This Sunday, “Songs of Praise” celebrates the powerful bond of faith and friendship, exploring how shared beliefs can strengthen connections and build communities. Host Laura Wright leads the exploration, telling the uplifting stories of individuals whose lives have been enriched by the power of faith-fueled friendships.
Laura talks with Christian author Sheridan Voysey about the importance of connection in a world that can often feel isolating. Voysey presents research showing a worrying decline in close friendships in modern society and provides practical advice on building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
The episode also features the inspiring story of Mandy and Nicki, two friends whose shared faith led them to create a unique evangelical cabaret act, using their talents to spread their message and connect with communities through the arts. Viewers will also meet teenagers Alaric and Jonathan, whose deep friendship, rooted in faith and a mutual love of poetry, helps them overcome communication differences and the hurdles of disability.
With uplifting hymns like “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” recorded in locations across the UK, “Songs of Praise” delivers a message of hope and the enduring strength of human connection. The episode airs Sunday, 18 May at 12:00 PM ET on BBC One.
