ARL Talking Point: Recent Episodes
Adventist Radio London
Talking Point explores the stories of how God works in the lives of people in the public eye or positions of influence. You can rely on our team of reporters to bring you thought-provoking and in-depth interviews.
The Talking Point team continues the series on new beginnings, this week discussing the wonders of creation.
The Talking Point team Introduce a new series: New Beginnings. Start the new year by getting to know God and building your relationship with him from the beginning. In this episode, Genesis.
The Talking Point team celebrate the Christmas season with chatter and your favourite Christmas-themed gospel music.
The Talking Point team celebrate the Christmas season with chatter and your favourite Christmas-themed gospel music.
The Talking Point team are joined once again by previous special guests to continue the discussion on masculinity, male mental health and the way men can "take off the mask" and be more vulnerable.
The Talking Point team continue the discussion on "taking off the mask" and men's mental health, inviting back special guests.
In this episode, the Talking Point team are joined by special guests to discuss "taking off the mask": ways men can open up and be willing to become vulnerable for the benefit of their mental health.
In this episode, the team are joined by the founders of the Long Striders, who share their hiking club activities and the benefits group activities can have on men's mental health.
The Talking Point team speaks with Paul Frempong, who shares his work educating the public about the problem of youth involvement in violence, gangs, and crime. They discuss how young people get groomed to get involved, the worrying trend of children's exposure to violence at younger ages, and what parents can do to help their children avoid being led astray.
In this episode, the Talking Point panel continues the anniversary celebrations, joined by more special guests, including Ray and Josephine, as they discuss various topics.
In this episode, the Talking Point panel continues the anniversary celebrations, joined by more special guests, including Ray and Josephine, as they discuss various topics.
To celebrate Talking Point's 5th anniversary, the team are joined by former host, Ray Patrick, to discuss the history of the show and their favourite moments, including one of Ray's most memorable early interviews!
In this episode, the team are joined by Jermaine Wong, who shares the story of how he lost his son to knife crime, and discusses with the team what our local communities can do to help those affected by traumatic events. (Part 2)
In this episode, the team are joined by Jermaine Wong, who shares the story of how he lost his son to knife crime, and discusses with the team what our local communities can do to help those affected by traumatic events. (Part 1)
In honour of Global Day of Parents, the team are joined by guests to discuss the ups and downs of parenting.
In this episode, the team are joined by Lillian, a mental health nurse, to discuss the work mental health nurses do, and how we can help our loved ones in need of mental health-specific care.
Your favourite Adventist Radio London hosts join the congregation at Wycombe Community SDA Church, discussing examples of mental health in the bible, and how we should approach mental health for the benefit of others in our churches and communities.
In this episode, the Talking Point team continue the series on relationships, joined by a panel of guests to discuss the differences in approaches to dating and relationships between different generations.
In this episode, the team are joined by a panel of guests to continue the discussion on relationships and dating.
In this episode, the team are joined by a special guest to discuss men's physical health.
This week, the team are joined by Devon and Leslie from the SEC Men's Ministries department. They discuss their observations of men's experiences whilst working in the sector and share advice on addressing men's mental health.
In this episode, the team are joined by Dr G, an SDA motivational speaker, who shares his story from homelessness to coaching and inspiring others and gives his words of wisdom.
The Talking Point team is joined by guests Nicole Joseph-Chin and Lovetta Farrell to discuss breast Cancer.
The Talking Point team is joined by Alison once more for the "Breaking Strongholds" series. In this episode, they discuss rejection in all it's forms and its effects on mental health.
In this episode, the team are joined by some special guests to discuss Alzheimer's and dementia.
In this episode, the team are joined by some special guests to discuss Alzheimer's and Dementia.
In this episode, the team are joined by two special guests to discuss SDA charity work and volunteering.
Zenya and Angela are joined by Alison once again to contiue the Breaking Strongholds series. In this episode, they dicuss trauma. How does trauma occur, how common is it and how should we deal with its effects?
Zenya and Angela are joined by Alison once again to contiue the Breaking Strongholds series. In this episode, they dicuss trauma. How does trauma occur, how common is it and how should we deal with its effects?
This week, the team are joined by digital creator, Lisa Marie Lovett, who shares her spoken word, talks about her experience as an influencer and discusses social topics.
In honour of International Women's Day and Mother's Day, the team discuss all things women and mothers!
For Valentine's Day, Angela, Pedro and Tara discuss all things love! What is true love?
This week, the team are joined by Tara Goddard to discuss mental health discussions in honour of Time to Talk Day 2024.
The Talking Point team are once again joined by Alison to discuss knowing your worth in the final part of the 'breaking strongholds' series.
The team are joined by Alison once again for the 'Breaking Strongholds' series, this week discussing depression.
This week, the team are joined by Alison once again to continue the 'Making Changes' series.
To start the year, Talking Point brings you a new series. In this episode, the team are joined by special guest, Alison, to discuss "breaking strongholds".
This week, the team are joined by Ray Patrick and Josephine Wilkinson to discuss more of the best moments of the radio show in 2023!
In this episode, the team discuss the best parts of Talking Point and SDA Church life in 2023!
This week, the team look back on last week's programme and share their thoughts on the topics discussed.
In this episode, the team are joined by Faron Paul, who shares his life story and his experince working against knife crime and saving the lives of young people.
This week, the team are joined by a special guest to discuss menopause in honour of world menopause month.
This week, the team are joined by two guests to discuss mental health in elders, the similarities between mental health in them and young people, and what we can do to get the church's elders more involved in the mental health discussion.
This week, the team are joined by Kelly and Mark from Cornerstone Counselling to discuss all things trauma. How do we identify our personal traumas and how can we support those struggling with their own?
This week, the team are joined by Thembi and Grace from Cornerstone Counselling Service to discuss all things mental health, and seeking counselling and therapy.
This week, Angela and Zenya are joined by Eugenie Burton to discuss all things friendships and relationships in honour of national friendship day.
In honour of international self-care Day, the team are joined by a special guest to discuss the importance of self-care, what it involves, and how we can include God in our self-care routines.
This week, the team are at Colchester SDA church. They join the church members as they share and sing their favourite hymns and meditational songs.
The Talking Point team are joined by Ryan and Khalid, who share their journeys to finding Christ and discuss various topics, including gun and knife crime.
The Talking Point team is joined by special guests to continue the discussion on sibling dynamics.
This week, the team is joined by two guests to discuss mental health and its awareness week, with this year's theme being anxiety.
This week, the team are joined by Tara Goddard and Josephine Wilkinson to discuss the Talking Point trip to France.
This week, the team are joined by Dorothy and Abigail to discuss women's health and therapy to close the celebration of women during the month of March.
The series for International Women's Day begins on Talking Point. This week, Angela and Zenya are joined by Josephine, Eugenie Buton and Claudia Welsh to discuss everything about gender equality and equity, gender disparities in church and what we can do to empower women to take up leadership roles.
The team get together for the first time in 2023 to celebrate the new year and share their music picks.
To bring the series to a close, Ray speaks with Chingy, who brought the 5 women to christ. They speak about her work as a youth leader at Chiswick SDA church, and how God has used her to change people's lives.
Ray speaks with Sasha, who shares her journey from an abusive home and alcoholism to baptism.
Ray talks with Kim and Asia, who share the testimonies of their journey from a difficult life to the baptismal pool.
Ray speaks with Ebony, who shares her testimony of how she came to know christ and got baptized.
This week, the talking point speaks with two guests who share their experiences with OCD and Body Dysmorphia, and speak on overcoming mental health conditions.
This week, the Talking Point team discuss the pinnacles of Black History Month and play some other of their favourite songs that represent the progression of black history and the Civil Rights movement.
The Talking Point team are back, this week joined by Candice for the penultimate part of her campaign; "Can You Feel The Heat?".
The Talking Point team are back at Chiswick SDA church, this week, discussing what the bible says about sex before marriage and fornication, and battling with homosexuality and gender dysphoria.
This week, the Talking Point team is joined by some guests and discusses the effects political movements, like the LGBT movement, are having on society, and share advice for people of faith.
This week, the Talking Point team discuss teaching sex to young people at Chiswick SDA Church.
Join the Talking Point team for a 5-part series, live from Trinidad. This week; Church Addiction.
Join the Talking Point team for a 5-part series, live from Trinidad. This week; Social Media.
Join the Talking Point team for a 5-part series, live from Trinidad. This week; Drugs and alcohol.
Join the Talking Point team for a 5-part series, live from Trinidad. This week; Relationships.
This week, the Talking Point team speak with Leroy and Angela, from High Wycombe, about the Project 'The Human Library', and how we can inspire others by sharing our testimonies in story form.
This week, the team is joined by a guest pastor from Malawi to discuss the crucifixion.
This week, the Talking Point team speak with some young people from Bulgaria about their Adventism.
This week, the Talking Point team get together to celebrate Pedro and Angela's birthdays and discuss various topics.
In honour of the upcoming International Women's day, the Talking Point team speak with three women who share their work in ministry and discuss breaking gender biases in the Seventh Day Adventist church.
This week, the Talking Point team speak with Pastor Vince Goddard, discussing his life and experiences as a Seventh Day Adventist pastor.
This week, the Talking Point team are joined by Pedro's Mother and step-sister, who share the story of how their family came together, and also by Dr Phil and Lennette, who speaks about the emotional and Psychological effects of merging families.
This week, the team tackled two topics. First, they speak with Christy, who shares her testimony of how she overcame drug addiction. They also speak with Laverne and Jackie, who talk about the strength of their friendship throughout Jackie's battle with cancer.
The Talking Point team speak with NHS workers who discuss their experience regarding refusing to take the Covid-19 Vaccine, and what they think about the government's decision to overturn mandatory vaccinations for NHS workers.
This week, the talking point team speak with Colin and Marsha, who speak about the founding of B Positive Choir and the work they're doing to spread awareness for Sickle Cell disease.
This week, the Talking Point team speak with two guests, who discuss the work they're doing to get young people off the streets, and what the church needs to do to help those in need.
This week, the Talking Point team talks to two guests about their pursuit to help the community.
This week, the team are joined by special guests, who speak about their personal experiences as young men, and young men's issues.
This week, the team speak with a special guest about mental health during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
This week, the talking point team are in Wood Green SDA Church and are joined by Mark Grey to discuss Halloween.
This week, the team is joined by guests, Angie and Joel, sharing spoken word and discussing topics in celebration of Black History Month.
This week, Ray, Angela, and Pedro speak with special guests about various topics, including Breast Cancer, surviving Lupus, and celebrating Black History Month.
This week, Ray, Angela, Zenya and Pedro speak about various topics, including the Covid-19 Vaccine and Church Office, and are joined by Paul Lee.
This week, Ray, Angela, Zenya and Pedro talk about 4 questions involving the church, including baptism, temptation and fashion.
Ray, Angela, Zenya and Claudia speak with guests on prostate cancer and men's wellbeing to commemorated men's health month.
This week, Ray, Angela, Zenya and Claudia speak with very special guests on the power of ministry, and how to stay strong as a Christian who spreads the message.
This week, the host speak with a few young people about the struggles Christian youth of today face and their tips on how to move past them.
This week, Ray, Angela, Zenya and Claudia speak with guest couples on their marriage and dating experiences and have a discussion on marriage.
This week, Ray, Angela, Zenya and Pedro are joined by content creator, Tanisha, and councillor, Alison, to discuss mental health and suicide in young people.
This week, Ray, Pedro, Angela and Zenya are in Sheffield, and are joined by Sonya who speaks on Sickle Cell Disease, and Ursula who shares her story of sexual abuse and mental health.
This week, Ray, Pedro, Angela and Zenya are joined by guests from Chiswick SDA Church who talk about their efforts to helped the homeless.
This week, Ray, Pedro, Angela and Zenya are joined by the youth from the Cornerstone SDA church, this time discussing the question; should a christian support a gay friend, and if so, how?
Ray, Angela, Zenya and Pedro are joined once again by Andrew and the youth from the North London Luganda SDA Church, this week speaking on the topic of Tattoos and piercings.
Ray, Angela and Pedro speak with Andrew and the youth from the North London Luganda SDA Church on the topic of sex before marriage.
This week, Ray, Angela, Zenya and Pedro, speak with some special guests in celebrating 1 year of the show.
In this episode, Ray, Angela and Zenya invite a new co-host, Pedro, and talk about some of their favourite moments from Talking Point in celebrating 1 year of the show.
Ray, Angela and Zenya speak with four special guests about what it's like to be a student working from home, and what can be done to support students struggling alone.
This week, Ray, Claudia, Zenya, Angela and special guests discuss testimonies, and what the cross means to christians.
This week, Ray Patrick , Claudia, Zenya, Angela and special guests discuss:
- Should Christians have less stress?
- How can we help our Youth manage stress?
Ray Patrick , Claudia, Zenya, Angela and guests Lois Moody, and Fiona Pacquette talk about the Music Industry & Christians' involvement.
Ray Patrick, Zenya, Claudia, Angela, and special guests Nathaniel Massiah, Rufaro Shoko and Danielle Russell discuss:
- All Things Youth
- celebrating Angela’s birthday
This week, Ray Patrick, Zenya, Claudia, Angela, and special guests Esme Bennett, Grace Ekwuribe, Kemeisha Nelson and Charleen Arendse discuss:
- Motherhood – What is it?
- What are the highs and lows of motherhood?
- God and motherhood?
This week, Ray Patrick, Zenya, Angela, Claudia, and guests Alison Awuku, and Pastor Kirk Thomas discuss:
- If God is a God of love, then why is there so much suffering?
- Why is Covid winning and God losing?
- How do we emotionally handle bereavement?
This week, Ray Patrick, Zenya, Angela, Claudia, and special guest, Fitness and Lifestyle
Coach, Eugenie Burton discuss:
- Three weeks into the new year, have you lost your zeal?
- Have your dreams and goals disappeared?
- Has the pandemic robbed you of your emotional well-being?
Ray Patrick, Zenya, Angela, Claudia, and guests Dr. Sheriff Sheidu and Lauren Wright discuss:
- With the vaccine for the non-vulnerable months or a year away, how can I fight Covid?
- What can I do to stay clear of Corona?
Ray Patrick, Zenya, Angela, and Claudia discuss:
- What the Scriptures say about these times
- As Christians, should we take the vaccine?
The Talking Point team, Ray Patrick, Claudia, Zenya and Angela with special guest Pastor McKenzie-Cook discuss the SEC Community Service during the Coronavirus
- The SDA Church – what we have done well in this pandemic
- Our end-time message – why does this hold particular relevance in these COVID times?
- Our numbers – what are the positives of being part of a large community?
- Our radio station and schools – what key roles have and can these institutions play in these last days?
The Talking Point team, Ray Patrick and panellists Zenya, Angela and Claudia, and special guest Joseph Tucker discuss disability and the church:
Is the church serious about disability ministry?
Disability and evangelism
The Talking Point Team, host Ray Patrick with panellists Zenya, Claudia and Angela and special guests discuss:
Does prayer still have power?
Is it still potent?
Do we need to add something else to it?
Join your host Ray Patrick with panellists Zenya, Claudia and Angela with special guest Stewart White, Instructor Member of Mental Health First Aid England.
This week’s Talking Points: Mental Health and lockdown
1.Why are so many young men struggling with mental health?
2.How can churches assist the community with mental health?
Joining the Talking Point team - Zenya Greenaway, Claudia Welsh and Angela Robinson
are special guests Sherry Augustus from the Ontario Conference and Verina Robinson from Southern Caribbean Conference, Jacqueline Otopka - Sec Women's Ministries Director and many others, hosted by Talking Point presenter Ray Patrick.
On International Women’s Day, the Talking Point team discuss:
•Does Women’s Ministry separate or divide?
•How come there are no young women in Women’s Ministry?
•Is Women’s Ministry relevant?
Today's discussion with Ray Patrick, Zenya Greenaway, Claudia Welsh and Angela Robinson and
with special guests counsellor Alison Auwku and social worker Joanna Daniel is the final instalment in the ‘What’s Love Got to do with It’ series.
The Talking Point team will talk about:
•Does love guarantee a happy home?
•How important is love to a family’s emotional well-being?
•What are some powerful practical parenting tips?
The 'Talking Point' team with special guests Dean & Jody Jones, Pastor Terry & Lynette Messenger talk about:
•What Holds a Marriage Together
•Interracial marriages
•How to get through the tough times
In today's Talking Point, Ray Patrick, Zenya Greenaway, Angela Robinson and Claudia Walsh
with special guests Karen Maxwell, Taryll Viviers and counsellor Fay Lindo discuss being single, dating and relationships!
In the first of a four-part series on 'Talking Point', Ray Patrick, Zenya Greenaway, Angela Robinson and Claudia Walsh and special guest Fay Lindo discuss:
•God’s Love
•Singleness
•Dating tips
•Marriage and divorce
•And much more
Ray Patrick and the Talking Point team host the final programme with guests from Trinidad, Bermuda, New York and the UK and special guest Pilot Asher Mckenzie. Also here a special testimony from Sis Diane Boyd from Jamaica who can testify that the words '...before they call, I will answer'(Isaiah 65:24) took all a whole new meaning when her family was attacked.
Today's show is al about ‘Relationships' and how to follow your dreams when you have setbacks.
The Talking Point team join young people in Trinidad with special guest Clarence Jackson to discuss this subject and to explore whether abstinence and celibacy are out of date.
Today's show continues with the theme of addiction. Host Ray Patrick and team Zenya, Angela and Claudia and the team live from Trinidad discuss Christianity and gambling with special guest Darrell Alexander from the USA.
In today's Talking Point, Ray and team join up with young people from Trinidad, Bermuda, New York to talk about overcoming the addiction to porn.
Ray Patrick with friends, Claudia, Zenya and Angela with special guests - educator Laura Osei, authors Micheal Williams and Annette Bodden Whisker discuss Black History & the Church and explore the following talking Points:
1.Are there black people in the scripture?
2.Why don’t more Christian churches celebrate black history?
3.How can we include more black history in our national educational curriculum?
4.How can Christianity help enhance the identity of its black youth?
5.What’s the deal with black hair?
And much more!
This week’s Talking Points with Ray Patrick and guests:
1.Should churches celebrate Black History Month during the Sabbath?
2.Is it ok to omit a special needs child from any function or should you always try to include them?
3.Christ in Russia - can it be true? If so, why not?
4.Ellen White’s estate and the GC President’s message pray for the California fires. How come there wasn’t the same approach to the lives of SDAs in the Black Lives Movement marches?
Ray Patrick and panellists discuss this week's talking points:
1.Jacob Blake – what happened? Why has there not been more of a public outcry here in the UK Christian community as with George Floyd? Are we tired, numb or are we just not serious?
2.A continuation of the youth and church debate. We will be joined by some youth to discuss their feelings on church and its relevance.
3.With the strange things happening with elections across the world from Belarus to Washington, are secular election ideas what the church should be using? How biblical are these election processes? Is secular democracy the best way to run God’s church?
Ray Patrick with guests Trevor Johnson, Angela Robinson, Claudia Walsh and Zenya Greenaway
discuss this week's talking points:
1.In the light of the sentencing of the Manchester bombing, some say we should bring back the death penalty. Where do Christian’s stand on this? Is it biblical?
2.With our churches not opening for the foreseeable future, should we turn our churches into wellness and community churches instead of the buildings just standing dormant and inactive?
3.With the death of the young Sudanese boy crossing the English Channel this week, we have found many refugees are both Christians and children. Is it right for Christians to be involved in these illegal methods and risk lives for “a better life”? Is God pleased?
4.With so many young people being anti-church or of no denomination, how do we save our youth?
This week’s ‘Talking Points’:
1.Is being a Pastor’s wife a ‘calling’ just like the Pastor?
2.Should Pastors’ wives be treated any different because their husband is the Pastor?
3.Abortion: should a Christian ever be ‘pro- choice’?
4.When is it ok for Christians to lie?
Ray and guests tackle these questions.
Ray Patrick and guests Zenya, Angela, Claudia with special guest Victoria from Reading Central SDA, a new Eastern European Adventist, discuss:
1.How Claudia feels in ‘all black’ church
2.How can we reach the English and other Europeans for Christ?
3.Witnessed to by Pastor Andrew Davis, how did his death affect her and was her faith shaken?
In today's Talking Point, Pastor Ray Patrick with panellists talk about:
1.Their role in the church
2.After Covid, how would they like the church to look?
3.Is Christianity currently meeting their needs?
4.What are some of the biggest temptations for young people?
The Creative Writing cohort discusses the case of Nabal and Abigail and how she intervened to prevent bloodshed.
Mike Johnson speaks with Christabel Kunda from the Sexual Health charity, NAZ about their programme, "Testing Faith."
Testing Faith, is a programme to help faith leaders support their congregations sexual and social health needs, particularly around HIV prevention, treatment and care aimed specifically at black and minority ethnic communities.
Dr Valerie Bernard Allan continues her conversation with Mike Johnson and Kallie Wheeler as they speak about singleness in the church.
A report on the launch of a faith-based community project to arrest the rise in death and injury from gun and knife crime in the London Borough of Lewisham.
Mike Johnson speaks with Det. Sgt. Loy Hartwell & Det. Sgt. Janet Hills from the Black Police Association at the launch of the Fusion, Rise & Go initiative in Lewisham.
In the first of a two-part interview in "Talking Point" from Adventist Radio London, Christian Aid's new CEO Amanda Mukwashi speaks with Mike Johnson about the alignment of her faith and work. @christina_aid
In the first of a two-part interview in "Talking Point" from Adventist Radio London, Sociologist, Dr Valerie Bernard-Allan, speaks about her love for this form of sociology and, in particular, how it relates to church life.
Angela Sterling-Noel shares insights into her journey journal, The Fruits of Gratitude."
Theatre and Film Playright, Mark Grey, in conversation about the his award-winning productions that deal with issues of life and the church.
Pastor Ray Patrick in conversation with Andrew, a young man caught up with the gun and knife-crime epidemic on the streets of London and how he found Christ.
Corporate leadership consultant and Pastor, Freddie Russell, shares principles for a successful life.
Pastor, Freddie Russell, shares the seven intimacy needs of a man and woman and what they mean.
Royal Wedding Soloist, Paul Lee shares his memories of the day and reflects on the social media reaction.
Community Church Pastor, Paul King-Brown, recounts his journey to Ministry and how his church coped with the aftermath of the Grenfell fire.
Mark De Lisser is the man behind the arrangement of Stand By Me, that has moved people around the world when it debuted at the Royal Wedding but, success did not come overnight.
Dr Neville Lawrence, father of murdered teenager, Stephen Lawrence, recounts the events surrounding the death of his son and how his faith sustained and enabled him to make life-changing decisions. This interview was aired on Adventist Radio London.