Life Issues

Rob Westall, Vicky Gibbens, Paul Hammond

Booking Overview

A Christian issues interview show examining personal, social, ethical, and public-policy questions through a Christian perspective, typically featuring clergy, authors, and subject-matter professionals. Credible pitches include Christian authors and theologians, church leaders, public-policy experts, healthcare and education professionals, and specialists addressing ethical issues; booking difficulty is medium because guests are usually established professionals rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 217

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@ucb.co.uk

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Host

Rob Westall - Presenter and host of Life Issues, leading discussions on contemporary issues from a Christian perspective.

Vicky Gibbens - Presenter and host of Life Issues, leading discussions on contemporary issues from a Christian perspective.

Paul Hammond - Presenter and host of Life Issues, leading discussions on contemporary issues from a Christian perspective.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Christian authors, clergy, church leaders, public-policy specialists, and established professionals with direct expertise in ethical, social, educational, healthcare, or cultural issues.

Required Achievements:

Published books, Senior church leadership positions, Leadership of professional or public-policy organizations, Established specialist practices or mission-driven organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Luke English - Artificial Intelligence, Music, Artists, And Worship

Dan Stirling - Artificial Intelligence, Music, Artists, And Worship

Phil More - Jesus’s Instructions, Disciple-making, Christian Mission, And Revival

Arun Arora - Christianity, Nationality, Heritage, Identity, Public Figures, And The Bible

Rosie Harper - Christian Ethics, The Sanctity Of Life, Compassion, And Assisted Dying

Recent Topics

Christianity, Social Issues, Ethics, Discipleship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Life Issues

Why can't we end homelessness?

October 12, 2026

Sixty years ago Ken Loach directed the landmark BBC drama - 'Cathy Come Home'. It highlighted the realities of homelessness in Britain. The broadcast had a huge impact on public opinion and gave significant momentum to the newly launched charity Shelter, which was founded the same year. So, six decades on, why have we not ended homelessness? What role has the church played and is playing in all of this? And what does the Bible say about homelessness? In this episode of Life Issues, Rob Westa...

The Bible: For all, but inaccessible to many still | UCB 1 Life Issues

September 28, 2026

What do you turn to the Bible for? To anchor you in the storms of life. To find wisdom in a moral crisis. To experience God’s love and faithfulness. Imagine getting a copy of one of the world’s best-selling books and not being able to read it. In this week’s Life Issues, Vicky Gibbens speaks to Robin Peake the Deputy CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators about how the Bible can still be inaccessible for so many today because of a lack of translation. Explore more from UCB:🔔JOIN OUR YOUTUBE COMMUN...

Soul Survivor festivals: what if you were a kid in the crowd? | UCB 1 Life Issues

September 21, 2026

Content warning: References to claims of misconduct, which include emotional, spiritual and physical abuse.Soul Survivor festivals in the UK attracted thousands of young people during the nineties and noughties. What is it like to be an adult today looking back to when you were a kid in the crowd? How do you reflect on those experiences after both a Church of England review and an independent report commissioned by trustees of Soul Survivor substantiated claims of misconduct by its founder M...

Frequently asked questions

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Life Issues

How do I get in touch with Life Issues?

Life Issues is hosted by Rob Westall and Vicky Gibbens. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@ucb.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Life Issues?

The publicly listed email for Life Issues: podcasts@ucb.co.uk.

How many listeners does Life Issues have?

Podseeker estimates Life Issues reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Life Issues?

Life Issues typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Christian authors, clergy, church leaders, public-policy specialists, and established professionals with direct expertise in ethical, social, educational, healthcare, or cultural issues. Common among recent guests: Published books; Senior church leadership positions; Leadership of professional or public-policy organizations. Recent guests include Luke English, Dan Stirling, and Phil More.

How hard is it to get booked on Life Issues?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Life Issues cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Social Issues, Ethics, and Discipleship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@ucb.co.uk

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