

This week KATIE SOUZA, HELEN ROBERTS and NOLA LEACH talk about the power available to those who call on the name of Jesus. From miraculous healing to changing a nation, hear stories of encouragement in conversation with MARIA RODRIGUES.

This week LIN BUTTON explains what impact carrying shame and guilt can have on our lives if it is left undealt with and PASTOR SOPHIA BARRETT shares what helped her get out the other side of a 10 year long dark patch. In conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

Whether it’s losing your faith, not getting healed after prayer or dealing with depression and criticism, this podcast addresses tough topics. KAY WARREN talks about the way she has handled an expectation that she be perfect as a pastor’s wife, JASMINE explains how growing up in a home where her mother was a Rev meant faith was something she did rather than believed, and VEL THOMPSON talks about the challenge of serving God around the world and then ending up in a coma. 

This time of year can be tough for some people. Hear MARIA MITCHELL share about the way she handles bereavement, SHELLY MILLER will reflect on the power of rest to help the wounds in our lives heal and HELENA MONCK will explain why she finds the focus on a heavily pregnant woman in advent something difficult to stomach. All in conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

Hear Maria Rodrigues in conversation with Kentara John who worked in the sex industry, Paula Hall who is an expert on the impact that porn addiction can have on relationships and Anne Phipps about the call to embrace singleness.

Paulette Harrison when on a rollercoaster journey to adopt, Debbie Thrower says that the Church ought to consider specific ministry to the elderly and Jo Naughton talks about the impact of trauma. What they all have in common is a desire to show that God is a redeemer, healer and comforter. Hear them in conversation with Maria Rodrigues.

This week Jen Baker talks about handling disappointment, Zoe Clark Coates explains how multiple miscarriages strengthened her faith and Tanya Marlow shares what she has learnt about the art of waiting through living with M.E. and therefore restricted in her ability to go out.

Aimee Picton, Paula Hall and Angela Lake discuss with Maria Rodrigues the impact that power and lust can have on our world

MAJOR BEVERLY IVANY of the SALVATION ARMY joins Maria to talk about the importance of a daily prayer time. We hear a moving story of a woman who has found rest in her soul after growing up in a home where both her mother and grandmother were prostitutes. And SHELIA FURLONG talks about the impact that loneliness is having on society today.

This week Maria Rodrigues hears about three difficult issues. Jonathan, Chrissy and Jo discuss the Restore and Rebuild programme which helps those dealing with emotions after having an abortion, Rebecca Mitchell explains the challenges of becoming a mum for the first time and Katie Stock explains why she is signing up for ordination with the Church of England.

This week Maria Rodrigues is joined by Grace Famoriyo and Lola Olarewaju as they talk about developing physical and emotional well-being, Dr Ruth Bancewicz discusses whether the age-old debate about whether science and religion are compatible has a place in 2017, and Rachel Hickson offers tips on how to grow your prayer life.

This week’s podcast is designed for Christian parents as Harry and Kate Benson share how parenting drove a wedge in their marriage, Angela Perigo talks about why Theology is for mums and Donna Lazenby encourages us to find God in everyday life.

This week we find out what life is like for children who have parents in ministry from NELL GODDARD. We explore the challenges facing young women growing up with a faith in 2017 with LUCY WHITE. And NATALIE WILLIAMS explores the idea that Church is too middle-class.

This week’s theme is love and relationships. LIN BUTTON will address how to handle controlling parents, KATHERINE BALDWIN being unmarried and childless over the age of 40. PASTOR BIMBO explain why it’s important to be intentional when dating.

This week Maria Rodrigues gets a Christian response to the elections from HELENA CROFT & SARAH LATHAM, we find out about rescuing street children from BECKY MURRAY and the work of JONATHAN JEFFES, JO CHAMBERS and KRISSY LITWILER is under the spotlight as they journey alongside women to help them process emotions after an abortion.

This week on the Woman to Woman podcast we reflect back on the tragic bomb in Manchester as KAT WOOD, DEIRDRE and REV DR DEIRDRE BROWER LATZ share reactions. DAVID WESTLAKE explains more about the latest form of slavery affecting people around the world at the moment and JUDY HOPKINS reflects on the impact that bereavement can have on us.

This week on the Woman to Woman podcast we discuss mental health. Esther Bonsu shares her personal battle with porn addiction, Dr Sumi (a Christian GP) talks about depression, plus Kika Ashinike and Maria Mitchell discuss wearing masks.

Hillsong Church leader BOBBIE HOUSTON shares how she gets balance in her life, HEATHER TOMLINON offers advice on how to keep calm in the midst of election fever and SHANEEN CLARKE talks about the importance of being still and getting rest.