
Helen Locke

Helen joined the Evangelical Alliance in October 2020. Prior to this, she trained in ministry for a year in Birmingham where she worked with students and was immersed in church life, in between summers working for the charity Open Doors. Helen studied English literature with creative writing modules, and loves writing, painting and walks with friends in all weathers.
Heart behind the art: an interview with Adam Harding Willis
24 September 202430-year-old Adam Harding Willis is the founder of the Christian animation studio Wonderstory. Here he shares how he uses his gifts for God’s glory and finds his identity
Read more...Heart Behind The Art: an interview with Nicola Morrison
28 June 2024What does it take to overcome trauma in early life, exude joy and be a positive presence? Editor, journalist and author Nicola Morrison shares her story...
Read more...Heart Behind the Art: an interview with Chris Poch
1 April 2024An encounter at the cross, his mum’s am-dram group and a creative friendship have all inspired 31-year-old Chris to share the gospel through compelling theatre and performance
Read more...Heart Behind the Art: Interview with Steve Thompson
21 December 2023Inspiration from a talented music producer, worship leader and musician – hear the compelling testimony of Steve Thompson as he shares how he chose faith over fortune
Read more...Church leaders burn out too – let’s embrace our limits as Jesus did
20 December 2023Interview with church leader Mark Massey on following Jesus’ rhythms of rest in the busy seasons of ministry
Read more...Meet Rani Joshi, our new South Asian Forum co-ordinator
8 November 2023An interview with Rani Joshi, our new South Asian Forum (SAF) co-ordinator
Read more...Heart Behind the Art: an interview with Cath Woolridge
2 October 2023The powerful and inspiring testimony of creative Cath Woolridge and her zeal for sharing the gospel through her many talents
Read more...Alcohol ruled my life – until I experienced God’s CPR
5 July 2023Davey Hoy shares his story of alcoholism and hitting rock bottom, only to have God turn it around and lead him to co-found a support centre
Read more...Heart behind the art: an interview with Sam Suriakumar
28 June 2023A musician, worship artist and blogger, living with a brain tumour – Sam Suriakumar explains why he is still inspired by God’s faithfulness
Read more...Being human in an AI world
20 April 2023God created us with a need for connection, and small acts of kindness and reaching out to others can help us live out His design – something AI (and other tech) can’t replace
Read more...Heart Behind the Art: an interview with Emily Feltham
31 March 2023Actor, writer and director Emily Feltham is determined to create a space where individuals feel seen and known through the power of storytelling
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