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The Orchard Podcast

Rachel Hughes, Amy Hughes

Booking Overview

This is a Christian women’s Bible-teaching show focused on Scripture, women in church history, and practical Christian formation; it is primarily hosted by the two presenters, with occasional external guests for its Heroes of the Faith series. Credible pitches include established Christian authors, Bible teachers, ministry leaders, church historians, and women’s leadership voices, with booking likely at a medium level of difficulty.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 10.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@theorchardwomen.com

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Host

Rachel Hughes - Christian women’s Bible teacher and co-host of a podcast focused on Scripture, Christian formation, and women who have shaped the Church.

Amy Hughes - Christian women’s Bible teacher and co-host of a podcast focused on Scripture, Christian formation, and women who have shaped the Church.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established Christian authors, speakers, Bible teachers, ministry leaders, or historians with relevant expertise in women’s leadership, Scripture, church history, or Christian formation.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Recognized Christian ministry or speaking platform, Leadership or teaching experience within the Church

Recent Guest Discussions

Danielle Strickland - Catherine Booth, The Salvation Army, Women’s Leadership In The Church, Christian Courage, And Challenging Established Religious Norms

Recent Topics

Christianity, Biblical Studies, Women In Christianity, Christian Leadership, Church History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Orchard Podcast
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Walking in Kingdom Authority | Emily Layzell & Chloe Swart (Special Episode)

October 07, 2026

A live recording from The Orchard gathering at Focus, with guest host Sarah Wynter."Did you ask it to go, or did you tell it to go?"That was the question an older woman put to Emily after she'd spent months praying for breakthrough in her church. Most of us read Acts 3, where Peter tells a man to get up and walk, and can't quite relate it to our own lives.Emily Lazell, senior pastor at City Rise St Mark's in Battersea, and Chloe Swart, who heads up the Alpha UK team, are honest about that gap...

The Women Who Defied Pharaoh | Tim Mackie from BibleProject (Special Episode)

September 30, 2026

Tim Mackie unpacks Exodus 1 and 2 in this special episode of The Orchard Podcast, recorded live at the Leadership Conference. The BibleProject co-founder asks what a few overlooked women can teach us about leadership.Pharaoh has all the power, but when he sees God's people flourishing, he feels threatened. The midwives and Pharaoh's daughter have no power at all, yet they fear God, see a crying baby rather than a threat, and take huge risks to protect life.It's a conversation full of fresh wa...

Heroes of the Faith : Renee Bridger with Bishop Esther Prior

September 23, 2026

When the pain got too bad to think, let alone pray, Renee Bridger found another way. She picked up a set of prayer beads and said, "Let my pain be my intercession."In this episode, Rachel is joined by Bishop Esther Prior, to talk about her hero, Reverend Renee Bridger. Renee and her husband Francis adopted three Black children in the 1970s, long before that was common. She was in the first group of women ordained in the Church of England in 1994. And for years, in chronic pain, she prayed nin...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Orchard Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Orchard Podcast?

The Orchard Podcast is hosted by Rachel Hughes and Amy Hughes. Its publicly listed email is hello@theorchardwomen.com. 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 The Orchard Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Orchard Podcast: hello@theorchardwomen.com.

How many listeners does The Orchard Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Orchard Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Orchard Podcast?

The Orchard Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established Christian authors, speakers, Bible teachers, ministry leaders, or historians with relevant expertise in women’s leadership, Scripture, church history, or Christian formation. Common among recent guests: Published books; Recognized Christian ministry or speaking platform; Leadership or teaching experience within the Church. Recent guests include Danielle Strickland.

How hard is it to get booked on The Orchard Podcast?

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

What topics does The Orchard Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Biblical Studies, Women In Christianity, Christian Leadership, and Church History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@theorchardwomen.com

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