The Hopeful Activists' Podcast

Jo Musker-Sherwood led the climate lobbying specialist organisation, Hope for the Future, until she couldn't anymore. The urgency of the climate crisis is putting pressure on many people in the environmental sector. Jo's experience of burnout, and her recovery has led her to research and resource others with emotional resilience strategies. Jo explores how re-connecting with nature, her faith and...

Chris Lane shares lessons on the transformative effect of hospitality and ordinary miracles (plus some extraordinary ones too). Chris has lived in Salford 43 years. The church that founded centres around eating together and experiencing community with people from a huge variety of backgrounds. Everyone is welcome, and it's there that change happens. We hear stories of miracles, transformation and...

Today we hear from some children whose activism took them to Britain’s Got Talent, and has led to children all over the world singing their music and learning about Climate Action. I also speak to Paul Kerensa about his new book, Planet Protectors, written with Ruth Valerio. With thanks to Freemantle and Britains Got Talent for permission to use their audio. And thanks to SOS From The Kids Choir f...

After a disappointing G7 what should activists do next, Sarah Wiggins from Tearfund and the Young Christian Climate Network call us to action. With a special appearance from G7 leaders underwear. More on the Wave of Hope and Crack The Crises here: https://crackthecrises.org More on the YCCN Relay here: yccn.net Watch the whole service from Truro Cathedral here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-baE...

Ben Lindsay runs his charity "Power the Fight" like a record label. Hear about his unique approach to helping communities end youth violence. Find out more and donate here .

There is snow in Africa. Author of "God is not a white man and other revelations" Chine McDonald talks to Abi about racism in international development and fundraising. They may also ruin your favourite Christmas album...sorry. Buy Chine's book here

Author of “We Need To Talk About Race: understanding the black experience in white majority churches” Ben Lindsay and Abi speak about race and the church - it’s time for the rubber to hit the road. Buy Ben's brilliant book here Find out more about Power the Fight here

How has the past year affected us, the way we live, our walk with God and our activism? Abi dives back into the archive to find out what resources these 3 incredible activists on their activism journey, and how this can help us now. The episode with Natalie Collins can be heard here . The episode with Athena Stevens can be heard here . The episode with Shane Claiborne can be heard here . Get in to...

As Britain prepares to host COP26 the Young Christian Climate Network are going beyond individual decisions for the climate to acting on a collective basis. Find out about their incredible relay from Cornwall to Scotland, how to get involved, and the importance of the UK hosting and owning this conference. More about the relay here

Alastair McIntosh loves surprising people in board meetings by quoting the Bible. He speaks about the importance of connecting the outer and inner life, healthy leadership and the influence of the quakers on his activism. This episodes includes some excellent belly laughs. Alastair has been described as “one of the world’s leading environmental campaigners.” He is a pioneer of modern land reform i...

How does good theology inform our activism? Imogen Ball, winner of this year’s Theology Slam, helps us think about applying Jesus’ model of creative compassion to our activism. Find out more about theology slam on twitter @theologyslam Hear Imogen’s winning talk here

What is the future of the church if it doesn't start talking about climate change? Young activists are asking the church to step up. Dot Tyler, Head of Youth and the Emerging Generation at the charity Tearfund joins Abi and Leah Otto, a young climate activist to talk about the future. Information and tickets for The Justice Conference here More on the Emerging Leaders course here More on the Burni...

Happy Easter from everyone at The Praxis Centre for Hope and Activism! Abi is joined today by Wendy Lloyd who is the faith communications co-ordinator for the charity Christian Aid.

As we sit in the grief of Good Friday Bonté Uwimana brings to life the story we have heard so many times.

From the Isle of Mull Wendy Lloyd from Christian Aid tells Abi about the new book "Rage and Hope: 75 Prayers for a Better World." Don't forget to sign up to The Praxis Labs: https://praxiscentre.org/labs/ To join The Hopeful Activists' Lounge on Facebook lounge visit: https://praxiscentre.org/community/ To buy "Rage and Hope": https://spckpublishing.co.uk/rage-and-hope

Hannah Rich from Theos talks to Abi about the false binary between social action and evangelism, and giving people an opportunity to experience the love and hospitality in church through volunteering and hospitality. Download the report here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/2000/01/31/the-grace-project Register for the Praxis Labs here: https://praxiscentre.org/labs/register/ Details on...

Tackling gender inequality in Pakistan leads to death threats and hate speech for Naureen and her team. The survivors of gender based violence she works with lose their homes, marriages, work and family, but despite all this they find hope. We hear Naureen's journey into activism, her passion for helping women to read and understand the Bible and helping women gain their rights in a patriarchal so...

Five activists who have responded in diverse ways to the current Covid crisis (acting on loneliness, toxic masculinity, working with vulnerable children, supporting people’s mental health, and discovering how to remain a campaigner when you are in the Scottish countryside) share what they have been up to, some of their joys and struggles, and what has kept them going.  Once again this episode...

Five activists who have responded in very diverse ways to the current Covid crisis (acting on loneliness, toxic masculinity, working with vulnerable children, supporting people’s mental health, and discovering how to remain a campaigner when you are in the Scottish countryside) share what they have been up to, some of their joys and struggles, and what has kept them going.  Huge thanks again...

Natalie Williams and Martin Charlesworth from Jubilee Plus share the lessons they've learned in seeking to live a poverty-busting lifestyle, and give us their call to act in 2021. https://jubilee-plus.org Twitter @jubileeplus @natwillnatter To buy A Call To Act: https://standrewsbookshop.co.uk/product/a-call-to-act/

A special episode for Christmas, featuring a reflection by Aaron Shah from Worship on the Streets. Website:  www.worshiponthestreets.co.uk Facebook:  www.facebook.com/worshiponthestreets Instagram:  www.instagram.com/worshiponthestreetsuk Listen/Download Aaron's music - www. aaronshah.bandcamp.com/

Climate Activist Rev. Grace Thomas on finding hope in the grief and loss of the climate crisis. Grace's alternative carols and blog: https://christianclimateaction.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/alternative-christmas-carols.pdf To buy "Words for a Dying World" visit https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334059868/words-for-a-dying-world Twitter: @GraceREThomas To join the Hopeful Activist's Lounge...

After 4 and a half years spent in an enclosed community of prayer and solitude, some amazing lessons for activists from Becks Davis about a life lived holistically with God. If you would like support in your activism journey please visit praxiscentre.org

Dr Bex Lewis is a Senior lecturer in digital marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is also living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, for which there are treatments to extend life, but no cure. Abi and Bex talk about living in hope with a terminal illness, as well as listening to Bex's wisdom on digital engagement and the church. https://drbexl.co.uk https://linktr.ee/drbexl Twitter...

Alice sells her husband in a box ... well sort of. Hear from Alice and David Deanie, brand new entrepreneurs with a kingdom heart; and Jan DeVilliers, who began selling shorts in South Africa. He went on to start the Bradford youth organisation Emerge, and also Futurekraft (helping churches and organisations reach communities with hope) and other businesses and organisations along the way. We hear...