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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

Leadership Special Kat Osborn & Tania Bright: ‘Leading a merged charity’

Andy Peck talks with the CEOs of Safe Families and Home for Good about how God led them to merge... more

13 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
Leadership Special Kate Coleman: ‘Transforming into leaders for tomorrow’

Andy Peck talks with the founding director of Next Leadership about her latest book, ‘Metamorph: transforming your life and leadership.... more

06 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
Femi Oguns - from actor to agent

According to the actor turned agent Femi Oguns it was God who told him to take his talents behind the... more

05 Nov 2024 · 40 minutes
Switchfoot's Jon Foreman on music and inspiration

American rock band Switchfoot had early success in the Christian rock scene in the late nighties and early noughties later... more

01 Nov 2024 · 41 minutes
Leadership Special John Hindley: ‘Leading through disappointment’

Andy Peck talks with the pastor of Broad Grace Church in Norfolk, about disappointment, looking at themes from his book:... more

30 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Chris DeFlorio - a real life Exorcist

It's a unique person that answers the call to deliverance ministry but that's exactly what happened to Chris DeFlorio who... more

25 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
Leadership Special Alan Palmer: ‘Leading through illness’

Andy Peck talks with the recently retired lead chaplain at James Paget University Hospital in Great Yarmouth, who has served... more

23 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
Preston Sprinkle on Biblical truth, homosexuality and politics

Preston Sprinkle isn't scared of being cancelled. In fact it seems there's no subject he isn't prepared to debate. ... more

18 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes
Leadership Special Marcus Honeysett: ‘Leaders and imposter syndrome’

Andy Peck talks with the founding director of Living Leadership about the all-too-common phenomenon of ‘imposter syndrome’. Why might we... more

16 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Frank Cottrell-Boyce on writing and providence

Newly appointed Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce was brought up a Catholic and admits he has none of that 'burning Evangelical... more

11 Oct 2024 · 47 minutes
Leadership Special Sim Dendy: ‘Simply leading a church’

Andy Peck talks with the senior leader of Freedom Church in Romsey, Hampshire, and author of 'Simply Church: Because it’s not... more

09 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
Jesse Fellingham talking God online and on the street

Evangelist Jesse Fellingham knows Gen Z is hungry for answers about God. Jesse felt God speak to him when he was... more

04 Oct 2024 · 55 minutes
Leadership Special Fearghal Kelly: ‘Student life as a training ground for leaders’

Andy Peck talks with the acting Southeast team leader for UCCF, about his work with Portsmouth University and why ‘students... more

02 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
Finding God in the silver thread of music with Amanda Cook

Canadian singer-songwriter Amanda Cook is best known for penning ‘You make me brave’ which she wrote at Bethel Music in... more

30 Sep 2024 · 49 minutes
Leadership Special Andrew Yelland: ‘Leading a charity with many ministries’

Andy Peck talks with the CEO of Worldshare, serving ministries in Africa, Europe, Asia and Central America These ministries include... more

25 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
Creationism as God's truth with Ken Ham

Ken Ham grew up in Australia in a Christian household where biblical authority was king and the world was created... more

20 Sep 2024 · 52 minutes
Leadership Special Dave Criddle: ‘Helping disciples make disciples’

Andy Peck talks with the minister of Pathway Church, Sheffield and author of The DNA of Healthy Discipleship about his... more

18 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
Native New Yorker Pastor Rich Villodas on leading a multiracial church

Brooklyn-born Rich Villodas didn't have far to go to find his calling. The native New Yorker is lead Pastor at... more

13 Sep 2024 · 45 minutes
Leadership Special Lucy Peppiatt: ‘Leading a team’

Andy Peck talks with the Principal of Westminster Theological Centre (a hub based College with an HQ in Cheltenham, Glos),... more

11 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
Darlene Zschech: Surviving cancer and celebrating 30 years of 'Shout to the Lord'

Premier Woman Alive's deputy editor Jemimah Wright sits down with Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech to talk about her achievements and... more

06 Sep 2024 · 51 minutes
Leadership Special Chris Stoddard: ‘Developing and communicating vision’

Andy Peck talks with the founder of the charities’ RUN (Reaching the Unchurched Network) and Lead Academy about the importance... more

04 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
Megan Basham: Are US evangelicals trading the truth for a 'leftist agenda'?

In Shepherds for Sale, US journalist Megan Basham accuses high profile evangelical leaders of "trading the truth for a leftist... more

30 Aug 2024 · 40 minutes
Leadership Special Trevor Waldock: ‘Championing the value of elders’

Andy Peck talks with the founder of Emerging Leaders and The Youth Compass Project about the value of true elders... more

28 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
Elite sports chaplain Ashley Null: Why identity in God is the only place to find true joy

22 Aug 2024 · 52 minutes
Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Leading an organisation through change’

Andy Peck talks with the author of Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders, about some models for understanding... more

21 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
SPECIAL: What is God doing among Gen Z?

‘It’s bonkers’, ‘God is blowing my mind’ ... Despite the dire statistics around church attendance in the UK, stories of... more

16 Aug 2024 · 49 minutes
Leadership Special Ali Campbell: ‘Developing new leaders’

Andy Peck chats with the Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant and manager and founder of Paraklesis, who has developed umpteen... more

14 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Paralympian Karé Adenegan: Going for gold, rooted in Christ

The motto of the London Olympics in 2012 was “Inspire a Generation”. For one eleven-year-old from Coventry whose disability meant... more

09 Aug 2024 · 49 minutes
Leadership Special Stuart Gregg: ‘Leading a supernatural church’

Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of Celebrate Church, Bradford about his transition from a Baptist Church to develop a... more

07 Aug 2024 · 27 minutes
Rev Dr Sam Wells: The Bible is all about poverty

Rev Dr Sam Wells has been described as one of the most influential public theologians in the world today. He's... more

02 Aug 2024 · 58 minutes
Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Managing your time well’

Andy Peck talks to the author of 'Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders', about how to assess our... more

31 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes
Leadership Special Mark Williamson: ‘Leading like Jesus’

Andy Peck talks with the founder of One Rock International about how to lead like Jesus, especially when the Gospels... more

23 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
TV and film pioneer Norman Stone on why most Christian films are awful

Norman Stone began his career in television as the youngest producer/director at the BBC. Moving from documentaries, and a pioneering... more

19 Jul 2024 · 55 minutes
Leadership Special Derek Tidball: ‘How the New Testament views leadership’

Andy Peck talks to the former Baptist Minister and Principal of London School of Theology about how the idea of... more

19 Jul 2024 · 35 minutes
Spurgeon's College Principal Philip McCormack: From battlefield to Bible

In this engaging interview, the principal of Spurgeon's College, Rev Prof Philip McCormack reflects on his work as a miltiary... more

12 Jul 2024 · 59 minutes
Leadership Special Mark Arnold: Leading through ‘neurodiversity’

Andy Peck talks with Mark Arnold, the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints and the co-founder of the... more

09 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
Preston Perry: The poet and evangelist on brutal honesty, marriage problems and losing the argument

05 Jul 2024 · 52 minutes
Leadership Special Liam Johnston: ‘Chaplaincy on the railways’

Andy Peck talks with the executive director of the Railway Mission about his oversight of chaplains who serve across the... more

03 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
Sarah Bessey's evolving faith

The bestselling Christian author Sarah Bessey gives us a glimpse into her "evolving faith" in this week's edition of The... more

28 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
Leadership Special Joel Harris: ‘Supporting young people’s mental wellbeing’

Andy Peck talks with the youth and student co-ordinator at Kintsugi Hope, a charity that was set up to support... more

26 Jun 2024 · 26 minutes
Sheridan Voysey: The former DJ on leaving a cult, battling infertility and the power of friendship

On this week's episode, Emma Fowle speaks to the Christian writer and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey. The Pause for Thought contributor... more

21 Jun 2024 · 52 minutes
Leadership Special Gayle Beebe: ‘Character through adversity’

Andy Peck talks with the president of Westmont College, a Christian Liberal Arts College in Santa Barbara, California about his... more

19 Jun 2024 · 26 minutes
Leadership Special Shaun Lambert: ‘Leading mindfully’

Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘Mindful Formation: A Pathway to Spiritual Liberation’ about Christian mindfulness. What is the... more

05 Jun 2024 · 28 minutes
Leadership Special Emma Ineson: ‘Leadership and ambition’

Andy Peck talks with Bishop Emma Ineson about her book, Ambition: What Jesus Said About Power, Success and Counting Stuff. They... more

29 May 2024 · 25 minutes
Shaun Escoffery on life on the West End stage and the faith which keeps him grounded

Shaun is a West End veteran, having played Mufasa in the Lion King for over 16 years. He’s also a... more

24 May 2024 · 51 minutes
Leadership Special Rich Gower & Rachel Walker: ‘Leadership and activism’

Andy Peck talks with the co-authors of ‘The Hopeful Activist: discovering the vital change you were made to bring’ about... more

22 May 2024 · 26 minutes
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
Bethel's Jenn Johnson: Glory clouds and gold dust

It's one of the best-known megachurches in America, producing worship songs that are sung by congregations around the world, but,... more

29 Sep 2023 · 53 minutes
Leadership Special: Alan Cutting Where should we direct our charitable giving?

Andy Peck talks to Alan Cutting who has served as a pastor and planter of churches in the UK and... more

29 Sep 2023 · 28 minutes
Bishop Mike Royal: The Churches Together leader on unity, community and praying for the King

God is shaking things up! That's according to the general secretary of Churches Together in England. Bishop Mike Royal was... more

23 Sep 2023 · 51 minutes
Leadership special: Glen Scrivener: The Air We Breathe

In a show first aired in 2022, Andy Peck talks to Speak Life's founder, Glen Scrivener, about his book, 'The... more

20 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
Leadership special: Phil Boydell: Who are you 'alongside'?

Andy Peck talks to Phil Boydell, the UK's national director of The Navigators, a Bible based-ministry aiming to develop disciples... more

13 Sep 2023 · 26 minutes
Rev Dr Christopher Wright: Understanding the mission of God

The noted Old Testament scholar Dr Christopher Wright shares his testimony of coming to faith as a child, and explains... more

08 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
Leadership special: Steve & Angie Campbell 'Lead where you are'

Andy Peck talks to Steve & Angie Campbell co-leaders of Global Leadership Network UK about a series of leadership conferences... more

06 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
Rend Collective's Chris Llewellyn: Writing worship songs on doubt and deconstruction

It's a bold move, and one the lead singer of Rend Collective knows will be controversial in some circles. Nevertheless,... more

01 Sep 2023 · 58 minutes
Leadership special: Judah and Rachel Cole on 'Planting churches that love their community'

Andy Peck speaks with Judah and Rachel Cole of Open Well Church, Liverpool who planted their first church just a... more

30 Aug 2023 · 28 minutes
Dr Isabelle Hamley: Brexit, reconciliation and encountering God through his Church

Former chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Isabelle Hamley is on a mission to normalise the subject of mental... more

25 Aug 2023 · 48 minutes
Leadership special: Lauren Crook 'Helping Christians engage in kingdom living'

Andy Peck talks with Lauren Crook, head of Kingdom Living Ministries, which looks to assist Christians in living a kingdom... more

23 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
Wes Streeting MP: How Labour's 'rising star' found his way back to faith

Labour’s shadow health minister Wes Streeting MP speaks to Emma Fowle about growing up in poverty, reconciling his faith and... more

18 Aug 2023 · 46 minutes
Leadership special: Sam Reimer 'How culture is impacting UK churches'

Andy Peck talks to Sam Reimer professor of sociology at Crandall University in Canada and the author of 'Caught in... more

16 Aug 2023 · 26 minutes
Dr Neil T Anderson: How to find freedom in Christ

The bestselling author of The Bondage Breaker and the founder of Freedom in Christ ministries sits down with Sam Hailes... more

11 Aug 2023 · 54 minutes
Leadership special: Scot McKnight 'Why I translated the New Testament'

Andy Peck talks to Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lisle, IL and author... more

09 Aug 2023 · 26 minutes
Jessica Oyelowo: Honouring motherhood and repenting of jealousy // Ian Green: Music producer to the stars

In this candid interview, actress and singer Jessica Oyelowo opens up about how being married to Hollywood star David Oyelowo... more

04 Aug 2023 · 1 hour,
Leadership special: Malcolm Macdonald on seeking God for revival

Andy Peck talks to Malcolm Macdonald, vicar of St Mary's Church, Loughton, Essex, about his book, 'Saturated with God: A... more

02 Aug 2023 · 26 minutes
Leadership special: Glenn Packiam on how to develop resilience as a leader

Andy Peck talks to Glenn Packiam about his book, 'The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World' They... more

31 Jul 2023 · 29 minutes
Dr Hormoz Shariat: Revival is coming to Iran

Speaking to Premier Christianity editor Sam Hailes, the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, Dr Hormoz Shariat, shares his testimony of... more

28 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
Catherine Campbell: From heartache to hope

In this deeply moving interview, the Christian author and former nurse, Catherine Campbell shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience,... more

21 Jul 2023 · 43 minutes
Newfrontiers founder Terry Virgo: Restoring the church, witnessing miracles and longing for revival

Esther Higham meets the veteran church leader and pioneer of Newfrontiers, Terry Virgo. Terry began his ministry with a small... more

14 Jul 2023 · 47 minutes
Leadership special: Ian White on how to preach better

Andy Peck talks to Ian White, former Baptist minister and founder and host of The Preachers' Masterclass a website that... more

12 Jul 2023 · 27 minutes
Peter Hitchens: The Christian pessimist

The opinionated, and often divisive, journalist Peter Hitchens talks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about how he talked himself out... more

07 Jul 2023 · 52 minutes
Leadership special: Jason Clark on Why leaders fail

Andy Peck talks to Jason Clark, Principal of Waverley Abbey College and former founding pastor of Sutton Vineyard on the... more

05 Jul 2023 · 27 minutes
Leadership special: Dr Pete Carter 'Building faith-full leadership that transforms your organisation'

Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader of Eastgate Church, Gravesend, Kent about his new book, 'Faith: discovering... more

28 Jun 2023 · 26 minutes
Jesus Revolution's Jon Erwin: Making the record-breaking Christian movie

The film everyone is talking about finally arrives in UK cinemas from today. Jesus Revolution recounts the true story of... more

23 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
Leadership special: Andy Campbell 'How to coach others as part of your leadership'

Andy Peck talks to Andy Campbell, a former youthworker and qualified coach about the dangers of one-to-one work, how to... more

21 Jun 2023 · 25 minutes
Peter Oborne on being Anglican, the lack of integrity in politics and what Christians get wrong about Islam

The British journalist and author of The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam talks to Premier... more

16 Jun 2023 · 49 minutes
Father's Day special: Rev Les Isaac & Jake Isaac in conversation

Street Pastors founder Rev Les Isaac OBE chats to his son, musician Jake Isaac on the illness that put Les’... more

11 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
Skillet frontman John Cooper on being a prophetic voice // Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh on taking the opportunities God gives

"Your band could be massive without God." That's what John Cooper was once told. But the Skillet frontman unashamedly ignored... more

09 Jun 2023 · 1 hour,
Leadership special: Dr Pete Carter on 'The authority you enjoy as a leader'

Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader at Eastgate Church, Gravesend and founder of Heaven in Healthcare. They... more

07 Jun 2023 · 28 minutes
John Bevere: Why you need a fresh revelation of the awe of God

When the Christian author and speaker John Bevere had a dramatic experience of the awesomeness of God it changed his... more

02 Jun 2023 · 49 minutes
Leadership special: Martin Williams and Rachel Roberts on ’Journeying with leadership teams to see change’

Andy Peck talks to two directors of The Lead Academy, Martin Williams and Rachel Roberts about the work of the... more

23 May 2023 · 25 minutes
Prof John Swinton: A new theology of friendship, healing and mental health

Recorded live at Spring Harvest, this episode features highly respected theologian and minister in the Church of Scotland Professor John Swinton... more

19 May 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Leadership special: Dallas Willard on how God is with you in your daily work

Andy Peck talks to Dallas Willard (1935-2013) about his book 'Personal Religion, Public Reality? Towards a Knowledge of Faith'. Dallas... more

16 May 2023 · 28 minutes
Rick Warren: How the megachurch leader changed his mind on women in ministry

The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed... more

12 May 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Leadership special: Dave Roberts on ’God’s call to plant a distinctive church in the ’Bible belt

Andy Peck talks to Dave Roberts, author, editor and publisher who now pastors The Gather Collective, a church in Eastbourne. ... more

09 May 2023 · 27 minutes
Bishop of Croydon Rosemarie Mallet: Striving for a just and inclusive church

It's twelve months since Dr Rosemarie Mallett was appointed Bishop of Croydon. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Megan Cornwell,... more

05 May 2023 · 53 minutes
Lord Charles Moore: The former Telegraph editor on King Charles, Boris Johnson and becoming Catholic

The Eton-educated authorised biographer of Margaret Thatcher, whose full title is Baron Moore of Etchingham, knows his way around the... more

28 Apr 2023 · 57 minutes
Leadership special: Tim Reynolds on ’reaching Wales for Christ’

Andy Peck talks to Tim Rowlands who is the newly appointed Leader of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales . They talk about... more

26 Apr 2023 · 27 minutes
Leadership special: Os Guinness on the special ’God moments’ leading non believers to seek after God

Andy Peck talks to Os Guinness whose latest book, Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life celebrates 50 years... more

25 Apr 2023 · 23 minutes
George Verwer (1938-2023): The founder of Operation Mobilisation shares his story

The founder and former director of the global Christian mission agency, Operation Mobilisation has died surrounded by his family at his home... more

21 Apr 2023 · 53 minutes
Leadership special: Ian Soars on how his charity aims to help the Church look good

Andy Peck talks to Ian Soars, CEO Spurgeon's Children's Charity, about its merger with Fegans Children's Charity, a charity he... more

18 Apr 2023 · 26 minutes
Former Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones: ’Freedom in Christ is better than drugs’

When Kaya Jones joined the Pussycat Dolls in the early 2000s she dreamed of fame and stardom. Instead she never... more

14 Apr 2023 · 44 minutes
Leadership special: Andy Monks on why young people are the ’now generation’ in your local church

Andy Peck talks to Andy Monks head of Children and Youth at Ascension Church, Balham, London about his book, 'The Now... more

11 Apr 2023 ·
Rev Les Isaac: Celebrating 20 years of Street Pastors

It was the sermon that brought down a government. Last autumn, Rev Les Isaac gave an address at the annual... more

07 Apr 2023 · 56 minutes
FREE copies of Premier Christianity for you and your church!

Premier Christianity magazine is proud to be supporting this year's Spring Harvest event! Every delegate at Spring Harvest will receive a... more

05 Apr 2023 · 3 minutes
Oli London: ’I transitioned from British man to ’Korean’ woman. But finding God made me detransition

After being bullied as a child, Oli London struggled with low self-esteem and self-worth. He had hoped a series of... more

31 Mar 2023 · 46 minutes
Leadership special: Larry Collett on Abiding in Christ for a better business

Andy Peck talks to Larry Collett, former chairman of the Board of Cass Information Systems in St Louis Missouri, about... more

29 Mar 2023 · 27 minutes
Rev Canon Eve Pitts: I was a child when the voice of God called me to be a vicar

The first black woman to be ordained as a vicar in the Church of England speaks to Premier Christianity's Sam... more

24 Mar 2023 · 49 minutes
Leadership special: Bobbi Kumari on Rescuing young people from sexual misinformation

Andy Peck talks to Bobbi Kumari, founder of 'Living in Light', and the Sexposed conference and author of 'Sacred Sexuality:... more

22 Mar 2023 · 25 minutes
Craig Greenfield: Mission, money and multiculturalism

Craig Greenfield moved his family to a Cambodian slum. But don’t call him a missionary. The New Zealand-born social entrepreneur... more

17 Mar 2023 · 52 minutes
Leadership special: William Wade on Why leaders should stop building their platforms

Andy Peck talks to William Wade, pastor of Life Church, Cuffley, Hertfordshire. He has a wide experience, serving in international... more

15 Mar 2023 · 26 minutes
Beth Moore: The Living Proof Bible teacher confesses to a ’knotted up’ life

What began as a small side project, leading a Christian exercise class during the height of the 1980s aerobics craze,... more

10 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Leadership special: Jordan Whitmer and Josie Galopin on Reaching Gen Z today

Andy Peck talks to Jordan Whitmer, the US founder of the 'How to Life' Movement, a movement of Gen Z... more

08 Mar 2023 · 26 minutes
Lord Richard Harries: The Shaping of a Soul

Rt Rev Lord Richard Harries is the former Bishop of Oxford and a life peer in the House of Lords.... more

03 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
Leadership special: Sharon Dirckx on where is God when an earthquake hits?

Andy Peck talks to Sharon Dirckx, adjunct lecturer at The Oxford Centre for Apologetics and author of 'Broken Planet: if there... more

01 Mar 2023 · 25 minutes
Asbury revival special: Roundtable discussion with students at the centre of the outpouring

Two weeks ago, a handful of students at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky stayed behind after their regular chapel service... more

24 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Leadership special: Anna Randall on how to speak so people listen

Andy Peck talks to Anna Randall founder of 'The Speaker's Coach, and one time expert on GNB news, on how... more

23 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
Matt Redman: The songwriter pursuing more reverence in worship

The man behind of the world's most popular worship songs including '10,000 Reasons' and 'Blessed Be Your Name' releases his... more

17 Feb 2023 · 51 minutes
Leadership special: Nick Pollard on turning a health crisis into a social enterprise

Andy Peck talks to Nick Pollard who co-founded Family Mental Wealth which provides online tools to help parents and children... more

15 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
John Roedel: How writing Facebook letters to God changed my life and lifted my depression

The poet, author and comic John Roedel knows what it is to suffer. From the collapse of his family business,... more

11 Feb 2023 · 56 minutes
Leadership special: Lee Kricher on moving from one pastor to the next

Andy Peck talks to Lee Kricher author of 'Seamless Pastoral Transition: 3 Imperatives – 6 Pitfalls'. The former pastor of Amplify Church,... more

10 Feb 2023 · 28 minutes
Tim Keller: How cancer transformed my prayer life

Renowned pastor, author and Christian thinker Tim Keller joined Justin Brierley and Ruth Jackson of Premier Unbelievable? for a live... more

06 Feb 2023 · 59 minutes
Special - ’In Christ Alone’ writer Keith Getty on being nominated for a Grammy Award

The modern day hymn writer Keith Getty is best known for penning 'In Christ Alone' alongside Stuart Townend. Now Keith,... more

04 Feb 2023 · 23 minutes
Leadership special: Tim Gough on the youth crisis in the UK church

Andy Peck talks to Tim Gough, who is the Pioneer Director for YFC Wales and the author of Rebooted: Reclaiming... more

03 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
Francis Chan: Why I quit my megachurch and started again

Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved... more

27 Jan 2023 · 59 minutes
RT Kendall: Bringing the Word and the Spirit together

RT Kendall doesn’t look like a heretic. He doesn’t sound like one either. But in the mid 80s he almost... more

20 Jan 2023 · 52 minutes
Leadership special: Yetunde Hoffman on bringing love into business

Andy Peck talks to Yetunde Hofmann, who has been involved in leadership for over 25 years in the corporate world... more

18 Jan 2023 · 25 minutes
Dr Jack Graham: The pastor of one of America’s largest churches

Jack Graham never set out to build a megachurch – he doesn’t even like the term. Nevertheless, under his watch,... more

13 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ram Gidoomal: How a wealthy Hindu businessman met Jesus in a London pub

For reasons that were never fully explained to him, Ram Gidoomal CBE and his family were forced to flee their... more

06 Jan 2023 · 53 minutes
Leadership special: Will Van Der Hart on sustaining yourself in 2023

Sometimes the demands of leadership can overwhelm us. In this interview, mental health specialist Will Van Der Hart explains how... more

04 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
Leadership special: Jen Baker on how to reach your destiny in 2023

Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years.... more

28 Dec 2022 · 27 minutes
Rev Pat Allerton: The ’portable priest’ who took prayer to the streets in lockdown

The vicar of St Peter's Notting Hill, London first rose to public attention during lockdown, when he began cycling around... more

22 Dec 2022 · 50 minutes
Who would you like to hear interviewed in 2023?

As the year draws to a close, our presenter and producer Sam Hailes says thank you for joining us in... more

21 Dec 2022 · 2 minutes
Julie Roys: The investigative reporter uncovering scandal in the church

Julie Roys has been described as a gossipmonger, an apostate and a liar. Such labels would cut most Christians deep,... more

15 Dec 2022 · 29 minutes
Leadership special: Tim Alford on reimagining youthwork

Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years.... more

14 Dec 2022 · 27 minutes
Domestic abuse survivor Autumn Miles on the moment God broke in

Autumn Miles was trapped in an abusive relationship, until a powerful encounter with God during the depth of her despair set... more

08 Dec 2022 · 53 minutes
Leadership special: David Instone-Brewer mythbusts the Nativity

Have you realised that the Nativity plays in many local churches actually have little to do with the birth of... more

07 Dec 2022 · 27 minutes
Pastor Mick Fleming: Angelic encounters, swearing in church and taking the Gospel to the streets

The unorthodox pastor Mick Fleming is a man on a mission, to change the Church – and society in the process.... more

02 Dec 2022 · 52 minutes
Leadership special: No one enjoys ’all age’ worship. Nick and Becky Drake want to change that

Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years.... more

30 Nov 2022 · 25 minutes
Patrick Barrett: ’God used donkeys to save me from addiction’

After leaving the army, Patrick Barrett turned to alcohol to cope with trauma, but God called him back to his... more

25 Nov 2022 · 52 minutes
Trussell Trust’s Emma Revie: What keeps me awake at night

In the midst of ongoing pressures on all our finances, Emma Fowle sits down with Emma Revie, CEO of the... more

18 Nov 2022 · 54 minutes
Leadership special: Marcus Honeysett on when Church leadership goes wrong

Powerful Leaders? is a book that exposes and explores how leaders are tempted away from a biblical model of leadership... more

16 Nov 2022 · 27 minutes
GB News presenter Calvin Robinson: Getting back to tradition and scripture

Calvin Robinson has attracted a huge following online in recent months, and is known for espousing strongly held opinions on... more

11 Nov 2022 · 56 minutes
Leadership special: Kintsugi Hope’s Patrick Regan OBE on developing mental resilience

The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has... more

09 Nov 2022 · 27 minutes
Anthony Ray Hinton: Sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit

Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years inside an Alabamian prison waiting to be executed. Hinton doesn’t use the word “hell” lightly;... more

04 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Leadership special: Care for the Family’s Katharine Hill on parenting in a world of screens

The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has... more

02 Nov 2022 · 27 minutes
Bishop Joseph D’souza: Advocating for India’s poorest while facing persecution

Joseph D’souza is a civil rights advocate and Anglican bishop whose work in India has drawn the praise of many... more

28 Oct 2022 · 52 minutes
Leadership special: Hope Virgo on eating disorders

The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has... more

26 Oct 2022 · 28 minutes
Tyler Staton: Praying like a monk, living like a fool

The head of 24-7 Prayer USA, Tyler Staton’s love affair with talking to God started when his youth leader challenged... more

21 Oct 2022 · 51 minutes
Leadership special: Rick Hill on making resilient disciples

The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has... more

20 Oct 2022 · 27 minutes
Worship leader Anthony Evans: Faith, therapy and working with Christina Aguilera

Anthony Evans is a worship leader, artist and vocal producer, well known for putting his own unique spin on some of... more

14 Oct 2022 · 44 minutes
Leadership special: CBeebies TV presenter Gemma Hunt

The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has... more

12 Oct 2022 · 26 minutes
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The head of 24-7 Prayer USA, Tyler Staton’s love affair with talking to God started when his youth leader challenged him to... more