Called Into Influence | Faith in High-Stakes Spaces

In this episode, we sit down with Jen to talk about faith, justice, calling, and what it really looks like to live out your beliefs in spaces that carry real weight and responsibility. Jen shares her journey from working at the heart of UK politics to now leading advocacy and policy work at Christian Aid, where she’s involved in issues spanning climate justice, global poverty, conflict, and systemic inequality. Throughout her career, she reflects on how her faith has shaped not just what she does, but where she’s been positioned — and the responsibility that comes with that.  We talk about navigating some of the hardest questions — how to reconcile faith with the suffering we see in the world, how to stay grounded when your work exposes you to constant injustice, and what it means to be “the hands and feet” of Jesus in real, practical ways. Jen also opens up about her daily rhythms with God, leading in high-pressure environments, and the tension between anger, responsibility, and hope when facing broken systems. We explore what it looks like to carry influence without losing perspective, and how faith shows up not just in big decisions, but in everyday moments — from leadership to conversations to simply choosing how to respond. The conversation closes with a simple but powerful reminder: you don’t have to do everything to make a difference — but you are called to do something.