Harleymoon Kemp - The Soul In Country Music
singer-songwriter, photographer, and proud champion of UK country music.
LIVE at Wholehearted - What happened when a missionary, a musician and a mirth-ster shared a sofa.
We bring together three incredible voices from vastly different backgrounds for a conversation about grief, hope, faith, and resilience.
Steve Cockram - How was the nightclub, run by teetotal Baptists?
Steve Cockram shares his unforgettable experience of running a nightclub like no other
Elliot Kay - The Power Of Manifestation
Elliot Kay shares his personal journey, revealing spiritual insights on manifestation and forgiveness.
Iain Lee - ADHD is Not a Trend Part 2
In this follow-up conversation, Iain Lee (and your favourite hosts) dive deeper into the realities of ADHD
Iain Lee - How Telling Jaz That She Should Test For ADHD Has Changed Her Life
Iain Lee joins us for a powerful conversation about self-discovery, neurodiversity, and the unexpected impact of a single conversation.
Beth Sherman - The Person Behind The Funniest People You Know
In this podcast, Beth shares the secrets of crafting humour for high-stakes stages, the art of turning truth into comedy, and what it’s like to work in the fast-paced world of late-night television.
Mike Bates - Sacrifice, Fear, And A Life's Mission To Serve
In this latest episode of Spill The Spirituality, we sit down with Mike Bates to explore a life dedicated to service, resilience, and purpose
Trey In The US of A!
In this special episode, we join Trey as he rings in the New Year with family in Memphis, Tennessee.
Looking Back On The Best Of The Guests - Part 2
We’re looking back at the highlights that have made this podcast such a meaningful space for connection and growth.
Looking Back On The Best Of The Guests - Part 1
We’re looking back at the highlights that have made this podcast such a meaningful space for connection and growth.
Zeb Soanes - Surviving A Stroke, Foxes, And Talking Voice Control With Cynthia Erivo
Zeb takes us on a journey through his remarkable career as a broadcaster, writer, and storyteller.
Bonus Episode - Community At Comic-Con
In this episode of Spill the Spirituality, the Hope & Anchor events team head to Comic-Con to experience the magic of fandom first-hand.
Tasha Bailey - How To Shut Down Your Inner Critic ASAP
Therapist and author Tasha Bailey joins us to explore practical ways to quiet the inner critic that so often holds us back.
Darren McGarvey - Artistry, Drinking To Oblivion and Poets Disguised As Gangsters
Darren shares his journey through the worlds of artistry, addiction, and resilience, offering a candid look at his experiences with "drinking to oblivion" and the life lessons he’s gained along the way.
Bee Illustrates - The Journey Of Using Art To Heal And Connect With People
In this vibrant episode of Spill The Spirituality, we’re joined by the talented artist Bee Illustrates, who shares her journey of using art as a tool for self-expression, healing, and connection.
Scott Kyle - Resilience And The Power Of Storytelling
With insights on resilience, community, and the power of storytelling, Scott opens up about his journey in the arts, his passion for supporting others, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Annabel Abbs - I'm having sleepless nights, what do I do?
Today we are chatting with a sleep specialist, or rather a sleep-less specialist. We dive into why you might be awake in the dark and what that can mean for the bigger picture.
Peter Sawkins - Winning Bake Off and growing up with a faith
You'll love this conversation with Peter - The youngest ever winner of GBBO, no less, whose walnut whirls and bonkers bubble cake all impressed Prue and Paul.
Suzie Kennedy - How Jesus saved my life
In this heartfelt episode we chat about Suzie's journey of finding purpose through her Christian faith. This conversation is raw and honest, and pretty remarkable.
Live at Cheltenham Literature Festival (Bonus Episode)
We're bringing you some great conversations straight from the Cheltenham Literature Festival! The whole team gathered at The Hush—a Hope & Anchor venue—where we met people from all walks of life, discussing topics around mind, body, and soul. Tune in to find out what the festival is all about.
Chloe Combi - The effect of porn on gen z, generation differences, and parasocial relationships explained S4 E11
This is a conversation packed with insight, challenging ideas, and cultural commentary that you won’t want to miss. Make sure you listen in and join the conversation!
Holly at Sidmouth Folk Festival (Bonus Episode)
Holly takes us behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most beloved festivals, sharing her experiences, favourite moments, and reflections on the powerful role of music and community in her spiritual journey.
Matty White - Grief in his teens, catholicism, and questioning if crystals are just nice stones. S4 E11
In this episode of Hope & Anchor, we sit down with the insightful Matty White to dive deep into all things spirituality, life challenges, and grief. Matty shares personal stories of his life as he's navigated the ups and downs of life. From his spiritual journey to everyday wisdom.
Jaz's Ordinary But Not So Ordinary Day Out
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a fly on the wall in someones work day?
Well today is the day folks. Jaz is giving us an exclusive into her very busy day at work giving a key note speech to a room full of people.
Helen Lederer - How to not stay bitter and trying to meet boys at church s4 E10
On this episode, we have the incredible Helen Lederer joining us. Helen Lederer is a British comedian, writer and actress who emerged as part of the alternative comedy boom at the beginning of the 1980s. She is unbelievably witty and real.
Flamy Grant At Greenbelt - Conversion camp, serving others and having a crush on Amy Grant S4 E9
You are listening to hope and anchor recorded live at the 2024 Greenbelt Festival!
Our guest today says that nothing is sacred, but everything is holy and shame belongs in the closet. Amen to that.
Nathan Smith - Notting Hill Carnival Starter Pack [Bonus Episode]
It's Carnival time, and we're hearing from one of the best chefs TikTok has ever seen, Nathan Smith everybody!
Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean Carnival event that has taken place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington.
Esther Manito - Misogyny, dying on stage and vaginal power? S4E8
This is Hope and Anchor, your weekly fix of spiritual chat, or as we like to call it, spilling the spirituality. We are BACK with another episode, this time with a very funny guest involved.
Jaz on the beach [Bonus Episode]
Jaz shares about the loss of her brother, the grief she has encountered and the healing that she finds when she goes to the beach. There is depth, wisdom and experience that travels through Jaz's story as she so carefully articulates her emotions.
Nathan Smith - Going viral on TikTok, seeing ghosts and learning about crystals S4E7
This episode is with Nathan Smith, the viral TikTok chef and now author of his new cookbook "Flayvaful". He is one talented human being! Imagine waking up to thousands of views on a video and it forever changing your life?
Tatton Festival - The spirituality of nature, connecting with God and Christianity beyond the four walls of the church S4E6
We chat with Ollie, the designer of the Gold award-winning garden "This Garden isn't finished without you" at the RHS Flower Show 2024 at Tatton.
Divine Day Trips - The Fastest Zip Wire In The World [Bonus Episode]
This time, it's more of an unexpected one. Take 3 teenagers and the fastest zip wire in the world! What could possibly go wrong? The question is, will we find something interesting and spiritual going on in that high octane, rainy Welsh experience? Let's find out!
Marcus Collins - mourning in the midst of success, the secrets behind the X Factor and Praying before going on stage S4E5
Another episode at Hope & Anchor coming at you with the one and only Marcus Collins! You may know him from being the runner-up to Little Mix on the X-Factor or more recently starring in Mrs Doubtfire on the West End!
Kate Bottley Election Extra [Bonus Episode]
Happy Election day here in the UK or if you're listening in the US happy Independence Day!
Maybe you're getting ready here in the UK to go out and vote, and if so, have a listen to Kate Bottley's encouragement for us all to take part in the decision of our Nations leadership.
Divine Day Trips - Rachel at Taylor Swift [Bonus Episode]
We've got something really exciting this week because the talk of the town is of course, Ms. Taylor and Rachel, our producer, has been on a very different divine day trip this time.
Kirsty Gallagher - The lunar cycle, crystals and searching for something beyond ourselves S4E4
Who better to join us on an important astronomical moment than a woman who can tell us how to harness the power of the moon for a better life. She's only the leading lady of lunar living, it's Kirsty Gallagher!
Divine Day Trips - Rachel on Retreat [Bonus]
We're treating y'all this week with a bonus from the silence and solitude of retreat! Producer Rachel headed to a remote location, away from busyness, internet and stress, to reconnect with nature and enjoy a longer period of reflection.
Amanda Lovett - a journey from traitor to celebrity to pilgrim S4E3
Today we chat to the incredible Amanda Lovett, who captured the nation’s heart as the loveliest, but most fierce competitor on BBC One’s BAFTA award winning series “The Traitors”.
Revd Kate Bottley - Gogglebox secrets, body neutrality and messy faith S4E2
We're joined by Revd Kate Bottley. Vicar, journalist, radio presenter and TV personality, Kate is passionate about sharing stories of her faith to the widest possible audience.
William Hanson - Why manners matter, being polite without becoming a pushover, and how to undress a lobster- S4E1
We have a fun conversation, touching on how he got into etiquette, his "sliding doors" moment with Jordan North, & why he thinks weddings can be a bit too long!
Together, we delve into some of the deeper aspects of life, including his thoughts on destiny & his upbringing in the Anglican church.
Cats vs Dogs, Dream Guests & Having 2 Funerals - S3 BONUS
We’ve had a BLAST bringing you Series 3 of Hope & Anchor, and for those of you itching for more, we’ve got a final little shot of goodness for you…
Pride, Drag & Spiritual Coincidence with Kyne Santos - S3E8
It’s the grand finale of Series 3, and last (but certainly not least) to grace our guest’s chair is the monolithic master of maths and drag alike, Kyne Santos!
Rabbiting Rabbis, ULEZ & Mystical Beings with Debbie Young-Somers - S3E7
Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, this week to a previously unseen episode from the vault with such an uplifting personality, Debbie Young-Somers!
Healing after Trauma, UFOs and Woke Wakes with Emergency Planner, Lucy Easthope - S3E6
From the darkest of times shine the brightest of lights - truly putting the ‘hope’ in Hope & Anchor, Lucy Easthope is an Author, Emergency Planner, and this week’s amazing guest on the podcast!
DATING APPS, TINA TURNER & LIFE AFTER X FACTOR with Joe McElderry #S3E5
Welcome back, one & all, to Hope & Anchor - this week returning with an episode which truly has the X-Factor…
Since winning the show 14 years ago, the wonderful Joe McElderry has traced a path through a career in the limelight, which brings its fair share of gripes with the glory.
Beyonce’s Bathroom, Blindness & Saying Yes with David Eagle - S3E4
Over 2 million people in the UK live with blindness, and few could bring a more hilarious spin on living their entire life without sight as the incredible David Eagle!
Cancer Survival, Wild Swimming & Eurovision S3E2
Welcome back to Hope & Anchor - We get wild about open swimming, share Eurovision’s collective joy, and ponder the worldview of cancer survivors with the wonderful Dr Liz O'Riordan!
Eating Disorders, the New King and mistakes in Space - S3E1
We’re kicking things off strong with a wonderful new co-host - the ever-lovely Jaz Ampaw-Farr - and a delightful guest in former Emmerdale actress, charity campaigner & SEED CEO, Gemma Oaten.
Episode 10 – Property porn, naming ceremonies & house music
Trey Hall hosts Emma Goswell, Soheyl Astangi, and Joy Carter for inclusive conversations that change things. In this final episode of season 2 we discuss property porn, naming ceremonies & house music.
Episode 9 - Festive loneliness, immigration and artistic nudism
Trey Hall hosts Esther Manito and Jaz Ampaw-Farr for inclusive conversations that change things. In this episode we'll be chatting about comedy, domesticity, reality tv and a whole lot more.
Episode 8 - Authenticity, keeping promises, and looking fabulous!
Trey Hall hosts ‘Less Waste Laura’ Young, Joe Moore, and Nana Antwi-Nyanin for inclusive conversations that change things. Listen in to the real talk about staying authentic, keeping our promises, and looking fabulous at the same time.
Episode 7 - Grief, hope and football
Trey Hall hosts Stuart Lawrence, Delroy Hall, and Summaya Mughal for inclusive conversations that change things. Listen into their gorgeous conversations about grief, hope, football, and the spirituality running through everything.
3Generate
6 – 8 October 2023
NEC, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
3Generate, the children's and youth assembly of the Methodist Church, aims to create an inclusive and diverse space* for the prophetic voice of children and young people to emerge and be heard. In the midst of 3Gen is the Hope and Anchor: a cafe space where faith talk meets real talk.
Greenbelt Festival
24 – 27 August 2023
Boughton House, Geddington Rd, Kettering NN14 1BJ
Greenbelt is somewhere to come together once a year, where we’re as likely to dream up a better world as we are to dance and debate, to pray and to party. In the midst of this place sits the Hope and Anchor: an oasis for inclusive, spiritual, real talk. The bar is dry, but the conversation never is.
Edinburgh Festivals
14 – 19 August 2023
Edinburgh, UK
Come and find us every evening in Nicolson Square gardens between the 14th and 19th August. Be prepared to be Lost in Wonder.
Podcast
An inclusive space for real conversations that change things. We start with the news of the week and dive right into the spirituality of the stories – with people of faith, no faith, and everyone in between.
Episode 6 - On a visit to Bradford talking comedy, wrestling and community
Trey Hall hosts Joel Cobra, Graeme Dutton and Jax Griffin for inclusive conversations that change things. In this episode we're in the Peacock pub in Bradford talking about the challenges and joys of these crazy times. And wrestling in church. Obviously.
Episode 5 - Pushing boundaries, climate change and pets that rule
Trey Hall hosts Dan Kidby, Molly Boot and Asifa Lahore for inclusive conversations that change things. In this episode we explore how boundaries that aren't clean cut can be more interesting, climate change hypocrisy, and pets that take over.
Episode 4 - Ghost stories, graveyards, addiction and spirituality
Trey Hall hosts Emma Fox, Paul Stevenson, and Alex Frost for inclusive conversations that change things. In this episode we explore ghost stories, graveyards, addiction, and spirituality.
Episode 3 - A chill in the air, making an ass out of 'u and me' and answerless leaders
Trey Hall hosts Owain Wyn Evans, Cat Hobaiter, and Aaron Bent for inclusive conversations that change things. In this episode we explore imposter syndrome, and how those leading us don't seem to even know the right questions to be asking, let alone the answers to those questions!
Episode 2 – The power of performance, punk poetry and 'cancel culture'.
Trey Hall hosts Tim Senna, Ivor Baddiel and Chantelle Lunt for inclusive conversations that change things. In this episode we explore the power of performance, after all, every one of us puts on a show from time to time.
Episode 1 – Starting over, second chances, stretching into new life, and bunions
Trey Hall hosts Emma Goswell, Nadia Bolz-Weber and Soheyl Astangi for the first episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things.
‘It’s not fair, they have more than me!’
Finding Our Hope explores the adventure of what it means to be a follower of Jesus through articles, projects and stories. In this article, Eunice delves into her passion for justice from the perspective of her Christian faith.
If you’re an ear, be an ear.
Finding Our Hope explores the adventure of what it means to be a follower of Jesus through articles, projects and stories. In this article, Abi delves into her passion for leadership from the perspective of her Christian faith.
Prove It
Finding Our Hope explores the adventure of what it means to be a follower of Jesus through articles, projects and stories. In this video, Richard delves into the claims we make, and those that Jesus made about who he was. Was Jesus a madman, or was he the Son of God?
Climate change: loss or gain?
The 2020s are a big decade for the climate. The UN’s Intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) has said that drastic action to limit global warming to 1.5°c above pre-industrial levels must be taken before 2030, to avert catastrophic climate damage.
Why are adventures so thrilling?
Finding Our Hope explores the adventure of what it means to be a follower of Jesus through articles, projects and stories. In this article, Andy delves into his passion for spirituality from the perspective of his Christian faith.
How do I become a Christian?
Becoming a Christian can happen in an instant when you say ‘yes’ to following Jesus Christ – when you take the first step into the adventure. But like most adventures, the journey itself is a long one, in fact it’s a lifelong journey of growing in faith.
What does it mean to live the Christian life?
Living a Christian life means loving God and loving our Neighbour. Christians show love to God when they worship and serve with joy and faith and show love to neighbour through caring and serving and sharing the good news.
What is a Christian?
God is our ‘x marks the spot’ – the source of all treasure, of all things good, of love and peace and security and hope.
Who is God?
God is our ‘x marks the spot’ – the source of all treasure, of all things good, of love and peace and security and hope.
About us
Everyone is welcome. There are Methodist communities all over the country. Why not come and see for yourself?
There is room
There is Room
Because Jesus was born, there is Room for everyone in God's world, God's story.
No matter how you feel, or what you’ve done.
No matter how trapped by circumstances you might be.
There is Room in God’s story for you.
The Story Project
The Story Project is a partnership involving Cliff College, The Evangelism & Growth Team, The Learning Network and local Churches and Circuits and you.
Love Yourself, Love your neighbour
At its centre #loveyourself #loveyourneighbour is a gentle rhythm of daily contemplation and action for those of faith, those searching, and those who do not know what they believe.
Hope & Anchor
Hope & Anchor is a weekly online chat show that explores spirituality and faith in an inclusive, fun, nonjudgmental way.
God Is With Us
During December 2020, in the run-up to Christmas, we shared a daily story about an individual’s journey through the pandemic.
Raj Indeevar's Story
Raj Indeevar lives in Greater Manchester and is 14 years old. He participates in the Green Agents of Change programme organised by the Children, Youth and Families Team of the Methodist Church.
Felicitas' Story
Felicitas is a half-German, half-Ivorian professional based in London and was interviewed this year as one of the featured interviews in Preach magazine. Preach is produced by the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust.
Meryl's Story
Meryl lives on the Wales-England border in a home owned by Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society. The hymn Meryl quotes is A Gaelic Blessing by John Rutter, 1978: Hinshaw.
Zoughbi's Story
Zoughbi lives in Bethlehem and is a Christian leader who has spent his life working in conflict resolution in the Israeli/Palestinian context. He works closely with the Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem, a partnership of the World Methodist Council, the Methodist Church of Britain and The UMC
Mark's Story
Mark is a Methodist Chaplain in the Royal Navy. When he is not serving on a submarine he is based in Scotland.
Chris's Story
Chris is a community–based lay-worker for Newcastle Central & East Methodist Circuit where she works in a debt advice centre.
Maureen's Story
Maureen is from Uganda. All We Can offers training to courageous young women like Maureen from marginalised, rural communities. They learn the skills they need to make a living, and fulfil their God-given potential – transforming not only their own life, but their child’s as well.
Annett's Story
Annett is a member of INSPIRE – a creative, Christian community based in Chemnitz, Germany. INSPIRE is part of the Global Relationships work in Europe for the Methodist Church in Britain.
Janiana's Story
Janaina lives in London and is a member of Mummies Republic, a community group of women and their primary-aged children, with little or no wider support network. It is run by a pioneer worker from Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church and is a project encouraged by Methodist Women in Britain.
Dionne's Story
Dionne is an Action for Children Foster Carer from Northumberland. Action for Children was established in 1869 by a Methodist minister who challenged the church to take action to help children living on the streets. Part of its work is to support foster carers like Dionne, and their foster children.
Jenny's Story
Jenny is a Methodist minister in Jersey where part of her ministry is as a hospital chaplain. *The name used in this testimony has been changed.
Sam's Story
Sam is a local preacher at Hinde Street Methodist Church in West London. The church is a member of the Inclusive Church organisation and welcomes everybody.
Eleanor's Story
Eleanor manages a provision for people experiencing homelessness in Manchester, which is supported by the city’s Methodist Central Hall.
Moses' Story
All We Can is working with a local partner in Uganda, to help the most vulnerable families access bicycles so that they can travel to and from school quickly and safely. For Moses and his family, change begins with a bicycle.
James's Story
James is a Methodist Presbyter in Shrewsbury where he is the minister covering the town and also Bayston Hill and Bomere Heath. He is passionate about equality and longs to see a church where everyone truly is welcome irrespective of their gender, sexuality or race.
Kristina's Story
Kristina is the Headteacher at St Peter’s Methodist Primary School in Canterbury.
Laura's Story
Laura trained as a lay minister at Ridley Hall in Cambridge and set up YouBelong in 2019, shortly after graduating. Laura lives in Norfolk and enjoys reading, watching films, baking, seeing family and friends, and spending time with her dogs and pet rats.
Sophie's Story
Sophie works in London for MHA. The prayer Sophie quotes is by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, from Letters and Papers from Prison.
Rocky's Story
Rocky is the Stand-By-Me Project Coordinator for the Methodist Church in Durham. He supports the Chinese Fellowship in the North East, offering student ministry and church community for the Chinese communities of Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Durham.
Jessica's Story
Jessica is one of the Methodist Church’s COP26 Campaigners, representing Methodists around the world and developing a vision, branding and strategy for a high-impact youth-led campaign that encourages all Methodist people and churches to engage more deeply with climate justice.
Joanna's Story
Joanna and her sister Frances – who wrote this reflection – live in the North East. Joanna goes to an ecumenical Church of England, Methodist and URC church. Joanna and Frances enjoy playing football on the beach, baking and watching their favourite movie musicals together.
Grace's Story
Grace is nine years old and lives near Salisbury with her family, including two cats and her little brother. She belongs to Salisbury Methodist Church where her mum is a minister. She’s proud to be one of the Methodist Green Agents of Change,
