The Hopeful Activists' Podcast

Addicted to alcohol but in denial Jenny had an invitation to a BBQ at a new church plant on her estate. She met Jesus and her life has been transformed. Jenny is now a leader at a Celebrate Recovery group in Bolton, bringing the hope of lasting change to the people she meets. https://www.celebraterecovery.com twitter @oldhamschurch

Did you know that fridges have feelings? Lynda uses art to tackle the waste problem in Old Trafford. She shares about how she combines her love of alleyways, shopping trolleys, with her love of community, family and Jesus! https://lyndasterling.co.uk

Openshaw is one of the most deprived areas of the country, but Nicci describes it as paradise. Lizzie and Nicci share their stories of looking for hope and tackling loneliness in one of Manchester's forgotten places.

The Earthbound Report blog (formerly Make Wealth History) has won many awards for it's creator Jeremy Williams. He talks to Rich about how his ideas make people bristle, and reaching the point where you have to stand up for change.

Contemporary Clowns Kate Mounce and Eleanor Young make Abi laugh in this week’s episode as they share their wisdom on “the teenage sex talk” and laughter as a form of activism.  https://www.besideourselvescollective.com

Athena Stevens tells Abi about creating work that helps people to process trauma, her political work and the practical support she gives to activists so they can thrive. Her words on grace, forgiveness and equality propel us to work for a better world by God's grace.

The amazing Kate Monkhouse (executive officer at Creators of Peace) shares her wisdom on activism and spirituality. Her work of radical peace building with women has taken her around the world, including to Syria, Australia, Nepal and Burundi.

Hold on to your hats as Natalie Collins talks about effecting change in the church and obedience to God. She says "we don't need too many of me", but we disagree! Also Abi and Rich have a slightly awkward conversation involving periods. nataliecollins.info praxiscentre.org twitter @hopefulactivism facebook @hopefulactivists Music used with permission, thank you Dr J and Mira. https://drjpresents.b...

Jack Wakefield shares his passion for and the theology behind his action on climate care. And Abi gets stressed out by some orange peel.

Linda Maslen radiates hope in her stories of healing and new life. She founded Saturday Gathering in Halifax, a church that welcomes people living on the margins and sees amazing transformation in people's lives. Linda was licenced this week as leader of a new church in central Bradford under the Church of English. Facebook @fountainsbradford Twitter @fountainschurch

For our first episode we speak to Paul Blakey about seeing dramatic change in Halifax's night life, once described as the Wild West of Yorkshire.