Woman Alive | The podcast for Christian women

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Brought to you by Premier Woman Alive magazine. Join Tola Doll Fisher and guests for the podcast that get’s Christian women talking. Head to premier.plus for more Christian podcasts, radio, music and sermons.

6 DAYS AGO

Prisons don't work for women

On the latest episode of the Woman Alive podcast we're asking if women in prison is having a negative impact on society. With women being the main caregivers, should offenders be treated differently to men? Is Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood right to have the 'ultimate ambition' to close women's prisons in the UK? Rev Tracy Sickel is a prison chaplain who has worked in prisons for 15 years. She currently operates in three women's prisons and is also CEO of Imago Dei which helps female inmates process trauma, abuse and low self-esteem. Catherine De Souza is the CEO of Prison Fellowship England & Wales. She's also a justice advocate, Elim Pentecostal minister and a trustee of Tearfund. She has a background in church leadership, prison ministries and is passionate about caring for the marginalised. For more on her work head over to prisonfellowship.org.uk Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'Why do I feel doomed to unrequited love?' womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-why-do-i-feel-doomed-to-unrequited-love/18340.article The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

34 min
12/30/2024

Can you love Jesus and Gucci?

Can you love both Jesus and Gucci? In this episode, Woman Alive podcast host Tola-Doll Fisher speaks with two women who love clothes and Jesus. Can you ever justify the price of a designer label? What exactly counts as fast fashion? And what does our celebrity Cass wear when she's on stage?? Candy Ellie Graham is founder of Cultural Style Week, showcasing cultural heritage through fashion. culturalstyleweek.com and find her at candyelliesworld on Instagram. Cassandra Nelson is a comedian and familiar voice on Premier Gospel as one of its regular radio presenters. Cass is also on Instagram @Cassvillle Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I have put on weight, don’t feel attractive and lost confidence, how do I get out of this rut?' womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-have-put-on-weight-dont-feel-attractive-and-lost-confidence-how-do-i-get-out-of-this-rut/18142.article The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

42 min
12/23/2024

Raising kids in a blended family

As we draw closer to Christmas, host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women raising children who aren't biologically their own to discuss the blessings and challenges that brings. What is it really like to be part of a blended family - especially at Christmas? What does it look like to parent children you didn't give birth to, and do you love them any differently? Amy Ellison is a proud stepmother to two boys. Her new book Help! I'm a Step Parent will be available in the new year from Day One publications. Rhiannon Goulding is juggling two biological children, two stepchildren and two adopted children. Her new parenting column for Premier Woman Alive magazine starts in 2025. Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I feel like Bridget Jones at Christmas' womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-feel-like-bridget-jones-at-christmas/18588.article The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

41 min
12/16/2024

Christians giving less this Christmas

The Woman Alive podcast is back with a fifth series. In the first episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by three women who are considering whether we should all be giving - and generally doing - less this Christmas. Are Christmas cards worth the effort? How important is gift giving and is a focus on this incredibly busy season just stressing us all out? Amari Yogendran is a photographer and writer. You can find her work at mariphotographer.uk. Becca Ehrlich is also known as the Christian Minimalist and hosts a blog exploring our relationship with 'stuff'. Christianminimalism.com Rachel Allcock is school teacher and librarian and also works for Activate Your Life, an annual conference dedicated to helping Christian women share God's love. Find Rachel on Instagram @weetabixglue.words Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I've fallen out of love with my husband when is it ok to get a divorce?' womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-have-fallen-out-of-love-with-my-husband-when-is-it-ok-to-get-a-divorce/18115.article The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

43 min
09/09/2024

Hope in difficult seasons part 2: Practical ways to have hope in God

In this episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two guests to talk about the practical ways we can have hope in God during difficult seasons. Danielle Strickland is an author, spiritual leader, and justice advocate. She has authored several books including 'The Other Side of Hope'. daniellestrickland.com Rachel Otterson is a Northern creative artist and teacher who explores life's meaning through creative and political practices. Her spoken word piece about the UK riots in August 2024 went viral and reached thousands. Find her work on Instagram @rachelotterson Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: I want to marry a Christian man, but there are not many! The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

47 min
09/02/2024

Hope in difficult seasons part 1: Doubting the Bible almost shipwrecked my faith

In this episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by Woman Alive writers, to discuss stories of having hope in God during difficult seasons. Ruth Clemence is a freelance writer living in Cardiff, Wales. She writes about faith, suffering, additional needs and motherhood. Find her work at ruthclemence.com Steph Porter is a community youth worker for a charity called Urban Devotion Birmingham, as well as a songwriter, artist and worship leader. Find her work at linktr.ee/sroseporter Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: How many dates does it take to know if there’s real potential? The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

46 min
07/22/2024

Science catching up with the Bible

In this episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women who are therapists, to discuss the intersection of science with the word of God. Jo Hargreaves is a pastor and psychotherapist. Jo is passionate about integrating theology and therapy; scripture and neuroscience and placing God right in the center of our conversations on mental health and wholeness. Find her work at johargreavestherapy.com Monique Thomas is a singer, songwriter, recently trained therapist and author of the book ‘Pressure Off’, an incredible reminder to take the pressure off so that we can better understand and embrace the gift of God’s grace. spckpublishing.co.uk/pressure-off Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'My best friend is marrying my ex-boyfriend, how is that fair?’ The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

44 min
07/15/2024

Sexism in the workplace (and the Church)

In this episode we're talking about sexism. Host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women who have become leaders in their respective fields, to discuss what gender inequality looks like both in the Church and in the workplace, and how it affects women specifically. Lizzie Hutchison is an advertising copywriter with a passion for Jesus and advocate for women in the workplace. Find her work at thinkoutsidethehutch.com/ Judith Davey-Cole is the CEO of Girls' Brigade Ministries and her work focuses on empowering young women and girls to live life to the full, blending her professional expertise with her Christian faith. Find out more at girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/ Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'I am scared of childbirth, but want children - what can I do?’ The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

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Fantastic, Fun, Faith Filled!

03/11/2024

Hope Bea

I really appreciate the podcast! It’s relatable, fun, honest, inspiring, interesting, will leave you thinking and encourage you in your faith and walk with the Lord. Listen and share it with any Christian women or women open to Christianity that you know! It will bless you!

Brought to you by Premier Woman Alive magazine. Join Tola Doll Fisher and guests for the podcast that get’s Christian women talking. Head to premier.plus for more Christian podcasts, radio, music and sermons.