Ian speaks with Sam Wilkins, a pastoral assistant at Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, about the often-hidden struggles of the Christian life. Together, they reflect on why sanctification can feel unsettling, how becoming a Christian does not silence internal battles, and why the mind is so often the primary battleground. This conversation offers reassurance to weary believers, pointing to Christ’s patience, grace, and faithfulness in the slow work of spiritual growth.
Ian speaks with Dr. Anthony Bradley, Distinguished Research Fellow at the Acton Institute and Research Professor of Interdisciplinary and Theological Studies at Kuyper College, about the cultural and spiritual impact of fatherlessness, its connection to poverty, and why the church must recover a robust, joyful vision for celebrating manhood. Together, they explore how biblical masculinity serves families, strengthens communities, and reflects God’s design for human flourishing.
Ian is joined by John Onwuchekwa, author and lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, Georgia, for a thoughtful conversation on mentorship, diversity in the church, and the difference between winning arguments and winning people. They discuss why representation in mentoring matters and how Christians can build trust, understanding, and unity across differences.
Nicky grew up on a tough council estate without a father and lived a chaotic life marked by hardship and brokenness before encountering the grace of Jesus Christ. In this conversation, Nicky shares how God has redeemed his upbringing, mistakes, and suffering, using them to shape and prepare him for ministry. He also speaks about the gospel outreach he and his wife, Krista, lead through The Open Well in their hometown of South Bank in Middlesbrough, offering hope, hospitality, and the love of Christ to their community.