Bonus Episode - Community At Comic-Con
12 December 2024
In this episode of Spill the Spirituality, the Hope & Anchor events team head to Comic-Con to experience the magic of fandom first-hand.
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An inclusive space for real conversations that change things. We start with the news of the week and dive right into the spirituality of the stories – with people of faith, no faith, and everyone in between.
We’re searching for honesty and grit, and hopefully loads of laughter along the way.
We are back y’all for Season 4.
Tasha Bailey - How To Shut Down Your Inner Critic ASAP
5 December 2024
Therapist and author Tasha Bailey joins us to explore practical ways to quiet the inner critic that so often holds us back.
Darren McGarvey - Artistry, Drinking To Oblivion and Poets Disguised As Gangsters
28 November 2024
Darren shares his journey through the worlds of artistry, addiction, and resilience, offering a candid look at his experiences with "drinking to oblivion" and the life lessons he’s gained along the way.
Bee Illustrates - The Journey Of Using Art To Heal And Connect With People
25 November 2024
In this vibrant episode of Spill The Spirituality, we’re joined by the talented artist Bee Illustrates, who shares her journey of using art as a tool for self-expression, healing, and connection.
Scott Kyle - Resilience And The Power Of Storytelling
14 November 2024
With insights on resilience, community, and the power of storytelling, Scott opens up about his journey in the arts, his passion for supporting others, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Annabel Abbs - I'm having sleepless nights, what do I do?
7 November 2024
Today we are chatting with a sleep specialist, or rather a sleep-less specialist. We dive into why you might be awake in the dark and what that can mean for the bigger picture.
Peter Sawkins - Winning Bake Off and growing up with a faith
24 October 2024
You'll love this conversation with Peter - The youngest ever winner of GBBO, no less, whose walnut whirls and bonkers bubble cake all impressed Prue and Paul.
Suzie Kennedy - How Jesus saved my life
17 October 2024
In this heartfelt episode we chat about Suzie's journey of finding purpose through her Christian faith. This conversation is raw and honest, and pretty remarkable.
Live at Cheltenham Literature Festival (Bonus Episode)
14 October 2024
We're bringing you some great conversations straight from the Cheltenham Literature Festival! The whole team gathered at The Hush—a Hope & Anchor venue—where we met people from all walks of life, discussing topics around mind, body, and soul. Tune in to find out what the festival is all about.
Chloe Combi - The effect of porn on gen z, generation differences, and parasocial relationships explained S4 E11
14 October 2024
This is a conversation packed with insight, challenging ideas, and cultural commentary that you won’t want to miss. Make sure you listen in and join the conversation!
Holly at Sidmouth Folk Festival (Bonus Episode)
27 September 2024
Holly takes us behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most beloved festivals, sharing her experiences, favourite moments, and reflections on the powerful role of music and community in her spiritual journey.
Matty White - Grief in his teens, catholicism, and questioning if crystals are just nice stones. S4 E11
20 September 2024
In this episode of Hope & Anchor, we sit down with the insightful Matty White to dive deep into all things spirituality, life challenges, and grief. Matty shares personal stories of his life as he's navigated the ups and downs of life. From his spiritual journey to everyday wisdom.
Jaz's Ordinary But Not So Ordinary Day Out
19 September 2024
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a fly on the wall in someones work day?
Well today is the day folks. Jaz is giving us an exclusive into her very busy day at work giving a key note speech to a room full of people.
Helen Lederer - How to not stay bitter and trying to meet boys at church s4 E10
6 September 2024
On this episode, we have the incredible Helen Lederer joining us. Helen Lederer is a British comedian, writer and actress who emerged as part of the alternative comedy boom at the beginning of the 1980s. She is unbelievably witty and real.
Flamy Grant At Greenbelt - Conversion camp, serving others and having a crush on Amy Grant S4 E9
3 September 2024
You are listening to hope and anchor recorded live at the 2024 Greenbelt Festival!
Our guest today says that nothing is sacred, but everything is holy and shame belongs in the closet. Amen to that.
Nathan Smith - Notting Hill Carnival Starter Pack [Bonus Episode]
3 September 2024
It's Carnival time, and we're hearing from one of the best chefs TikTok has ever seen, Nathan Smith everybody!
Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean Carnival event that has taken place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington.
Esther Manito - Misogyny, dying on stage and vaginal power? S4E8
21 August 2024
This is Hope and Anchor, your weekly fix of spiritual chat, or as we like to call it, spilling the spirituality. We are BACK with another episode, this time with a very funny guest involved.
Jaz on the beach [Bonus Episode]
21 August 2024
Jaz shares about the loss of her brother, the grief she has encountered and the healing that she finds when she goes to the beach. There is depth, wisdom and experience that travels through Jaz's story as she so carefully articulates her emotions.
Nathan Smith - Going viral on TikTok, seeing ghosts and learning about crystals S4E7
21 August 2024
This episode is with Nathan Smith, the viral TikTok chef and now author of his new cookbook "Flayvaful". He is one talented human being! Imagine waking up to thousands of views on a video and it forever changing your life?
Tatton Festival - The spirituality of nature, connecting with God and Christianity beyond the four walls of the church S4E6
21 August 2024
We chat with Ollie, the designer of the Gold award-winning garden "This Garden isn't finished without you" at the RHS Flower Show 2024 at Tatton.
Marcus Collins - mourning in the midst of success, the secrets behind the X Factor and Praying before going on stage S4E5
21 August 2024
Another episode at Hope & Anchor coming at you with the one and only Marcus Collins! You may know him from being the runner-up to Little Mix on the X-Factor or more recently starring in Mrs Doubtfire on the West End!
Kate Bottley Election Extra [Bonus Episode]
21 August 2024
Happy Election day here in the UK or if you're listening in the US happy Independence Day!
Maybe you're getting ready here in the UK to go out and vote, and if so, have a listen to Kate Bottley's encouragement for us all to take part in the decision of our Nations leadership.
Divine Day Trips - Rachel at Taylor Swift [Bonus Episode]
21 August 2024
We've got something really exciting this week because the talk of the town is of course, Ms. Taylor and Rachel, our producer, has been on a very different divine day trip this time.
Kirsty Gallagher - The lunar cycle, crystals and searching for something beyond ourselves S4E4
24 June 2024
Who better to join us on an important astronomical moment than a woman who can tell us how to harness the power of the moon for a better life. She's only the leading lady of lunar living, it's Kirsty Gallagher!
Divine Day Trips - Rachel on Retreat [Bonus]
18 June 2024
We're treating y'all this week with a bonus from the silence and solitude of retreat! Producer Rachel headed to a remote location, away from busyness, internet and stress, to reconnect with nature and enjoy a longer period of reflection.
Amanda Lovett - a journey from traitor to celebrity to pilgrim S4E3
7 June 2024
Today we chat to the incredible Amanda Lovett, who captured the nation’s heart as the loveliest, but most fierce competitor on BBC One’s BAFTA award winning series “The Traitors”.
Revd Kate Bottley - Gogglebox secrets, body neutrality and messy faith S4E2
7 June 2024
We're joined by Revd Kate Bottley. Vicar, journalist, radio presenter and TV personality, Kate is passionate about sharing stories of her faith to the widest possible audience.
William Hanson - Why manners matter, being polite without becoming a pushover, and how to undress a lobster- S4E1
7 June 2024
We have a fun conversation, touching on how he got into etiquette, his "sliding doors" moment with Jordan North, & why he thinks weddings can be a bit too long!
Together, we delve into some of the deeper aspects of life, including his thoughts on destiny & his upbringing in the Anglican church.
Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, and a brand new series of the podcast!
We’re kicking things off strong with a wonderful new co-host - the ever-lovely Jaz Ampaw-Farr, our usual yappy yank Trey Hall - and crew of delightful guests.
Where it all began. The Hope and Anchor was launched during COVID on our youtube channel you can find them here https://www.youtube.com/@MethodistGB/videos