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Tony Cannon hears from Jo Lewis about her experiences in the world of new age spirituality and her journey to faith in Christ.

Lee Gatiss interviews Karen Ellis about her Hodder Bible Commentary on Esther. Karen speaks about the nature of Christian endurance and links with her work on the persecuted church. She discusses how God’s people have to navigate culture in a dynamic environment and forgive persecutors using timeless principles. The book of Esther, without mentioning God, prophets or miracles, stands as part of the ongoing story of how God works out his promises.

Ros Clarke and Lee Gatiss discuss all things Puritan with the recent Latimer publication of the latest collection of the St Antholin’s lectures. Hear how these serious and sometimes fiery thinkers and preachers went about standing for Christ in difficult times. The book, ‘Pioneers, Contenders and Reformers’ is available on the Latimer Trust website.

Rob Brewis tells Ros Clarke about the life, work and ongoing influence of Handley Moule.

Podcast S22E02: Church Society Council by Ros Clarke

Lee Gatiss talks to Ros Clarke about his latest book, and the ways in which we can work with God in the task of reforming and renewing the church in biblical faith.

Rebecca Hunt introduces the subject and guests from her fringe event at the July 2026 General Synod. We hear a beautiful testimony to the reality of sexual transformation as well as the concerning proposals of the forthcoming conversion therapy bill.

Lee Gatiss learns from the author of the Hodder Bible Commentary on Psalms 1-41, Ben Sargent.

Lee Gatiss interviews Peter Lau, author of the Hodder Bible Commentary on the two books of Chronicles.

Clare Heath-Whyte tells the story of Katherine Brandon's life through 16th century England and Europe.

Tony Cannon talks to Jo Lewis, from Hailsham Parish Church, about how a local church can create an online presence, ideas for presenting the gospel and drawing people in, and some of the pitfalls to watch out for. Jo has a whole range of creative and practical ideas

Sarah Allen tells Ros Clarke about the life, conversion and service of the 18th Century Anglican, Hannah More

Ros Clarke talks to Graham Tomlin and Joshua Hordern about the book they have recently edited, A Voice in the Wilderness: Why should we listen to the Church of England? (SCM Press, 2026). They discuss the nature of having an established church and why we might want to resist disestablishment.

Rural and area deans, Tim Edwards, Marc Lloyd and Shaun Morris tell Ros what they do and why it's important.

Mark Meynell talks to Ros Clarke about 'Uncle John', his life, ministry and ongoing legacy around the world.