Cowrie Shells

Meet Rachel Jordan-Wolf - From her earliest memories, Jesus was Rachel’s best friend and she wanted the world to know Him too! Whether it was church in a chicken shed, prayer in a greenhouse, or sharing coffee with a distressed woman in the Red Light District, Rachel consistently chose to be available to God and today her vision remains unchanged. Passionate about empowering believers, she heads up Hope Together and challenges all of us this Christmas to recognise the season we’re in and get excited about what God is doing: Increasingly, our communities are full of individuals looking for Jesus … meanwhile He's looking for you and me to be willing to be His mouthpiece.Why not order some beautifully-designed Gospels as a special Christmas/New Year gift for your neighbours/friends/community from Hope Together today?To find out more, and discover other amazing resources for you and your church family, go to: hopetogether.org.ukYou can follow Rachel: @racheljordanwolf @hopetogether

Driven by a hunger for validation from childhood, Carla sought escape in a fiercely independent lifestyle of partying, drugs, travel and work until, one night, an inner desire to ‘go home’ broke through it all. Two dreams and a camping trip later, she did a complete U-turn and became an irrepressible voice for Jesus in her community. Listen in to her dramatic stories of adventures with God, and be inspired with her to accept His outstretched hand of rescue which always offers hope, healing and purpose.

Meet Jasmine Gibson – What do you do when you only have £20 left in your bank account to care for your family? Since making God centre of her life in her twenties, Jazz has repeatedly been challenged by God to steward His gifts – spiritual and material – with real integrity. Listen to her faith-building stories of trusting God with finances and seeing how, again and again, His economy provided all that was needed, down to the last penny. Be challenged, and inspired with her, to listen for what God is saying every time we’re tempted to pick up the luggage of worries or financial question marks: ‘I’ve got you. Leave that thought where it is … and walk away.’

Meet Esther Higham – Best known for her animated voice on Premier Christian radio, when it comes to empowering people with Jesus, Esther is as passionate off air as she is during her ‘Inspirational Breakfast’ show. She describes herself as a gatherer and coach, and is full of stories where she has seen faith come alive in everyday situations. How can we best grow our spiritual muscles and throw off the spiritual belly flab? How can we be 10% bolder in seizing every opportunity to see God move? Listen in and discover more.You can hear Esther on Premier’s ‘Inspirational Breakfast’ Mon-Thurs 7-9amFor more information on MOJO: https://linktr.ee/mojoministersYou can follow Esther on Instagram: @estherhigham

A Story of Carrying Hope – in recognition of Baby Loss Awareness Week: 9-15th October 2025Meet Beth Appleby – Would God still be good if… you were told by medical professionals that the baby in your womb likely had a life-threatening condition? Having grown up with two missionary parents, Beth was no stranger to the reality that faith comes with its struggles. But when she had to confront this question during her third pregnancy, that faith was to be severely tested. Listen to the remarkable true story behind Beth’s book, Carrying Hope, and be inspired to stand on the knowledge that God’s goodness is unchanging and, with Him, you can embrace uncertainty - especially when it comes to a life or death situation.To get hold of a copy Carrying Hope, please purchase from Beth Appleby directly at www.carryinghope.co.ukYou can also buy online at AmazonBe sure to look out for Beth’s upcoming audio edition of the book which will be available worldwide(Excerpt from book featured during recording is used with author’s permission)

Meet Katharine Grimes – Exchanging her host headphones for a pair of guest ones to launch a brand new season of Cowrie Shells, listen in to more of Katharine’s own stories of faith. From childhood questions to battling ME/Chronic Fatigue in her twenties, and navigating a barrage of bereavement in her thirties, Katharine has consistently been challenged to choose the path of surrender. In her words, ‘It’s not easy but it’s liberating when you embrace God’s perspective and listen to that still small voice… “Daughter, I’m inviting you to fly.”’

That's officially a wrap for Season One of Cowrie Shells podcast!Thank you for being part of the worldwide community of women of faith sharing their stories and consistently pointing others to Jesus.I’m excited to say that Season 2 will launch in October 2025 but, until it does, I want to leave you with a challenge and an invitation. No matter the depth of your passion for Jesus, why not consider once more what it means to be born again. Do you know who you are and whose you are? Listen back to the voices of several women from Season One and celebrate how they have made knowing God their greatest priority - something that can be true for you too.

Meet Debz Kefford – What happens when a series of God-shaped dreams take sixteen years to materialise? Listen to Debz’ inspiring tales of a young woman who embraced a career in paediatric nursing in the UK while holding onto a dream for mission in Africa – even when, time and again, she felt God instruct her to put it on the backburner. Be encouraged by her obedience and challenged, in her words, ‘to be faithful where you’re planted.’ Whether for vocation, relationships or fresh adventure, Debz’ story beautifully proves that God’s time frame is best when it comes to fulfilling our dreams.For more information on Mercy Ships visit: www.mercyships.org.uk or read: Don Stephens, Ships of Mercy: The remarkable fleet bringing hope to the world’s poorest people (Hodder & Stoughton, 2018)