As stories about early prisoner release continue to make headlines, Luke reflects on how Christians can respond with prayer for victims, prison ministry, and those preparing to rebuild their lives after prison.

Drawing on their own South Asian and Hindu backgrounds, they explore why trust can take time, how faith and culture are often deeply intertwined, and why following Jesus can feel like a costly step for many people. They share stories of patient friendship, church community and welcome around the table, and the joy of seeing lives transformed by Christ.

Take a journey through Lewisham with our missionaries as they introduce the people, places and communities where they're sharing the good news of Jesus every day.

Hannah Newman reflects on how ordinary school-gate conversations became opportunities to share Jesus – and offers three simple ways parents can do the same as a new school year begins.

Drawing on ministry experience from council estates and diverse church communities, Kevin and Maegan encourage church leaders and members alike to recognise their blind spots, make space for different voices and think carefully about how church culture is experienced by others.

Friendship can be hard to find in a busy city like London. But Matt Brinkley, a missionary with London City Mission in Tower Hamlets, believes many of us are overlooking the people already around us – and missing out on the blessing of friendships that cross cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.