Join Will and his guest for a remarkable insight into life as a chaplain in the Armed Forces. Rev James Burnett from Belfast is a chaplain in the Royal Naval Reserve. Known as "Bish" or "Padre", whilst on deployment he regularly hears serving men and women ask why they rarely meet any Christians. This is his mission field. And his wish is that church life could be like the bonds he finds among serving men and women. "We few - we band of brothers..." Get in touch with u...

Send us a text One to enjoy without the younger kids listening - because we're dealing with how to teach our young people about love and sex. Judith Cairns from Love for Life joins Will to explain their work in schools, churches and the community. There's no doubt the issue is complex and nuanced. Jude talks candidly about the times they are challenged or misunderstood, sometimes deliberately misunderstood - both outside and inside the Church. Produced by Commission Christ...

Send us a text In a special extra episode, Belfast man Gerry Blain tells Will his own life story, a story of turning away from God, and of being one of the worst-behaved Bible study group members imaginable! But God called Gerry back to Himself. His witness ever since has impacted the lives of many others. This interview was arranged at Gerry's request, when he knew his life was coming to an end. With his family's blessing, we're releasing it now, in the days ...

Send us a text Lisa Keys is the Chief Officer of Boys Brigade Northern Ireland An experienced business leader, she has steered the organisation through a major change as it began to work in partnership with, rather than as part of, the BB in Great Britain. BB NI now has hundreds of companies with thousands of volunteer leaders. In an era when society is re-examining the way we bring up our boys and young men, Lisa tells Will how they are making a difference - with a programme ro...

Send us a text David Blevins is the Senior Ireland Correspondent for Sky News, but is spending most of 2025 seconded to cover the biggest news stories happening in the United States. He's been a News Journalist for more than 30 years. In a fascinating interview he tells Will how he carries his faith with him. And he makes a plea for listening to others without rushing to judgement. In a world of full stops, he says, we need more commas... Produced by Commission Christian Radio

Send us a text "A peaceful, friendly, calm place". That's how Dr Angie Minion describes The Big House, "a place to discover more of God's love". She's joined by counsellor, Katie Mounstephen, as they explain their work, which also includes pastoral support, youth sessions, and residentials. A place founded from a vision, a vision which came from a moment of healing after years of waiting and praying. Here's the story... Produced by Commission Christian Radio

Send us a text Will meets Daniel Jackson of The Genesis Network - which offers support to Ireland's people of business. Can you imagine a marketplace transformed by Christ in an era of instability and uncertainty? A time many describe as "permacrisis"? Can you imagine business and political leaders meeting together over breakfast to pray for our island, nothing and south? It's already happening - and Daniel explains how. Produced by Commission Christian Radio

Send us a text How do you begin to get a grip on the conflict in the Middle East? Gaza? Israel? Death and Suffering? What do you pray for? Do you pick a side? Will has been meeting Safa Hijazeen, Tearfund's Regional Director with responsibility for the Middle East. He's a man tasked with doing all that can be done for anyone who needs help, food, clothing, or medical treatment. In this shorter interview, Safa explains that whatever we are called to ...

Send us a text What is Northern Ireland to you? Home? Or a strange and alien land? To people using the International Meeting Point venues in south and north Belfast it can be both. Kerry and Will have been to visit and meet the Project Leader, Rev Colin Dickson. Colin's own story and insights into his work, and Western, Islamic and Jewish culture are remarkable. But we also hear about an academic study to understand how some refugees and asylum seekers cope...

Send us a text What does "counting the cost" mean for 380 million Christians around the world? Chris Phillips of Open Doors UK and Ireland joins us to explain why they keep a World Watch List of the Top 50 countries where it's dangerous to live your faith openly. And we meet John Ghanim from Yemen, 3rd on the list. John explains how he receives death threats every day. His remarkable story illustrates what "counting the cost" can really mean. Produced by Commission Christian ...

Send us a text There hasn't ever been a generation which didn't quite understand its young people, nor a group of teenagers who didn't roll their eyes at their parents. They're different. And they're just the same. Will and Kerry welcome Jose Cummings of Exodus to Commission as they look at how it cares for and disciples young people. And this in an era where a world of distractions gives our teenagers very little space to think. Produced by Commission Christian Radio

Send us a text A sadly all-too-common news story - a police raid on a property, and people rescued from their abusers. People who'd been trafficked to Northern Ireland and forced into sex work. But what happens after the story is largely forgotten? How does a victim become a survivor? Jill Robinson of Flourish NI joins Kerry and Will to explain how they can help, and we hear the true story of one woman who has made a new life. Produced by Commission Christian Radio

Send us a text Three guests join Kerry and Will in the Commission studios they know very well already. Commission's Head of Programmes Colm Flanagan accompanies Hilary Jewhurst and Drew Gibson. All three are Commission actors, presenters, producers and writers. Learn the scope of the charity's work, a bit of our 50 years of history and our approach to story-telling from the Bible. Plus you can hear lots of clips and one of the best blooper reels in the business! Produc...

Send us a text Music, chat and laughter in this special Christmas episode where Kerry and Will meet Marie Lacey, founder and director of Belfast Community Gospel Choir. She describes the choir as a way of helping people from all walks of life sing truths about Jesus Christ as they come into contact with his Word. But she's also their leader, and confidante. She's "Mama Lacey". *All music in this episode is Copyright Marie Lacey and used with permission. Produced by Commission Chr...

Send us a text The Christian author and speaker, Lyndall Bywater, joins Kerry and Will to talk about her life and work. She explains how she's never let her blindness interfere with any aspect of her life. Known for uniting prayer groups across the UK and Ireland, she shares her passion for prayer, and the reasons she thinks so many of us feel guilty that we don't pray enough, or are simply no good at it. And she confides why so many people bend down and give street directio...

Send us a text In a time of weariness and cynicism about politics - locally and nationally - can Christians afford not to get involved? In a special episode, Kerry and Will welcome three guests with a lot of insight on politics and their faith, including one who has been there, done the work, and taken the flak. Listen to Former Stormont Minister Nichola Mallon, Danielle McElhinney of Evangelical Alliance NI and the Rev Dr Norman Hamilton of Contemporary Christianity . Produced by Comm...

Send us a text Light and hope in great darkness. Kerry and Will welcome Ben McMechan, the Northern Ireland lead for IJM, International Justice Mission. In partnership with organisations and authorities across the world, they tackle slavery, violence and exploitation, case by case. Ben encourages us not to shy away from thinking about such things, but to talk about them, and expose them. Ben knows that IJM don't fly-in claiming to be superheroes saving the day. B...

Send us a text Kerry and Will meet Chris Thompson, the Director of Tearfund NI and Lois Baillie, their Church and Supporter Engagement team Leader. Talking about Church Partnerships. How you can play your part to help train and equip local churches abroad to look at their own communities, see what needs to be done, and start to make a difference. Partnering with a church or group of churches overseas can be very rewarding. We'll even hear from people who are alre...

Send us a text Meet one of the finest story-tellers you'll ever hear. A talented broadcaster, author and newspaper columnist, Rev Jim Rea is many more things besides. A former Methodist President in Ireland, a pastor in both countryside and city alike, Jim was a peacemaker at the centre of early talks with paramilitaries on both sides of the conflict in Northern Ireland. He was also a prime mover at the birth of East Belfast Mission on the Newtownards Road. When Kerry...

Send us a text Settled, adjusted, equipped and befriended. That's the hope Avril Edgar has for every person in the Refugee and Asylum Community in Northern Ireland. It's why she joined a few friends to found Acacia Path which helps the Christian community bridge the gap to the newcomers here, people from all over the world. Some are fleeing from war zones, some from religious persecution, some are here for a host of other reasons. At Acacia Path, they car...