Set sail for an unforgettable conversation! Spill The Spirituality, brought to you by Hope & Anchor, is the podcast that's not afraid to dive deep into the stories and issues that matter most. It's fun. It's vibrant. It's honest. Truthfully? It's a space where nothing is off-limits and where everyone is included. Hosted by Trey Hall and Jaz Ampaw-Farr, it's a space for honesty, authenticity, and a healthy dose of humour along the way. Inclusive to everyone – whether you're a person of faith, ...
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Suzie Kennedy - How Jesus saved my life, gave me purpose, and made beauty from ashes.
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Hey Y'all, Have you noticed anything new? In this heartfelt episode of Spill the Spirituality, we’re joined by Suzie Kennedy, who opens up about her remarkable journey of finding purpose through her Christian faith. Suzie shares how Jesus saved her life and helped her finding her purpose. This conversation is raw and honest, and pretty remarkable. …
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Chloe Combi - The effect of porn on gen z, generation differences, and parasocial relationships explained.
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Hey y’all, In this thought-provoking episode of Spill The Spirituality, we sit down with writer, speaker, and Gen Z expert Chloe Combi to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing today’s youth. Chloe dives deep into the impact of pornography on Gen Z, how it shapes their views on relationships, and the major generational differences we’re see…
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Holly at Sidmouth Folk Festival (Bonus Episode)
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Hey Y'all In this special bonus episode of Hope & Anchor, we catch up with Holly live from the Sidmouth Festival! 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. Whether you’re a festival-goer…
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Matty White - Grief in his teens, catholicism, and questioning if crystals are just nice stones.
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Hey Ya'll, 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, Matty brings a fresh perspective that will leave you ins…
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Hey Ya'll 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. Jaz is a Ted Talker and multi-award winning motivational speaker, but you might already know her as one half of the H…
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Helen Lederer - How to not stay bitter and trying to meet boys at church
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Hey Y'all Hope & Anchor here with another episode for you on this glorious day! 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. We chat about what it's like t…
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Flamy Grant At Greenbelt - Conversion camp, serving others and having a crush on Amy Grant
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Hey Ya'll 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. She was raised in America's very conservative deep south and she was the first drag performer to get to number one on the iTunes Christian cha…
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Nathan Smith - Notting Hill Carnival Starter Pack
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Hey Ya'll It's Carnival time, and were hearing from one of the best chefs TikTok has ever seen, Nathan Smith everybody! This Bonus episode is all about the Notting Hill Carnival which for those of you who don't know, is an annual Caribbean Carnival event that has taken place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington…
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Esther Manito - Misogyny, dying on stage and vaginal power?
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Hey Y'all 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. Esther Manito everybody! The comedic genius that brings us all back down to earth. She talks about the reality of being a mum as-well as a stand up c…
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Hey Ya'll, Before you begin, I would encourage you to take a moment to find somewhere quiet, get a cup of tea and sit down so that you can fully take in the beauty that is found in this episode. 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 a…
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Nathan Smith - Going viral on TikTok, seeing ghosts and learning about crystals
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Hey Yall, Another incredible episode for you! 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? Take a listen to our conversation as we hear about Nathan's journey as a chef to …
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Tatton Festival: The spirituality of nature, connecting with God and Christianity beyond the four walls of the church.
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Hey Yall, This is a beautiful episode arriving to your ears today. 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. We got to chat with Ollie about what inspired him to design this garden, how he got into gardening himself, and how he finds he can conne…
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Divine Day Trips: The Fastest Zip Wire In The World (Bonus Episode)
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Hey Ya'll It's another bonus episode coming right at you! This time, it's more of an unexpected one. Take 3 teenagers and the fastest zip wire in the world! What could possibly go wrong? The question is, will we find something interesting and spiritual going on in that high octane, rainy Welsh experience? Let's find out! Hear from the boys all abou…
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Marcus Collins - mourning in the midst of success, the secrets behind the X Factor and Praying before going on stage.
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Hey Y'all, 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! Marcus has many life experiences and learnings from a very successful career that he has let us in on during this episode.…
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Hey Ya'll, 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. Get out there today and vote your conscience, vote your passio…
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Divine Day Trips: Rachel at Taylor Swift [Bonus Episode] Taylor Swift concert, friendship bracelets and the spirituality of community
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Hey Yall Welcome back! We're Hope and Anchor, and 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. Rachel made her way up to the Anfield stadium with her daughter to the ERAS tour with Taylor Swift and was impacted by…
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Kirsty Gallagher - The lunar cycle, crystals and searching for something beyond ourselves
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Ya'll do not want to miss this episode! This is a very special edition of Hope Anchor coming at you on the summer solstice, 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! Kirsty is…
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Divine Day Trips - Rachel on Retreat [Bonus]
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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. She was kind enough to bring us on the journey, sharing her experiences. So grab a cup of tea, have a mini-retre…
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Amanda Lovett - a journey from traitor to celebrity to pilgrim
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Another week, another unmissable episode. 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”. She's gone on to become widely known and loved, but always uncomfortable with the mantle of 'celebrity'. We talk to her about fa…
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Revd Kate Bottley - Gogglebox secrets, body neutrality and messy faith
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We're back, and it's a good 'un! 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. Since rising to fame on Channel 4's award-winning show Gogglebox, Kate now hosts Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2 alongside Jason Mohammed…
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William Hanson - Why manners matter, being polite without becoming a pushover, and how to undress a lobster
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Welcome back, y'all! It's so good to be bringing you a brand-new series, and the best part – this one never ends! To kick things off, we welcome the king of etiquette, William Hanson. Not only has he single-handedly taught a whole nation how to behave, but William is also the co-host of the incredibly hilarious podcast "Help, I Sexted My Boss." We …
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We're back y'all! Hope & Anchor season four is coming soon - and it's one that never ends. We'll be spoiling you with weekly episodes from this Thursday - 23rd May. Season four starts with a bang - you'll be hearing from some incredible people as we have honest conversations with a healthy dose of humour! You won't want to miss this. Join the Spill…
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Cats vs Dogs, Dream Guests & Having 2 Funerals with Trey Hall & Jaz Ampaw-Farr #BONUS
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We’ve had a BLAST bringing you Series 3 of Hope & Anchor, and for those of you itching for more, we’ve got a final little shot of goodness for you… If you could be a fly on the wall, privy to the unreleased moments, this episode is what you’d hear - cats owning their owners, dream podcast guests, Trey’s choral upbringing, and having two funerals… J…
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Pride, Drag & Spiritual Coincidence with Kyne Santos #S3E8
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It’s the grand finale of Series 3, and last (but certainly not least) to grace our guest’s chair is the monolithic master of maths and drag alike, Kyne Santos! An iconic figure featured on the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, Kyne takes us on his enlightening journey of self-discovery, the STEM field’s acceptance of queer people, and maths’ unli…
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Rabbiting Rabbis, ULEZ & Mystical Beings with Debbie Young-Somers #S3E7
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Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, and this week to a previously unseen episode from the vault with such an uplifting personality, Debbie Young-Somers! As we learn in this delightful episode of the podcast, Debbie is a community rabbi, lives by a theology of humility, and once was a Jason Donovan stan. Join us this week to dive into what a ‘spiri…
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Healing after Trauma, UFOs and Woke Wakes with Emergency Planner, Lucy Easthope #S3E6
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From the darkest of times shine the brightest of lights - truly putting the ‘hope’ in Hope & Anchor, Lucy Easthope is an Author, Emergency Planner, and this week’s amazing guest on the podcast! She’s advised on nearly every major disaster in the last 20 years, and she thinks beyond the unthinkable to bring healing after chaos. Join us for an uplift…
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Dating Apps, Tina Turner & Life After X Factor with Joe McElderry #S3E5
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Welcome back, one & all, to Hope & Anchor - this week returning with an episode which truly has the X-Factor… Since winning the show 14 years ago, the wonderful Joe McElderry has traced a path through a career in the limelight, which brings its fair share of gripes with the glory. Joe opens up about fame, the dating game, music’s spiritual connecti…
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Beyonce’s Bathroom, Blindness & Saying Yes with David Eagle #S3E4
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Over 2 million people in the UK live with blindness, and few could bring a more hilarious spin on living their entire life without sight as the incredible David Eagle! A blind comedian & folk musician, David lost his sight at 9 months, and beyond his side-splitting perspective on life with visual impairment, there’s so much richness in his story. J…
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ADHD, Fame & Addiction Secrets with Iain Lee #S3E3
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Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, home to fascinating conversations with incredible characters where everyone’s welcome. This week’s guest needs little introduction. After all, he’s already introduced himself to millions across his nearly 30 year broadcast career in TV & radio - it’s the remarkable Iain Lee! Iain is neurodiverse, has recovered f…
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Cancer Survival, Wild Swimming & Eurovision with Dr Liz O'Riordan #S3E2
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Welcome back to Hope & Anchor - We get wild about open swimming, share Eurovision’s collective joy, and ponder the worldview of cancer survivors with the wonderful Dr Liz O'Riordan! Liz has saved lives as a Breast Surgeon, and details her experience as both a doctor and patient this week in a powerful account of her remarkable story. Elsewhere in t…
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Eating Disorders, the New King and Mistakes in Space with Gemma Oaten #S3E1
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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 - and a delightful guest in former Emmerdale actress, charity campaigner & SEED CEO, Gemma Oaten. Come with us on a podcast journey into Gemma’s incredible story of beating anorexi…
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We are back and better than ever. A fabulous new co-host, Jaz Ampaw-Farr, joins Trey Hall around the Hope & Anchor table for a brand new series of inclusive conversations about the beauty and chaos of life, and the spirituality running through everything. With a background as a TV presenter, TEDx Speaker, stand-up comedian, and (Z-list) reality TV …
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Property porn, naming ceremonies & house music #S2E10
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Hi ya’ll! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts with Hope and Anchor favourites Emma Goswell and Soheyl Astangi. Also joining around the table is comedian, writer and speaker Joy Carter, for the final episode this series of Hope & Anchor. This week we discuss property porn, naming ceremonies & house music. Join the Spill the Spirituality community, follow …
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Festive loneliness, immigration and artistic nudism #S2E9
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Hi y’all! Hi everybody! In this week’s episode we talk with two amazing women, Esther Manito and Jaz Ampaw-Farr. They are both communicators in different ways and they have different takes on being mums. We'll be chatting about comedy, domesticity, reality tv and a whole lot more. Join the Spill the Spirituality community, follow the show and reach…
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Authenticity, keeping promises, and looking fabulous! #S2E8
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Hi y’all! Hi everybody! This week’s episode is out, and Trey is around the Hope and Anchor table with climate activist – ‘Less Waste Laura’ Young, chaplain at the Sondheim Theatre - Joe Moore, and Youth Engagement & Community Empowerment at Intermission Youth Theatre – Nana Antwi-Nyanin. They are chatting about staying authentic, keeping our promis…
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Hi y'all! Hi everybody! On this week’s episode Trey Hall hosts inspirational speaker Stuart Lawrence, wellbeing practitioner Dr Delroy Hall, and TV and radio presenter Summaya Mughal around the Hope and Anchor table. Listen into their gorgeous conversations about grief, hope, football, and the spirituality running through everything. Join the Spill…
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On a visit to Bradford talking comedy, wrestling and community #S2E6
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Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Joel Cobra, Graeme Dutton and Jax Griffin for the sixth episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things. This week we're outside the studio in Bradford talking about the challenges and joys of these crazy times. And wrestling in church. Join the Spill the Spirituality comm…
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Pushing boundaries, climate change and pets that rule #S2E5
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Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Dan Kidby, Molly Boot and Asifa Lahore for the fifth episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things. This week we're talking how boundaries that aren't clean cut can be more interesting, climate change hypocrisy, and pets that take over. Join the Spill the Spirituality co…
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Ghost stories, graveyards, addiction and spirituality #S2E4
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Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Emma Fox, Paul Stevenson and Alex Frost for the fourth episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things. We hope you haven’t had your fill of Halloween content yet, because this week’s episode is jam packed with chat all about ghost stories, graveyards, addiction, and spiri…
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A chill in the air, making an ass out of 'u and me' and answerless leaders #S2E3
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Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Owain Wyn Evans, Dr Cat Hobaiter and Aaron Bent for the third episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things. This week we explore a chill in the air as the clocks go back, challenges to the assumptions of everyday life as things are so unstable around us, and how those l…
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The power of performance, punk poetry and 'cancel culture' #S2E2
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Hi ya’ll! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Tim Senna, Chantelle Lunt and Ivor Baddiel for the second episode of Hope & Anchor, a brand new podcast about inclusive conversations that change things. This week we explore the power of performance, after all, every one of us puts on a show from time to time. Join the Spill the Spirituality community, follo…
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Starting over, second chances, stretching into new life, and bunions #S2E1
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Hi ya’ll! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Emma Goswell, Nadia Bolz-Weber and Soheyl Astangi for the first episode of Hope & Anchor, a brand new podcast about inclusive conversations that change things. Join us as we explore the joy and sometimes terror of new challenges, which seems pretty appropriate given this is a new podcast series! Join the Spil…
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Meet Trey Hall, a self described 'yappy Yank' who is looking to explore conversations with people to make sense of the world. Hope & Anchor is a space in between the really boring treatment of important topics and a comedy show. It's an inclusive and spiritual space for real conversation that changes things. New episodes each week, wherever you get…
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