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Lucy Moore- Messy church

You get together once a month to eat, worship and get creative. Messy Church is making waves around the world, breathing life into many dying churches. Founder Lucy Moore talks about the concept and the importance of keeping church alive.

Mark E Strong- Church for the fatherless

Divorce rates are on the rise and fatherlessness is a reaching epidemic levels. Mark E Strong increasingly noticed the issue when he became senior pastor of Life Change Christian Church. He talks about his book, Church for the Fatherless, and says society is being severely impacted by the issue.

Ed Thornton- Women bishops rejected

We deal with the issue of women in Christian ministry after the Church of England decided not to proceed with women bishops. Deputy editor of the Church Times Ed Thornton talks about why the church voted this way and addresses the arguments on both sides.

Kara Gilbert- Women in Christian ministry

We get an Australian perspective of women in Christian ministry with Archdeacon of Anglican women’s ministry Kara Gilbert. She addresses the issue of women bishops after the Church of England rejected them and talks about whether she should be leaders in the church. She also talks about what the bible says on the issue.

Richard Feeney- Angel Trees creating hope

No child deserves to feel forgotten or alone, especially at Christmas. Charles Colson’s Angel Tree program provides prisoner’s children with love, care and gifts. Angel Tree state director Richard Feeney talks about spreading hope to children in need.

Rev. Michael Carrion- Inspirational transformation

The simply stunning journey of Reverend Michael Carrion. As a five year old he was used as bait by his parents in a murder, but found salvation after being rescued by Charles Colson’s Prison Fellowship. Michael opens up about his past and talks about becoming an inspiring church and community leader in New York.

Kara Martin- Books

Our book reviewer Kara Martin talks about JK Rowling’s first book since her very successful Harry Potter series. She says The Casual Vacancy has darker themes than the Potter series, but we can all learn important things from it.