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The Profile
The Profile
Premier Christianity magazine

Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and... more

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Episodes

Kintsugi Hope's Patrick Regan on what Christians get wrong about mental health

As part of mental health awareness week, Sam Hailes talks to Patrick Regan, founder of Christian mental health charity Kintsugi... more

17 May 2024 · 56 minutes
Leadership Special Jamie Phear: ‘Changing direction in your leadership’

Andy Peck speaks with Jamie Phear, former Professor of English in the US and now writing full time and helping... more

15 May 2024 · 33 minutes
Leadership Special Stephen Dempster: ‘Leading with the Bible in mind’

Andy Peck chats with Stephen Dempster, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Crandall University, New Brunswick, Canada about his recent... more

07 May 2024 · 22 minutes
Dr Aaron Edwards: The lecturer fired from a Bible College after tweeting on homosexuality

These 47 words changed Dr Aaron Edwards’ life and career, potentially forever: “Homosexuality is invading the Church. Evangelicals no longer... more

03 May 2024 · 51 minutes
Leadership Special Matt Hatch: ‘Developing a discipleship culture’

Andy Peck speaks with Matt Hatch, founder of Mosaic Church Leeds, and a leader of one of the congregations, about... more

01 May 2024 · 26 minutes
Former MI5 boss Lord Evans on his Christian faith

Jonathan Evans, Baron Evans of Weardale has worked in espionage since the 1980s, eventually becoming the director general of MI5... more

26 Apr 2024 · 58 minutes
Leadership Special Marcus Culverwell: ‘Influencing children through education’

Andy Peck speaks with Marcus Culverwell, head teacher of Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School about his call to... more

24 Apr 2024 · 26 minutes
Gilead author Marilynne Robinson is reading Genesis

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson believes she’s proof that the world isn’t as antagonistic towards Christians as many assume.... more

19 Apr 2024 · 56 minutes
Leadership Special Dave Law & Julian Shellard: ‘Transforming Work’

Andy Peck speaks with two men committed to Christians bringing the whole of their lives into the workplace, including their... more

17 Apr 2024 · 27 minutes
Leadership special Paul Friend: ‘Leading with humility’

Andy Peck chats with Paul Friend, CEO of SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) about his book, ‘Fierce Humility: leading in... more

10 Apr 2024 · 27 minutes
Leadership special Simon Holley: ‘Sustainable leadership for the long haul’

Andy Peck chats with Simon Holley, the senior leader of Kings Arms Church Bedford and a leader of the Catalyst... more

03 Apr 2024 · 25 minutes
Aussie church planter Stephen McAlpine on why the gospel is 'suffer now, glory later'

"Low grade, slow grade, slow cooked church changes you in ways you can't imagine." That's according to experienced church planter,... more

29 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
Leadership special Christian Szurko: ‘Why leaders go astray’

Andy Peck talks with Christian Szurko, the National Co-ordinator, DialogCentre UK who has been serving victims of spiritual abuse for... more

27 Mar 2024 · 37 minutes
Disability rights advocate Joni Eareckson Tada on the sovereignty of God

Premier Woman Alive's deputy editor Jemimah Wright engages in a profound conversation with renowned author, radio host, and disability rights... more

15 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
Leadership special Yvonne Tulloch: ‘Leading people through grief’

Andy Peck talks with Yvonne Tulloch, the founder and CEO of the charity At a Loss. She is a former... more

13 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
Mother's Day special: Josh & Debra Green on faith, family and spiritual warfare

Debra Green OBE was planting churches, preaching and pioneering social action work when few female leaders were moving in those... more

08 Mar 2024 · 51 minutes
Leadership special Scott McNamara: ‘Leading your church in personal witness'

Andy Peck talks to evangelist Scott McNamara, director of evangelism at Nations Church in Orlando, Florida about the tool, ‘Jesus... more

06 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Prayer Storm's James Aladiran on speaking in tongues with his 10 year old

The leader of Prayer Storm speaks to Premier Christianity's Emma Fowle about wimpish prayers, speaking in tongues with his ten-year-old and... more

01 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
Leadership special Chris Curtis & Nathan Mladin: ‘Leading in an A.I. world’

Andy Peck talks to Chris Curtis of Youthscape and Nathan Mlandin of Theos, both part of the AI Christian Partnership... more

28 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
Mia Fieldes: Navigating life's biggest challenges by trusting in God's promises

In this episode of The Profile, the Grammy-nominated Australian songwriter Mia Fieldes (Hillsong, Bethel, The Belonging Co) shares her incredible... more

24 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
Leadership special Alun Leppitt: ‘Stewarding renewal 30 years on’

Andy Peck talks to Alun Leppitt, the European regional representative for Global Awakening- a network of churches which came out... more

21 Feb 2024 · 26 minutes
Lord Lisvane: Former clerk of the House of Commons on the dangers of political polarisation and the joys of church music

Robert James Rogers, Baron Lisvane, is a crossbench peer and former Clerk of the House of Commons (2011-2014). He's also... more

16 Feb 2024 · 55 minutes
Leadership special: Tyler Prieb 'Imaginative mission'

Andy Peck speaks with Tyler Prieb, a New York-based pastor and missiologist who is the founder of Missional Labs -... more

14 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
Miriam Cates MP: Faith, family and courageous Christianity

Few Christian politicians of our generation have dared to voice orthodox views on marriage, family and sex. When they have,... more

09 Feb 2024 · 19 minutes
Leadership special Steve McAlpine 'Future proof your leading'

Andy Peck talks Steve McAlpine about his book, 'Future Proof: How to live for Jesus in a culture that keeps... more

07 Feb 2024 · 26 minutes
Jennie Allen: Preaching, therapy and the burden of 'platform'

What happens when a Bible teacher with a global ministry loses her passion for scripture? That's just one of several... more

02 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
Leadership special Deepa Tharmaraj ‘Helping women lead well’

Andy Peck talks with Deepa Tharmaraj, a commercial and technology lawyer who runs ‘a not for profit’ charity WELL: Women... more

30 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
SPECIAL: Two evangelists on terminal illness, joy in suffering and praying for healing

Evangelists Carl Beech and Steve Legg have been friends for more than 20 years. They have pioneered ministries and travelled... more

26 Jan 2024 · 51 minutes
Leadership special: Jo Plummer ‘The transforming work of Business as Mission’

Andy welcomes back Jo Plummer, a founding member of the Business as Mission Resource Team, developing business as mission strategy... more

24 Jan 2024 · 27 minutes
Rosaria Butterfield: From atheist lesbian to reformed Christian

How did an atheist professor who wrote articles against evangelical Christians become one? In this week's episode Sam Hailes sits... more

19 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Leadership special Richard Eason: ‘ Loving the community in the name of Jesus’

Andy talks with Richard Eason who after an early career in IT and technology became involved ‘social action’ including setting... more

17 Jan 2024 · 27 minutes
Pastor Agu Irukwu on prayer, speaking the truth and political correctness

Pastor Agu has planted one of the biggest churches in the UK. If we want to see revival come, it’s... more

12 Jan 2024 · 30 minutes
Leadership special: Phil Warren ‘ Building church community on an island’

Andy speaks with Phil Warren Rector of St. Lawrence Parish Church and St. Matthew’s Glass Church, Jersey to discuss about... more

10 Jan 2024 · 25 minutes
Fr James Mallon: The Catholic priest seeking 'radical change'

Scottish-born priest Fr James Mallon wants to unlock 'radical change' in your parish. If we want our churches to grow,... more

05 Jan 2024 · 1 hour,
Leadership special: Emmanuel Mbakwe ‘ Serving Jesus in church and business’

Andy Peck talks with Emmanuel Mbakwe about ‘bi-vocational ministry’. Emmanuel has served as national leader of the Apostolic Church UK... more

03 Jan 2024 · 27 minutes
Joshua Youssef: Stories of Muslims turning to Christ

Joshua Youssef has dedicated his life to serving the persecuted Church around the world. In this in-depth interview with Premier... more

29 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
Russell Watson: The UK's bestselling classical artist finds faith

The world-renowned tenor Russell Watson never planned to be a recording artist, instead dreaming of football stardom as a young... more

22 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
Who do you want to hear on The Profile podcast?

2023...What a year it's been! We've heard from Boyzone's Shane Lynch, Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh, Newfrontiers founder Terry Virgo and many... more

22 Dec 2023 · 4 minutes
Leadership special: John Wyatt & Chris Goswami ‘What difference will AI make to our leading?’

Andy Peck welcomes John Wyatt (consultant and academic researcher) and Chris Goswami (strategic consultant, chaplain and pastor), men involved in... more

20 Dec 2023 · 27 minutes
Leadership special: Richard Gamble ‘The Prayer vision - 20 years in the making’

Andy Peck talks to Richard Gamble, the founder of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, about his vision to see... more

13 Dec 2023 · 26 minutes
Fergus Butler-Gallie: Confessions of a young priest

Fergus Butler-Gallie: Confessions of a young priest God calls into ordained ministry those who he cannot save any other way.... more

08 Dec 2023 · 51 minutes
Leadership special: Steve Cochram - ‘Cracking the Communication Code’

Andy Peck talks to Steve Cockram, the Co-Founder of GiANT Worldwide and a director of GiANT London about a book... more

06 Dec 2023 · 27 minutes
Lucy Grimble: Finding her calling and learning to lead thousands in worship

Devon-based Lucy Grimble has led worship at venues as large as Wembley Arena and The Royal Albert Hall and her... more

01 Dec 2023 · 45 minutes
Leadership special: Keith Foster ‘Chaplaincy for a new generation’

Andy Peck talks to Keith Foster, head of contemporary chaplaincy at Waverley Abbey College about the importance of chaplaincy at... more

29 Nov 2023 · 24 minutes
Ross Hendry: Proclaiming God's better story in the messy world of politics

The CEO of the Christian charity, CARE, speaks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about his life and faith. Ross Hendry... more

24 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
Leadership special: Dan Blythe 'Is your leadership open to young people?’

Andy Peck talks to Dan Blythe, Global youth director for Alpha International and has been involved in youthwork for 20... more

22 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
Kate Coleman: ‘When the Spirit is left to move, women rise up to lead’

Kate Coleman never intended to become a Christian, yet alone blaze a trail for women in ministry. The first Black... more

17 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
Leadership special: Tim Cross 'morally courageous leadership'

Andy Peck chats with Major General Tim Cross (retired) about encouraging godly leadership as a lay Minister. Tim served in... more

15 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
Fr Mike Schmitz: Reading the Bible in a year

This week on The Profile, Tony Wilson catches up with the church leader behind the #1 hit podcast, 'The Bible... more

10 Nov 2023 · 56 minutes
Leadership special: James Poch & Iman Spearman 'Putting discipleship at the heart of church life'

Andy Peck chats with James Poch and Iman Spearman, both part of Regeneration Church, London. James is the pastor who... more

08 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
Francis Spufford: How the critically-acclaimed author came back to faith

Francis Spufford is a child of his times. He was raised on a university campus by “serious and convinced” churchgoing... more

03 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
Leadership special: Terry English: ‘The five areas of exemplary leadership’

Andy Peck chats with Terry English, director of learning and development for Josiah Venture, ‘a movement of God among the... more

01 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
The BBC's Edward Stourton: A life in broadcasting

Edward Stourton has been the main presenter of the BBC's Sunday programme for over a decade, and has worked in... more

27 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
Leadership special: Shauna Pilgreen 'Is your faith being understood?'

Andy Peck chats with Shauna Pilgreen who has planted a church with her husband in San Francisco, known as Epic... more

25 Oct 2023 · 25 minutes
The Christian Institute's Dr Sharon James: Challenging critical race theory

Cancel culture and woke activism are being driven by a dangerous anti-Christian ideology sweeping across the West. That’s according to... more

20 Oct 2023 · 50 minutes
Leadership special: Steve Robinson 'From policing to pastoring a church'

Andy Peck chats with Steve Robinson, pastor of Cornerstone Church, Liverpool about his book, 'Serve'. They discuss how he 'replanted'... more

18 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
Boyzone's Shane Lynch: Demons, deliverance and working his way back to the light

Shane Lynch has coined a word for his bad boy years: “Shaneanigans”. The Boyzone singer spent much of his 20s... more

13 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Leadership special: Colin Edwards 'Models of multi-cultural church'

Andy Peck chats with Colin Edwards, a former lecturer from Redcliffe College who has served in South Asia and in... more

11 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
Leadership special: Todd Hunter 'Getting back to what Jesus intended for church'

Andy Peck talks to Todd Hunter about his book, 'What Jesus Intended: Finding true faith in the rubble of Bad... more

07 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
Roy Crowne: A lifetime of evangelism and mission

The former director of Youth for Christ, now founder of Gospel Entrepreneurs sits down with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes to... more

06 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
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Boyzone's Shane Lynch: Demons, deliverance and working his way back to the light
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Shane Lynch has coined a word for his bad boy years: “Shaneanigans”. The Boyzone singer spent much of his 20s – between... more