About Christian Straight Talk
Real faith in real life
Christian Straight Talk is a bold, modern Christian media platform led by Reverend Ben Cooper, bringing Bible-based conversations, prayer, books, podcasts and encouragement to people navigating everyday life with Christ at the centre.
The story behind the ministry
Built on honest conversation and biblical truth, Christian Straight Talk exists to encourage people through fear, anxiety, pressure and spiritual questions with clear teaching, compassionate prayer and media that feels grounded, modern and real.
The mission
Speak truth with compassion
This ministry was created to bring Christianity out of performance and into everyday life. Through podcasts, radio, books and prayer content, Reverend Ben Cooper speaks openly about faith, healing, purpose, mental pressure and hope in Jesus.
The voice
Led by Reverend Ben Cooper
Reverend Ben Cooper is an ordained ELIM minister with over 31 years in ministry, a broadcaster, author, former prison chaplain, palliative care chaplain and former chaplain to the Mayor of Swanley for three terms. His voice is trusted because it is pastoral, direct and deeply rooted in lived experience.
The reach
Serving a worldwide audience
Christian Straight Talk now reaches listeners in over 180 countries through podcasts, devotionals, books, radio and digital media. It serves Christians struggling with anxiety, people questioning faith, families needing encouragement and anyone looking for hope and truth without pretence.
What listeners are saying
Christian Straight Talk continues to encourage people through honest, Bible-based media that meets real struggles with real hope.
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This podcast helped me through anxiety.
Podcast listener
United Kingdom
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Real and honest Christian teaching.
Global audience member
Online listener
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I listen every night before bed.
Daily Prayer follower
Regular listener