Woman Alive | The podcast for Christian women

This very special episode is our first EVER live video recording with an audience of Woman Alive readers, writers, friends and friends of the podcast! Today’s conversation on The Sisterhood, is inspired by International Women’s Day. We live in a culture which seemingly takes any opportunity to pit women against each other. In the Bible, we have examples like Rachel and Leah competing for Jacob’s a...

If you could get a preview of your future, a year, five or ten years from now, would you? A recent study by mobile network provider 02 revealed 78% of 25–34-year-old in the UK rely on their horoscopes to make major life decisions, and some Christians are guilty of going from one event to another seeking a “word of prophecy”. In Leviticus 19:26 we read very clear instructions, “Do not practice divi...

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion are attributed to the individual speakers – they are not giving medical or professional advice. If you are struggling with addiction or need support, please contact your GP or visit the NHS website for a list of support services. Throughout the Bible God is described as our refuge and fortress, our strength and shield, our ever present help. But d...

With the new year comes the pressure to outperform the previous year – but no one is arguably under more pressure than the “ambitious modern woman”. Today women are go-getters, CEOs, heads of state, activists - but they are also homemakers, mothers, wives. Women have been praised for their ability to multitask, but as we bring this strength to our professional and personal lives, many of us are un...

Disclaimer: This episode explores mature topics including sex and rape, and may not reflect the views of all Christians This is part two of an in-depth discussion on the topic of soul ties! In part one, host Tola-Doll Fisher spoke with Bobbi Kumari about sexual soul ties – which can have positive outcomes in a godly marriage and negative ones outside of it. On this episode, Tola-Doll and guest Sta...

Disclaimer: This episode explores mature and sensitive topics including rape and may not reflect the views of all Christians On this episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher and guest Bobbi Kumari deep dive into a topic that many Christians are either unaware of, or don’t fully understand – soul ties. Sexual soul ties are often misunderstood by Christians, or sometimes misunderstood altogether. What are sex...

Have you ever been told you’re “too nice”? Do you struggle to tell people “no”? Are you desperate to make everyone around you happy, at your own expense? God calls us to be holy, righteous, kind, gentle and patient – but have we substituted the fruit of the Holy Spirit for people pleasing and seeking approval? On this episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss why being too nice isn’t a...

It’s Christmas! And while this season brings much joy to both believers and non-believers - many of us will be navigating mixed emotions at this time of year. A recent YouGov poll on Christmas revealed only 59% of Brits feel happy over the festive period. Christmas can come with a lot of ‘shoulds’ and unrealistic social expectations of happiness and connectedness. But, along with the festive cheer...

Disclaimer: this episode references abortion On the surface, it’s easy to label the beauty industry one big “vanity project” that lacks any real substance and only magnifies our insecurities. However, even the most committed Christian women – some of your favourite preachers and role models – will likely have makeup or skincare favourites as well as potentially indulging in beauty treatments. But...

When was the last time you heard this three-letter word at church? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests talk about sex... and if you now feel immediately uncomfortable, then this may just be the episode for you! Whilst the world is obsessed with sex - there seems to be an unspoken embargo on the topic in the Church, which only lifts when you get married – and...

The Bible tells us that we are created in the image of God - but as male and female, how is the image of God expressed in our genders? Is it scriptural to identify femininity in the nature of God? Have we created an image of God built on patriarchy? Is the church too feminine …and how does all this impact your relationship with God? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and...

Neurodivergence, motherhood and faith are a unique intersection which more Christians are navigating, as awareness grows of the genetics that can affect our learning. Many believers are involved in campaigning to remove the stigma in the Church. At the time of recording, this topic had become heavily politicised following the US President’s controversial comments about the cause of Autism. Tola-Do...

A recent study commissioned by the non-Christian dating platform ‘Tinder’, reported that more than 90% of single adults think ‘dating is more difficult than ever’. We are in an era of a million online dating apps, and with that comes the risk of catfishing, banksying, ghosting and many more iterations of poor dating etiquette! And, sadly, this list does not exclude Christians. Tola-Doll Fisher ask...

Throughout history what women wear has always come under scrutiny. This is the case both in wider society, and the Church! Whether it’s pressure to come to service in your “Sunday best” or other extremes of trouser bans and mandatory head coverings – many Christian women are still being told how to dress “appropriately”. On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests e...

On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests explore a topic that may surprise you - Christian “mean girls”! Although the Church is largely seen as a refuge, a house of prayer and even a hospital for the broken-hearted, sadly this isn’t everyone’s experience. For some of us, church congregations have been riddled with gossip, judgement, social exclusion, cliques and...

On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests explore the spiritual discipline of fasting and the significance of self-denial. You may be wondering what event on the Christian calendar warrants this conversation if it’s not Lent, or the start of a new year. But the Bible suggests that fasting can happen at any time, and for a variety of reasons, which are explored in...

What comes to mind when you think of a nightclub or rave? What about hip-hop or dance music? Probably not worship, repentance, holiness or encounters with the Holy Spirit! In recent years more Christians have found expressions for worship in predominantly secular music genres and communities. On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests explore what this looks like i...

God didn't put machines in charge, he put us in charge. Genesis 2:15 states, 'The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.' But is AI the new garden? And if so, can it help to build the Kingdom of God? Shawna Hoffman is an expert in Artificial Intelligence and has worked in various roles at technology company IBM. Shawna is also the president of Guard...

Have you heard about ‘The Quiet Revival’? Which generation is mainstream media calling, the ‘Spiritual Generation’? And is this the revival we’ve been praying for? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss the increasing church attendance and passionate faith of Gen Z Christians and how the wider Church should respond. Sasha Gerry, 25, is currently a pasto...

In a very special episode of the Woman Alive podcast we welcome two guests to discuss the concerns they have about the planet and why they both believe all Christians need to play a part in protecting it. Our youngest ever podcast guest at nine-years-old is Chiamaka. Voted an eco-warrior by her school, Chi Chi is also a Christian and artist who hates seeing waste wash up on our shores. And our old...

Do you remember who taught you about sex? If you're a parent, have you had 'The Talk' with your children yet? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss how we approach conversations with children and teenagers about sex. Kate Orson is a freelance writer who's published for national papers such as the Daily Mail, The Telegraph and the Metro. In an article fo...

All women know there's no beating a BFF and there are lots of books and films that reiterate this narrative, but can your husband be your best friend? Tiffany Accardi has lots of female friends - in fact she's got 100,000 of them as part of the global women’s community movement she founded called Gals That Brunch. Claire Musters says her husband is her bestie and together they offer pre-marital cl...

Misogyny is the hatred of women - strong stuff - but in today's episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher asks if women can be guilty of feeling it too? Friend of the show Hope Bonarcher is a former model, actress and singer originally from New York but who now lives in Glasgow home schooling her 4 children. She also writes regularly for Woman Alive magazine. Michelle Tant, a self-proclaimed 'Jesus feminist'...

Should the next Archbishop of Canterbury be a woman? Justin Welby resigned as leader of the Church of England earlier this year over his handling of historical abuse allegations. But would having a woman take on the role make any difference to the way abuse cases are dealt with? And could it improve things for women in the Church more generally? Kate Orson grew up in a feminist home and, after ove...

In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast with Tola-Doll Fisher we're talking about faith and failure. Jesus tells us 'ask and it will be given to you' but sometimes it doesn't always feel like we're getting the answer we want. Deputy Editor of the Woman Alive Magazine Jemimah Wright is an author in her own right. She's penned three historical novels - and loves a love story! Her prayers to find...