Those Who Hope

Welcome to Episode 15 of Those Who Hope, our series finale! As suggested by some of my guests, today I (Katrina) am telling my story! I can't lie, this took interview took vulnerability for me and made me even more grateful to all of the guests who have shared on Those Who Hope. I share about my journey with OCD, depression and anxiety - it's this very journey that made me fall in love wit...

Welcome to Episode 14 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to not one, but TWO guests - Matt and Bethan Sunners! You asked, we answered! Come and join the conversation as we talk all things dating and marriage. If you enjoyed this episode, please do follow/ like/ leave a review/ comment! And please do join the conversation by contacting me with any questions and thoughts. There is so much hope f...

Happy Easter Monday & welcome to Episode 13 of Those Who Hope! To mark the Easter season, in today's episode I, your host Katrina, share about the eventful Easter weekend I've had and also give some exciting updates about the pod! I also explain why Easter is so important to me, and how the gospel (meaning good news) of Jesus has radically changed my life! This is the greatest hope of...

Welcome to Episode 12 of Those Who Hope! T/W - Includes subjects surrounding abuse, loss, and mental health, see below for resources✨ Today I am speaking to Nazerene Williams. I am so inspired by Nazerene’s story and eager for you to hear it. Nazerene shares with such heart about her life so far including the trauma and loss she experienced as a child and the healing that has taken place as an ad...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Those Who Hope! In today's episode, I am speaking to Ryan Legg, you met his wife Holly just a couple episodes back! Ryan has also been through a transformative journey in the last 18 months, which I am keen for you to hear about. As well as sharing about this, we talk about dating and marriage, careers, and what it's like to start out in your faith. We also discuss...

Welcome to Episode TEN of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to my wonderful friend, Tiffany! ~ As I say at the beginning of this Ep, there are some trigger warnings I'd like to make you aware of, including the following topics: various form of abuse including physical, emotional, domestic, sexual & child abuse; conversations surrounding drugs and alcohol; and conversations surrounding su...

Welcome to Episode 9 of Those Who Hope! In today's episode, I am speaking to my 'cousin', Holly! I love how real Holly is. If you are looking for an open & honest conversation about straying from God & also drawing near to him, then look no further! As we share in this episode, despite knowing each other for 24+ years, our friendship has blossomed in a new & exciting way si...

Welcome to Episode 8 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to my wonderful friend, Ashley Andrew. As well as sharing about the ways God can use us in our work, and about her book that is coming out in May, Ashley shares an amazing story of how she was miraculously healed from chronic fatigue syndrome, which leads us to speaking about God's heart for us and character in the midst of any circum...

TW - In this episode we discuss various mental health subjects (begins at 47 mins) Welcome to Episode 6 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to Courtenay Webster, a best friend and big sis of mine since meeting back in 2011. You are going to want to hear Courtenay's story about how she went from being completely uninterested in God to wanting to know Him and follow Him. Courtenay also shares...

TW - In this episode we discuss various mental health subjects Welcome to Episode 6 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to Emily Carter, my good friend who is also the new congregational leader of my church! We talk about a lot of great things in this episode, I don't know where to start! Emily has been called to be a 'mother of many', not only to her two boys but also as a mentor t...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to bro Henry Leigh-Hunt! Henry and I met as cast mates in 'It Is Well' and I'm so blessed by his friendship... (I'm paraphrasing a quote from the show there but it's true!) I hope you can chuckle along during this conversation as me and Henners are always having a laugh! But he also brought some fire conversations to t...

Welcome to Episode 4 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to my dear friend and 'big sis' Katy! Katy's career began playing Christine in Phantom of the Opera on the West End, but it wasn't without its challenges. It was here during a very difficult season that she met God, and everything changed.... There is so much hope to be taken from Katy's story. Alongside hearing about...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Those Who Hope! *TW - In this episode we speak about eating disorders and some other mental health subjects* I'm so inspired from speaking to the wonderful Anna Unwin. Anna is a musical theatre performer who recently starred alongside Michael Ball as his onstage daughter in West End show, 'Aspects of Love' by Andrew Lloyd Webber. She is currently touring the UK...

Hello friends! Welcome to episode 2 of Those Who Hope. Today we are speaking to Gareth Hides, the writer of new original musical It Is Well With My Soul (in which I play the lead female) which is being performed this Saturday at Off-West-End Theatre, The Other Palace. Join us as we chat about the show, and how God lead Gareth to write it out of his experience in both professional acting and work i...

Welcome to the Those Who Hope Podcast! My name is Katrina and I am a Musical Theatre actress who is passionate about the Christian faith and how that ties into every area of my life and the lives of others. I am inspired by so many people around me who also love Jesus - from West End performers, to mothers and fathers, to church leaders, mental health advocates, and more, and I would love to invit...