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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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”.
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.
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
