A podcast from the Children and Youth Department of The Salvation Army in the UK & Ireland. In each episode a special guest will join our host for a hypothetical hike as they face four choices and answer four questions - How do we face change? How do we move through suffering? How do we receive joy? How do we mature in service? It’s a chance for them to reflect on their life so far and share wisdom from the way.
Wales 150th Anniversary Special – Dyma Gariad (Here Is Love)
This special episode was recorded on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at the Welsh Parliament, The Senedd, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army in Wales.
Our guest is Steven Spencer, Director of The Salvation Army Intern…
In this 50th episode, our guest is the Revd Dr Helen Paynter. Helen was a nephrologist (kidney doctor) when God called her to Baptist ministry. Helen has a Masters in Missional Church Leadership, another Masters in Biblical Studies, and a PhD in Old Testament. She is the founding director of the Bap…
In this episode, our guest is Jill Rowe. Jill qualified as a teacher and youth & community worker and spent 6 years living and working in the heart of the inner city in Derby. In 1997 she joined Oasis, a charity and movement committed to inclusion and engaged in the transformation of local communiti…
In this bonus episode, our guest is Lucy Grimble who was recorded ‘live’ at the Riverbank conference. Based in Devon, Lucy has been leading worship and writing songs for many years. Her heart in writing and leading is to be vulnerable and real - to share her journey of faith with honesty. Her musica…
In this episode, our guest is Andy Flannagan. Andy is a Luton-based, Irish, ex-doctor, political rabble-rousing, singer-songwriter and author, whose proudest moment as an Irishman was captaining England’s Barmy Army during the Ashes in Australia. His campaigning songwriting dragged him into the poli…
In this episode, our guest is The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin. In November of 2019 she was consecrated as a Bishop in the Church of England and installed in Canterbury Cathedral as the Bishop of Dover with the responsibility of looking after the diocese of Canterbury on behalf of the Archbishop of Ca…
In this episode, our guest is Major Nick Coke who is currently the Territorial Co-ordinator for Justice and Reconciliation. Nick has been a Salvation Army officer for nearly 24 years serving primarily as a corps officer, but has also held additional appointments in Divisional Headquarters, William B…
In this episode, our guest is the Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton who is the current Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and has led Christian Aid in Scotland since 2016. Before joining Christian Aid Sally convened the Church and Society Council and helped advance the Church's wor…
In this episode, our guests are Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main who are the new territorial leaders for the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. At the time of the interview they were not aware that they were going to be appointed as the new Territorial Leaders.
Paul and Jenine have been Sal…
In this episode, our guest is Steph Macleod. Steph is singer songwriter and worship leader based in Scotland. Steph shares the hope he found in Jesus Christ through word and song all over the world and draws inspiration from his lived experiences and freedom from homelessness and addiction. Steph’s …
In this episode, our guest is Major Janet Robson. Janet is from the Northeast of England but left her hometown of Sunderland just over 30 years ago to enter Salvation Army officer training. As she seeks to follow Jesus, Janet is passionate about all people knowing their worth to God. Her current app…
In this episode, our guest is World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker. Harry grew up as part of a Christian community in west London and has loved words from a young age and been a full-time poet since he graduated from Bristol with a math’s degree in 2015. Harry has written and performed four 5-st…
In this episode, our guest is Major Heather Poxon, Territorial Environmental Officer. Heather was commissioned as an officer in 1993, following training and experience in commercial horticulture. Having worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a number of years on community development projec…
In this episode, our guest is Mark Arnold. Mark is the Additional Needs Ministry Director at leading national Christian children’s and youth organisation Urban Saints and is Co-Founder of the Additional Needs Alliance, a vibrant and fast-growing online community. He is an enthusiastic national and i…
In this episode, our guest is Phil Wall. Phil began working life as a London Policeman and came to faith at the age of 19. In 1990 he began working for the Salvation Army and launched the UK Mission Team that he led for the next decade. During that time, he led a team that planted Raynes Park Commun…
In this episode, our guest is Lee Ball. Lee has worked for The Salvation Army for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Addictions and advises all expressions of Salvation Army mission, giving guidance on how to work with the causes and consequences of addictive behaviours. Before coming to…
In this episode, our guest is Paula Gooder. Paula is a popular author, speaker and writer on the Bible, particularly on the New Testament and is currently the Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Paula’s latest book is called Lydia who was living in Philippi when she met the apostle Pa…
In this episode, our guest is Joanna Adeyinka-Burford. Joanna is a TV presenter, entertainer and author who has appeared on shows including Cbeebies The Let's Go Club, The Cbeebies House (UK and in the Middle East), and has hosted live events including BBC at the Edinburgh festival.
Joanna has also …
In this episode, our guest is Major Gordon Cotterill. Gordan has been a son and brother for 57 years, a husband for 29 years, a father for 26 years and a Salvation Army officer for 24 years. Together with his wife Kate, he finds fulfilment seeking what God wants in local ministry with Sutton Salvati…
In this episode, our guest is Revd Will Van Der Hart. Will is an author, coach and communicator. He is Associate Vicar at St Dionis Parsons Green, London and specialises in emotional wellbeing. Will has co-authored a book with Bear Grylls called Mind Fuel which provides practical insights to increas…