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The Profile
Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, sport stars, media personalities and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and John Mark Comer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and worship leaders Martin Smith and Tim Hughes. New episodes are published…
Episodes
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Antiques Expert Turned Priest: Father Patrick van der Vorst
Father Patrick van der Vorst gave up a successful career in the art world, including his home, his possessions and even his dog, to become a Catholic priest at…
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Helen Thorne-Allenson the biblical counsellor and writer helping to equip churches to care well
Helen Thorne-Allenson is Director of Training and Resources at Biblical Counselling UK, where she helps churches to offer compassionate and theologically…
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How God has moved in Terry Virgo, founder of the Newfrontiers church network
At 16-years-old Terry Virgo became a Christian through his sister during the years of Billy Graham’s greatest impact on Britain. He went on to train at London…
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Acting Bishop of London Bishop Emma Ineson and her value of 'the middle'
Bishop of Kensington and acting Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson has spent more than 25 years in ordained ministry and now holdsone of the Church…
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Alpha's Chloe Swart - on everyday miracles and ordinary healing that's open to all Christians
Theology and National Director of Alpha UK, Chloe Swart was raised as a pastor's child, she had early exposure to stories of faith and the miraculous through…
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Widowed without warning: How Canon Yvonne Tulloch turned grief into a national bereavement movement
Canon Yvonne Tulloch was born into a Christian Brethren household and grew up attending church several times a day. From a young age she had a close…
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Motor entrepreneur and philanthropist Peter Vardy - on church, cars and charity
British entrepreneur and Christian philanthropist Peter Vardy leads the Vardy Group, the automotive dealership business built by his family over three…
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From war-torn Beirut to broadcasting hope: Rita El-Mounayer on leading SAT-7
As a child, Lebanese-born broadcaster Rita El-Mounayer had first-hand experience of war. Both her parents were Christians, but came from different traditions…
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Public Theologian and Apologist Amy Orr-Ewing speaks on forgiveness and spiritual abuse
British Theologian and Apologist Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing began her early academic work at Oxford and holds a doctorate there in theology, later serving as President…
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WayMaker founder Andy Robinson on his relationship with God whilst living with a terminal diagnosis
WayMaker founder Andy Robinson grew up in a Christian household in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, describing Jesus as just 'always there'. As a younger teenager he…
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Urban Church planter Cris Rogers on the powerful 'social credit' of housing estates
Cris Rogers is an 'urban theologian' best known for reviving church life on one of East London's toughest estates. He was born and grew up in a working-class…
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Christians in Sport's Graham Daniels: "It's 'normal' to be a Christian now"
Graham Daniels grew up with football in his blood, signing for Cardiff City as a young player while still at school. He went on to study philosophy at Cardiff…
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Spiritual warfare with Dr Joel Muddamalle: How you can discern the unseen battle
How do you know whether you are being whispered to by the evil one? Spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for our soul has always fascinated theologian Joel…
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Theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle on how to identify spiritual warfare
How do you know whether you are being whispered to by the evil one? Spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for our soul has always fascinated theologian Joel…
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The most successful female Gospel artist of all time CeCe Winans on making counter-cultural choices
With 18 Grammy Awards and decades of ministry behind her, CeCe Winans remains a living example of a life surrendered to God through the gifts He gives us…
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Tribute to Andy Peck, presenter of the Leadership Show
Long-time presenter of The Leadership Show Andy Peck has died aged 64 following a short battle with cancer. Andy spent over three decades encouraging and…
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KXC's Pete Hughes on why the 'heavy rain' of revival is on the way
Pete Hughes is the founding and senior pastor of King's Cross Church (KXC), an Anglican church he planted in central London in 2010. Back then, the zone 1…
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Fusion's Luke Smith: students are the "biggest mission opportunity since the Billy Graham rallies in the 1950s"
Luke Smith the national leader of the Fusion Movement, a Christian student mission, has spent his life calling students to follow Jesus. His own journey began…
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From Britain's Got Talent to Holy Island: Ashley Banjo's walk with God
Ashley Banjo, is best known as the dance troupe leader of the hugely successful group Diversity who first captured the nation's hearts on the talent show…
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Leadership Special James Poole: ‘Leading a charity people want to work for’
Andy Peck chats with the executive director of Wycliffe Bible Translators which featured in the Sunday Times best places to work survey last year. Why was this…
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Content creators Jay Painter and Lewis Rebaudo: Atheist to Christian in just 12 weeks?
Jay Painter and Lewis are digital creators who have captured global online attention by documenting a unique, real-time journey through faith. It's a…
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Leadership Special Pete Carter: ‘Leading a cultural mindset shift’
Andy Peck chats with the co-founder of Eastgate Church, Gravesend about setting a biblically based cultural shift in a church in the UK and the Netherlands…
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Christian author and publisher Lauren Windle on why books need to give answers
British journalist Lauren Windle has had quite a faith journey. After years of cocaine and alcohol addiction, she got sober 12 years ago and went on to study…
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Leadership Special Dave Bookless: ‘Leading people to care for creation’
Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of A Rocha UK and now Head of Theology, A Rocha International. What led him to be concerned for the environment? Why found…
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Less Waste Laura - her call to Christians to reject consumerism and put the planet first
Laura Anderson, known to hundreds of thousands of followers as Less Waste Laura is one of Scotland's most passionate voices in the fight against plastic…
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Leadership Special Iona Ledwidge: ‘Leading young people back into employment’
Andy Peck chats with the chief executive of Spear about her work helping young people back into employment. They look at the challenging stats suggesting one…
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Professor John Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on his remarkable life story
In this week's edition of the Profile we celebrate Professor John Lennox, one of the most compelling voices at the intersection of Christian faith and modern…
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Leadership Special Rev Jo Trickey: ‘Leading in home, church and charity’
Andy Peck chats with the Learning and Partnership Development lead for the Gregory Centre for Church multiplication about her call to serve in the church, as a…
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Bible Course host Dr Andrew Ollerton on making sense of scripture in a confused age
The theologian Andrew Ollerton is probably best known for presenting Christian theology in an accessible and engaging way and his work as a pastor and author…
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Leadership Special Jonas Kurlberg: ‘Leading in a digital world’
Andy Peck chats with one of the editors of The Oxford Handbook of Digital Theology about how we lead differently when we are conscious of the changes in…
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Rich Johnson - Leading New Wine England and the challenges of keeping things fresh
Rich Johnson wears two hats quite comfortably. On the one hand he's an archetypal parish vicar working out of a parish in Worcestershire, and, on the other, he…
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Leadership Special Chloe Lynch: ‘Leading people through friendship'’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘The Glorious Risk: Freeing the Church from managerialism and the martyr complex’. The lecturer in practical theology at…
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Theologian Joel Muddamalle on identifying spiritual warfare
How do you know whether you are being whispered to by the evil one? Spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for our soul has always fascinated theologian Dr…
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Makoto and Haejiin Fujimura the artist and lawyer on the relationship between beauty and justice
Husband and wife Makoto and Haejiin Fujimura are a couple who have blended their two passions and found a deep connection between them. Makoto is a Christian…
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Leadership Special Martin Saunders: ‘Starting a Summer Youth Event’
Andy Peck talks with founder of the Satellites Youth Event, and deputy director of Youthscape about the extraordinary events surrounding the call to run a…
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Remembering the former Bishop of Oxford Lord Richard Harries
In this week's edition of the Profile we remember the late Lord Richard Harries, who was one of the most beloved and influential voices in British Christianity…
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Leadership Special Marcus Culverwell : ‘Influencing the Next Generation’
Andy Peck talks with a retired head teacher about what he’s learned from several decades leading Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School. What parts of…
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Mark Batterson — The Pastor Who Turned Washington D.C. Into His Church
Best known for leading the multi-site National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, D.C., Pastor Mark Batterson has also authored nearly 30 books, most…
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Leadership Special Ann-Marie Wilson: ‘When a cause forces you to lead’
Andy Peck talks with the founder of ‘28 Too Many’ about her work helping raise awareness of the downsides of FGM (female genital mutilation) in African nations…
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Christian singer songwriter Philippa Hanna: "The music industry objectifies what is sacred"
Philippa Hanna, the British Christian singer-songwriter, is best known for her heartfelt vocals that bridge worship and mainstream music and which have made…
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Leadership Special Kathryn Segal: ‘Leading through vulnerability’
In a repeat of a classic episode Andy Peck chats with Kathryn Segal about how God led her to share her challenges with depression on social media, and how she…
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Leadership Special Kathryn Segal: ‘Leading through vulnerability’
In a repeat of a classic episode Andy Peck chats with Kathryn Segal about how God led her to share her challenges with depression on social media, and how she…
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BBC Radio 1XTRA's Swarzy Macaly on finding faith while shoplifting
Broadcaster Swarzy Macaly is known for her infectious energy and can be heard on both BBC Radio 1 and the BBC Radio 1XTRA's Weekend Breakfast Show. She's not…
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Leadership Special Catherine McNiel & Jason Hague: ‘Leading people through a faith crisis
In a repeat of a classic episode, Andy Peck talks to the co-authors of Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a path through doubt disillusionment and dead ends, about…
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Mythographer Dr. Martin Shaw on his Eastern Orthodox faith and being re-enchanted by God in the wilderness
Dr Martin Shaw the storyteller and mythographer - someone who studies myths - was well exposed to the ancient tales from an early age. He grew up in a Baptist…
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Leadership Special Pete Carter: ‘Leading with a heavenly mindset’
Andy Peck chats with one of the directors of Eastgate Church in Gravesend and author of ‘Unwrapping Lazarus: Free to live as God intended’ and ‘Faith…
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Church leader Al Gordon on sparking human creativity in the face of AI
As the world waits to see how humanity might be reshaped by artificial intelligence, Al Gordon believes now is the time to protect human creativity. As rector…
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Leadership Special Chris Sinkinson: ‘Why the Resurrection?’
Andy Peck talks with the Associate Minister, Lansdowne Church and Director of the School for Discipleship about how the importance and assurance of the…
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Jews for Jesus' Aaron Abramson on a lifetime of taking Christ to the Jewish world
With a Catholic mother and a Jewish father perhaps Aaron Abrahamson was always set to spend his life bridging two different traditions. He grew up in America…
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Leadership Special Dawn Stallwood: ‘Beautiful Leadership’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘Beautiful Leadership: your personal framework for authentic impact’ about how the book came about and two themes explored…
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Michael Wakelin: The ex-head of Religious Broadcasting at the BBC talks about representing faith on air
As the former head of Religious Broadcasting, Michael Wakelin knows a thing or two about producing programmes about God, often to audiences who have little or…
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Leadership Special Lauren Crook: ‘Hearing God’s voice’
Andy Peck chats with the founder of Kingdom Living Ministries about hearing God’s voice. How does she respond to the evidence that some church leaders have…
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Grace Jin Drexel: The Chinese Christian campaigning for her father's release
Grace Jin Drexel was thrust into the spotlight because of her father Pastor Ezra Jin. On October 10th 2025 he was arrested and imprisoned by Chinese…
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Leadership Special Keith Foster: ‘When leading requires transition’
Andy Peck chats with the Head of Training and Principal of Westbrook Academy, at Urban Saints about how training youth leaders is to be a major part of the…
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Kings Kaleidoscope frontman Chad Gardner: The cost of emotional honesty in worship music
Chadwick “Chad” Gardner is pretty transparent about wanting a hit song. One that could take care of the kids college fund, "could I just get one, that would be…
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Leadership Special Keas Keasler: ‘The leadership thought of Dallas Willard’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘Kingdom apprenticeship: Dallas Willard’s Formational Theology and Missional Vision’, about Willard’s approach to…
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LZ7's Lindz West on preaching the gospel to 600,000 people through dance music
Lindz West who heads up the popular Christian electronic dance band LZ7 has every reason to be happy. He's part of one of the most successful UK Christian…
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Leadership Special Richard Roberts: ‘God’s work through Charismatic churches’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘Rediscovering Church as Networks: The ongoing story of the non-denominational Charismatic Churches. What kind of leadership…
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Salvationist Jo Moir, the new leader of Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest is arguably one of the most identifiable UK Christian festivals in the calendar seeing between 10 and 20 thousand people descend upon Butlins in…
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Leadership Special Naomi Fox: ‘A vision to give hope to families’
Andy Peck chats with the founder of Growing Hope, who five years ago shared her vision of having 20 therapy clinics to help families with children with…