Faith with Haith

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the presence of faith" When his A-6 Intruder aircraft was shot down over North Vietnam on May 19, 1967, Red was captured and spent six agonizing years as a POW in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” prison. In the face of unrelenting barbaric and sadistic torture, McDaniel remained a source of hope and strength for his fellow POWs by clinging to his faith...

It's time for those New Year's resolutions. What will yours be? I have a hunch that many of you that listen to this podcast have a creative urge and your desire is to make that come to life this year as never before. I also believe that for some of you there is a major career change coming. My guest this week is a man who is a living example of both of those things. It took courage and i...

What a complete delight to welcome back two of my oldest and dearest friends: Busky and Lorne were a hit when we did our first podcast together right at the start of "Faith with Haith". Listen in now to hear (not much) profundity and (quite a lot of) silliness. Happy Christmas!

Ever wondered how a top male model becomes a priest? Yeah, probably not...but it's a great story, and my guest this week is both a great man and great friend. Download now to listen to the life story of the brilliant Reverend Ash Meaney.

It is my absolute delight to introduce to you one of my greatest heroes, Mary Wallis, and on the day of her 80th birthday! When you see Mary you see a lifetime of kindness: 40 years as a nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Then she retired...and immediately set about volunteering there, which she has done for the last 14 years! Tune in now to hear what it is to devote yourself to a life of love...

Brilliant at leadership, Rebecca shares a whole host of insights gathered from a very varied career. But, as for us all, life for Rebecca has had its struggles and she shares these too. This is a must-listen, especially for anyone thinking about their work in a post-Covid world.

London, July 2016. Little did he know it, but stepping onto a plane to France, Ednan was also about to step into every parent's ultimate nightmare. His 15-year-old daughter Natasha was about to suffer an extreme allergic reaction mid-flight as he could do little more than watch in terror. But something else also happened on that plane that day.  Nadim's is a story of searing agony, myste...

This conversation was very special for me because I've known Nicky for many, many years, and worked for him for a lot of them. I love his raw honesty in this interview: an interview that reveals both his great joys and his very real struggles.

Mental illness is a reality for many, and a real possibility for us all. In this episode John Sutherland, my first ever podcast guest (and now my first ever returning guest) speaks with honesty and insight as he focuses on the depths of his experience of depression. The world can feel very dark at times: my prayer is that this interview brings light to your life.

Somehow, some people, when faced with truly terrible life experiences, are able to access a level of peace and joy that leaves me almost speechless. Patrick is one of those people: he has struggled with disease and and all kinds of intrusive medical  interventions, but these assaults on his  body have only served to strengthen his faith. If you've ever wondered how to trust God through dark t...

If you love singing you will love Niiella: she has, quite simply, the most exquisite voice. In this episode I ask her all about her life, which began growing up in both Ghana and London, and I manage to get her singing quite a lot along the way. No need to thank me. Just enjoy.

With his amazing choir and Black History Project about to be broadcast, there's no time like now to interview Junior Garr. Every week I get to work with this brilliant man at MLC (Midtown London Church @ St George the Martyr, Holborn).  I guarantee you this: you will love the man and you will love the music.

Of all the people in the world who have the gift of making Christianity understandable, Mike is most certainly one of the finest. He makes faith and spirituality in the modern world feel as it should: the most normal thing in the modern world.

If you've ever worried about how to keep your kids safe online then this is the podcast for you. Will is an international security expert and full of knowledge and wisdom. A very smart man, in every way!

Have you ever struggled with an eating disorder? If so then tune into this episode featuring Carolina. Chaotic/controlled eating effects millions of people worldwide, but there is hope.

Top tips from life coach, charity founder and very nice man Phil.

The sound quality on this episode is a bit dodgy (sorry) but the content is out of this world. Jane is a professional counsellor with first-hand knowledge of bereavement. Grief is a journey: let Jane help you.

There are some people in this world who have the gift of making complex concepts accessible. When it comes to theology, no-one does that better than Mike Lloyd. In this episode he steps up and answers some pretty tricky questions about God.

Gifted, funny and wise, that's Ellie. Download now for insights on life from this seasoned professional actor.

The most wonderful blend of brilliant brain and beautiful heart, that's Dr Gormley. In this episode, Michael opens up about a lifetime in medical service with all kinds of fascinating insights along the way.

Emmy has dedicated her life to helping people, first as a nurse, then as a vicar spending most of her time in prisons. She is the most wonderful example of how God uses the most unlikely people to fulfil the most extraordinary purposes.

If you're up for a fabulous story, then listen in: Michael is the ultimate storyteller and he has had the most extraordinary experience of life (spoiler alert: it involves four and half metric tonnes of cannabis...)

After a long career as a U.S. prison warden, Jack has some hair-raising tales to tell. But what this episode will leave you with is deep joy and warmth, because Jack believes in the power of forgiveness and has the kindest heart on the planet.

Imagine suddenly uprooting your entire family (including 6 kids) and moving from the UK to China. That's what Robert did. And what resulted, quite literally, changed the world.

Guilt, worry, PTSD, depression. All of us know that life is difficult and our mental health needs to be carefully protected. Will is passionate that people navigate their life journey well and has some brilliant insights to help make that happen.