The Breakfast Show: Recent Episodes
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Wake up to hope as Lynette Allcock shares stories, music, and tools to help you create a happier, healthier life.
If faith communities are meant to be full of good people, why is there so much abuse that happens behind close doors? What exactly is spiritual abuse? How can we know if a person is safe or not? And what about forgiving an abuser? Lynette Allcock speaks with author and abuse recovery coach Sarah McDugal.
What counts as abuse in any kind of relationship? What is gaslighting? If someone is in an abusive relationship, why don’t they just leave? How can I help if I suspect someone is being abused?
If you’ve ever asked questions like these, listen as abuse recovery coach Sarah McDugal talks to Lynette Allcock. You can connect with Sarah at www.wildernesstowild.com
What red flags should you be looking for in order to avoid an abusive relationship? How can you keep from accepting toxic behaviour as normal or romantic? Abuse recovery coach Sarah McDugal joined Lynette Allcock on the Breakfast Show.
Many of us dream of finding "the one," and if you are religious, there’s a good chance you’ve asked God to be involved in that process. Imagine that you think your dream has come true, but your dream turns into a nightmare... Abuse recovery coach Sarah McDugal joined Lynette Allcock online to share her story.
This is the first episode in a series on recognizing and staying safe from abusive relationships.
Life has been turned upside down for many of us right now thanks to Covid-19. Our plans have fallen through, our jobs may be at risk, and our future feels uncertain. What do you do when everything seems to be unsure and doors keep closing? For podcaster David Fernandez, disappointment and uncertainty seemed to be the story of his 20s. He joined Lynette Allcock to share what he's learned about dealing with disappointment and keeping faith in the waiting.
How would you define wild faith? For Valerie Sigamani, her journey of faith started with a New Year’s resolution over a glass of tequila. Valerie is the founder and co-director of Wild Faith Co., a creative, and a theologian and historian by training. Valerie told Lynette Allcock about her journey, doing hard things, and reviving your passion for God.
We all have times when we feel low. But what if that dark place drags on into a deep depression? How can you find light and hope there, especially if God seems absent? And how best can you support someone who is experiencing depression? Cynthia Mendoza is a writer, publicist, and former journalist from Southern California. She has a passion for empowering people, especially women, beyond their traumas into an authentic and vibrant faith-filled life. And she knows what it’s like to wrestle with depression. Cynthia shared her story with Lynette Allcock.
Who are you when you're forced to stop?
Sports leadership and development coach Naomi Burgess is a lifelong sports and exercise fanatic, who played her first game of hockey at aged 4. She was the head sports captain at school, before going on to study sport at Loughborough University, then gaining a Master’s of Research in Sport Psychology straight afterwards. She now works with the British Olympic and Paralympic teams, supporting them as they head to the Tokyo 2020 Games. Naomi joined Lynette Allcock to share the story of what she learned when she was forced to a halt.
If you find that you crash and burn after lunch, or run out of energy before your work day is over, what can you do about it? Charlotte Marshall is an NHS dietician, and she sat down with Stephen Allcock to talk about simple ways to beat the afternoon slump.
As a music producer, arranger, director, and musician, Mahlon Rhamie has worked with a variety of performers including James Brown, Amy Winehouse, and Kelly Rowland. He’s worked with Gospel artists such as Jonathan Butler, Nathaniel Bassey, the London Community Gospel Choir, and Gill Francis. He’s made several TV appearances on programmes such as the BBC ‘s Top of the Pops, Proms, Songs of Praise, and also on MTV, among others. He joined Lynette Allcock to share his story of creativity and faith.
If you were going to write a book about your life, I wonder what would you call it? Writer Pauline Oxley believes that everyone has a story to tell, and she found her voice particularly through poetry. Pauline has a background in business management, is an active member of the St Albans Adventist church, and is the author of the book Beyond the Valley. She joined Lynette Allcock to share her story of creativity and faith.
Singer-songwriter Gill Francis was all about pursuing a music career back in the 90s. She won a Black Music Award and supported Sounds of Blackness and Silk. But she ended up leaving both the music industry and the church. She joined Lynette Allcock to share her story of finding her way back and pursuing her dreams again.
City living. Whether you love it or hate it, more and more people are being drawn to urban environments. But this comes with its own challenges. Max McKenzie Cook works with humanitarian organisation I Am Urban. He joined Lynette to discuss ways to make a difference to struggling communities in London, what God thinks of social justice, and his own journey into working in this field.
Everybody's talking about Harry and Meghan, but we all experience conflict with our loved ones, even if it's not so high-profile! Lynette shares tools for effectively resolving conflict. Plus, writer Kristen Wetherell shares her story of fighting fear and finding courage in her battle with Lyme disease.
Today's show includes a devotional from Darell J Philip who took part in our Inspirational Writing Competition.
Christmas is a traditionally a time of mouth-watering meals and decadent desserts. But what if you’re trying to be a little healthier? And what if you’re vegan, or cooking for vegans? Can Christmas food still be delicious and totally plant-based? Lynette Allcock went to visit cook, influencer, and food writer Kirly Sue of Kirly Sue’s Kitchen to find out more.
Where do we come from? The widely accepted view is that the theory of evolution accounts for the origins of life, but as we learned yesterday, there is a small but growing number of scientists who aren’t happy with that explanation anymore. Is there scientific evidence for a creator? Should Christians hold to their belief in creation or give it up in favour of evolution, and what would the implications be? Philip Bell is a scientist with a background in education and cancer research, who currently works with Creation Ministries International. He joined Lynette Allcock to share evidence for a creator.
Although the theory of evolution is the popular explanation for life on earth, there is a growing community of scientists who think differently. Why? What is the evidence for intelligent design, and if there is a basis in science for this theory, why is it so controversial in certain circles? Lynette Allcock talks with Dr Alastair Noble.
Marvel’s Black Panther, BBC Songs of Praise, TV judging, albums, choirs, and compositions – award-winning musician Ken Burton’s CV is very long and varied. Lynette Allcock sat down with him to talk about his work and how his creative and faith journeys intersect.
Can a poem change a life? How does spoken word cross cultural boundaries? How do you handle negative feedback? Jermaine Wong is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, theatre practitioner, spoken word artist, rapper, teacher, and preacher. He shared his story with Lynette Allcock.
Can failing in love ever be a good thing? How do stay positive when you feel like your relationships are going nowhere? How can you find the love you are looking for? Juliette Sweeney is a writer and the author of Failing in Love: How Failed Relationships Can Lead to Love at its Finest. She shared her story with Lynette Allcock.
How do you go from painfully shy to award-winning performer? What is energetic apathy? Find out as Lynette Allcock talks to spoken word artist and film maker Onysha D Collins about her poetry and her story.
How do you work GoT into a Christian song? How do you deal with your challenges and fears as an artist? Where do you find inspiration for your work? Lynette Allcock talks to Australian singer-songwriter Anna Beaden about her music and her story.
Does crafting hold a key to better wellbeing and closer community? Carolyn Schulz is a craft designer, and a retired teacher, writer, and TV presenter. She shared the story of her unexpected professional journey and how her craft skills are bringing her community together through the Creative Cafe.
Ever since Elena Turturica was a teenager, she dreamed of being able to help children who had grown up in difficult family situations. Now, in spite of a busy life as a mother and full-time student, Elena has finally set up the charity she dreamed of. She told Lynette Allcock the story behind starting her charity and how she has experienced God in her journey.
Being a female pastor has its own set of challenges and joys. Pastor Sophia Peart shares how God guided her into this unexpected vocation, and what she has learned about herself, God, and handling hard times along the way.
They say that when it rains, it pours. That was certainly true for singer-songwriter Kenric Rimoni and his family. Kenric has recently released an EP called Even Still, which was inspired by some of the darkest moments of his life so far. He told me his story of defiant faith and joy in the hardest time of his life.
If you struggle with anxiety, how can you move forward towards greater peace? Journalist and broadcaster Vanesa Pizutto didn't even know she had anxiety, but at one fear-filled point in her life, God showed her it was something He wanted to address.
How do you emotionally and mentally heal from loss and trauma, especially if your abuser was someone you thought you could trust, someone in a church? Chloe Murnighan is a passionate Me Too victim advocate, writer, care-giver, and one-time pastor’s wife who has survived some deeply challenging experiences. She shared her story and steps to healing with me. Please be aware that some of the content of the interview may be triggering.
When you become a parent, your identity changes significantly. And if you’re a mother, so does your body. Many women can struggle with this new postpartum self. Erykah St Louis is a storyteller, a strategist, and a podcaster, and she found that becoming a mother brought some of her insecurities to the surface. She shared her journey with Lynette Allcock.
What if God doesn’t answer your deepest prayers in the way you want? What if your miracle doesn’t come? Does it mean that you can’t trust God? When Imaan was nine years old, her world was changed when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and she became a young carer. Imaan told Sam Gungaloo her story of wrestling with faith, fear, and finding God in pain.
Find hope for your mental health and your relationships in this episode. Sophie Gordon, a mental health advocate, shares her story about struggling with body image and recovering from an eating disorder. Plus, how can you mark and protect the boundaries of your relationship?
If you’ve ever been put off God or Christianity or religion in general because of a bad experience with a believer, Stephanie May Wilson knows how you feel. She is an author, podcaster, and speaker who never planned to become a Christian. To her, Christianity meant sensible shoes and rules and a life devoid of fun and adventure. But in the midst of her skepticism, God met her and showed her that He was anything but boring. This is Stephanie’s story.
If you read the Bible, you’ll find stories about God speaking to people through dreams, but does that still happen today? Documentary film maker Stephen Allcock experienced a vivid, disturbing dream that became a turning point in his life. Although Stephen had grown up in a Christian home, he was ambivalent about the Christian faith. He was bitter towards a church that was full of politics and hypocrites and a God who didn’t seem to give him what he wanted. In his search for his ideal life, he got went from church to parties to gangs. But then God started speaking. Stephen told his startling tale to Sam Gungaloo and Lynette Allcock.
Stephen lived a double life, going to church but caught up in a life of gangs and questionable influences. Yet this didn’t stop God from pursuing him. Join Sam and Lynette as they take a front row seat to his story.
What makes you happy? Is there a difference between happiness and joy? Is there a
way to live more consistently in the happiness we’re all searching for? Join Lynette as she sets out to find answers for these questions.
What do you love to create? Whether you bake cakes, write books, draw cartoons—whatever your artistic expression is—there are life lessons in the creative process that we can learn along the way. Join Sam and Lynette, Cathy and Kallie, in a journey of learning life through art.
Often we think of kindness as something we give only to others. But are we kind to ourselves? Lynette explores the power of words as we learn how to love ourselves.
How do you find peace in the middle of big life changes? Stephen Allcock is a young film producer and entrepreneur who has navigated transition from education into a career, from one career to another, and from one country to another. He talks to Lynette about the lessons he’s learnt along the way.
Angela Mcfarlane has suffered from depression and is on a quest to silence the stigmas associated with it. But not only that, she wants reshape what people think about depression. Join Sam as he sits on the front row to hear her story.
Shona Allie, age 66, is known by prisoners the world over as “Ma Shona.” This unassuming little lady commands respect from gang members whose lives she wants to help turn around. Although she has faced death several times in her line of work, she always goes on undeterred with a heart full of love for God and others. Sam and Lynette sat down to hear Shona’s story of gangs, prisons, and Jesus.
Eddie Hypolite, a global speaker, inspires many to live out great story! But behind the man on the stage is a story that will always be remembered as fueled by a mother who never stopped praying. Eddie is testament to how God can use a messed up teenager, taking him from the life of the streets to the cross of transformation.
Penny shares how rediscovering God has been the turning point in her battle for self-worth. We sat down with Penny to hear her story of finding grace.
Do you have a dream that feels impossible to achieve? Are you part of a start-up trying to get its feet off the ground? Then let Wandile’s story inspire you! Born and raised in the shanty towns of Durban, South Africa, Wandile dreamed of creating a better system of social housing for the poor but creative neighborhoods he grew up in. So he founded Ubuntu Design Group while he was still studying at Andrews University in the USA. But his quest to create social change through architecture and community was full of challenges.
Although she grew up in a Christian home, singer/songwriter Arianne Haran found herself questioning whether she could trust God after her father suffered an accident. But even as she drifted away from faith, God kept trying to remind her that he was still there for her. Sam caught up with Arianne at a Christian music festival in Cornwall to hear the story of her journey back to God.
How do you move from a high-flying position in advertising to working for a church? Lolly’s professional journey has taken her to several vastly different worlds and through some unforeseen adventures. She shared with us how she found meaning in escaping from her 9-5.
When Yvonne decided to push herself into teaching thousands of miles away from home, she didn’t know that utter tragedy was waiting for her on the other side. Follow her on this remarkable journey where she resurrects from unspeakable evil to a life of joy.
Kristina’s story is a rollercoaster--from experiencing breathtaking miracles to wondering where God is in the midst of devastation. When she became pregnant as a single 20-something, she experienced God in a whole new way. Kristina sat down with Sam and Lynette to share the tragedies and the triumphs of her plot twists.
How do you cope when you find yourself in a city you don’t want to live in, struggling to get a job in your field, and suddenly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? This was the situation Noemi found herself in. She shared with us how the things she never wanted changed her life.
We read ancient Bible stories and they can sometimes come across as fables. Do miracles actually happen? Or are they just fantastical stories that warm the heart? Sam and Lynette caught up with Graham and Pauline to recall stories of an ancient God working in a present time.