Hope and the City
Written by Cross Rhythms Plymouth on November 21, 2025
Season 2
All episodes of the podcast ‘Hope and the City’ are up on all your favourite podcasting platforms.
Join Emma Marlow and Rob Fowler as they discuss hope in the face of all life throws at you, a true hope which stands up to real life. They chat through their own stories, are joined by special guests and answer the questions that came up throughout the season.
All Episodes from Season 2 Below
Episode 7
In this moving start to season 2, Rob and Emma sit down with pastor, author, and speaker Malcolm Duncan to talk about grief, loss, and the quiet presence of God in the darkest seasons of life. Malcolm shares his personal journey through unimaginable pain losing close family members to suicide, illness, and tragedy and how his faith has been both tested and refined along the way.
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Episode 8
Rob and Emma sit down with former Royal Marines Brian Green and Simon Reckless to talk about their personal journeys with PTSD. From combat trauma to civilian life, and from breaking points to breakthroughs, they open up about the invisible wounds many carry and how faith, friendship, and professional help can bring real hope.
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Episode 9
Rob and Emma reflect on the powerful conversations from Episodes 1 and 2 with Malcolm Duncan (on grief) and Brian & Simon (on PTSD) and explore what it means to rebuild your life with hope, even when the rubble is still in sight. They talk honestly about grief anniversaries, mental health, intrusive thoughts, and the spiritual battles that accompany trauma and loss. Drawing from Nehemiah 4 and the image of trees weathering storms, they unpack how we grow stronger not in isolation, but in community.
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Episode 10
What do you do when life turns upside down and you’re left grieving a child you never got to hold? In this tender and truth-filled episode, Rob and Emma sit down with Jane and Sarah from Pregnancy Crisis Care, a Plymouth-based charity offering free, confidential counselling for anyone facing baby loss, miscarriage, unplanned pregnancy, or fertility challenges. They share moving stories, staggering statistics, and heartfelt wisdom drawn from 16 years of walking alongside people through their most painful moments…
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Episode 11
In this inspiring and honest episode, Rob and Emma sit down with Abbie and Amy two young women navigating modern culture, faith, and friendships. From social media pressures and body image to AI, modesty, and finding their own voice in the city, they share how faith, community, and deep friendship help them stand firm in a shifting world.
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Episode 12
In this gripping episode, Rob and Emma are joined in the studio by Liam. Who shares his raw and redemptive journey through addiction, violence, and deep personal loss including the tragic death of his children’s mother. From the culture of toughness, drugs, and gangs to finding unexpected peace in a quiet church, Liam’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and radical hope. This is a conversation about what it truly means to be a man, a father, and a follower of Jesus in a broken world.
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Episode 13
Rob and Emma reflect on the power of friendship in shaping faith, from everyday moments to life-altering prayers. Drawing inspiration from past guests and their own stories, they explore how connection, vulnerability, and the courage to offer prayer can become a gateway to hope. Whether it’s through deep, long-standing relationships or brief, spirit-led encounters, this episode reminds us that hope travels best through friendship.
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Episode 14
Emma is joined by Dave in this final episode for Season 2. Together they look back at the season, reflecting on all the wisdom and hope of the various guests. Emma shares two of her favourite highlight from the season with Dave and the audience.
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Watch the Season 1 trailer below:
Get in touch with us!
If you have any questions, feedback or thoughts feel free to get in touch! You can contact us through our social or give us an email: Hope@crplymouth.co.uk
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Cross Rhythms Plymouth
Cross Rhythms Plymouth is an upbeat community radio station that has been serving the city since 2007. We are all about bringing people together to inspire hope and encourage one another. Tune in for the latest CCM releases, ongoing community news, and interviews with inspirational people. Listen on 96.3FM in Plymouth or via webstream at http://crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth. We'd love you to be a part of our community.
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