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In this episode host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two guests to talk about the practical ways we can have hope in God during difficult seasons.
Danielle Strickland is an author, spiritual leader, and justice advocate. She has authored several books including 'The Other Side of Hope'. daniellestrickland.com
Rachel Otterson is a Northern creative artist and teacher who explores life's meaning through creative and political practices. Her spoken word piece about the UK riots in August 2024 went viral and reached thousands. Find her work on Instagram @rachelotterson Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: I want to marry a Christian man, but there are not many!
The producers of the Woman Alive podcast are Chantelle Johnson and Rachel Huston.
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Released on 9 Sep 2024
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