The Letters of Katie Wilson

A simple splash of pink on a school coat opens up a reflection on inherited stereotypes, changing attitudes and seeing one another with compassion.

A look at the “concealers” we all use — makeup, humour, alcohol, perfectionism — and how they protect us from the parts of ourselves we fear others will notice.

A gentle reflection on the carers group at Church House in Hitchin, where lived wisdom, quiet compassion, and intergenerational acceptance create a rare kind of safety — and where a trans person finds genuine welcome in the most ordinary, grace‑filled moments.

In this episode I talk about the quiet feeling that I might be called to start a gentle prayer group. I share the mix of excitement and fear inside me, my long history of doubting myself, and my longing for small opportunities to pray for others. I explore the psychology behind self doubt, reflect on what the Bible says about fragile beginnings, and talk honestly about waiting for God to open the...

A brief reflection on the texts that rush us and the text that steadies us — and what our reactions to both reveal about our longing to be spoken to in deeper ways.

A quiet reflection on Maundy Thursday, identity, and the ache of speaking words that don’t match the self within. Katie shares a moment of worship that revealed the gap between appearance and truth, and the hope of one day being fully seen.

A chance encounter in a shop reminded me why I keep doing this work: a mother thanked me for being there when her daughter first came out, hugged me, and turned my doubt into purpose. A quiet reflection on small acts, community, and the power of acknowledgement.

A thoughtful reflection on Tiger Woods’ rise, struggles, and the human cost of perfection. This episode explores the pressures of fame, the psychological toll of injury and identity loss, and why even the strongest among us need honest support and compassionate care. A gentle, faith‑rooted look at resilience, purpose, and the hope of finding rest beyond performance.

A gentle reflection on how a simple fantasy football league became an unexpected lesson in perfectionism, intuition, and trust. Katie shares how building a team with a £50 million budget revealed deeper truths about fear, overthinking, and the pressure to “get everything right.” Through football, faith, and real‑life parallels, she explores why the best choices aren’t always the flashiest — and wh...

A reflection on the habit of longing for Friday, the psychology behind wishing time away, and the biblical call to live fully in the day God has given us.

A gentle, honest reflection on calling, compassion, and the hidden cost of over‑giving. Through the lens of childhood patterns and the pressures of ministry, this episode explores why boundaries aren’t barriers to love — they’re what make love sustainable. A reminder that you cannot fulfil your calling if you disappear inside it.

A gentle reflection on finding steady ground in a world that often feels lost. Though not a heavy Bible reader, I share how dipping into Scripture gives me an anchor — a way to step back, breathe, and see the bigger picture. Through a blend of personal insight and simple psychology, this episode explores how even a single verse can offer clarity, calm, and direction when life feels overwhelming.

A gentle, uplifting reflection on why we so often rule ourselves out of opportunities we’re perfectly shaped for. Through psychology, lived experience, and the reminder that “even broken crayons still colour,” this episode explores how our struggles don’t disqualify us — they prepare us. With a nod to 2 Corinthians 12:9, it’s a reminder that our cracks don’t erase our value; they deepen our contri...

A gentle, reflective letter to the apostle Thomas — exploring doubt, belonging, and the comfort his story brings to anyone who has ever struggled with faith. I share why I identify with Thomas, how his honesty speaks to modern believers, and how Jesus used his doubts to offer hope to us all.

A personal letter confronting guilt as if it were a person — exposing how it undermines confidence and self‑worth, and reclaiming power from a voice that never deserved control.

A reflective letter from me to my mum, written fourteen years after her passing, exploring grief, identity, and the uncertainty of acceptance. It’s a gentle piece about love, change, and the lingering questions we carry, framed with a comforting Bible passage about being seen for who we truly are.

A reflective letter to the trauma that shaped my life—how it formed me, how I understand it more now, and how I'm learning to live with it differently. Paired with a grounding Bible reading about healing and hope.

A gentle, honest reflection on the power of the internet—its kindness, its harm, and the way it magnifies what’s already inside us. Katie explores boundaries, responsibility, and the lessons she learned through struggle and therapy, paired with a grounding Bible reading about using our freedom with love.

Short Description A letter to a friend from my youth—an honest look at regret, distance, identity, and the unfinished feelings we carry. A gentle step toward closure and self‑understanding, grounded in the hope of finding peace.

A gentle letter to my inner self—acknowledging old wounds, naming truth, and honouring the part of me that helped me survive. A quiet moment of honesty, identity, and faith, ending with a reminder from Scripture of the God who calls us by name.

A reflective letter to someone from my past—naming the hurt, acknowledging our shared wounds, and releasing what I carried. This episode is about honesty, forgiveness, and taking another step in my healing, grounded in the promise of Psalm 34:18.

A reflective letter to the world about how far we’ve drifted from compassion, and how every act of hate fuels the fire consuming us. A call to remember our shared humanity, to stop feeding destruction, and to choose love before the flames rise any higher.

A letter about stepping back from someone’s bitterness, releasing the anger their behaviour created in me, and choosing to root myself in love, clarity, and peace instead.

A spoken letter to anyone holding hate in their heart, reflecting on how cruelty harms the giver as much as the receiver, and inviting a return to compassion, dignity, and love.

A quiet, honest letter to someone from my real life—unnamed and unaware—where I explore buried anger, insecurity, and the first steps toward letting go, ending with a grounding Bible reading