Woman Alive | The podcast for Christian women

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THE podcast for Christian women, talking real life and real faith. No topic is off limits as, together, we get closer to God, dig into the Bible and discuss what matters to women today. Brought to you by Premier Woman Alive magazine. Join Jemimah Wright for the full stories behind our online interviews with Christian women who are making a difference, persevering through hardship and sharing what God has done in their lives. Head to Premier Plus for more Christian podcasts, radio, music and sermons.

  1. 20h ago

    'I Hear Bombs Exploding Overhead, But My Faith in God Remains Unshaken' | Missionary in Ukraine

    What does it mean to trust God when drones are flying overhead, bombs are exploding and war has become part of everyday life? In this powerful episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Commissioning Editor Jemimah Wright speaks to Sharyn Borodina, an American missionary who has served in Ukraine for 30 years. Speaking from western Ukraine amid escalating drone attacks, Sharyn shares the reality of living through war, but amid the devastation, Sharyn is witnessing extraordinary stories of faith. She tells Jemimah about a Ukrainian prisoner of war who dreamed God would release him on Easter Sunday, soldiers coming to faith in Jesus and the remarkable ways the Church is responding to suffering. Having been forced to flee her home twice, Sharyn explains why she believes the joy of the Lord is her strength, even in the darkest circumstances. And for those worried about the possibility of war spreading across Europe, she has a powerful message about prayer, courage and trusting God. Sharyn is the author of For the Love of Ukraine: A Story of Faith, Family, and the Fight for Freedom. Listen to this moving conversation about finding hope, faith and God's presence in the midst of war.

  2. Nov 2

    Nicky Gumbel’s daughter Becs Dhillon on faith, family estrangement and the power of mediation

    Can broken family relationships ever be restored? And what role can faith, forgiveness and mediation play in helping people find a way forward? In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Jemimah Wright speaks to Becs Dhillon, daughter of Alpha pioneers Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, about her Christian faith, her work as a barrister and mediator, and the importance of navigating difficult relationships with compassion. Becs reflects on growing up in a well-known Christian family, the pressures of being a pastor’s child and why she needed to discover Jesus for herself. She also shares how her passion for justice led her to work with survivors of human trafficking in India, the challenges of motherhood and the extraordinary ways she has witnessed God at work around the world. With a heart for helping people navigate conflict and difficult family relationships, Becs offers a perspective on the importance of listening, understanding and finding a way forward when relationships become strained. For more inspiring interviews, Christian perspectives, personal testimonies and articles exploring faith and everyday life, subscribe to Woman Alive for just £1.99 a month for unlimited online access. Subscribe: https://account.womanalive.co.uk/subscribe Resources from Becs Dhillon For anyone experiencing family estrangement or looking for support with difficult family relationships, Becs has provided the following resource: https://becsdhillon.com/ Follow Woman Alive Instagram: @‌womanaliveuk Facebook: Woman Alive Magazine

  3. Oct 26

    Wendy Virgo: Miraculous healing, powerful prayer and a lifetime of faith

    What does a lifetime of walking with God teach you about faith, marriage, motherhood and miracles? Premier Woman Alive's Jemimah Wright interviews Wendy Virgo, author, speaker and wife of Newfrontiers founder Terry Virgo. Now 80, Wendy reflects on more than 50 years of marriage and ministry, raising five children, the extraordinary growth of Newfrontiers and the challenges of balancing motherhood with God's calling. She shares the remarkable story of praying and fasting for her son when he walked away from God, the powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit that she believes led to Terry's miraculous healing, and why she is still embracing new adventures with God at 80. An honest and encouraging conversation about persevering in prayer, trusting God's promises, growing older with grace and discovering that God is never finished with us. Subscribe to Premier Woman Alive for more inspiring conversations with Christian women about real life and real faith. Visit www.womanalive.co.uk for more stories, interviews and encouragement.

  4. Sep 29

    “If it’s impossible, God gets the glory” | Michelle Heritage on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer

    What does it look like to trust God with something that seems impossible? Woman Alive Commissioning Editor Jemimah Wright sits down with Michelle Heritage from the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer to talk about faith, prayer and the extraordinary vision behind what will become the UK’s largest Christian monument. The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer is being built near Birmingham and will tell one million stories of answered prayer – creating a lasting testimony to the faithfulness of God. Michelle shares the story behind the project, what she has learned from hearing thousands of answered prayers and why seemingly impossible situations can become opportunities for God to get the glory. Read Jemimah Wright’s full Woman Alive profile of Michelle Heritage:
 https://www.womanalive.co.uk/magazine/profile-michelle-heritage-if-its-impossible-then-god-gets-the-glory/22278.article #WomanAlive #EternalWall #AnsweredPrayer #Prayer #ChristianFaith #MichelleHeritage

  5. Sep 17

    ‘God told me to be famous at home’: Why Nellah Grace walked away from 100,000 followers

    What would you do if God asked you to walk away from everything you’d worked for? Nellah Kunzwa was a successful YouTuber, doctor and founder of Biblical Boss Babe, with around 100,000 followers and a thriving online ministry. But at the height of her influence, she felt God tell her to step away from social media and learn to be ‘famous at home’. Speaking to Premier Woman Alive commissioning editor, Jemimah Wright, Nellah shares her extraordinary journey of faith – from a life-changing encounter with God at 17 to building an online ministry reaching thousands of women – and why she discovered that obedience matters more than influence. Follow Nellah Grace: Instagram: @nellahgrace

  6. Sep 17

    She left her dream career after God spoke – then started a kombucha brand which is changing lives

    Naomi Partridge, co-founder of HOLOS Kombucha, left a successful corporate career after a life-changing encounter with God – a journey that eventually took her to Cambodia, where she discovered how business could help women rebuild their lives after exploitation. In this interview with Woman Alive’s Jemimah Wright, Naomi shares how God stripped away her identity in achievement, led her into anti-trafficking work and ultimately brought together faith, purpose and business in a very unexpected way. Follow Naomi: @naomipartridge Follow HOLOS Kombucha: @holoskombucha

  7. Mar 8

    The Sisterhood - from mean girls to supporting women

    This very special episode is our first EVER live video recording with an audience of Woman Alive readers, writers, friends and friends of the podcast! Today’s conversation on The Sisterhood, is inspired by International Women’s Day. We live in a culture which seemingly takes any opportunity to pit women against each other. In the Bible, we have examples like Rachel and Leah competing for Jacob’s affection – representing the complexity of the relationships we have with other women. Our host, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests ask, how do we shift from high school mean girl culture, to women supporting women – at church, at work – even on the school run? And what happens when we respond to Jesus’ prayer for unity (John 17) and intentionally curate safe spaces for women? Hannah Stephenson-Kelly is an ordinand in the Church of England. Her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/sisterhood-is-not-just-a-label-that-ties-together-a-group-of-women-in-a-90s-sitcom/17330.article Alisa Latty-Alleyne is a leader in Christian media and has recently moved on from her role as National Director of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) in UK and Ireland. Alisa has just started an Executive MBA at University of Warwick, specialising in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence. You can connect with Alisa on LinkedIn by searching her full name. The Right Reverend Dr Jill Duff is the Anglican Bishop of Lancaster, a Premier trustee, and an author. Jill’s new book is called Held in God's Gaze (SPCK) and aims to help readers discover the wisdom, prayer, and spiritual insight of saints and mystics across Christian history. The live audience Q&A questions in this episode were: 1. Has Jesus also redeemed the desire to be “liked” that Jill referred to after the fall? And if yes, how do we live in the redeemed state? 2. Meanness can be rooted in anxiety and comparison. Do you think this is more of a challenge in the digital, social media age that girls and women exist in today? 3. ⁠How does the Gospel help us understand sisterhood as part of God's design as opposed to just a social construct? 4. ⁠What would you say to women who have experienced heartbreak from sisterhood and are afraid to establish new sisterhoods? 5. ⁠⁠Do you think that sometimes we can have unrealistic expectations of each other as women and the capacity that we have to help uphold others? 6. ⁠Have any of you had to deal with betrayal by a sister, and if yes, how did you heal from it, or navigate the situation? The Woman Alive podcast is produced by award-winning podcast producer, Dami Okeke. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

  8. Feb 2

    Why are we obsessed with knowing the future?

    If you could get a preview of your future, a year, five or ten years from now, would you? A recent study by mobile network provider 02 revealed 78% of 25–34-year-old in the UK rely on their horoscopes to make major life decisions, and some Christians are guilty of going from one event to another seeking a “word of prophecy”. In Leviticus 19:26 we read very clear instructions, “Do not practice divination or seek omens”. On this episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests ask - why are we so obsessed with knowing the future? Kate Orson is a freelance writer and author. She has also written for UK Publications including, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, and Metro. After over 20 years in the New Age, she converted to Christianity in 2021. Kate's article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/tarot-cards-are-a-definite-no-for-christians-and-this-is-why/20295.article and you find more of Kate’s work at https://kateorsonwrites.substack.com/ or you can connect with her on Instagram @kateorsonwrites Alex Palmer has been teaching at a primary school based in Cornwall for more than two decades! She is also the self-published author of Charlotte's Candle, a novel which she dreamed about almost 30 years ago, before bringing it to reality! You can find a copy of Kate’s novel ‘Charlotte’s Candle’ on amazon or you can connect with her on Instagram @charlottescandle. The Great Sexpectation question in this episode is titled ‘How do I let go and move on from a guy that is not good for me?’ The Woman Alive podcast is produced by award-winning podcast producer, Dami Okeke. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

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THE podcast for Christian women, talking real life and real faith. No topic is off limits as, together, we get closer to God, dig into the Bible and discuss what matters to women today. Brought to you by Premier Woman Alive magazine. Join Jemimah Wright for the full stories behind our online interviews with Christian women who are making a difference, persevering through hardship and sharing what God has done in their lives. Head to Premier Plus for more Christian podcasts, radio, music and sermons.

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    Premier Plus
  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
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