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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
The ProfileMichael Youssef: How Leading the Way became an international ministry
Even before he was born, it was evident that God had a vision for Michael Youssef. Against doctors’ recommendations to terminate the at-risk pregnancy, his…
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Rose Hudson-Wilkin: My battle against racism and sexism
The most senior black female cleric in the Church of England tells Katie Stock how she became chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. To read the…
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Oxford Professor of Science and Religion Alister McGrath: Why I am a Christian
Justin Brierley interviews Christian apologist and Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, Alister McGrath.
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George Verwer: The founder of Operation Mobilisation shares his testimony
Justin Brierley meets George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilisation - one of the world's best known mission organisation.
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Mike McHargue (aka 'Science Mike') /// Big Daddy Weave's Mike Weaver
In part one of this week's show Sam Hailes interviews Mike McHargue about his remarkable testimony from committed Southern Baptist to secret atheist then back…
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Jeffrey Brown: Working with drug gangs in Boston
American Pastor Jeffrey Brown shares with Premier's Northern Correspondent Ian Britton the lessons he learned working with street and drug gangs in the inner…
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Seth & Nirva: Husband and wife duo on making music with TobyMac & Kirk Franklin
Sam Hailes meets the musical husband and wife duo Seth & Nirva. The pair talk about their hit song 'Brother', their experience working with TobyMac and Kirk…
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Randall Wright & Chris Asprey: Making a film on L'arche /// Craig Hazen on the need for apologetics
Randall Wright is the director of the upcoming documentary 'Summer in the Forest'. He and Chris Asprey talk to Justin Brierley about 'L'arche' the subject of…
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Carlos Annacondia: The evangelist at the forefront of revival
The evangelical charismatic Church is growing exponentially in Latin Aermica. Justin Brierley speaks to one of the most influential figures behind the movement.
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: Jewishness, Jesus & Richard Dawkins
The former chief rabbi and winner of last year’s Templeton Prize talks to Justin Brierley about Jewishness, Jesus and Richard Dawkins.
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Jeremiah J Johnston: Why I founded the Christian Thinkers Society
Justin Brierley interviews Jeremiah J Johnston, president of the Christian thinkers Society and author of Unanswered: Lasting truth for trending questions.
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Guitarist to the stars Mike Brown: How I found faith
Musician Mike Brown talks to Charmaine Noble-Mclean about his life and faith
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Theologian Theo Hobson: Why God created humanism
Theo Hobson talks to Justin Brierley about his life, faith and new book God Created Humanism
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Broadcaster Robert Beckford: Jesus wasn't white /// Author Nick Spencer: Mixing politics and religion
On this week's show, broadcaster and theology professor Robert Beckford tells Justin Brierley why he's on a mission to show that Christianity isn't about a…
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Les Moir: The inside story of how the modern worship movement was born
Discover how the modern worship movement was born as Premier's Sam Hailes talks to the producer of the UK's biggest worship albums - Les Moir. In this week's…
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Peter Stanford: 500 years on from the Reformation, Martin Luther still matters today
As the Church marks 500 years since the Protestant reformation, Catholic broadcaster and author Peter Stanford tells Sam Hailes why Martin Luther matters…
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Ex-Mafia boss Michael Franzese: How I became a born again Christian
Michael Franzese is a former New York mafia boss. He tells his amazing story of transformation in Christ to Justin Brierley.
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Moby: The Christian DJ who conquered dance music /// Fyaz Mohammed: From Islam to Christ
Sam Hailes meets Moby - the skinny, teetotal, vegan DJ with a Christian faith who conquered dance music. And in the second part of this week's show, Sam…
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Director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford grilled on sexuality, unity and what it means to be an 'evangelical'
The General Director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford talks to Sam Hailes about what it means to be an evangelical Christian, unity in the Church and…
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Malcolm Patten & Israel Olofinjana: Reuniting a Church divided by race
This week on The Profile, Justin Brierley meets two leaders both involved in multicultural ministry. Malcolm Patten is a Baptist minister in Walthamstow…
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'Sacred Diary' author Adrian Plass /// Poet Malcolm Guite
Justin Brierley meets bestselling author Adrian Plass to talk about his new book The Shadow Doctor. Plus, Malcolm Guite drops by to share his life story and…
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'Glam Vicar' Sharon Grenham-Thompson: How my dramatic conversion led to prison ministry
Sam Hailes meets 'Glam Vicar' and former prison chaplain Sharon Grenham-Thompson. Sharon shares her 'dramatic' conversion story and explains what its like to…
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Spoken word artist Alysia Harris: Why Christians should support Black Lives Matter
Sam Hailes interviews poet and spoken word artist Alysia Harris about her life and beliefs. Alysia also performs one of her poems, explains why she believes…
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Bestselling author Becky Pippert on 'Out of the Saltshaker & into the World'
Justin Brierley speaks to the international author and evangelist Becky Pippert, who wrote the best selling book, Out of the Saltshaker & into the World and…
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Leading New Testament scholar Tom Wright /// 24-7 Prayer founder Pete Greig
The world's most influential New Testament scholar joins us on the Profile this week as Tom Wright talks to Justin Brierley about his latest book. And stay…
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Lord David Alton: Fighting for religious freedom inside Parliament
Premier's political editor Martyn Eden talks to Lord Alton about his life, faith and career. Lord Alton has sat as a crossbench member of the House of Lords…
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Soul Survivor's Mike Pilavachi on youth work, celibacy and mission
Founder of Soul Survivor, church leader and international speaker Mike Pilavachi sits down with Sam Hailes for this indepth look at his life and faith.
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Michael Wear: The inside story of working in Obama's White House
Michael Wear was President Obama's "ambassador to America’s believers" and one of the youngest people to ever work in the White House. He talks to Sam Hailes…
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Paul Weston: From 'thrown away' orphan to adopted child of God
Paul Weston is pastor of New Generation Church, Sidcup and part of the Spring Harvest teaching team. He tells Justin Brierley about his ministry and conversion…
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'Young hearts run free' singer Kim Mazelle on hearing God's voice
Young Hearts Run Free' singer and house music pioneer, Kym Mazelle, talks to Muyiwa about fame, hearing God's voice and how sharing the gospel with the Royal…
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Terry Waite: My faith kept me going while I was held hostage by Islamic extremists
18 November 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of Terry Waite’s release from captivity, after being held hostage by Islamic extremists in Beirut between 1987 and…