Search results for Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa

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My paintings are a testimony and witness

In this interview, the British painter shares how he experiences God through art, the mission and journey of his series of Holy Spirit-inspired paintings, ‘Amen’, and talks powerfully about fully trusting and relying on God with his move into faith-based art, despite the challenges. “As faith…

28 January 2019
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa

Soul Survivor: Season of change

In this interview with Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa, Mike pours out his heart for young people and talks from decades of experience about what the wider church, young and old, can do to help children and teens enter into a personal relationship with Jesus and remain excited about their faith. Mike also…

13 March 2019
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa

Mental health: The church needs to talk about mental health

So, as Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa finds out in this interview, Lade set up The NOUS Organisation in 2015 to raise much-needed awareness of mental health conditions and the steps those who are struggling with their mental health can take to prevent conditions getting worse, aid recovery or avoid a…


Compassion UK: campaigns that change lives

After David Lammy MP lambasted Comic Relief this year for continuously using “tired, unhelpful tropes” in its fundraising for African communities, the London-based politician renewed his plea for fresh imagery that celebrates the progress made within the continent, rather than marketing collateral…

10 June 2019
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa

CCND: “Let's unite and say no to nuclear”

These are the words of Russell Whiting, development manager at Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Christian CND). In this interview, he reveals that after becoming a Christian, he reviewed his outlook on different life issues and, “scared” by the potential threat of nuclear weapons,…

23 September 2019
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa

Students on an (online) mission

Shortly after this, when churches around the UK closed to help supress the spread of COVID-19, Josh and his friend joined an online church and a small group. Josh also decided to take part in Fusion UK’s small group online training so he could be better equipped to support his friend in his…

29 June 2020
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa

A struggle to stay afloat amid the pandemic

Few of us would think that people living on boats need support, whether it is during the pandemic or not. Most of us, when thinking about them, might picture an older but vigorous couple who has finally got the time to fulfil their dreams to live a peaceful life on a comfortable narrow boat. Or, we…

12 August 2020
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa