Those Who Hope

Welcome to Episode 15 of Those Who Hope, our series finale! As suggested by some of my guests, today I (Katrina) am telling my story! I can't lie, this took interview took vulnerability for me and made me even more grateful to all of the guests who have shared on Those Who Hope. I share about my journey with OCD, depression and anxiety - it's this very journey that made me fall in love with the word hope, because hope is a God given gift that helped keep me alive and what helps to hold me up in every circumstance. Listen to find out more, and know that there is so much hope for you! If you enjoyed this episode, please do follow/ like/ leave a review/ rating! And please do join the conversation by contacting me with any questions, thoughts or prayer requests. There is so much hope for YOU! I'll see you for series 2, but in the mean time there will be more to see on the socials! Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

Welcome to Episode 14 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to not one, but TWO guests - Matt and Bethan Sunners! You asked, we answered! Come and join the conversation as we talk all things dating and marriage. If you enjoyed this episode, please do follow/ like/ leave a review/ comment! And please do join the conversation by contacting me with any questions and thoughts. There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

Happy Easter Monday & welcome to Episode 13 of Those Who Hope! To mark the Easter season, in today's episode I, your host Katrina, share about the eventful Easter weekend I've had and also give some exciting updates about the pod! I also explain why Easter is so important to me, and how the gospel (meaning good news) of Jesus has radically changed my life! This is the greatest hope of all! If this episode has encouraged you, please do get in touch! And please do join the conversation by contacting me with any questions and thoughts. If you enjoyed this episode, please do follow, leave a review & engage through the Q&A! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

Welcome to Episode 12 of Those Who Hope! T/W - Includes subjects surrounding abuse, loss, and mental health, see below for resources✨ Today I am speaking to Nazerene Williams. I am so inspired by Nazerene’s story and eager for you to hear it. Nazerene shares with such heart about her life so far including the trauma and loss she experienced as a child and the healing that has taken place as an adult. She also shares with such wisdom and love what she has learnt through a career in the performing arts; youth work; recovering from severe burnout, and navigating motherhood. It’s clear from Naz’s story, that holding onto the hope we have in God is what has got her through. My hope is that you can be encouraged by this for whatever situation you are facing today. Please do continue the conversation with us & get in touch! If you enjoyed this episode, please do follow, leave a review & engage through the Q&A! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

Welcome to Episode 11 of Those Who Hope! In today's episode, I am speaking to Ryan Legg, you met his wife Holly just a couple episodes back! Ryan has also been through a transformative journey in the last 18 months, which I am keen for you to hear about. As well as sharing about this, we talk about dating and marriage, careers, and what it's like to start out in your faith. We also discuss the important topic of encouraging men to feel seen and heard in the church. I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. This is important for everyone, and I'm glad that today we got have a conversation about men's mental health, let's continue that conversation! Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/ If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe/like/comment and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast

Welcome to Episode TEN of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to my wonderful friend, Tiffany! ~ As I say at the beginning of this Ep, there are some trigger warnings I'd like to make you aware of, including the following topics: various form of abuse including physical, emotional, domestic, sexual & child abuse; conversations surrounding drugs and alcohol; and conversations surrounding suicide and self harm. (See resources below) 'I should be dead or in prison.... But God had better plans for me....' I am filled with such hope after speaking to Tiffany about how God transformed her life. The start of her journey could sound hopeless to some, but she is living proof that no one is written off from such breakthrough. If God can do it for her, he can certainly do it for you! I pray her story will bless you. ~ If this has raised anything for you, please see some resources below to help you. Also, if you have any questions or concerns directed to myself or Tiffany, you can get in touch be emailing [email protected] or sending a DM on instagram to @katmarkham *In an emergency always call your emergency services* (999 in the UK) ~ I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/ ~ Mind.org.uk has some great guidance on a whole range of support options for all types of abuse: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/ ~ Here is information on how to leave an abusive home safely (helpful to read no matter what gender you are): https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/the-survivors-handbook/i-want-to-leave-my-relationship-safely/ ~ Support for men: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/other-support-services/support-for-men/ ~ If you are under 18: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/abuse-safety/ and: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/abuse-safety/making-a-safety-plan/ Keep hoping and don't give up, we love you and we are here for you. If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe/like/comment and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast

Welcome to Episode 9 of Those Who Hope! In today's episode, I am speaking to my 'cousin', Holly! I love how real Holly is. If you are looking for an open & honest conversation about straying from God & also drawing near to him, then look no further! As we share in this episode, despite knowing each other for 24+ years, our friendship has blossomed in a new & exciting way since September 2022, which was a shifting point in both our lives... If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe/like/comment and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast Holly's insta: @mrslegg_ I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

Welcome to Episode 8 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to my wonderful friend, Ashley Andrew. As well as sharing about the ways God can use us in our work, and about her book that is coming out in May, Ashley shares an amazing story of how she was miraculously healed from chronic fatigue syndrome, which leads us to speaking about God's heart for us and character in the midst of any circumstance! Whatever disappointments and challenges you may be facing, I hope that, like me, you will be encouraged by this episode about the power of holding onto hope. As Ashley says, 'When we put our hope in God, we're actually physically receiving strength!' This is just the start of a conversation, so please do continue the conversation with us! To get in touch with Ashley, and to keep up to date with her book release in May, follow her on insta: @ashleyaandrew If you enjoyed this episode, please do rate/review/comment and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

TW - In this episode we discuss various mental health subjects (begins at 47 mins) Welcome to Episode 6 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to Courtenay Webster, a best friend and big sis of mine since meeting back in 2011. You are going to want to hear Courtenay's story about how she went from being completely uninterested in God to wanting to know Him and follow Him. Courtenay also shares about relationships, how she met her husband and decided that God was leading them to marriage, and also the importance of knowing God's goodness despite your relationship status or whatever waiting season you are in. Courtenay is somebody who helped me through one of the hardest times in my life when I had depression, and we also shine some insights into what have helped us both have hope and find breakthrough in seasons of depression. If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe/ like/comment and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

TW - In this episode we discuss various mental health subjects Welcome to Episode 6 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to Emily Carter, my good friend who is also the new congregational leader of my church! We talk about a lot of great things in this episode, I don't know where to start! Emily has been called to be a 'mother of many', not only to her two boys but also as a mentor to others. In this episode she shares about this as well as about her own mental health journey, including working through the grief of losing her own mum at a young age. Join us for this real and raw conversation about how there is so much hope for those of us who are struggling, and also great insight into how we can support others. If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe/ like/comment and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: ⁠https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to bro Henry Leigh-Hunt! Henry and I met as cast mates in 'It Is Well' and I'm so blessed by his friendship... (I'm paraphrasing a quote from the show there but it's true!) I hope you can chuckle along during this conversation as me and Henners are always having a laugh! But he also brought some fire conversations to the table, talking about uni/ drama school (you might even get some handy tips here!), stage names, the acting profession (both 'secular' and christian) and also you will get to hear why his faith in God is such a big deal to him... If you enjoyed this episode, please do rate/ review/comment and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: ⁠https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

Welcome to Episode 4 of Those Who Hope! Today I am speaking to my dear friend and 'big sis' Katy! Katy's career began playing Christine in Phantom of the Opera on the West End, but it wasn't without its challenges. It was here during a very difficult season that she met God, and everything changed.... There is so much hope to be taken from Katy's story. Alongside hearing about how she found freedom, you are also going to hear the story behind how West End Has Faith began and also about what Katy learnt about waiting seasons and singleness as a single mother to her beautiful son Isaac for many years, and how God lead her to meeting her husband David! If you enjoyed this episode, please do leave a rating/ review and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast I'm very passionate about speaking out about mental health topics and encouraging others to seek help. Alongside seeking help through your GP, I have a list of mental health resources/helplines that you may find useful on my blog page which you can check out via this link: https://kitkatmarkham.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/resources/

Welcome to Episode 3 of Those Who Hope! *TW - In this episode we speak about eating disorders and some other mental health subjects* I'm so inspired from speaking to the wonderful Anna Unwin. Anna is a musical theatre performer who recently starred alongside Michael Ball as his onstage daughter in West End show, 'Aspects of Love' by Andrew Lloyd Webber. She is currently touring the UK with the new Kylie Minogue musical, 'I Should Be So Lucky' Anna has an amazing story about how God changed and saved her life which I can't wait for you to hear! Her career story is incredible, and really points to how God brought breakthrough in her life and redeemed her sense of identity. If you enjoyed this episode, please do leave a rating/ review and share! There is so much hope for YOU! Thank you so much, Insta - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast

Hello friends! Welcome to episode 2 of Those Who Hope. Today we are speaking to Gareth Hides, the writer of new original musical It Is Well With My Soul (in which I play the lead female) which is being performed this Saturday at Off-West-End Theatre, The Other Palace. Join us as we chat about the show, and how God lead Gareth to write it out of his experience in both professional acting and work in ministry. If you would like to come & support the show, here is the ticket link: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/it-is-well-with-my-soul/ Also if you enjoyed this episode, please do share and leave a review. As promised, I have inserted a prayer you can pray if you would like to follow Jesus. Also, here's a link Gareth helped put together to help explain this gospel (meaning good news) message further! https://www.junction316.co.uk/ "Heavenly Father, I come to you in prayer asking for the forgiveness of my wrongdoings. I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son and that He died on the Cross to be punished instead of me and rose again. I believe that His sacrifice paid the penalty for my sins so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven. I am willing to turn from my sin and ask You right now to come into my life and be my personal Saviour and Lord. I commit myself to You and ask You to send the Holy Spirit into my heart to fill me. I confess with my mouth and in my heart that I am born again and cleansed by the blood of Jesus. All that I am I now commit into Your hands. Thank You Father for loving me, in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen." Are you following the Those Who Hope socials? Instagram - @thosewhohopepodcast Facebook - Those Who Hope Podcast Youtube - Katrina Markham Thanks for spreading the word!

Welcome to the Those Who Hope Podcast! My name is Katrina and I am a Musical Theatre actress who is passionate about the Christian faith and how that ties into every area of my life and the lives of others. I am inspired by so many people around me who also love Jesus - from West End performers, to mothers and fathers, to church leaders, mental health advocates, and more, and I would love to invite you to join us in real and raw conversations about our stories. Hope is the thing that has kept my eyes up through even the most painful of circumstances, and I am so keen to uplift and encourage you through tales of hope as you join us for this podcast series. In today's episode, we are joined by the wonderful Joy Anna Gooch! At just 19 years of age she is working professionally in the performing arts industry, including in the cast of new original musical It Is Well With My Soul by Gareth Hides, based on the true story of Philip Bliss. Join us for this episode as we chat openly about the industry, about preparing for your calling, dealing with burn out, and asking where does God fit into it all? Thank you so much for joining us for this first episode, if you enjoyed please do leave a review! You can keep up to date with the wonderful world of Joy-Anna (Joyz) on her insta: @_joyz._ And as promised her baking insta page is @itsme_joyzbakes ... YUM