After Dark

In this episode, Mark and Sha-Lee are joined by a very special guest, Elleni Anderson-Grey, to discuss grief and loss, the appropriate ways to support someone experiencing grief, and how Christmas time can make this period more difficult.

The After Dark team are joined by Joanna Daniel to discuss the perils of the Christmas season. They discuss the emotional effects of loneliness that the time of year can bring, and what broader church communities can do to support those in need. 

In this episode, the team are joined by a special guest, former barrister Calvin Wilson, to discuss the dangers of sexting and online sexual relationships.

In this episode, the After Dark team are joined by pastor and author, Kimberly Bulgin.

In this episode, the team are joined by Pastor Paul King-Brown, as they discuss the contents of his book, "Picking Up the Pieces: From Brokenness to Breakthrough", and whether a church community is a safe space for people to be open about their deepest struggles. From divorce to sexual addictions and alcoholism, can the SDA community truly talk candidly about these subjects?

Pastor Jude Jeanville joins the team once again to continue the discussion on "Justice for Women". Find the remainder of this programme on YouTube .

Mark, Paul and Sha-lee are joined by playwright Alan Charles to discuss the subject of his play "Why Didn't I get Married". What has caused the ratio between men and women in the Adventist church? Are women in the church really ready for marriage? What is causing fewer men to be interested in Adventism, and what can the church do to support those who are looking for spiritual partners?

In this episode, Mark and Sha-lee are joined by Jude Jeanville, who discusses the content of his book "Justice for Women". Does Christianity have a role in the justification of patriarchy? What does the bible really say about the equality between men and women? 

 "High emotions can lead to mental health issues when they become overwhelming, persistent or significantly interfere with your daily life." Following the previous episode, Mark and Paul discuss mental health, depression and mood swings. When do high emotions become a concern? What should we do when we find ourselves in depression, and how should we help our fellow churchgoers who suffer from poor...

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me": A big fallacy! In this episode, Mark and Paul discuss how words can impact others, the importance of the father's role in the home, and the significance of the words we use when speaking to our children. 

The topic of discussion for today's episode: Does the church prepare us for the realities of life? The team discusses whether the church is supportive enough in dealing with issues such as addiction and mental health, and whether taught doctrines help during times of trouble, or leave the suffering short-handed in the midnight hour!

In this episode, the After Dark team discuss anger. What does Ephesians 4:26 really mean, and how should we, as Christians, carry ourselves when we become angry? 

In this episode, Mark and Sha-lee discuss the intricacies of modesty.

In this episode, Mark, Sha-Lee and Paul are joined by Dr Augustus Lawrence and Dr Paul Hunt to discuss the question: Are babies always a gift from God? Are there any circumstances in which they are not?

In this episode, Mark, Sha-Lee and Paul are joined by Pastor Samuel Ngui to discuss whether church members should take their church to court, and under which circumstances the law should be involved. 

In this episode, Mark and Sha-lee are joined by a special guest author, Sally Chiwuzie, to discuss making relationships last through the telling of Sally's story. 

In this episode, Mark and Sha-lee discuss the pain of relationships. How should we react and behave when our partner hurts us?

In this episode, Mark and Sha-lee are joined by Isaac to continue the discussion on romance and relationships. How do you define romance? What does love mean to you?

In this episode, Mark, Sha-lee and Josh are joined by two special guests to discuss the experience of dating in church for people 50 years old and above. 

In this episode, Mark and Sha-lee are joined by Joanna Daniel to continue discussing safe spaces, and whether we should open up the church for abusers to seek help. 

Mark and Sha-lee discuss this week's topic: safe spaces! In a world of sin, can a place truly be safe? Should our local churches be safe spaces?

In this episode, the team are joined by Dr MyRon Edmonds to discuss rebelious desires and hidden sins.

In this episode, the team are joined by Anthony Fuller to discuss vulnerablility.